Healthy digestion is very important, but often taken for granted until
something goes wrong. Whether it's heartburn, stomach ache or discomfort,
diarrhea, gas, bloating, constipation, nausea or vomiting, one's
gastrointestinal health can affect proper digestion and assimilation of
nutrients.
The most up to date evidence has confirmed GI abnormalities may be
associated with many conditions outside the GI tract such as: Arthritis,
Autoimmune Disease, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Antibiotic overuse, Skin
Problems, Osteoporosis, Diabetes, etc.
The GI tract is a complex organ system easily influenced by factors such as
microflora and microbial balance , digestive enzymes, or GI lining
integrity. Microflora, or “friendly” bacteria in the GI tract,
play an important role in digestion, microbial balance, and immune function.
Digestive enzymes function to split proteins, carbohydrates, and fats,
making them critical to adequate digestion of foods for proper nutrient
absorption.
The GI mucosal lining, when healthy, provides a protective barrier to
inhibit the flow of ingested matter to other parts of the body. Addressing
the appropriate underlying GI issues not only helps relieve digestive
discomforts, it also supports many other aspects of long-term health.
- Maldigestion
- Malabsorption
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Altered GI Immune function
- Bacterial/fungal overgrowth
- Chronic dysbiosis
Dr. Ted will determine if you will benefit from this type of test through
initial blood tests, review of medical and nutritional history and listening
to your issues of concern. If you suffer from above mentioned GI
abnormalities, please don't hesitate to give our office a call or click
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