Digestive Health
Many people today have digestive problems that include: food sensitivities, diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis, leaky gut syndrome, constipation, bloating, GERD, etc.
In fact, belly problems account for more than 100 million doctor’s visits and billions in health care costs annually. But gut problems cause disease far beyond the gut. For instance, patients with colitis can also have inflamed joints and eyes and teenagers who use antibiotics for acne may alter normal intestinal flora, which then triggers changes that lead to autoimmune disease.
Normalizing gut function and flora can be remarkable. Our patients find relief from allergies, acne, arthritis, headaches, autoimmune disease, depression, ADD/ ADHD, and more- simply by restoring their delicate gut system.
The “Four R” Gut Healing Program
Remove
Remove the problems. We get rid of any offending foods, pathogens, and toxins contributing to poor gut health. These may include processed foods, any food sensitivities or intolerances, and/or any pathogenic bacteria or infections that show up on testing.
Reinoculate
Reinoculate with beneficial bacteria (i.e. Probiotics). Restoring beneficial bacteria to reestablish a healthy balance of of good bacteria in your gut is critical for health and immune function.
Replace
In this step we replace what you are missing to ensure proper digestion and absorption of nutrients. These may include digestive enzymes and/ or stomach acid.
Repair
The final step is repair the gut lining. Providing the nutrients necessary to help the gut repair itself is essential.