Constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, excessive gas, abdominal bloating—these common conditions and others are due to imbalances in the GI tract and can also be affected by other body systems. For example, because the adrenal glands regulate cells in the GI tract, low functioning adrenals can negatively affect your gut!
The GI tract is very important
60-80% of our immune system is in the gut. The good microbes must be able to communicate with our immune system, but poor diet, antibiotic overuse, stress, and other issues prevent this from happening.
When imbalance occurs, bad microbes overwhelm the system and lead to a host of problems, including:
Hidden Signs
In addition, parasites, yeast and bacterial pathogens can wreak havoc with the GI system. And don’t be fooled if you have no GI symptoms.
Other possible signs of a parasitic infection include:
- Teeth grinding
- Sleep issues
- Skin conditions
- Aches and pains
in the joints and muscles - A compromised immune system
For all these reasons, maintaining a healthy GI tract is crucial to health and happiness. With Functional Medicine, we strive to uncover the root cause of your body’s distress and remedy the problem with natural strategies. Because health begins in the gut!
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