Gut Health & Digestive Issues
Your gut is far more than a digestive organ. It's home to trillions of bacteria that influence your immune system, your hormones, your mood and your brain. Digestive symptoms - whether obvious or subtle - are a signal that something in this complex ecosystem needs attention. Rather than managing symptoms with temporary fixes, a functional approach looks for the underlying imbalances and restores proper gut function from the ground up.
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Stomach acid levels and digestive capacity — low stomach acid is far more common than excess and is frequently misdiagnosed
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The gut microbiome - including dysbiosis, SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and yeast overgrowth
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Intestinal permeability (leaky gut) and its connection to immune reactions, inflammation and food sensitivities
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Pathogens, parasites or bacterial imbalances identified through comprehensive stool testing
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Enzyme function, bile flow and fat digestion
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The gut–brain axis and how digestive health influences mood, anxiety, ADHD and cognitive function
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Food intolerances and how to identify and address them without unnecessary long-term restriction
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Eating patterns, stress load and the nervous system's role in digestion
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Bloating, distension or discomfort - particularly after eating
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Reflux, heartburn or a feeling of food sitting heavy in your stomach
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Constipation, loose stools or alternating between both
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Diagnosed or suspected IBS
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Food sensitivities or reactions that seem to be getting worse or expanding
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Nausea, early fullness or poor appetite
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Histamine intolerance or reactions to alcohol, fermented foods or leftovers
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Brain fog, fatigue or low mood after meals
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Skin issues, joint aches or recurrent infections that may have a gut connection
