Testing
Conventional GI & next generation testing
Colonoscopy
Investigative test of the colon
Colonoscopy looks at the inner lining of the colon and has many uses beyond just screening for colon cancer. It allows us to assess the general health of the colon, identify inflammation, and remove pre-cancerous polyps. Inflammatory states may be visible during colonoscopy (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis), or microscopic and visible only on biopsies taken during the procedure (lymphocytic and collagenous colitis).
Microbiome Sequencing
Next generation microbiome testing
An easy 1-2-3 step process to understanding your gut bacteria, microbiome sequencing gives you a comprehensive breakdown of your microbiome based on research from the NIH Human Microbiome Project. You’ll learn how your gut microbiota compares with others and will find out how well your gut bacteria metabolizes carbohydrates and over 100 other functions.
SIBO Breath Test
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
The Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO) Breath Test is a non-invasive, easy to use, at home gastrointestinal test that detects bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine. SIBO is a common gastrointestinal disorder that often underlies chronic gastrointestinal symptoms of maldigestion and malabsorption, including bloating, gas, diarrhea, irregularity, and abdominal pain.
Intestinal Permeability
Leaky gut test
The Intestinal Permeability (IP) Assessment is a powerful, noninvasive test taken in the comfort of your home that measures absorption and barrier function of the gut. The small intestine functions as a digestive and absorptive organ for nutrients. It also acts as a powerful immune and physical barrier against excessive pathogenic bacteria, food antigens and other macromolecules.
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Gutbliss Review – September 24, 2018
1. Lifestyle changes reduced the need for blood pressure medication in just 16 weeks.129 men and women with high blood pressure engaged in 1 of the following programs: 1) diet plus a weight loss program including 3 exercise sessions per week, 2) diet only, and 3) no changes in diet or lifestyle. After 16 weeks, researchers found that the first group lost an average of 19 pounds and reduced their blood pressure so that 85% of them no longer needed blood pressure medication. In the second group, 77% of participants no longer needed blood pressure medication. The third group experienced only a minimal improvement in blood pressure. The American Heart Association Read More