Digestive Disorders
Tired of dealing with heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut, or gas & bloating? – You Don’t Have to.
Digestive Disorders Treatment
Digestive issues are common, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with them. Even if your conventional doctor has told you all your tests are normal, or has just labeled you with irritable bowel syndrome.
There are common culprits of digestive issues – food intolerances, stress, changes in gut flora, inflammation – but it is different for each person.
Digestive Issues We Treat
Approach To Digestive Issues
Our digestive experts look into the causes of your digestive disorder using the most advanced specialty testing such as comprehensive stool analyses and food allergy panels to understand where your digestive issues are stemming from. The most common causes include:
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We utilize the most advanced, comprehensive testing available including:
Food Allergy
Our 200+ food allergy panel assesses for food intolerances that can lead to anxiety, fatigue, weight gain, digestive issues & more.
Stool Analysis
Our gut microbiome greatly impacts mood, thyroid, adrenals, inflammation & more. Assess any imbalances you may have.
Hormone Testing
Comprehensive thyroid testing: TSH, free & total T4 & T3, antibodies, reverse T3. Cortisol and adrenal testing in urine or saliva.
Nutrient Testing
Vitamins & minerals are needed to create and regulate thyroid: vitamin D, selenium, zinc, B12, and others.
Mold & Metals
Mold, heavy metals and other environmental exposures can lead to thyroid dysfunction, including hyperthyroidism.
Individualized Treatment
Next, our Naturopathic Doctors create a completely customized treatment plan to address the underlying cause of your digestive issue as well as provide relief to your symptoms
The good news is, the majority of digestive concerns can be alleviated by specific herbal, nutritional, and lifestyle changes as well as acupuncture.
How We Differ From Conventional Treatment
Many digestive issues are considered ‘functional issues’ which means that all laboratory testing and imaging appear normal. However, symptoms do not resolve.
Because of this, it is not uncommon for people to be told by their doctor that their digestive symptoms are ‘all in their heads’ or given a diagnosis of depression or anxiety and then an antidepressant medication.
While it is true that our digestive system and our moods affect one another, the truth is, the doctor may not have ordered the right tests, and when you are not testing for the right thing, it is unlikely you will find it.
The conventional approach to digestive disorders usually includes symptom management through medications. For instance, it is common to receive an acid-blocking medication for heartburn.
However, the drug does not treat the underlying problem, and in many cases, it isn’t even useful in controlling symptoms.
Also, it is not common to discuss how food intolerances, nutritional deficiencies, and emotional links could be contributing to your symptoms.