Gut Restoration
This is one aspect of health you simply cannot ignore! Even if you do not have digestive symptoms, an unhealthy gut could be at the root of other health concerns.
Often when we think of digestive system problems, we think of gas, bloating, indigestion, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. The truth is many health conditions that seem unrelated to the gut are actually caused by poor digestive function, by a leaky gut lining, or by an unhealthy microbiome.
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Impaired digestive function means that we are not absorbing the nutrients our body needs for energy and repair. And it means we may be reabsorbing toxins before they are eliminated.
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A damaged and inflamed gut lining allows partially digested food, toxins, and bacteria to leak into the bloodstream. These intruder substances can trigger a chain reaction of problems including immune reactions, fatigue, headaches, and joint pain, skin issues, allergies, to name a few.
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Finally, an unbalanced gut microbiome can compromise the breakdown of toxins, the processing of nutrients, and it can signal the immune system to initiate inflammation in the brain and other body tissues causing many undesirable outcomes.
Importance of focusing on gut health in a
wellness and anti-aging strategy
As we age, digestive function declines making us vulnerable to nutrient deficiencies and increased toxicity. Additionally, the accumulated exposure to toxins, stress, cortisol, and certain medications damage and thin the gut lining. Poor diet, processed foods, and antibiotics can cause unhealthy changes to our microbiome. All of these assaults weaken the gut and make us more vulnerable to chronic inflammatory conditions.
Restoring Gut Health
Your gut evaluation includes a full review of your health history, symptoms, diet, medications and potential toxic exposures. Genova Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile is a great tool to uncover imbalances in digestive function, the gut lining, and the microbiome. I recommend this test to all patients who have unexplained chronic conditions or persistent GI symptoms.
Your treatment plan will be based on your specific needs and will require your commitment to a 3-month protocol of supplements and dietary changes to strengthen and balance all aspects of your gut health - digestive function, a strong gut lining, and a healthy microbiome.
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