Digestive Health Assessment

The digestive system is one of the most vital and complex systems in the body—responsible not only for breaking down and absorbing nutrients but also for supporting immune balance and eliminating toxins. A properly functioning gastrointestinal (GI) tract relies on a delicate network of digestive enzymes, beneficial bacteria, and immune chemicals working together in harmony. When this balance is disrupted, it can affect everything from nutrient absorption to energy, mood, and inflammation.

Comprehensive digestive health testing allows you to identify the underlying causes of chronic gut symptoms rather than just masking them. Whether you’re struggling with bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or more complex issues such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), understanding what’s happening at the microbial and biochemical level is key to healing.

Why Digestive Health Testing Matters

Common digestive symptoms often have hidden origins that cannot be detected without specialized testing. For example:

• Individuals with IBS frequently have imbalanced intestinal flora or low levels of beneficial bacteria.
• Those with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis may have chronic infections or inflammatory bacterial overgrowth contributing to tissue damage.
• People with chronic diarrhea or constipation may be harboring parasites, yeast, or opportunistic bacteria that disrupt normal digestive enzyme function and nutrient absorption.

Parasites such as Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum are well-documented causes of persistent gut discomfort and inflammation. These organisms can impair enzyme activity, damage intestinal tissue, and trigger malabsorption—resulting in symptoms like bloating, gas, and abdominal pain.

Similarly, fungal overgrowth (Candida) or bacterial toxins from Clostridium difficile can drive inflammation, brain fog, and fatigue. Identifying these root imbalances is the first step toward restoring digestive harmony and systemic wellness.

Key Tests for Digestive Health

A combination of targeted tests provides the most comprehensive picture of gut health, microbial balance, and digestion:

✅ Organic Acids Test (OAT) – Evaluates microbial toxins, yeast and bacterial metabolites, oxalate balance, and mitochondrial function to assess how gut imbalances affect metabolism and brain chemistry.
✅ Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis (CDSA) w/Parasitology – Detects beneficial versus harmful bacteria, yeast, and parasites such as Giardia or Cryptosporidium. It also measures digestive enzymes, inflammatory markers, and intestinal immune function.
✅ IgG Food Map with Candida and Yeast (Dried Blood Spot) – Identifies hidden food sensitivities and immune reactions that contribute to chronic inflammation, bloating, or discomfort.

✅ Celiac & Gluten Sensitivity Testing– Celiac disease (CD) is often undiagnosed and is caused in genetically predisposed individuals by abnormal intestinal permeability and abnormal immune response to gluten, a protein complex found in wheat, barley, spelt and rye.

Together, these tests help uncover what’s really happening in your digestive system—empowering you and your clinician with actionable data to support personalized nutritional, microbial, and detoxification strategies.

INCLUDES:

√ Professional Lab Test
√ Doctor’s Review of Test Results
√ Personalized Written Interpretation with Dietary and Supplement Recommendations