Q&A: Breaking down IBS from an integrative perspective

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Contrary to conventional medicine’s characterization of irritable bowel syndrome, IBS is not a psychosomatic condition, according to Robert Rountree, MD, founder of Boulder Wellcare, a private practiced focused on personalized healthcare in Boulder, Colorado. We spoke to Rountree, who presented on systems biology and IBS at the 2022 Integrative Healthcare Symposium in New York, about what IBS is, it’s root causes, and some integrative treatment options for the condition. Integrative…