IBS / IBD

Have you already seen your primary care doctor (or even GI specialists) about chronic gut issues, only to be diagnosed with IBS?

Are you feeling more confused and lost than ever and still feel like you don't have an answer for your digestive issues?

Have you also been given a prescription to deal with the symptoms but notice that they only help marginally or not at all?

Are you still dealing with regular bloating, diarrhea, and stomach cramps disrupting your everyday life and making you fear food for what it might do to your digestion?

Have you already seen your primary care doctor (or even GI specialists) about chronic gut issues, only to be diagnosed with IBS, feeling more confused and lost than ever?

Have you also been given a prescription to deal with the symptoms but notice that they only help marginally or not at all?

Are you still dealing with regular bloating, diarrhea, and stomach cramps disrupting your everyday life and making you fear food for what it might do to your digestion?

Unfortunately, most doctors who use the diagnosis IBS are missing the mark and recommend motility medications and muscle relaxers that don’t begin to deal with the real cause of your symptoms.  In fact , 70% of IBS cases are SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) that can be easily resolved with the right testing and healing protocols.

One of the reasons people struggle to heal digestive issues has to do with the way conventional medicine diagnoses these conditions. IBS is a blanket term for a group of symptoms when they can’t determine the true cause of your digestive distress. It’s no wonder so many people suffer long term with gut conditions never finding the answers they need!

The problem with this is that there are many reasons why you could experience chronic digestive distress, from bacteria overgrowth, to food intolerances, to SIBO, Leaky Gut which may be related to each other or not depending on the person.

That’s why we get to the bottom of your digestive issues with advanced, more complete testing that is not part of the basic, standard protocol which almost always misses the real causes.

Afterwards it is essential to rebuild your gut health by following a 5R’s protocol (remove, replace, reinoculate, repair and rebalance) which covers all the areas of digestive health and many areas that are neglected by standard treatment options.

IBD, an autoimmune disease, is a general term for chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The two most common types of IBD are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Both disorders are characterized by periods of flare-ups, during which symptoms are severe, and remission, when symptoms are mild or nonexistent.

IBD can be a debilitating condition, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue. In some cases, it can also lead to life-threatening complications such as perforation of the intestines or liver failure.

While there is no cure for IBD, many people are able to lead an active life with few or almost no flare-ups when they find the right practitioner who can help them.

We help people address all the areas of their gut health including factors like diet, food sensitivities or allergies, genetics, an altered microbiome, environmental exposures, and a leaky gut.

A functional approach looks beyond labels like “IBS” or “IBD” to find what’s actually driving your symptoms–food triggers, gut-brain nervous system imbalance, SIBO, microbiome shifts, low stomach acid or enzymes, chronic stress, sleep issues, and hidden inflammation. The benefits are practical: fewer flares, calmer digestion, steadier energy, clearer food guidance, and a plan you can follow. We’ll also map testing and a step-by-step gut repair plan (5R framework: remove, replace, reinoculate, repair, rebalance) so you’re not guessing.

Safety first. Get urgent care for red-flag symptoms: persistent or heavy rectal bleeding, black or tarry stools, severe or worsening abdominal pain, high fever, repeated vomiting, signs of dehydration, rapid heartbeat, fainting, or sudden weight loss. For IBD patients, eye pain/vision changes, severe joint swelling, or skin ulcers also need prompt evaluation. Don’t stop prescribed IBD medicines on your own; we coordinate with your GI team while we improve diet, stress, sleep, and microbiome supports.

IBS is a functional disorder (abdominal pain with bowel changes) without visible damage to the gut. IBD (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) involves chronic inflammation and can injure the intestines. Tests and treatment paths are different.

Not exactly. Research shows SIBO is more common in people with IBS and can mimic or worsen IBS symptoms. We test when appropriate and treat if present–then rebuild gut health so results last.

Yes. The gut and brain talk constantly. Stress can speed or slow motility, increase sensitivity, and flare symptoms. Calming the nervous system is part of the plan.

Short-term, targeted trials (e.g., low-FODMAP) can reduce symptoms for some people. We keep them time-limited, reintroduce foods systematically, and protect nutrition.

They can help some people, but “which one” depends on your pattern (constipation- or diarrhea-predominant IBS, recent antibiotics, SIBO, IBD status). We personalize choices and timing.

Yes. Many people achieve remission with the right medical therapy plus nutrition, stress, sleep, and microbiome support. We work alongside your gastroenterologist.

We review your goals and history and outline smart first steps. We can go over specific tests, treatments, and services as part of that call.

You may also want to read about Digestive Disorders, Chronic Inflammation, and SIBO since these topics often overlap with IBS/IBD care and day-to-day recovery.