Diverticulitis

As with most disorders affecting the delicate digestive system, diverticulitis is a multifactorial condition. It’s diagnosed after painful pockets of infection form within the large bowel that weaken the intestinal wall over time and create chronic inflammation. While conventional medicine still debates the exact causes of diverticulitis, it is clear that older patients with diets low in fiber and chronic constipation are at an increased risk of developing the condition.

Unfortunately, orthodox medicine only treats advanced diverticulitis, once symptoms have escalated to a nearly unbearable level. Conventional treatment includes heavy doses of antibiotics to control flare-ups. Patients with severe cases may experience a rupture in the intestinal wall, which necessitates emergency surgery. These methods reduce the symptoms associated with the most severe cases of diverticulitis, but don’t offer the patient any long-term solution.

By contrast, biological medicine considers the gut and related intestinal systems to be the foundation of the immune system and the majority of the biological processes within the body. Any condition that gives rise to chronic inflammation, from food sensitivities to autoimmune disease, is considered a disturbance of the intestinal system and an indication of an imbalance in the microbiome as a whole.

Therefore, the Paracelsus approach to diverticulitis treatment seeks to heal the gut and rebuild healthy intestinal flora from the inside-out. This naturopathic treatment plan begins by reducing the inflammatory burden on the body using a broad-spectrum analysis to identify the source of inflammation, followed by the creation of an individualized, sustainable set of solutions. We go far beyond just increasing fiber in the diet, and work to reduce inflammation on a systemic level. This accelerates healing of the intestinal wall and the entire digestive system.

By treating patients at a causal level with a holistic approach to reducing inflammation and healing the microbiome, it is possible to both eliminate diverticulitis and drastically improve the patient’s general health and well-being.

S.L. 1956 f

I had the best experience at Paracelsus Clinic, where I went to address health problems of deep fatigue, Hashimoto’s disease and chronic back pain.

B.H., 1975, f

I would like to take this opportunity and express my thanks to the entire staff and such wonderful team who don’t realize what positive impact they have on other people lives. By now, I would be probably suffering from negative side effects of chemotherapy and today after first few weeks of treatment at Paracelsus, I feel so energized and truly looking to another day as very special day. You all gave me chance to take my life in my own hand, teach me own the responsibility for my health and gave me chance for better life. This is something, I will never forget and truly looking forward to April ’15 for my next treatment at Paracelsus. I had privilege to meet highly professional, but so friendly nurses and doctors at your clinic and despite their busy schedules to look after so many patients like me, they still find energy for being nice, kind and providing their energy back to all patients. Through chats with other patients, I came across similar experiences and positive discussions, that just shows testimony how well the clinic is run and how focused the clinic is on treating patients well.

D.M., 1966, m

«I HAVE MY LIFE BACK!!»

I was diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease in the summer of 2007. By the fall of 2013, I had exhausted the knowledge base of 6 doctors in the states. I found the Paracelsus Clinic by word of mouth. I was so frustrated with my progress, or lack thereof, that after doing my research on the clinic and talking with 2 Lyme patients that had been treated at the clinic, I decided to commit a month of my life to focused healing.

My symptoms were problematic in that I work as a Professional Ski Patroller. I must be able to ski all day long and communicate with injured skiers in stressful situations. As summer 2013 turned into fall, my symptoms became more pronounced. I began stuttering and was unable to form complete sentences. At times my mouth would physically lock up and I was unable to verbalize the thoughts in my head. In the afternoons, my body would get completely and utterly tired. I did not like riding as a passenger in cars because at times I suffered from severe motion sickness. This is when I moved to Switzerland and immersed myself in the healing process.

It has been 2 + months since I left the clinic. I would like to say that I have not felt this good in a long time. I can honestly say that I have had no recurrence of the symptoms that led me to seek help at the clinic. My speech is back to normal, my thoughts are not foggy, my energy is back, and my motion sickness has gone away. I am skiing 5 days a week and helping injured skiers with confidence. What a difference some focused healing time makes!!