Crohn's disease natural plant-based treatment
In the UK, there are a number of treatment options available used to help manage the symptoms and challenges associated with inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s including medications and lifestyle adjustments. But unfortunately, for many individuals, these just don’t provide enough relief. As a result, a growing number of those affected by Crohn’s have started to turn to alternative options, and plant-based options have gained popularity as a promising option for additional symptom management.
Am I eligible?1 in 123
[1 in every 123 people] is believed to live with Crohn's disease or Ulcerative Colitis in the UK.
54%
[54% of people with Crohn’s] say their health makes domestic and leisure activities difficult.
90%
90% of survey respondents said IBD symptoms improved with [plant-based treatments].
23%
23% of IBD patients have used plant-based products for [symptom relief], shows survey.
Symptoms
Abdominal pain or cramping
Chronic diarrhoea
Fatigue
Fever
Loss of appetite and weight loss
Mouth ulcers
Rectal bleeding
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, please speak with your GP to find out more.
Treatment options:
When a person is diagnosed with Crohn’s, changes to diet are often encouraged, frequently combined with pharmaceutical treatments such as steroid medications like prednisolone, or immunosuppressants like azathioprine. There are other biological medicines like Adalimumab used to treat Crohn’s, and in extreme cases, surgery may be recommended.
Adalimumab
Azathioprine
Infliximab
Methotrexate
Prednisolone
Risankizumab
Ustekinumab
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A word from our specialist
“There is increasing evidence that medical cannabis can reduce the intensity of symptoms in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, albeit without altering what the condition looks like under the microscope. Irritable bowel syndrome similarly, although a distinct condition from both Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, can be calmed down considerably by means of cannabinoid therapy.“
Dr David Tang
Clinical Director
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Am I eligible?Are natural treatments for Crohn’s disease available in the UK?
Evidence shows certain plant-based treatments can alleviate a number of symptoms associated with inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease due to their natural components, and unbeknownst to many, they have been available here in the UK since 2018.
At Releaf, our specialist doctors can prescribe alternative, natural options for Crohn's disease when conventional or traditional approaches have failed to manage a patient’s symptoms, or meet their needs.
This is due to the interaction certain natural compounds have with the body’s endocannabinoid system - or ECS. The ECS is made up of countless, densely packed receptors, and it spans the entire body because it is responsible for regulating a long list of biological responses, including those affected by Crohn’s disease.
Evidence shows when these therapeutic compounds are harnessed and applied appropriately, they can relieve pain and cramping, patient response surveys from patients with inflammatory bowel conditions like Crohn’s using natural alternatives strengthen these findings anecdotally.
For example, one Australian survey of patients with IBD found plant-based alternatives alleviated abdominal cramping and pain, and also had a positive impact on sleep, anxiety, and stress concerns.
To find out more about these options, or find out if they could be a suitable option for you, assess your eligibility for Releaf services here.