Gut Health – Inflammation
The gut (gastrointestinal tract) is home to over 100 trillion bacteria as well as yeast and some viruses. These bacteria outnumber our human cells in total number by 2 1⁄2 times (humans have roughly 35 to 37 trillion cells in their whole body). It is also where 70% of your entire immune system resides. Proper gastrointestinal tract function is vital for health. Hippocrates (the father of medicine) over 2000 years ago was quoted as saying “all disease begins in the gut.” Abnormal gut bacteria and/or yeast overgrowth is a major source of inflammation in the body. This inflammation if left untreated can lead to symptoms of fatigue, but it can also lead to a host of medical conditions that can be more serious and at times deadly.
Customized Services Summary
Having a comprehensive treatment plan to restore normal gut flora and close leaky gut channels is imperative to resolve these risks. Here at Customized Relief, we specialize in restoring gut flora back to its original levels of balance and have specific treatment protocols to restore normal gut barrier function as well. Each patient is treated with a specific, personalized plan to restore his or her own unique blend of bacteria which ultimately leads to reduced inflammation and symptom/disease resolution.
- Comprehensive health history and physical exam
- Discuss specific dietary restrictions with handouts and other resources made available
- Food diary collection by patient with review at a subsequent visit
- Fasting labs
- Food sensitivity testing if indicated
- Comprehensive stool testing if indicated
- Establish a personalized protocol for clearing gut pathogens and restoring normal flora
- Biofilm busting treatments if indicated
- Vagal nerve support if indicated
- Develop a long term plan to sustain success
Symptoms
Potential Risks without Treatment
- Stomach pains
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Heartburn
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Allergic reactions to food
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Brain fog
- Arthritic symptoms
- Anxiety and Depression
- Bloating
- Gas
- Diarrhea
Failure to treat gastrointestinal problems can lead to more serious conditions.
- Leaky gut
- Autoimmune diseases
- Cardiovascular disease
- Dementia
- Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
- Crohn’s disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- H. pylori infection that can lead to stomach ulcers
- GI cancers