Gut Health in Marietta & Atlanta
Gastrointestinal Naturopathic Treatment
One of the most common complaints that traditional naturopathic doctors encounter revolves around digestion and digestive health. It is estimated that roughly 70 million Americans are affected by some type of digestive disorder, which includes everything from gas and bloating, constipation or diarrhea, to an actual named disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Gut Health in Marietta has become a widespread topic as more people in the Atlanta area are seeking naturopathic treatments and advice to ease their digestive issues and improve their overall wellness.
A newer concept in mental and emotion health is the “gut/brain axis.” It is acknowledged that there is an intricate communication mechanism between the digestive system and the brain. In fact, the gut is so highly innervated that it has its own dedicated nervous system, the enteric nervous system (ENS). The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) and ENS provide a feedback system to each other via the vagus nerve (a cranial nerve that innervates the heart, lungs, and almost the entire GI tract). They are also connected through the limbic system (hypothalamus and amygdala), the area of the brain involved in memory and emotional response.
Gut Health Treatment
Gut Health Marietta Naturopathic treatments aim to optimize gastric juice secretion in the stomach, support proper enzyme secretion from digestive organs, ensure proper nutrient digestion, absorption and assimilation in the small and large intestines, and promote a healthy balance of flora in the small intestines and colon.
Some of our Naturopathic Services
Because NDs identify the root cause of any condition(s), testing is usually required to determine underlying pathology responsible for issues in a client’s health. If someone is suffering from digestive complaints, blood testing for food sensitivities and allergies, bacterial or yeast overgrowth via a stool test or even a breath test can be utilized to determine if there are organisms living in the small intestine (where there should not be) or other imbalances implicated in symptom expression. Treatment is then individualized based on the results of the testing. The following are digestive issues that are commonly treated by naturopathic practitioners.
If you’re struggling with digestive issues, the symptoms can be both overwhelming and frustrating.
More than many other disorders, a digestive disorder can make it more difficult to do the tasks you need to do and enjoy your daily life.
However, there are naturopathic solutions available for most digestive disorders. The naturopathic practitioner at Dr PND is here to help you.
Naturopathic medicine offers solutions for a number of other digestive disorders as well, including:
- Diverticulitis
- Hemorrhoids
- Ulcers
- Leaky Gut Syndrome
- Lactose and overall food intolerance
To find out more about your Gut Health treatment options, contact Dr. PND today.
If you’re new to naturopathic health care, you can book a FREE Discovery phone consultation. During that consultation, you’ll get the chance to talk with our Gut Health Marietta specialist, who will listen to your concerns and answer all your questions. From there, you’ll find out more about your possible treatment options.
