In today’s world, imbalances in the digestive tract and microbiome have become the norm. When you combine the overuse of antibiotics, unhealthy diets, sedentary lifestyle, stress, and chronic infections, it creates the “perfect storm” for digestive disruption. Many clinicians and researchers (myself included) believe that supporting intestinal health and restoring the integrity of the gut barrier are two of the most important goals of medicine in the 21st century. We are discovering how integral the gut is for not only digestion, but immune function, neuro-hormone balance, detox capacity, and even genetic expression. Simply put, a healthy gut means a healthy you.
Are you experiencing any of these symptoms?
Reflux
Bloating
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Weight loss or gain
Blood or mucus in stools
Food sensitivities or allergies
Depression or anxiety
Hormone imbalances
Chronic fatigue
Skin conditions
Autoimmunity
Headaches
Joint Pain
Brain fog
These are a few of the signs that your digestive tract and microbiome needs some support. Unfortunately, the commonly prescribed “purple pill” is not the answer! With all the conflicting information available today regarding gut health, identifying the root causes and addressing them can be difficult and confusing if you’re trying to do it on your own. Partnering with a trained, experienced practitioner and nutritionist can get you results faster, lasting longer, and save you lots of frustration.
Functional Gut Testing Available
Comprehensive Stool Analysis: analyze infections, inflammation, immune response, malabsorption, microbiome.
Food Sensitivity Testing
SIBO Breath Testing
Nutritional Analysis
Organic Acid Testing
Autoimmunity Screening
Root Cause Approach to Gut Health
At Whole Roots Health, our team provides an in-depth health history and advanced lab testing from the start to help identify root causes, not just mask symptoms. A thorough root cause analysis is an essential first step on your journey to better health. By combining Functional & Chinese Medicine we partner with you to investigate these common potential triggering factors.
- Nutrient deficiencies.
- Food sensitivities and allergies.
- Microbiome and beneficial microbial diversity.
- Low stomach acid and impaired digestive enzyme production.
- Gut Infections & Dysbiosis: parasites, bacterial and fungal infections, SIBO.
- Stress and the HPA Axis effect on the gut-brain axis.
- Gut barrier function: inflammatory response, immune regulation, intestinal permeability.
- Overburdened detox systems: chemical exposure, pesticides, heavy metals, mold, microbial toxins, hormonal metabolites.
Our integrative approach to restoring digestive integrity includes functional lab diagnostics, personalized nutrition plans, acupuncture, custom herbal blends, and specific nutrients. All this with guided support throughout the process.