Crohn's Disease
and Natural Medicine
Crohn’s disease one form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We call it that because it involves extensive inflammation of the bowels. Crohn’s disease is a disorder that we are still trying to figure out. While we don’t know the exact mechanism of WHY this is happening we know that there are a few contributors. These include immune, genetics, and environmental factors.
So, our model basically suggests that in those people who are genetically susceptible, environmental triggers can induce significant inflammation through an immunology pathway. More recent research suggests that the interaction of bacteria in your colon/bowels are involved!
Conventional approaches to this disease use various medications that impact the immune system of the person with Crohn’s disease and “calm it down” in way.
There are also some promising results with natural medicine approaches (naturopathic medicine) to Crohn’s. Many people prefer this approach. While Dr. Goldenberg supports patients with their values and wishes, he personally thinks it is a good idea to work together with your conventional gastroenterologist to get the best of both worlds and use conventional and natural approaches that support each other and don’t mess up the action of the pharmaceuticals or the natural approaches.
Dr. Goldenberg is actually in the middle of a research study on using probiotics to maintain remission in Crohn’s disease. He hopes to have the results of this study out soon.
If you are asking questions like these:
- Does natural medicine work in Crohn's Disease?
- What supplements should I take for Crohn's Disease?
- What diet should I follow if I have Crohn's Disease?
Give us a call. We might be able to help.
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Personalized Care
We don’t believe in one size fits all when it comes to your health. You are a unique individual and your health plan deserves to be tailored to you. There is no standard treatment at our clinic. We will always listen to your unique story and approach your concerns in a way that makes sense to you. Get the personalized care you deserve.
Collaboration
While we specialize in natural health treatments, we work closely with your other providers and believe strongly in the power of building a collaborative team for our patients.
Using the Latest Advances - World Leader
Dr. Goldenberg is a leader in Crohn's and gut health research and has presented his research to physicians and scientists nationally and internationally. He is always working towards advancing the state of knowledge in how to best treat patients suffering with Crohn's Disease and other GI health related concerns.
What Our Patients Have to Say
He uses all sources available and creates a protocol to fit my situation. He worked with me to achieve my goal and when there were set backs we made changes to overcome them. Some of my immediate and temporary problems were resolved very timely.
He treats the whole body and mind, by using exercise, diet, sleep, meditation , yoga, and lifestyle to achieve optimum health. Much of expertise is by educating me with many new possibilities and information to improve by self help.
Dr. G listens with an open heart and takes all aspects of your health into consideration. He is very genuine and caring. I love that he is also a naturopath who open to western medicine, so he chooses what's best for you as the patient. He is able to answer every question with a vast knowledge in everything to do with ones health mentally and physically.
His vast knowledge of what seems like everything!
Dr. Goldenberg showed much concern that I stayed in the best of health. He was always interested in how I was doing and wanting to know if there were any changes re: my health since we last met..
He has bright eyes Never seem to have any problems Always was interested in my career and family.
I had suffered with anxiety issues for years. Dr. Goldenberg worked with me on a weekly basis for just 2 months, and instilled in me tools to use when I was experiencing this anxiety. After using his tools for several months, I have been free from anxiety for over a year. His suggestions and caring nature were instrumental in changing my quality of life.
Dr. Goldenberg has a caring nature, a willingness to listen, and an exquisite sense of humor not often found in the medical profession today.
Dr. G helped me get off of all the opiates I was taking for pain! His expertise allows me to experience a healthy, active life again.
Dr. G is a rare doc in that he actually listens to his patients and works with you to achieve unbelievable results! Colorado has a new treasure.
Josh cares deeply and individually about each person he treats.
Great - I always get good explanations about my medical conditions.
Dr Josh is always friendly and upbeat. I like talking to him.
Dr. Goldenberg is one of those patient doctors that takes the time to listen and really try and figure out the best options for the patient. He's really in tuned to what's best for the patient!!
Dr J is awesome and goes into more areas of help than most health professionals could ever do and that is from his great training and background in genetics. Everyone should look at trying to utilize his great talent. I am impressed.
I had a very lovely conversation with Dr.Goldenberg and found him approachable, informative, friendly and warm. I very much like his style of practice and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a ND.
The journey to improving health can be a long, difficult, and sometimes scary one as you are faced with making huge lifestyle changes. Dr. Goldenberg is the doctor you will want to help guide and support you through these changes.
Our Doctor
Dr. Goldenberg is a researcher, registered naturopathic doctor, and teacher focusing on natural and integrative approaches to gut health and is a Crohn's Disease Researcher.
DR. JOSHUA GOLDENBERG
Registered Naturopathic Doctor
Researcher
Dr. Goldenberg is an active researcher with numerous publications in high impact scientific journals such as JAMA, Annals of Internal Medicine and The Cochrane Library. His research focus includes evidence-informed practice, irritable bowel syndrome, probiotics, and research methodology. He is currently Research Investigator at the Bastyr University Research Institute and Visiting Research Scholar at the University of Technology Sydney. His probiotics work has been highlighted by the BBC, The Seattle Times, Prevention Magazine, and Fox News.
Clinician
Dr. Goldenberg received his Naturopathic Doctor (ND) degree from the prestigious Bastyr University in Seattle Washington where he was honored to receive the founders award in 2012. He has focused his practice on natural approaches to gastrointestinal health. "Natural medicine has so much to offer when used in a judicious and safe way alongside conventional medicine" says Dr. Goldenberg. "This is particularly the case with GI health." Dr. Goldenberg is registered as a Naturopathic Doctor in the State of Colorado.
Teacher
Dr. Goldenberg is passionate about teaching. He is a faculty member at the Academy of Integrative and Holistic Medicine Integrative Medicine Fellowship program where he teaches MDs, NPs, chiropractors and other health professionals how to critically evaluate the medical literature. While in Washington State, he was adjunct faculty at Bastyr University, his alma mater. He has taught Evidence-Based Medicine, Integrative Case Studies, and Grand Rounds. Dr. Goldenberg is regularly asked to speak nationally and internationally on evidence-based medicine as well as on probiotics and research methodology.
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