Gut Health

A happy gut is a happy person

Many chronic health problems begin in the gut. That is why almost all of our clients undergo our gut protocol. We follow the Institute of Functional Medicine's 5 R approach: 

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• Remove

• Replace

• Reinoculate

• Repair

• Rebalance 

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The protocol begins by removing anything that might be contributing to inflammation, oxidative stress, leaky gut, dysbiosis, or other issues in the gut. Often, this is food, but it might also include other aspects of your life. Then, we will replace digestive enzymes, stomach acid, and other important pieces that facilitate digestion. We ensure you have a good balance of beneficial bacteria. We repair the gut lining if needed. Finally, we look at other places in your lifestyle that might contribute to gut problems.

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Common gut problems we help include:

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• Celiac disease

• IBS

• Crohn's disease

• Ulcerative colitis

• Dysbiosis

• Heartburn/GERD