Digestive Disorders

Extensive functional assessment for gastrointestinal conditions including gut health restoration and microbiome optimization.

Digestive Health & Diagnostics

A healthy digestive system is the critical first step to convert food into life energy. When functioning optimally, the digestive system keeps the body healthy, allows detoxification, and leads to optimal wellness.

It also functions as a barrier to potential toxins, bacteria, yeast, parasites, food antigens, and large or partially digested food molecules that can potentially aggravate the immune system. A number of conditions impacting physical and emotional health result from gastrointestinal problems.

Healthy Digestive System

Converts food into life energy
Keeps the body healthy when functioning optimally
Allows detoxification processes
Leads to optimal wellness
Functions as a barrier to toxins and bacteria
Protects against yeast, parasites, and food antigens
Prevents partially digested food from aggravating the immune system

Common Symptoms

1Gas & bloating
2Abdominal pain
3Diarrhea
4Constipation
5Acid reflux / GERD
6Food sensitivities
7Nausea
8Irregular bowel movements

Digestive Health Program

Struggling with gas, abdominal pain, or diarrhea? Do you have uncomfortable symptoms such as bloating or constipation? You may have an imbalance or overgrowth of gut bacteria, yeast, or parasites causing your symptoms.

Not to fear — at Natural Balance we help with these conditions every day. We understand that these symptoms can negatively impact your quality of life and we are here to tell you that it's going to be okay! We have successfully helped hundreds of patients with these same conditions.

Gastrointestinal Tests

Many diagnostic strategies are available to help guide clinical decisions, address vague symptoms, and treat pre-illness and disease states. These tests are usually covered by health insurance with a written doctor's prescription and come from the most innovative, well-respected laboratories in the country and the world.

1

Gluten Allergy & Sensitivity Testing

Comprehensive panels to identify gluten-related immune reactions, including celiac markers and non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

2

Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis

In-depth evaluation of gut microbiome, digestion, absorption, inflammation markers, and presence of pathogenic organisms.

3

Intestinal Permeability / Absorption Tests

Assesses 'leaky gut' by measuring the ability of the intestinal lining to properly regulate what passes through.

4

Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth Breath Test

Non-invasive breath test to detect SIBO — an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine causing gas, bloating, and malabsorption.

5

Urine Organic Acid

Metabolic snapshot revealing yeast/bacterial overgrowth markers, nutrient deficiencies, and mitochondrial function.

New Patient Process

Our structured process ensures thorough evaluation and personalized functional assessment for your digestive health concerns.

1

New Patient Phone Consultation

20 min

Initial phone call to discuss your symptoms and determine the best path forward.

2

In-Person Evaluation

60 min

Comprehensive history, physical exam, and development of a personalized diagnostic plan.

3

Lab Review

30 min

Thorough review of all diagnostic results and explanation of findings.

4

Management Options

Personalized management protocol based on your specific test results and clinical presentation.

5

Follow-Up Appointments

20 min

Monitor progress, adjust protocols, and ensure optimal response to your plan.

6

Discharge Appointment

20-30 min

Final assessment, long-term maintenance plan, and guidance for sustaining gut health independently.

We Are Here to Help You!

To schedule your new patient appointment or if you have any questions, please contact Lili Boggess at Natural Balance Wellness Medical Center.