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The health of the gastrointestinal tract influences hormones, the immune system, the cardiovascular system and even the brain. Inflammation in the gut contributes to inflammation in other places in the body. Everything is connected. When looking at dysfunctions of the Gastrointestinal Tract in functional medicine, we try to find root cause. The importance of gut health can not be overstated. The process of our body taking in food and it interacting with our body and becoming part of us is sacred and essential for life.
We look at food sensitivities and what you are eating that may be reacting to YOUR system. It does not mean the food is bad per se, it just may be bad for you right now. We help patients through targeted elimination diets if necessary. We look at gut microbial balance from yeast to parasites to potentially pathogenic bacteria and treat what we find in your individual case to improve your gut health.
We also consider the gut motility and absorptive capacities of the gut. Sometimes our digestive tract may not be functioning optimally relating to hormone imbalances affecting motility and absorption. There may be micronutrient and mineral deficiencies playing a role as well. There can be toxins affecting the gut barrier. We look and test for all of this when indicated to help with problems relating to the digestive tract and beyond.
Make an appointment to learn how we treat these ailments with functional medicine.
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