Will there ever be a cure for Crohn’s and Colitis? One expert’s opinion.
Introduction
The "C word" (cure) is considered a dirty word in Western medicine; especially in the world of IBD. This is because it’s largely considered to be an autoimmune, genetic condition that is idiopathic: meaning a random/unknown cause.
But as someone who specializes in this field, I can tell you that I am extremely hopeful for the future of this disease.
In my practice, we've already seen 300+ cases get totally reversed, and at the time of writing this, we’rein the process of publishing literature in medical journals about what we’re seeing and doing. For example, Larissa had severe ulcerative colitis - it was so severe that she was going to have iher colon remobed. But after just 16 weeks in our program, she was 95% symptom free and had a near perfect colonoscopy report. This isn’t a sales post, this is evidence that I’ve shared in medical lectures.
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The Evidence is STRONG
We’re not just talking about a fluke here with Larissa. We’re talking about truly understanding the root causes and what’s actually driving this disease to happen. Through this, we’ve identified some very common root causes for Crohn’s and Colitis.
Primary Causes We See in Practice
Generational dysbiosis (loss of gut microbe diversity over generations)
Environmental toxins (mold, pesticides, chemicals, heavy metals, etc.)
Immune dysregulation
Stress
Bacterial or viral infections (Eptein Barr, E.Coli, etc.)
Dominance in specific immune pathways like Th1, Th2 and Th17
And by looking at all of these factors, we’ve been able to successfully reverse hundreds of cases. The only problem is that it needs to be systemized so it’s more accessible to practitioners who don’t specialize in this field.
But we’re working on it! I recently did a lecture for a group of doctors at the Priority Health Academy to discuss the pimary causes of bowel disease; we even went over Larissa’s case and showed her colonoscopy reports!
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The Problem With Finding a Cure
There are so many layers that contribute to Crohn’s and Colitis that there’s really no way to create a "standardized cure"; at least not that I can see any time soon. And the "medical system" wants it standardized because it keeps people moving through doctors offices much quicker than spending several hours one on one, finding all of the layers of your disease.
But here's why I'm hopeful. I've personally seen through 300+ cases now, some with colonoscopies and reports showing full clinical remission, and it’s been several years for some and there’s still no signs of regressing!
So, my question is "How long does it have to be in remission with no sign of it coming back to be called a cure?"
We (scientists, researchers, physicians, etc.) have identified many causes and contributing factors linked to IBD, and when removed in a clinical setting, many people have snapped back to having healthy colons.
What's next for the future of IBD?
We're also seeing a "declassification" of IBD from autoimmune to immune mediated inflammatory condition, which is also exciting because it means we're seeing the light a bit. This gives me hope that we'll have hard data showing what these things are that are causing your immune system to dysregulate.
Wild Facts You Should Know
Genetic links are not the main problem (only 20-50%) and they are influenced by so many factors that we can’t blame them. Antibodies are also not present in 30-50% of cases, and even fewer of these are auto-antibodies, meaning they may not be attacking your own body. On top of that, we see most cases in industrialized societies like North America, UK, Australia, etc. which gives us a stronger link to pesticides, chemicals, environmental toxins, etc.
So, will we ever see a cure for Inflamamtory Bowel Disease?
I believe we will see a cure one day, but it won't look like we expect like an injection, pill or procedure. It's going to be removing toxins, chemicals and microbes from the body, and restoring the immune system to a regulated/balanced state, while supporting it with good nutrition, sleep, exerise, sunight, fresh air, etc.
Looking for help with your IBD?
Send me an email: josh@gutsolution.ca or schedule a call
