Imbalances in your digestive system can impact almost every system of your body. Naturopaths view your digestive system as central to physical health. The mind, especially when stressed or anxious, can also affect the digestive system, and vice versa. Your digestive system not only breaks down and absorbs nutrients, but it is also a nervous system and immune system hub.
These include:
Bloating
Heart Burn (Acid Reflux)
Constipation
Diarrhea/Loose Stool
IBS
IBD
Nausea
Food Sensitivities
Gastritis
SIBO
Gastroenteritis (acute infections)
Leaky Gut
and more
Your digestive system is heavily influenced by your nervous system and vice versa, this is how the mind and gut are connected, and how mood can impact, or be impacted, by the gut. Imbalances in your digestion can lead to poor absorption, or even leaky gut, which can impact the skin in various ways. We will explore these connections.
FAQs
Food Sensitivity Tests are common, in addition to SIBO tests. Comprehensive stool testing may also be useful depending on your symptoms. Bloodwork can also give us clues into your ability to absorb well.
Yes, if you’ve received imaging, or endoscopic studies of your gut, they will be great to see. You can bring these reports in with you.
Unfortunately not. If imaging seems relevant to your symptoms, we can correspond with your GP to advocate on your behalf.
