The Program is for you if you are suffering from:
- Chronic abdominal pain, constipation, gas, bloating or diarrhea
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Indigestion/reflux (GERD)
- Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBD)
- Small Intestine Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
- Ulcers
- Crohn’s and colitis
- Gallbladder disease
- Diverticulitis
- Allergies
- Atopic dermatitis/eczema
- Autoimmune diseases
- Mood disorders (depression)
- Joint aches
- Diabetes
- Weight issues
The Program includes:
- Initial 60-minute appointment and (2) 30-minute Follow-up appointments with Dr. Burnham, Naturopathic Doctor and Integrative Women’s Health Specialist. She has a keen interest in and specialized training in gut health.
- A comprehensive Stool Analysis to assess digestive function, intestinal inflammation and the intestinal microbiome to assist in the management of gastrointestinal health. Specific biomarkers measured include those related to digestion/absorption, inflammation/immunology, metabolic markers, commensal bacteria, parasites, yeast and worms to identify the root causes of most GI complaints. *If you are interested in seeing a Sample Copy of this test please let us know.
- FIT Food Inflammation Test and Gut Barrier Panel and review to detect hidden food sensitivities and leaky gut
- Targeted, personalized treatment recommendations
- Supplement discount
- Digital Health Guidance – daily texts or emails to support your healing and healthy diet changes
- Additional testing and appointments may be recommended at additional cost
If you want to improve your gut health, we need to first address your underlying issues, and then rebuild your gut from the bottom up! Advanced functional medicine tests, like food sensitivity testing and a comprehensive Stool Analysis, form the foundation of your assessment. Additional SIBO breath tests and/or blood work may be recommended for you.
Dr. Burnham uses the 5R program for gut healing:
- REMOVE the foods, chemicals, medicines and unfriendly gut microbes that are causing inflammation and “leakiness” of the gut
- REPLACE with beneficial digestive enzymes and an anti-inflammatory diet
- REINOCCULATE with pre and probiotics that maintain and defend gut integrity
- REPAIR the gut lining with key nutrients that heal the gut
- REBALANCE yourself, by addressing issues that impact the gut, like stress, sleep and daily food choices.
The process of gut healing and repair takes the help of a gut expert, time, commitment and perseverance. This program usually takes several months, which is quite miraculous considering you are resetting your digestion, rebuilding your gastrointestinal system, and overcoming the chronic conditions that may have developed over many years!
We understand that gastrointestinal issues can be just as uncomfortable to talk about as to experience! At your first visit, Dr. Burnham will review your health history in detail. At this point, testing recommendations will be discussed and ordered, as appropriate. Your second visit will be scheduled after your test results are back. Dr. Burnham will support you monthly as you integrate all the changes of your program into your daily life.
Take the Gut Health Questionnaire! SEE BELOW
Have you had lots of traditional medical tests, tried different medications, and yet still feel frequent stomach or intestinal discomfort? You may have a functional gut problem and not a gut disease.
- Is indigestion, stomach pain, or reflux a common occurrence for you?
- After eating, do you experience fatigue?
- Do you take acid-blocking drugs for reflux, heartburn or hiatal hernia?
- Do you have loose urgent BMs more than once a month?
- Do you require a laxative at least once per month?
- Do you suffer from uncomfortable gas and bloating?
- Have you been diagnosed with IBS?
- Do you have bad breath?
- Do you have food sensitivities or allergies or feel bad after eating some foods?
- Are you sensitive to chemicals and fragrances found in everyday products?
- Do you suffer with seasonal allergies?
- Have you taken antibiotics at least once in the last two years?
- Have you ever used antibiotics for more than a ten-day course, or several times in one year?
- Have you ever taken a steroid medication, including nasal sprays or inhalers?
- Are headaches a common occurrence for you?
- Do you suffer from anxiety, depression or mood swings?
- Have you been diagnosed with diabetes or Hashimoto’s?
- Have you been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease?
- Did you suffer from frequent ear or throat infections as a child?
- Have your tonsils been removed?
- Are you suffering from weight loss resistance?
- Are you suffering from acne?
- Do you have eczema?
- Are you experiencing joint pain or stiffness?
- Do you feel that your body is inflamed?
If you score four or more yes answers to this questionnaire, you may have an underlying functional gut problem that can be greatly improved by the Intensive Gut Healing Program.