Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) caused by an overactive immune response that leads to chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. This immune dysregulation damages the protective gut lining, allowing food particles and toxins to trigger ongoing inflammation throughout the body. Symptoms may include digestive pain, mouth sores, fatigue, fever, and systemic inflammation.

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Common Contributors

• Genetic susceptibility

• Chronic stress and unresolved trauma

• Gut microbiome imbalance

• Food sensitivities or intolerances

• Infections

• Processed or inflammatory diet

• Smoking and alcohol use

• Hormonal influences (including birth control)

• Environmental toxins

• Crohn’s is often the result of multiple overlapping factors, not a single cause.

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Helpful Testing

• Colonoscopy and endoscopy

• Comprehensive bloodwork (inflammation markers, vitamins, organ function)

• Nutrient deficiency testing

• Stool and digestive function testing

• SIBO breath testing

• Food sensitivity and allergy testing

• Environmental toxin screening (mold, heavy metals)

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Conventional Treatment

Standard treatment often includes immunosuppressive medications such as corticosteroids or immune blockers. While these may reduce symptoms, long-term use can increase infection risk and cause significant side effects.

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Dr. Felty’s Naturopathic Approach

Dr. Felty focuses on identifying why the immune system is inflamed rather than suppressing symptoms alone. Her approach may include:

• Removing food triggers and environmental irritants

• Restoring gut lining and microbiome health

• Correcting nutrient deficiencies

• Supporting liver detoxification pathways

• Treating underlying infections

• Regulating the nervous system and stress response

• Addressing stored trauma through mind-body healing

• Personalized lifestyle guidance for sustainable healing​

 

Dr. Felty works alongside your existing medical team and supports you step by step on your healing journey. She looks at the whole person - body, mind, and environment - and creates a plan tailored to your unique history and needs.

 

A Lived Understanding

Dr. Felty healed herself from inflammatory bowel disease after being told it was incurable. She has been medication-free for over 20 years and understands firsthand the physical and emotional toll of chronic digestive illness. Her work is grounded in both clinical training and lived somatic experience.

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You are not broken and healing is possible.

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