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Functional Gut Health Programs
Functional Gut Health
The gastrointestinal (GI) system is the only system in the body that has a direct effect on the function of every other physiological system in the body. This is what makes gut health so important and why it is the core starting point in functional medicine when trying to get to the root cause of disease and optimize patient health. A damaged and imbalanced GI system is commonly the source of inflammation and immune system dysregulation that leads to disease, yet goes undiagnosed in traditional health care.
Age Management's Integrative Medical approach recognizes how essential proper gut function is on overall health and disease prevention. Utilizing functional diagnostic testing to first identify any imbalances and dysfunction in the GI system and then offering personalized GI treatment programs to treat the root cause of symptoms and disease to promote long term health and well being..
Age Management of West Michigan utilizes functional diagnostic gut testing to diagnose underlying imbalances, infections, and deficiencies that effect overall gut health and functionality. Testing provides a baseline of gut health and directs treatment protocol that are personalized to patient needs based on testing results. Identifying and treating the root cause of patient GI symptoms for long term results.
GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Analysis
GI Effects is a comprehensive assessment of complete gut health and function, assessing the root cause of most GI and inflammatory issues.
SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)
SIBO is defined as the presence of excessive bacteria in the small intestine. SIBO is frequently implicated as the cause of IBS, IBD, GI bloating, and weight gain.
Mycotoxins, produced by certain mold species, are some of the most prevalent toxins and can come from many sources including buildings, vehicles, and food. These compounds have been recognized as a growing global health concern due to their acute and chronic adverse health impacts.
GI Repair and Restore Program
The 17 week GI Repair and Restore Program at Age Management of West Michigan is the most comprehensive program available that treats the entire GI system in a systematic approach to repair and restore gut health and function. The comprehensive 3 phase approach of Cleanse, Repair, and Restore systematically heals by decreasing inflammation, repairing intestinal damage, and restoring and rebuilding a positive microbiome environment for relief of symptoms and long term gut health.
The GI Microbiome Restore Program effectively restores commensal bacteria and restores homeostasis to the body's microbiota ecosystem in 12 weeks. GI Microbiome Restore Diet to increase SCFA's and butyrate to restore healthy microbiome balance and promote growth of commensal bacteria. Monthly rotation of probiotic and prebiotic supplementation to increase commensal bacteria levels and diversity. Methylated B12 Nutrient Injections 2 x weekly for 12 weeks. Vitamin B12 is a required cofactor by gut microbes for various biological processes. This is the 3rd phase in the GI Repair and Restore Program.
Age Management of West Michigan utilizes a 2 hour hydrogen and methane breath test to diagnose SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth) and determine the presence and abundance of specific gas-producing bacteria in the small intestine. Treatment is then determined based on the prevalence of hydrogen or methane producing bacteria. Most patients with positive SIBO results are recommended to also do a comprehensive GI effects stool test to determine potential damage caused to GI system from SIBO and overall microbiome imbalance.
Gut Health Peptides
Age Management of West Michigan offers a variety of Peptides to support overall gut health and function. Peptides are sequenced amino complexes that the body naturally produces to support a wide variety of physiological support and repair functions in the body. Peptides can support GI health by promoting healing of intestinal lining, decrease inflammation, promote anti-candida and anti-bacterial benefits, and regulate immune function. Peptides are available in office or can be ordered through the online store (Go to online store to order peptides)
Exposure to toxic mold can lead to mold toxicity or mycotoxicosis. Mycotoxicosis is poisoning of the body caused by exposure to mycotoxins that are produced by certain species of mold. Mold toxicity is highly underdiagnosed and is often misdiagnosed as other conditions such as Lyme disease, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and SIBO. Age Management of West Michigan offers mycotoxin testing to identify mold toxicity and mold toxicity treatment programs to decrease mycotoxin levels and symptoms in the body.
Gastrointestinal (GI) Cleanses
Chemicals and toxins effect the production of digestive enzymes, intestinal inflammation and damage, mucosal function, microbiota imbalance, microbiome imbalance, and motility issues. Common symptoms of GI toxicity are diarrhea, constipation, pain in stomach, poor absorption of nutrients, fatigue, nausea, heartburn, bloating, gas, and low immune system function.
Age Management of West Michigan GI Cleanses available:
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GI Overall Gut Cleanse
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GI Pathogen/Parasite Cleanse
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GI Candida Cleanse
The Gut-Brain Axis comprises a complex connection of 500 million neurons and trillions of microbes that make up the enteric nervous system that is often referred to as the body’s “second brain.” Research shows that disruptions in this physical and biochemical connection directly affects digestion, mood, inflammation, cognitive decline, and overall brain function.
Age Management of West Michigan does an integrative approach of functional GI diagnostic testing, GI repair protocols, peptides, and LENS Neurofeedback to restore Gut-Brain Axis function.
