GASTROINTESTINAL HEALTH

A healthy gut is the core of a healthy body!!

Did you know that your gut lining is both a barrier and a gateway between your Gastrointestinal System (GI) and your Brain. Once this barrier is breeched, it can lead to increased Gut Permeability also known as “Leaky Gut.” This allows toxins in the intestinal track that are on their way out of the body to re-enter the blood stream and be reabsorbed back into circulation. This recirculation can cause inflammatory symptoms such as swollen joints, fibromyalgia like pain, brain fog, fatigue, intestinal discomfort and can be a trigger for autoimmune diseases!!

Your Gut can communicate to your brain via a nerve called the Vagal Nerve which acts as a corridor between the Gut and Brain. This corridor allows substances such as toxins, bacteria, and viruses to travel up and down the corridor and for neurotransmitters to communicate to each. This is called the Gut- Brain axis.

In fact, many of our neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine are actually made in the gut. Because of this, the Gut is often called the “Second Brain” This is why Gut imbalances correlate with mood, anxiety, depression and other neuro-psychological conditions.

Your Gut Microbiome is an ecosystem of trillions of bacteria! It is this rich matrix of pre-biotics and probiotic bacteria that lays the groundwork for a healthy gastrointestinal system. An imbalance of bacteria can create unwanted symptoms like IBS, heartburn bloating and pain. Your microbiome has a significant impact on hormones, immune system metabolism, cognition and mental health.

AT SAGE CENTER we look at the gastrointestinal system from a North to South approach, starting with the chewing of your food on through the whole digestive system to the end products of digestion.

What We Do

We begin with a very thorough history of your symptoms, physical and psychological, past and present experiences, objective findings, dietary patterns, medications and nutraceuticals. We then look at all systems for proper enzymatic function of the stomach and pancreas, bile secretion, peristalsis and underlying microbiome balance.

Often Advanced Functional G.I. stool testing is utilized to get a clearer picture of possible inflammation, infection and dysbiosis, Food allergy panels maybe used to discern if there are food antigens that should be avoided. We also help address your dietary sensitivities such as Lectins, Histamine, Nightshades, Gluten, Grains Dairy, Soy etc. 

With the information gathered from the history, examination, muscle testing and Advance Functional Gastrointestinal Testing, Dr Viencek will formulate a personalized treatment plan that includes diet, nutrients, botanicals, homeopathy, and exercises to address your needs

See links to some of some our favorite GI products!