Gut Health
The health of your gut impacts the health of your entire body.
Gut Health: A Functional Medicine Approach to Lasting Relief
More than 70 million Americans suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, experiencing symptoms such as:
Irritable bowel syndrome
Chronic bloating, gas, or abdominal pain
GERD (acid reflux)
Chronic constipation or diarrhea
Many conventional practitioners focus on prescription medications to manage symptoms, but this approach often leads to medication reliance, additional imbalances, and a lack of lasting relief.
Addressing the Root Causes of GI Disorders
Dr. Nielsen takes a Functional Medicine approach, identifying and treating the underlying causes of GI dysfunction, which may include:
✔️ Food sensitivities, intolerances, or allergies
✔️ Poor digestion and nutrient absorption
✔️ Hormone imbalances impacting gut health
✔️ Disruptions in the gut microbiome
✔️ Overgrowth of bacteria, yeast, or parasites
Advanced Testing for Deeper Insights
To pinpoint the root cause of your symptoms, advanced diagnostic testing may include:
🔬 Comprehensive stool analysis (to assess digestion, inflammation, and microbial balance)
🫁 SIBO breath testing (for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)
🥑 Food sensitivity & allergy testing
Personalized Treatment for Gut Healing
Dr. Nielsen’s treatment plans are tailored to each patient’s unique needs and may include:
✔️ Personalized dietary recommendations to support gut health
✔️ Digestive enzyme and probiotic support
✔️ Targeted nutraceuticals for gut healing
✔️ Herbal protocols to address bacteria, yeast, and parasites
By addressing the root causes of GI issues, most patients not only experience significant digestive relief but also enjoy improved energy, mood, and overall well-being.
Gut Health: The Key to Whole-Body Wellness
Modern medicine is finally recognizing what ancient healing traditions have understood for centuries: gut health plays a central role in chronic, systemic disease.
For many of Dr. Nielsen’s patients, digestive imbalances are at the root of seemingly unrelated symptoms—even when they have no obvious GI issues. Identifying and addressing these imbalances is a fundamental step in her treatment of a wide range of conditions, including:
✔️ Chronic headaches & migraines
✔️ Weight gain & metabolic issues
✔️ Eczema & skin rashes
✔️ Asthma & respiratory conditions
✔️ Depression, anxiety & mood swings
✔️ Fatigue & "brain fog"
✔️ Autoimmune diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, lupus)
✔️ Chronic sinus infections & congestion
✔️ Joint & muscle pain
By restoring gut health, Dr. Nielsen helps patients achieve better digestion, improved energy, clearer skin, balanced mood, and overall vitality—because a healthy gut is the foundation of whole-body wellness.