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IBS Crohn's and Colitis

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Have you been struggling with a GI condition with no hope in sight?


People with IBS, Crohn's, Colitis, and other GI conditions are often told they need to "manage" or "deal with" life long symptoms such as abdominal pain or discomfort, frequent diarrhea or constipation, a change in bowel habits, urgency for bowel movements, a feeling of incomplete evacuation (tenesmus), bloating, and/or abdominal distention.

Additionally, those who have one or more of these Functional Disorders of the digestive system commonly also have gastro-esophageal reflux, frequent bladder infections, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, headaches, migraines, backache, and more to deal with as well.

Living with these issues can interfere with your ability to enjoy life.

It can affect your ability to fulfill the commitments you've made, to spend time with family and friends, and to be truly present in your own life. It is no wonder that affective disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and/or panic disorders are so commonly seen in people with these conditions.

Fortunately, There is Hope!


As a Functional Medicine Practitioner, I take a different approach to the treatment and prevention of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's, Colitis, and other GI issues. Where conventional medicine simply attempts to mask the symptoms of these often debilitating conditions with aggressive, often damaging, treatment protocols, I specialize in treating the CAUSE of bowel dysfunction. With years of clinical experience and access to specialized Functional Lab testing, no stone will be left unturned in determining the cause of your bowel condition. Once the cause is discovered and resolved, the IBS or other GI symptoms just...VANISH.

Doesn't it make more sense to treat the cause of IBS and Crohn's rather than try to just "cover-up" the symptoms with medications? This is the reason I am different than other doctors you may have seen and why my Comprehensive Functional Medicine program is so successful in resolving GI conditions.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME?
There are many causes and triggers associated with IBS, Crohn's, Colitis and other inflammatory bowel conditions. Triggers and causes ranging from metabolic problems like hidden bowel infections, (yeast, parasites, bacteria), nutritional deficiencies, food allergies and chemical toxicity. With functional neurological and laboratory testing, we can pinpoint the exact causes of the bowel inflammation and irritation, correct them, and give you your life back!

HOW DO WE TREAT IBS, CROHN'S, AND COLITIS?

Our Comprehensive Functional Medicine program is so successful because we address both the neurological AND metabolic roots of disease and dysfunction, along with environmental and lifestyle-related causes. By utilizing precise Brain Based Therapy when indicated and specific metabolic treatments, we can give you the relief from the inflammatory GI conditions that you desperately need. The BBT is designed to restore normal nerve impulses to the bowel while the metabolic care resolves the biochemical causes of IBS and other bowel diseases. These therapies are designed to address the causes, not just "mask" or "cover-up" the symptoms as drugs do. No matter how long you've suffered from IBS, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's, Colitis, or other GI issues, and no matter how severe it is, this program works! And it will work for you too!


If this approach of treating the CAUSE, not the symptoms, makes sense to you then call us today at (309) 222-8806 or use the contact form below and one of our team members will review your case to see if you are a candidate for care! 
Testimonials

5 Starr Experience , went from headaches everyday for forty years to very few in three months. And new hope, now that I know pain free is possible. I can't begin to tell you what I've been through, never thought headache free was possible for me. I'm living a new life. Thanks Doc.

Steve Palmer

So I was diagnosed with M.S. in 2009. I was going down hill fast lately. Dr. Duquette and Kendra are the best giving you all the information you will need to get healthy and stay healthy. I am on the right track due to the Duquette's I give them so much love. The 2 hour drive is well worth it!

Bobbie Jo Haton

Dr. Duquette and his amazing staff get to the root of the issues and develop a lifestyle plan that alters the course of these dreaded diseases versus just masking symptoms. I still have a ways to go in the program, but it has absolutely changed my life! I couldn't be more thankful and appreciative that our paths crossed.

Casey Curry

He and his staff have given me the tools to move ahead on my own, to listen to my body, and to look at health in an entirely new way. I am forever grateful and would recommend him to anyone.

Cynthia Voelkl

I would recommend anyone with any health problem who lives in central Illinois see Dr. Duquette before they waste their time with any other doctor.

Sharon Hansen

I feel like I have been given my life back :). My IBS symptoms are non-existent as long as I support my body with good, clean foods. I follow the tips provided in the program to focus on positive mental health, manage my stress, and have a better outlook on life. This has greatly reduced my anxiety, and I don't notice depression at all.

Rebecca Templeton

Dr Duquette has helped me learn what my body needs to be healthy. I was able to learn new patterns and behaviors through his guidance. He's very kind and easily accessible...always willing to talk/call you back to discuss concerns.

Noel Payne