Healing Begins With The Gut

 

Your gut is the foundation of your health!

Did you know that research connects imbalances in the gut to inflammation, brain and mood disorders, skin, hormone and menstrual cycle issues? Even autoimmune conditions can be triggered & exacerbated by poor gut health, including intestinal permeability (aka “leaky gut.”)

Whether you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, diarrhea or urgency, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), reflux/GERD, indigestion, gas, bloating, chronic inflammatory or autoimmune disease, we can help you improve and even eradicate your symptoms through optimizing gut health!

Gut and digestive health
 

Reclaim Your Health and Vitality with Personalized Care for Your Digestive System

Since the majority of your immune and nervous systems are in our gut, investigating & correcting any imbalances there can significantly benefit almost every other health condition.

At InHealthRVA, we understand that gut health is foundational to overall well-being. From digestive issues like IBS to nutrient absorption, immune function, and mental health, a well-functioning digestive system plays a crucial role.

Traditional medicine often treats these symptoms in isolation. InHealthRVA’s Functional & Integrative medicine approach considers the entire process—from digestion and food reactivities to the microbiome, leaky gut, and the gut nervous system—to create a holistic approach for lasting health.

Our comprehensive approach focuses on identifying the root causes of digestive imbalances through advanced testing and in-depth history taking to create a personalized treatment plan that optimizes wellness and brings lasting relief.

Common Gut Health Conditions We Treat

We support patients experiencing a range of digestive challenges, including but not limited to:

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Anything from diarrhea and urgency to constipation and bloating falls under this category. IBS can drastically impact your quality of life. We work to identify the underlying drivers, such as food sensitivities, gut microbiome imbalances, lifestyle factors, and other triggers to help manage and relieve symptoms.

  • Intestinal Permeability: Also called “leaky gut,” this condition occurs when the space between the cells that make up the intestinal lining becomes too wide, allowing toxins and undigested food molecules to enter the bloodstream. Our treatments focus on healing the causes of leaky gut and supporting its healing. You shouldn’t need to treat this long term if you address the underlying causes.

  • Chronic Constipation & Diarrhea: These common issues are often symptoms of deeper imbalances. We investigate all the causes— food intolerances and allergies, dietary habits, stress, motility issues and microbial imbalances—to address your unique causes of bowel irregularity.

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): For those with persistent heartburn and acid reflux, our approach goes beyond bandaids to discover and address the root causes, including gut and stomach dysbiosis, SIBO, food reactivities, and stress.

  • IBD: Inflammatory bowel disease is an autoimmune condition in which antibodies from the immune system mistakenly attack the tissue of the intestines. It can have inherited predispositions but is usually triggered and/or exacerbated by environmental conditions. Identifying and addressing environmental triggers while optimizing gut health the microbiome and broadening the approach to immune-modulation can lead to improved resolution and overall wellness.

  • Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO): Can cause bloating, pain, and irregular bowel movements. Through targeted testing and proper history analysis, we help you identify and find long-lasting resolutions from SIBO and its causes.

Our Approach: A Functional Path to Digestive Health

1. In-Depth Assessment

We thoroughly evaluate your health history, lifestyle, and diet and combine it with advanced testing, including microbiome analysis, cellular health, and inflammation markers.

2. Root Cause Identification

By combining historical information, understanding how your symptoms and lifestyle connects, and supplementing this with in-depth testing, we can help identify the root causes and triggers for your health conditions.

3. Personalized Treatment Plan

Based on your unique findings, we customize your protocols and work together to fit the pace of your health journey. Comprehensive treatment can include nutrition therapy, probiotics, prebiotics, antimicrobials, lifestyle adjustments, and stress management techniques.

4. Ongoing Support & Adjustments

As your digestive health and other symptoms improves, we’ll continue to adjust your plan to ensure lasting resolution and peel back any other layers to support your optimal health. Our team provides guidance, education, and support to help you sustain your progress and prevent future digestive issues.

Start Your Journey to Better Gut & Digestive Health

Taking control of your gut health can have widespread effects on your health and quality of life. InHealthRVA is founded on the mission to provide compassionate, individualized care that addresses the root causes of your digestive issues.

We’d love to partner with you to create a clear path to optimal health and well-being!


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