Dr. Melissa Brennan, DC
Did you know that 60-70 million people in the US are affected by digestive issues? And that $136 billion (with a B) are spent alone on medical care for these digestive issues?
That’s more than trauma, mental health and heart disease combined!
What constitutes as “digestive disease”?
Here are some common diagnosis and symptoms to name a few:
- Crohn’s disease
- Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS)
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Diverticulitis
- GERD
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Heartburn
- Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Bloating
- Gas
- Acid Reflux
- Indigestion
If you have any of the above, you have digestive issues!
Why you might ask is digestion even important?
As most holistic practitioners would agree, your digestive health is a picture of your overall health. So if your digestive system is not healthy, you yourself are most likely not healthy.
What does your digestive system do?
It is responsible for the following:
1. Digesting Food
2. Transferring and absorbing nutrients
3. Processing and Removing Toxins/Chemical Residues
4. And it’s your 1st line of defense for your immune system
In the next few months, I will be discussing why digestion is important, how your digestive system works, what harms your digestive system and how you can help your digestive system using natural approaches!
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Since 2006, Dr. Melissa Brennan and her husband, Dr. Jarrod, have focused on caring for your entire family. Dr. Melissa has certifications in Pediatrics, Pregnancy, Webster Technique, Acupuncture, and Nutrition Response Testing.
In 1997, Dr. Melissa was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. After many years of being on medications and suffering from complications (such as kidney disease, arthritis, sun sensitivity, butterfly rash, and extreme fatigue), she was motivated to find a more natural approach to treating her disease. She became a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2004 which started her on the road to a healthier, drug-free lifestyle.
Today, Dr. Melissa’s lupus is in complete remission. She attributes her health to Chiropractic, Acupuncture, a Whole Food Diet, and Nutritional Supplements. She has taken what most consider an “unfortunate disease of lupus” and turned it into a huge blessing and wonderful opportunity to help others seek more natural ways to improve their health and maintain it for a lifetime.