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My granddaughter has recently been diagnosed with crohn's disease.  She has been put on steroids and has just had a flare up and the steroids have been increaed.  Is there any alternative to the use of steroids?  Her face has gotten estremely puffy and she has had to see an eye doctor ang got glasses.  I know the steroids are very damaging. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

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What kind of diet has she been on. Was she breastfed or bottle fed. Is shw on diary products.  Is her Mother willing to treat her with alternatives.  There are some good book s on alternative for Chrohns  Look for them and change her diet.  Herbs are slippery elm,  antioxidants like pine bark extract, aloe juice. there are several  I suggest you see a naturopathic doctor and get some good reading materal.  Ask her mom what she is willing to do for her. She's too young to have such a problem.  you can help her though with alternatives.  Jayne

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Jayne Boyle

Expertise

I am an Herbalist,Iridologist, Nutritional Consultant,Touch for Health Practitioner Reiki Master and Teacher. I can answer questions about cleansing the body of toxins, herbal use , nutritional questions, and healing the body, mind and spirit.

Experience

I am in private practice. I was manager of a alternative healing center for 3 years. I lecture on herbs,iridology, and nutrition.

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At the present time, none.

Publications
Annapolis Holistic Health Community Newsletter.

Education/Credentials
Dr. Christopher's School of Natural Healing,Institute of the Natural Association of Certified Natural Health Professionals,Center for the Healing Arts, Health Awareness through Iridology

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