If you’re dealing with daily gut-related issues like bloating, gas, constipation, skin flare-ups, or food sensitivities, you’re not alone. More importantly, you deserve real answers. Instead of masking symptoms, a functional medicine approach aims to uncover the why behind the symptoms and offer targeted, long-term solutions. Here’s how functional medicine can help restore your gut health and improve your overall well-being.
Your gastrointestinal (GI) system does much more than process food. It’s deeply connected to brain function, immune response, hormones,weight regulation, and more. Poor gut health can stem from various factors, including nutrient deficiencies, chronic inflammation, genetics, and autoimmune responses. Functional medicine looks at all these variables, providing a more personalized approach to healing.
Advanced Gut Health Testing: Discovering the Root Cause
Instead of relying solely on basic bloodwork, advanced testing may be recommended for a complete gut health assessment:
These tests help connect the dots between your symptoms and underlying imbalances. By combining this insight with your medical history, lifestyle, and current health concerns, functional medicine creates a personalized treatment plan aimed at restoring gut function and enhancing your quality of life.
Personalized Care for Crohn’s, IBS, IBD, Ulcerative Colitis & More
Your treatment plan is designed around your specific symptoms and goals. Functional medicine focuses on individualized care that may include:
From initial diagnosis to ongoing management, functional medicinesupports patients with a wide range of digestive and autoimmune conditions, including:
Your gut health plays a role in so much more than digestion—it can influence your immune system, mood, energy, and overall sense of well-being. Don’t settle for symptom management—get to the root of your digestive issues with a functional medicine approach.
Leah Griffin O’Connor – Wellness Care Strategist
Leah has deep family roots in the Lake Norman area, fostering a strong connection and commitment to her community. With a longtime interest and passion for functional nutrition and lifestyle, she holds a profound belief in the power of functional medicine.
Outside of work, she enjoys being with her family and friends, spending time on the lake, and traveling. Leah is dedicated to enhancing the patient experience and creating awareness for MediThrive’s solutions to help others unlock their wellness potential. Leah looks forward to watching MediThrive help others feel their best and thrive
