Integrative Medicine Approach to Inflammatory Bowel Disease

If you or a loved one is living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, you might be interested in what our experts in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and integrative medicine had to say during a regional symposium for patients, families, and caregivers. Our specialists presented the most up-to-date information related to IBD and integrative medicine.

You can access their video presentations here!

The Symposium

On September 24, 2011, Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine & Digestive Center held a half-day symposium in conjunction with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation on an Integrative Medicine Approach to Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The speakers included experts in inflammatory bowel disease, integrative medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, nutrition, and psychotherapy, all of whom are on the faculty and staff at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

You can access all of the talks by clicking on the "Watch Videolinks" tab on the right sidebar of this page.

What is Integrative Medicine?

Integrative medicine incorporates evidence-based healing modalities, nutrition and behavioral medicine techniques to enhance conventional medical therapy. It acknowledges the individual's concept of illness and well-being, and through listening and education, engages the individual as an active participant in his or her own healthcare.

For more detalied information about integrative medicine or coordinating a visit, please go to our website at www.hopkinsintegrative.org

What we talked about

Welcome & Introduction Linda A. Lee, MD, Director, Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine & Digestive Center

What is IBD and Why Me? Steve Brant, MD, Director of the Meyerhoff Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Role of Medications in Managing IBD Symptoms - A Simple Guide Mark Lazarev, MD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Life with a Pouch or Stoma Michael Marohn, DO, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

The Role of Stress in IBD:What You Can Do About It  Nancy-Bets Hay, LCSW-C, Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine & Digestive Center

Intimacy, Sexuality and Reproductive Issues in IBD Christina Ha, MD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

What is the Right Diet for IBD Gerard Mullin, MD, CNSP, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

The Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Managing IBD Sheryl Martin, LAc, RN, Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine & Digestive Center