Bloating, IBS, and Food Sensitivities Have
a Root Cause
Functional testing identifies what's driving your digestive dysfunction — so we can treat the cause instead of managing it.
When Digestive Problems Won't Go Away
You've tried eliminating foods. You've taken probiotics. You've been told it's "just IBS" or "stress." But the bloating, cramping, irregular bowel movements, and discomfort keep coming back.
Chronic digestive issues are one of the most common complaints in functional medicine — and one of the most responsive to a root-cause approach. When we identify what's actually driving the dysfunction, targeted treatment can produce significant improvement.
Common Root Causes of Digestive Dysfunction
Food sensitivities — not full allergies, but immune-mediated reactions to specific foods that cause delayed bloating, fatigue, skin issues, and digestive distress. We offer add-on food sensitivity testing to identify triggers.
Gut inflammation — elevated inflammatory markers (CRP, homocysteine) on bloodwork often correlate with gut irritation and permeability.
Blood sugar instability — poor blood sugar regulation disrupts gut motility, contributes to bacterial imbalance, and worsens bloating.
Liver and gallbladder dysfunction — our CMP panel checks liver enzymes that may indicate sluggish bile production — a common but overlooked contributor to fat malabsorption, bloating, and nausea.
Stress and cortisol — chronic stress suppresses digestive function by diverting resources away from the gut.
Elevated cortisol on bloodwork often parallels digestive complaints.
How Functional Testing Helps
Our functional bloodwork panel evaluates inflammatory markers, liver function, blood sugar regulation, and cortisol — all of which influence digestive health. Add-on food sensitivity testing is available for patients whose symptoms suggest dietary triggers.
Your doctor reviews all findings together — not in isolation — to build a comprehensive picture of what's driving your digestion problems.
Our Approach to Gut Health
Based on your results, your nutritional counseling plan may include elimination of identified food triggers, anti-inflammatory dietary guidance, targeted gut-supportive supplements (probiotics, digestive enzymes, L-glutamine — specific to your findings), blood sugar stabilization strategies, and stress management recommendations.
Because digestive health connects directly to inflammation, immune function, and hormonal balance, many patients working on gut issues see improvements in energy, skin, mood, and weight as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can functional medicine help with IBS?
Yes. IBS is a label for a pattern of symptoms — not a root cause. Functional testing identifies what's driving the pattern (food sensitivities, inflammation, stress, gut imbalance) so treatment can target the actual problem.
Do you test for food sensitivities?
Yes. Food sensitivity testing is available as an add-on to our standard bloodwork panel. It identifies IgG-mediated reactions to specific foods.
What causes chronic bloating?
Common causes include food sensitivities, gut inflammation, impaired bile production, blood sugar instability, and bacterial imbalance. Functional testing helps identify which factors are at play in your case.
How long does it take to improve gut health?
Many patients notice improvement within 2–4 weeks of dietary and supplement changes. Full gut restoration may take 3–6 months depending on severity.
Get to the Root of Your
Digestive Issues
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