{"id":1385,"date":"2026-02-27T10:31:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/?post_type=conditions&#038;p=1385"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:29:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:29:30","slug":"gastrointestinal-health","status":"publish","type":"conditions","link":"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/conditions\/gastrointestinal-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastrointestinal Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1385\" class=\"elementor elementor-1385\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23c06d8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"23c06d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3623858c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3623858c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gastrointestinal Health<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8db3bc8 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8db3bc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book A Free Discovery Call<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16ea43db e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"16ea43db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bdae859 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bdae859\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Common Conditions Supported:<\/h3><p>Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (hydrogen, methane, mixed), Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (Crohn\u2019s Disease &amp; Ulcerative Colitis), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Functional Dyspepsia, Celiac Disease, Chronic Constipation, and Chronic Diarrhea.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e96b3eb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e96b3eb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19bb356 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"19bb356\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Naturopathic  Approach To Gastrointestinal Health\u200b<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fe870cf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7fe870cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64f2930f e-con-full e-grid e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64f2930f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bb66316 h-100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4bb66316\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"990\" src=\"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Comprehensive-Intake-and-Assessment\u200b.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1397\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Comprehensive-Intake-and-Assessment\u200b.jpg 800w, https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Comprehensive-Intake-and-Assessment\u200b-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Comprehensive-Intake-and-Assessment\u200b-768x950.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e4ed82 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e4ed82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1a78d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b1a78d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Comprehensive Intake and Assessment<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e6ab55 list-style-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e6ab55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A naturopathic approach to gastrointestinal health begins with an in-depth intake, exploring how the gastrointestinal system interacts with all body systems, including the nervous, immune, and endocrine systems.<\/p><p>Key areas assessed include:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Presenting digestive concerns<\/b> (e.g., bloating, acid reflux, altered bowel habits, abdominal pain, food reactions)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timeline of symptoms<\/b>, identifying triggers, progression, and previous treatments<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dietary patterns<\/b>, food quality, timing, and hydration<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stress, sleep, and lifestyle factors<\/b>, highlighting the gut\u2013brain connection via the enteric nervous system<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medication and supplement history<\/b>, including antibiotics, NSAIDs, PPIs, and hormonal therapies<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Past medical history<\/b>, infections, surgeries, and trauma<\/li><\/ul><p><b>Family history<\/b> of gastrointestinal, autoimmune, metabolic, or inflammatory conditions<\/p><p>This comprehensive assessment allows us as clinicians to identify root causes, patterns, and contributing factors, rather than focusing solely on symptom suppression.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51cca3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"51cca3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book A Free Discovery Call<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7e1799 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a7e1799\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b20642 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b20642\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1eb993 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d1eb993\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c109288 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c109288\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Comprehensive Functional Testing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a254aa list-style-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a254aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen clinically indicated, functional testing is used to gain deeper insight into digestive function and underlying imbalances. Testing is selected thoughtfully and tailored to the individual.\n\n<span >Common areas evaluated may include:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li  aria-level=\"1\"><b>Digestive function<\/b><span >: stomach acid adequacy, pancreatic enzymes, bile flow<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li  aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gut microbiome balance<\/b><span >: bacterial diversity, dysbiosis, overgrowth, and commensal health<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li  aria-level=\"1\"><b>Intestinal permeability and inflammation<\/b><\/li>\n \t<li  aria-level=\"1\"><b>Infections or overgrowths<\/b><span > (e.g., bacterial, fungal, parasitic)<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li  aria-level=\"1\"><b>Food sensitivities or immune-mediated reactions<\/b><\/li>\n \t<li  aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nutrient absorption and deficiencies<\/b><span > relevant to gut integrity<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li  aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breath testing<\/b><span > for conditions such as SIBO or H. pylori, when indicated<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span >Functional testing helps confirm clinical suspicions, guide treatment precision, and establish objective baselines for tracking progress over time.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-251b946 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"251b946\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7931e98 e-con-full e-grid e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7931e98\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7d5c55 h-100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a7d5c55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nd-683x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1402\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nd-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nd-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nd-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nd.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29df09e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"29df09e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a812844 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a812844\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Individualized Treatment Plan<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5376cd1 list-style-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5376cd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Based on findings from the intake as well as testing results, an individualized and phased treatment plan is developed. Naturopathic care prioritizes <b>restoring normal physiology<\/b>, supporting the body\u2019s innate healing capacity, and addressing root causes.<\/p><p>Treatment plans may include:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Personalized nutrition therapy<\/b>, including therapeutic diets, elimination protocols, and reintroduction strategies<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Targeted supplementation<\/b> (e.g., digestive enzymes, probiotics, herbal antimicrobials, gut-healing nutrients)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Botanical medicine<\/b>, selected for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, carminative, or mucosal-supportive actions<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lifestyle interventions<\/b>, addressing stress regulation, circadian rhythm, movement, and nervous system balance<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Support for gut-brain axis regulation<\/b>, when stress or trauma contributes to symptoms<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gradual re-building and maintenance phases<\/b> to ensure sustainable, long-term gastrointestinal health<\/li><\/ul><p>Care is continuously reassessed and adjusted based on symptom response, lab follow-ups, and patient goals\u2014ensuring treatment remains both effective and realistic.<\/p><p><b>Getting Started<\/b><\/p><p>Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fb0a6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"0fb0a6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book A Free Discovery Call<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-1385","conditions","type-conditions","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/conditions\/1385","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/conditions"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/conditions"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/conditions\/1385\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2544,"href":"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/conditions\/1385\/revisions\/2544"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1385"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}