At Alpine Medical, we understand that true healing starts by identifying the
Improving your gut health is often the golden opportunity that makes a huge impact on your overall wellness. We improve gut health by digging deep into the root problem with specialized testing, including a test we commonly utilize, the stool test. We look at different gut health factors that affect the gut including the overall digestive system, signs of inflammation, microbiome health, potential infections and intestinal permeability markers.
Leaky Gut Syndrome
The gut lining, a thin, single-cell layer, serves as the gateway for essential nutrients, including minerals, vitamins, and macronutrients, that your body needs to grow and function properly. However, if this delicate single-cell layer is compromised by harmful factors such as infections, the standard American diet (SAD), or chronic use of ibuprofen, it can lead to intestinal permeability, commonly known as 'leaky gut”. Leaky gut can trigger an overactive immune response, leading to both local gut symptoms and broader issues such as skin rashes, brain fog and joint pain.
The SAD is one of the leading causes of not only leaky gut but other disruptions in overall gut health. This is why we created our highly effective online resource, the “Feel Good Gut Health” course. At Being Functional, we take a comprehensive approach to gut health, addressing the root cause of imbalances rather than just treating symptoms. Within the course, you’ll learn to understand the impact of factors such as learning to eat an anti-inflammatory diet that works for your body. We also dig into lifestyle medicine with a focus on longevity and cover areas such as exercise, stress, sleep and the need for social engagement and purpose in life.
This understanding helps inform a personalized treatment plan to optimize your gut function and restore balance to your microbiome which has huge impacts on your overall health and wellness.
Whether you're struggling with a lack of energy, constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, hemorrhoids or just feeling sluggish, the Feel Good Gut Health course will help support you on your journey to better digestive health and overall well-being.
Other Common Gut Health Issues We Service:
Constipation
Constipation and hemorrhoids are uncomfortable, painful and even debilitating. Constipation is characterized by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools which often causes hemorrhoids to develop.
We take a holistic approach to addressing constipation looking for root cause, For factors such as dietary habits, hydration, stress levels, and gut microbiome imbalances, we can develop personalized strategies to promote regular bowel movements and alleviate symptoms. From dietary modifications to targeted supplementation and lifestyle interventions, we'll work together to restore balance to your digestive system and provide relief from constipation and hemorrhoids.
Bloating & SIBO
Bloating and abdominal pain are common symptoms which have a significant impact on your daily life. Ever feel like you have a 6 month pregnancy belly or have to unbutton your pants after lunch? Bloating and Abdominal pain may manifest as cramping, discomfort, or a dull ache with a sensation of fullness or tightness in the abdomen. These symptoms can be triggered by various factors — including imbalance in gut microbiome, gastrointestinal infections including things that lead to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) dietary choices, food intolerances, and stress.
Through detailed history-taking, laboratory testing, and assessment of lifestyle factors, we can uncover imbalances in your gut microbiome, inflammation, and other digestive issues that contribute to the discomfort. By addressing these factors through personalized treatment plans, we can help alleviate abdominal pain and bloating and restore comfort and vitality to your life.
GERD & Nausea
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Nausea GERD involves frequent and chronic acid reflux, where stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation. Symptoms including pain with eating, pain and burning sensation in the center upper belly and chest and sometimes a sour taste in the back of the throat as the reflux comes all the way up to the mouth. GERD can also contribute to the cause of nausea or queasiness in the stomach. These symptoms can be triggered by various factors, including diet, (esp caffeine, alcohol), medications (esp ibuprofen) and obesity.
We know that taking a medication that stops acid production is helpful for symptom relief but is not the answer in most cases. By addressing the root cause of the reflux and nausea and by using key supplements that naturally aid in treating the cause, we are often able to provide relief and support your journey to better digestive health.
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