We are often told by doctors that we should eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. While those are important factors to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, it is also important to take a closer look at your health. A much closer look, in fact. Your gut and the microbiome that resides in it play a very crucial role in your overall health and can be the difference between feeling great and feeling terrible.
What is the Gut?
You will often hear people shout in movies and shows, “No guts! No glory!” as a sort of war cry to boost morale. Which can possibly leave you wondering, what in fact is the gut? The gut is a colloquialism for the grouped organs often including the stomach, the intestines, and other parts of the human digestive system. This grouping of intricate organs plays a vital role not just in how our bodies break down food into energy and waste but also are essential to our overall health.
The Importance of Gut Health and Symptoms of Poor Gut Health
The importance of having a well-balanced and healthy gut cannot be stressed enough.
There is a plethora of reasons why you should be conscious of your gut health, but here are four of the biggest reasons to be mindful of your digestive health:
- Poor Gut Health Can Lead to Digestive Disorders
- Your Gut Is the Key to a Healthy Heart
- Your Gut and Brain Communicate With Each Other
- An Imbalanced Gut Can Lead to Obesity in Adults
Symptoms of Poor Gut Health may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Pain and/or Joint Pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Heartburn
- Fatigue
- Bloating
- Immune Dysregulation
- Excessive Gas
- Skin Rashes
- Allergies
- Autoimmune Problems
- Food Sensitivities
- Weight Fluctuation
- Intense Sugar Cravings
- Chronic Fatigue
- Sleep Issues
- Brain Fog
- Depression
- Migraines
- Mood Changes
Your gut is more than just a group of organs producing energy and waste, they are a forefront to achieving and maintaining a healthy and happy life. Each organ plays a specific role in keeping your body in check and assuring you feel your best at all times. If even one aspect of these organs is off, it can wreak havoc on your body in more ways than one. That’s why, at Premier Health and Holistic Medicine, we offer personalized testing including food sensitivity testing, nutrient testing, gut microbiome testing, and immune dysregulation testing.
Holistic and Integrative Treatments for Improving Gut Health
When it comes to treating your gut health, it is important to know how your genetics, lifestyle, environment, and bodily systems all impact your gut microbiome and as with any treatment plan, it is key that it be personalized specifically for you. Below is a list of some treatments that may improve your gut microbiome and overall health.
- Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Fiber
- Whole-Body Detoxification
- Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
- Thyroid Management
- Eating a balanced and healthy whole foods diet
- Improving Sleep Quality
- Nutrition Coaching
- Dietary and Herbal Supplements
- Medical Treatment
However, it is important to always speak with a medical professional to get a better understanding of what treatment(s) may work best for you.
Conclusion
It is often said that you should listen to your “gut feeling” when making an important decision and the same holds true to your health, especially your gut health. Here at Premier Health and Holistic Medicine, Dr. Robin Ridinger and functional diagnostic coach, Carla Bryant, have a deep understanding of gut health and how to keep your gut microbiome balanced. So, if you find yourself dealing with a “rumbly tummy” or a “leaky gut”, then call or visit our website to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ridinger and/or Carla Bryant today.
Phone #: (703) 857-4280
Website: https://www.premierhealthandholisticmedicine.com/contact/
