From Symptoms to Solutions
A series of patient case studies from Dr. Alexandra Shustina's practice — illustrating how gut-brain and integrative digestive health care resolve complex conditions where conventional care has plateaued.
Anxiety, Panic Attacks, GERD, and Abdominal Pain
Severe anxiety, panic attacks, GERD, and abdominal pain fully resolved through a personalized gut–brain approach — even though conventional testing found no clear cause.
Read full case studySIBO Resolved Naturally Without Antibiotics
Full symptom resolution using a personalized, non-antibiotic approach with a holistic gastroenterologist.
Read full case studyCrohn's Disease Reversal Without Long-Term Medication
Full recovery from Crohn's disease with bowel obstruction without long-term medication using a root-cause approach.
Read full case studySevere Recurrent Bronchitis Resolved Naturally
Rapid recovery from severe recurrent bronchitis and bronchospasm using an integrative approach without escalating medications.
Read full case studyChronic Constipation Resolved Without Laxatives
Long-standing constipation gave way to daily, complete bowel movements without laxatives through personalized care.
Read full case studySevere Ulcerative Colitis in Remission Without Ongoing Biologic Therapy
Severe UC with repeated hospitalizations reached sustained remission without ongoing biologic therapy.
Read full case studyUlcerative Proctitis and C. difficile Resolved with Restored Fertility
Weight regained, menstrual cycle restored, and natural conception following holistic treatment of UC and C. diff.
Read full case studySevere Treatment-Refractory Colitis with J-Pouch Failure, Later Consistent with Crohn's
Permanent ileostomy avoided; remission achieved through a personalized, holistic approach.
Read full case studyIBS, Depression, and Chronic Stress Resolved Over Time
Full resolution of IBS-D, depression, anxiety, and reflux through a comprehensive personalized approach.
Read full case studyThese cases are presented for educational purposes only. Individual results vary. Management decisions, including medication changes, must be made in coordination with your treating physician.
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