Digestive troubles have reached epidemic levels in the Western world. From bloating, gas, and constipation, to more serious conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, digestive issues can significantly impact your quality of life.
Our integrative approach combines traditional medicine with alternative therapies to address the root cause of your symptoms.
Signs of Poor Digestive Health
The signs and symptoms of digestive issues can be broad, and affect nearly every part of the body.
If you're struggling with digestive symptoms, we can help.
What Causes Digestive Disorders
The underlying causes of digestive disorders are numerous, and unfortunately, several features of the modern lifestyle directly contribute to an unhealthy gut:
- Antibiotics and other medications like birth control and NSAIDs
- Poor Diet: High in processed foods and low in fiber can disrupt your digestive health.
- Individual food sensitivities that contribute to leaky gut
- Underlying infections
- Chronic Stress: It impacts gut health significantly, as the brain and digestive system are closely connected.
- Chronic Diseases: Conditions like diabetes or autoimmune disorders can affect digestion
Common Digestive Disorders
From IBS and GERD to Crohn's disease and gastritis, our clinic deals with a wide range of digestion disorders. Understanding the spectrum of issues helps us tailor our approach for each individual.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): An umbrella term for chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A disorder that affects the large intestine and causes symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel movements.
Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach lining, often caused by an infection or overuse of certain medications.
Functional Medicine Lab Tests
We use comprehensive lab tests to uncover the root cause of your digestive issues, such as:
Stool Testing: To look at the gut microbiome and digestive function.
Food Sensitivity Tests: To identify any food intolerances or allergies.
SIBO Breath Tests: To detect overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine.
Our Integrative Approach
At CentreSpringMD, our integrative approach to digestive health combines conventional medicine with alternative therapies to address the root cause of your symptoms.
Conventional Approach
Typically relies on over-the-counter remedies and prescription drugs to alleviate symptoms.
Functional Approach
Focuses on lifestyle modifications, personalized diet plans, and natural supplements to restore balance and function to the digestive system.
Our expert functional medicine team will provide you personalized care based on your unique health profile. This includes using various modalities, such as:
- Nutrition and diet recommendations to develop a gut-healthy diet to support your digestive system.
- Gut Healing Therapies: Including herbal supplements, pre- and probiotics, and digestive enzymes.
- Stress reduction techniques: Such as acupuncture, yoga, and meditation, especially if you experience symptoms of IBS or IBD.
- Lifestyle changes: To help manage chronic conditions and improve overall health.
- Medications: When necessary, we prescribe medications to manage symptoms and provide relief.
- Comprehensive support: Our team provides ongoing care that looks at your entire wellbeing.
Ready to Transform Your Digestive Health?
Don't let digestive discomfort control your life any longer. Take the first step towards a vibrant, healthier you by booking an appointment with our expert team.
