Journal article
Approaches to Functional Bowel Disorders: Key messages for practitioners
Journal of the Australian-Traditional Medicine Society, Vol.25(1), pp.13-17
01/03/2019
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Abstract
This research aimed to investigate similarities and differences between naturopathic and dietetic approaches to functional bowel disorders using systematic review methods. Six databases were comprehensively searched for articles that focused on the diagnosis and treatment of functional bowel disorders by naturopaths and dietitians. From 4664 articles screened, 55 were included in the final analysis. Of these only 10 described naturopathic approaches. The review found that both groups of nutrition professionals engaged in holistic assessment and treatment of functional bowel disorders. Case history and pathology testing were the main diagnostic methods, followed by dietary manipulation to identify specific food intolerances. Naturopaths and dietitians both used dietary manipulation as the main treatment method, and both individualised treatments, expressed concerns for the long-term health of the microbiome, and included pre- and probiotic supplementation in treatment regimes. The main difference between the two professions was naturopaths' inclusion of herbal and nutritional supplementation (other than pre- and probiotics), and the recommendation of other complementary medicine approaches, (e.g. osteopathy, acupuncture, or traditional Chinese medicine), in treatment plans. Naturopathic practitioners are encouraged to research and publish their results so these findings can be confirmed, and the positive contribution naturopaths make to the lives of people living with functional bowel disorders can be widely recognised.
Details
- Title
- Approaches to Functional Bowel Disorders: Key messages for practitioners
- Creators
- Larisa Barnes - University of SydneyWayne ReillyPatrick De Permentier - University of New South WalesSandra Grace - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Journal of the Australian-Traditional Medicine Society, Vol.25(1), pp.13-17
- Publisher
- Australian Traditional-Medicine Society Ltd; Meadowbank
- Identifiers
- 991012871299202368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; School of Health and Human Sciences; National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine; Allied Health and Midwifery
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article