Why Gut Health Matters

Your gut does more than just digest food — it plays a key role in nearly every system in your body. A healthy gut supports immune function, hormone balance, brain health, mood, energy, and even skin health. When your gut is out of balance, it can affect how you feel both physically and mentally.

In functional medicine, we view gut health as a core pillar of overall wellness, and we take a root-cause approach to identify and address imbalances that may be holding you back from optimal health.

Common Signs of Gut Imbalance

Gut dysfunction can show up in obvious digestive symptoms — but it can also lead to issues you may not realize are connected to the gut. These include:

• Bloating, gas, or abdominal discomfort

• Constipation, diarrhea, or irregular bowel movements

• Heartburn or acid reflux

• Food sensitivities or intolerances

• Chronic fatigue or low energy

• Brain fog or difficulty concentrating

• Skin issues like acne, eczema, or rashes

• Mood swings, anxiety, or depression

• Joint pain or inflammation

• Frequent colds or weak immune function

These symptoms may come and go or be chronic — either way, they’re a sign that your gut may need support.

What Causes Gut Imbalances?

There are many factors that can disrupt the delicate balance of your gut microbiome (the ecosystem of bacteria and microbes in your digestive system) and the integrity of your gut lining. Common causes include:

• Poor diet – especially high in sugar, processed foods, or inflammatory ingredients

• Chronic stress – which can impair digestion and gut function

• Antibiotic use – which can wipe out both harmful and beneficial bacteria

• Overuse of medications – such as NSAIDs, acid blockers, or steroids

• Infections – including bacterial overgrowth, parasites, or yeast (like Candida)

• Toxin exposure – from food, environment, or lifestyle

• Food sensitivities – that cause inflammation and irritation in the gut

• Leaky gut (intestinal permeability) – where the gut lining becomes compromised, allowing toxins and undigested food to enter the bloodstream

Functional medicine aims to uncover these root causes and restore balance through targeted, holistic strategies.

How We Approach Gut Healing

We use advanced testing and a personalized approach to assess the health of your gut and create a healing plan that may include:

• Comprehensive gut microbiome and stool analysis

• Anti-inflammatory nutrition plans

• Targeted supplements like probiotics, digestive enzymes, and antimicrobials

• Stress management tools

• Detox support

• Lifestyle strategies to support long-term gut health

Our goal is not just symptom relief, but true healing — so you can feel better, have more energy, and improve your quality of life from the inside out.

Specialty testing

If indicated, we have a comprehensive stool testing option to dig into factors causing digestive issues. You will receive an in depth review of the results as well as a personally tailored plan based on the findings and your preferences.

Testing includes the following areas:

• Problematic bacteria

• Viruses

• Yeast/Fungus

• Parasites

• Worms

• Beneficial bacteria

• Digestive markers

• Gluten sensitivity markers

• H Pylori

• Antibiotic Resistance Markers

Ready to Heal Your Gut and Transform Your Health?

If you’re struggling with digestive issues or other chronic symptoms, your gut could be the key to feeling better. Let’s get to the root cause and start your healing journey today. Schedule a consultation to learn more about our functional medicine approach to gut health.