The gut microbiome has numerous roles including the absorption of nutrients, detoxification of hormones, supporting immune function, regulating inflammation and producing happy hormones such as serotonin. Your gut health plays a huge role in your mental health and outlook.
Some digestive issues that may cause a range of symptoms including bloating, food sensitivities, flatulence, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation and/or IBS related symptoms.
Chloe is experienced as a naturopath in treating a range of digestive issues including:
- Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
- Intestinal Hyperpermeability (‘Leaky Gut’)
- Large Bowel Dysbiosis / Bacterial Imbalances
- Chronic Constipation / Chronic Diarrhoea
- Intestinal Bacterial, Fungal and Parasitic Infections
- Gastro-Oesphageal Reflux Disease (GORD) / Heartburn
- Helicobacter Pylori Infection
- Diverticular Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Gastritis, Peptic Ulcer
- Coeliac Disease
- Food Allergy, Intolerances, and Sensitivities
As a practitioner Chloe is able to order and interpret a range of digestive and microbiome functional pathology investigations. Your naturopathy consultation with Chloe allows time to take a detailed assessment and advise what form of testing may be appropriate. Common functional tests available include:
- Complete microbiome mapping
- GI Maps
- Genova GI Effects Stool
- uBiome / Microba / SmartGUT (SmartDNA)
- Great Plains Organic Acids Testing
- Genova GI Effects Stool Analysis
- Doctor’s Data Comprehensive Stool Analysis
- Intestinal Permeability
- SIBO Breath Testing
- Coeliac Screening
- Fructose, Lactose, Sorbitol Malabsorption Breath Testing (SIBO breath test)
- Food Allergy and Hypersensitivity Screening