A famous Hippocrates quote from over 2000 years ago says  “all disease begins in the gut”. Many men and women suffer from not only intestinal symptoms, like bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation or irregularity but also problems that may be related to an imbalance of bacteria in the gut. Dysbiosis, the term that literally means difficult balance, can cause issues like weight gain, headaches, rashes, joint pain, fatigue, brain fog and many more.

According to the US Digestive Health Market Report, Americans spent $6.1 billion on digestive supplements, 42% of this on antacids. The problem with meds? The root cause is not identified, rather your symptoms are medicated to bring relief. For instance, often the problem with reflux and heartburn is not too much acid, but too little acid that causes undigested food to sit in the stomach. This causes a host of problems which lead to burping, bloating, reflux and more. 

The best way to uncover the cause of your issues would be to schedule a consult with one of our practitioners. We’ll do a deep dive into your history, symptoms, diet, current and past treatments and testing. The first line of testing may be a comprehensive stool test which you do at home. The results are detailed in a 5 page document showing the balance of good and bad bacteria, harmful pathogens like parasites, the presence of H. Pylori which can cause ulcers, stomach cancer, and identify inflammation, leaky gut syndrome, Candida and more. 

The cost of the stool test which averages $350-375 is not included in the consult. If we determine it’s the best option for you, we will order the test at your initial consultation then schedule a follow up visit to discuss the results.