Is Your Digestion Causing You Trouble?
If you’re experiencing recurring diarrhea, stomach pain, bloating, constipation, heartburn, fatigue, or unusual weight gain, it could be due to gut dysbiosis, an imbalance of gut bacteria. Factors like poor diet, excessive antibiotics or alcohol, and high stress can disrupt your gut’s harmony, allowing harmful bacteria to thrive. A simple “gut cleanse” or probiotics might not be enough. You need a comprehensive approach to eliminate harmful bacteria and nurture healthy gut flora.
Your Gut Health is Impacting You More Than You Think
Your gut health is a cornerstone of your overall well-being and plays a pivotal role in disease prevention, lifespan, and quality of life. The gut microbiome, a vast universe of trillions of microorganisms, orchestrates digestion, immune function, and inflammation. When this balance is disrupted, known as gut dysbiosis, it can ignite chronic inflammation, leading to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. An unhealthy gut can produce harmful compounds that damage DNA and foster cancer growth. It also hampers nutrient absorption, weakening the immune system and heightening disease susceptibility.
We’ve Got Gut Health Down to a Science
Caring for your gut health is essential, as it influences digestion, immunity, energy levels, and overall vitality. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you can harness evidence-based methods, such as personalized diets and probiotics, to restore gut balance. Expert guidance helps you navigate the complexities of gut health and adopt effective strategies for long-term wellness. Achieving a healthy gut and becoming symptom-free is a journey, and our dedicated team is here to guide you every step of the way.
What We Offer
- Advanced Diagnostic Testing: We use stool analysis, bloodwork, and breath testing to take a comprehensive approach in identifying harmful bacteria such as Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO).
- Personalized Treatment Plan: A Medical Provider and a Naturopathic Doctor collaborate to develop a personalized plan to address the root causes of your gut issues, with the goal of creating long-lasting improvements.
- Nutritional Supplementation Guidance: Our team recommends supplements based on current scientific research and clinical experience to support your healing process effectively.
- Dietary & Lifestyle Guidance [optional]: We provide support during both the bacterial “eradication” and “rebuild” phases of your gut health journey, helping you implement sustainable dietary and lifestyle changes.
- IV Therapy [optional]: When appropriate, IV Therapy can be integrated into your treatment plan to enhance nutrient absorption and support recovery.
How Aeon's Gut Health Optimization Program Works
Consultation
- Meet with our program coordinator to assess where you are on your health journey and ask any questions about us and our approach.
- If we are a good fit and you want to move forward, we’ll book you for a thorough baseline assessment of your gut health to capture all the necessary context of your current situation.
Health Assessment
- One of our medical providers will meet with you to identify what needs to be addressed in the assessment and customize a lab requisition for you.
- A blood panel of relevant biomarkers is done at our clinic (complete blood count, celiac screen, micronutrient deficiencies associated with gut health like iron and B12).
- Advanced digestive health diagnostics such as SIBO (Small intestine bacterial overgrowth) and GI360™ (comprehensive stool test to detect pathogens, viruses, parasites, and bacteria, helping assess the causes of gastrointestinal symptoms and conditions like inflammation, IBS, and IBD).
Strategy Development
- Once all the necessary data is collected, you will meet with our co-care team, led by our ND, Dr. Fougere, who focus in gut health.
- Our team will work with you to develop a customized, evidence-based, gut health optimization strategy.
- The team will discuss your results and present your actionable, measurable and attainable personalized treatment plan.
- If supplements or additional testing are prescribed, your dedicated Care Coordinator can help you source them .
- You will start your treatment plan, which typically involves an “eradication” phase, a “rebuild” phase, and a final maintenance phase.
Ongoing Program
- Program duration depends on your response to treatment, however, 4-6 months is a typical timeline.
- Your dedicated Care Coordinator will be your point of contact and help you schedule all the necessary follow-up appointments.
- Our co-care team will support you to ensure that the changes you’re making are not only safe and effective but also suitable for your individual needs.
- Our program can be customized to include different levels of nutritional support, IV therapy, and medical follow-ups if medication is prescribed.
- Re-assessments of relevant biomarkers can be planned as needed.
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Benefits of a Healthy Digestive System
A healthy digestive system is key to overall wellness. It not only helps your body absorb nutrients efficiently but also supports your immune system and mental health. Here are twelve benefits of maintaining a healthy gut:
Improved nutrient absorption ensures your body gets the essential vitamins and minerals it needs
Enhanced immune function that helps protect against infections and illnesses
Decreased risk of diseases like diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, and cardiovascular disease
Promotes better digestion, reducing bloating, gas, and discomfort by breaking down food effectively
Stable mood, influencing the production of neurotransmitters, contributing to mental clarity and emotional stability
Aids in maintaining a healthy weight by regulating metabolism and appetite
Detoxification, helping eliminate toxins and waste from your body efficiently
Balanced gut microbiota, supporting a diverse range of beneficial bacteria that aid in digestion and health
Improve sleep quality by regulating the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that influences sleep patterns
Prevent fatigue and boost overall energy levels
Improve skin appearance, leading to clearer and more radiant skin
Reduce inflammation and lower the risk of chronic diseases
Let us help you navigate your gut health with expert guidance, adopt healthier habits with confidence, and achieve lasting vitality for a better quality of life.
Health Transformation
Tyler, one of our patients, talks about gut health and how treatment impacted his overall health, including his sleep quality, energy levels, and the appearance of his skin.
Tyler’s experience underscores the importance of gut health in achieving overall wellness. By focusing on gut health, he noticed significant improvements demonstrating how interconnected our body’s systems truly are.
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The Power of a Balanced Gut Microbiome
Chances are, you’ve been hearing a lot about gut health lately, and with good reason. Gut health is essential for overall health and well-being, but you may be asking yourself, “What is it?“
The gut, or gastrointestinal tract, is home to trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms, collectively known as the gut microbiome. These microorganisms play a crucial role in many bodily functions, including digestion, immunity, and metabolism. When the gut microbiome is healthy, it can help protect against disease and promote overall health. However, when the gut microbiome is out of balance, it can lead to a variety of health issues.
So, how do you achieve and maintain proper gut health?
One of the primary functions of the gut microbiome is to aid in digestion. The gut microbiome helps to break down and absorb nutrients from the food we eat. It also produces short-chain fatty acids, which are important for maintaining a healthy colon and preventing colon cancer.
The gut microbiome also plays a role in the immune system, helping to protect against harmful bacteria and viruses. It can even influence the body’s immune response to infections and allergies. A healthy gut microbiome can also help to reduce inflammation in the body, which is a contributing factor in many chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
Additionally, the gut microbiome is involved in metabolism and weight regulation. Research has shown that it can influence the way the body stores and utilizes energy from food. It can also affect appetite and food cravings, which can play a role in weight gain or loss.
There are several ways to promote a healthy gut. One of the most important is through a healthy diet that is high in fiber and fermented foods, such as yogurt and sauerkraut. It is also important to reduce the intake of processed foods and added sugars, as these can disrupt the balance of the gut microbiome. Exercise, stress management, and getting enough sleep can also contribute to a healthy gut microbiome.
While these factors play an important role in maintaining a healthy gut, sometimes our hormones can make it difficult to regulate the system. At Aeon Future Health, our team can help you identify exactly what is causing an imbalance in your gut health and how we can properly adjust and ensure equilibrium.
Follow your gut; give us a call today to get started.
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