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Digestive Health

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Your digestive system is at the heart of your overall well-being. When it's out of balance, it can affect your energy, mood, immunity and even your skin. At Lifeflo Wellness Clinic, we take a holistic, functional medicine approach to digestive health - looking beyond symptoms to uncover the root cause.

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The most common “diagnosis” for digestive dysfunction is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS can present in many different ways, disrupting your quality of life and affecting your day-to-day functioning. While you may have heard of a variety of treatments, dietary changes can make a significant difference for many patients. Medications to regulate bowel movements—whether slowing them down for diarrhoea or speeding them up for constipation—can also be helpful.

 

Managing stress is another important factor. While reducing stress isn’t always easy, it can have a positive impact on digestive symptoms and overall wellbeing. To explore personalised strategies, speak with one of our digestive health experts in London today.

 

Conventional medicine often takes a narrow approach to gut health, focusing mainly on symptom management and medications as a temporary fix. This approach can overlook the underlying causes of digestive issues and fails to recognize the wide-reaching influence of the gut on overall health. Digestive dysfunction can contribute to symptoms beyond the gut, including headaches, fatigue, and mental health concerns—areas that Functional Medicine considers when creating a personalised plan for lasting health.

Causes

Digestive disorders such as IBS, Barrett's Esophagus, IBD, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis and Indigestion can be caused by a number of factors including gut pathogens and infections which include 

  • Parasites

  • Viruses

  • Fungal Infection

  • Bacterial Infection

  • Food sensitivity / Allergies

  • Chronic Emotional Stress

  • Leaky Gut Syndrome

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While antibiotics are essential for treating bacterial infections, prolonged or repeated use can disrupt the delicate balance of your gut microbiome. This causes beneficial bacteria to be killed off, allowing for harmful ones to flourish. This weakens your immunity making you more susceptible to infections and can disrupt absorption of vitamins and minerals.

Symptoms

  • Bloating and/or gas

  • Constipation or diarrhea

  • Heartburn or GERD (Acid Reflex)

  • Chronic Fatigue

  • Skin problems (acne, eczema)

  • Unexplained weight changes

  • Mood changes or brain fog

  • Insomnia

  • Panick Attacks

  • Constant burping

  • Headaches

Experiencing any of these symptoms regularly may signal an underlying imbalance in your gut. By addressing the root cause, rather than just managing symptoms, we can help restore digestive health and improve overall wellbeing.

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