Functional Approach to Gut Health and the Microbiome
The gastrointestinal tract and its unique and complex microbiome play a central role in health and disease. Microorganisms in the gut influence various organs, including the brain, lungs, and heart, as well as body functions such as immunity, energy balance, and both fat and sugar metabolism. Optimizing the gut microbiome is often the first place to start when improving overall health.
Often one of our first steps in evaluating chronic GI symptoms is to refer to a GI specialist or gastroenterologist. With advanced testing they can determine if there is a disease process in the GI tract. Often though, even with chronic GI symptoms, no cause is found yet symptoms persist. This is where we can help. Our practitioners can order and interpret advanced functional stool testing and work with you on numerous ways to balance the gut and resolve symptoms.
Gut Health, Nutrition & Digestion services are provided in both our Lone Tree, CO office and our Eagle, CO office.
Supporting Your Gut Health
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the main drivers of gut health changes are shifts in your stomach acid, gut immunity, and gastrointestinal flora (the complex ecosystem of bacteria in your digestive system. Eating the right foods, getting more sleep, increased movement & exercise, managing stress, and addressing mood, anxiety & depression are 5 of the ways you can support your gut health.
Contact Vibrant Health for Gut Health Consultations
What’s going on in YOUR gut? Let us help you optimize your health using our expert techniques on functional evaluation of root causes, dietary considerations, nutritional supplementation, and lifestyle measures to get you on your way to Vibrant health!
If you’d like to assess your Gut Health or learn how we assist our patients in treating the root causes, schedule an appointment with our specialists today!
