Did you know your gastrointestinal tract is responsible for 70% of your immune response? Therefore, it is imperative to have a healthy gastrointestinal system. Many gastrointestinal disorders can be improved by altering your dietary intake, promoting proper digestion and restoring GI health.

Gastrointestinal Disorders include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Gas, bloating distention
• Constipation
• Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Crohn’s Disease
• Celiac Disease
• Gluten Sensitivity

Some of the Interventions in the Treatment of GI Disorders involve:
The 4 R’s Approach:

• Remove- remove potential food allergens/sensitivities (using an elimination diet)
• Replace- replace digestive enzymes
• Reinocculate- re-introduce good bacteria into the gut through the use of probiotics
• Restore- restore gut health with the use of supplements such as glutamine, omega-3 fish oil, medica food, etc.