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October 2003 Issue

Herbal Remedies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Herbal remedies can help treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Conventional approaches to inflammatory bowel disease often involve a controlled diet of highly digestible foods that are rich in supplemental dietary fiber. Often, cortico-steroid drugs (such as Prednisone) and other immunosuppressive drugs are prescribed to rapidly reduce pain and inflammation. These drugs may bring fast, temporary relief from painful symptoms, but they can be risky, especially if employed long-term.

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