Holistic Care For Gut Health in Lehigh Valley
Autoimmune Conditions | Digestive Disorders | Chronic Disease
Just how important is digestion?
Over 70% of our immune system lives in and around our digestive tract - This effects way more than just our gut!
An estimated 90% of the body's neurotransmitters are made in the digestive tract - This effects everything from sleep, to emotions, and even our cognition!
INTEGRATIVE AND WHOLE BODY APPROACH TOWARDS OPTIMAL GUT HEALTH
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is known to normalize physiological functions, stimulate the immune system, and aid in behavior modifications such as weight loss, and smoking cessation. In the same way, acupuncture can reduce tension, stress, and depression to aid in gut repair.
Herbal Therapy
Recent research shows that the effects of herbal medicine on the gut microbiota are comprehensive and far-reaching. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, can help regulate the gut microbiota, and protect the intestinal barrier. Herbal therapy is recommended to enhance acupuncture.
Patient Education
For the most effective results, we provide patients with essential tools and resources that include nutrition and lifestyle support, nutraceutical recommendations, and stress management tips. We meet you where you are at and can provide you with as little or as much support needed.
Photo Credit: Institute of Functional Medicine
According to the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), a properly functioning digestive system is critical to good health.
Problems with the gastrointestinal (GI) track can cause more than gas, bloating, diarrhea, and weight gain.
Gut dysbiosis or imbalances in your microbiome and a “leaky gut” can be the underlying causes of chronic health problems that might seem unrelated to GI health such as:
autoimmune diseases
rheumatoid arthritis
diabetes
acne, rosacea, eczema
AND MORE!
Our Functional Approach Towards Gut Restoration
Remove
Remove stressors: get rid of things that negatively affect the environment of the GI tract including allergic foods, parasites and potential problematic bacteria and yeast. We can help guide you through the elimination and reintroduction process utilizing one of our functional nutrition plans.
Replace
Replace digestive secretions by adding digestive enzymes, herbal support, and hydrochloric acid that are required for proper digestion that may be comprised by diet, medications, aging, and disease.
Repopulate
Assist beneficial bacteria flourish by ingesting prebiotic and probiotic foods or supplements that contain the “good” GI bacteria.
We offer medical grade nutraceutical prescriptions and protocols through our online dispensary.
Repair
Promote healing of the lining of the GI tract by supplementing key nutrients that are often short in supply in a compromised gut like glutamine, zinc, antioxidants, fish oil, and amino acids.
Rebalance
Sleep, exercise, and stress can all affect the GI tract. We provide you lifestyle education on choices that can help you achieve optimal digestion.