We are not only what we eat – but also how we digest our food, absorb the nutrients and eliminate the wastes. There are many health problems that inhibit the body’s ability to carry out these integral processes and are indicative that something is wrong internally – such as irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, intestinal polyps, Crohn’s disease, reflux, bloating, heartburn, flatulence, constipation, diarrhoea and general digestive upsets.
Digestive health issues are on the increase, with antacid medication being the 3rd most popular medical prescription and 1 in 2 people showing some signs of gastrointestinal dysfunction – which may be as simple as not fully emptying their bowels every day, or as severe as colon cancer – it is essential that you look after “your insides” for reasons that go beyond the gut!
Research shows that the importance of the digestive system is more complicated than once thought. In addition to its’ digestive function, the gut is involved in the immune response (the “gut-immune” response with about 70% of our immune system found in the digestive tract) and in the function of the brain (the “gut-brain” response) – which is why gut health is integral to our overall health.
In addition to a thorough consultation, the Remede Digestive Health Program includes one of several comprehensive gastrointestinal health function tests – depending on your individual concerns. This might include a urinary indicans test, a Gastroinestinal Function Stool Testing, or a Complete Digestive Stool Analysis test – in addition to any other testing as indicated. This testing is especially important as “dysbiosis” (imbalance of “good” and “bad” gut bacteria), parasitic, bacterial and fungal infections of the gut are increasingly common causes of gut problems – but these are often missed on simple pathology stool tests.
After a thorough assessment and appropriate testing has taken place, your practitioner will discuss the results and a comprehensive and individualised treatment plan to address the underlying causes of your gut issues, which may include diet, prescription-strength herbal and nutritional medicines, acupuncture or other specific treatments – depending on your specific needs.
If severe gut infections are diagnosed, your practitioner may refer you to our holistic doctor for specialised pharmaceutical treatment, together with natural treatment, to enhance treatment outcomes.
