Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Crohn's Disease That Work

A review on complementary and alternative therapies for Crohn’s disease says approaches like acupuncture and mindfulness may help manage symptoms alongside conventional treatment, though evidence is still evolving. It cites a 2018 meta-analysis suggesting acupuncture could improve Crohn’s symptoms, and a 2019 study where 10 acupuncture sessions over four weeks were associated with a lower CDAI score than controls. The article also discusses moxibustion, including herb-partitioned moxibustion, noting supportive animal research but the need for human studies. For mind-based methods, it points to the brain-gut axis and a 2022 study reporting doubled subjective well-being scores with mindfulness techniques. It further describes meditation, hypnotherapy, and biofeedback.