The Gut - Where it all Begins

.. and ends ..

Digestive health is a crucial component to overall health and the gut tends to be the center of any Naturopathic appointment. It's tied to hormonal health, immune function, brain function & neurotransmitter health, metabolic function, and so much more! Our gut houses a large portion of our microbiome. Not surprisingly, imbalance in digestion and the microbiome are often the root cause of many diseases. 

60-80% of the immune system is located inside our gut

Gas, bloating, heartburn, constipation…. all things that many of us suffer with. Not only do they affect our quality of life, but gastrointestinal dysfunction can increase your risk of hormonal imbalances, weight gain, autoimmune disease, thyroid disease, depression/anxiety and pain conditions. 

90% of neurotransmitters such as serotonin (our happy hormone) are produced by gut bacteria

Digestive health is one of the most common reasons patients seek Naturopathic care. Treatment for gut health involves getting to the root cause of your digestive symptoms through laboratory and/or functional testing and creating individualized treatment plans to improve the health of your microbiome as well as reduce overall inflammation.