What is the functional medicine approach to Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • Address 5 pillars of Functional Medicine
    • Sleep
    • Nutrition
    • Movement
    • Stress Management
    • Social/Emotional support
  • Functional Medicine testing
    • Celiac disease screen
    • Comprehensive stool test
    • ALCAT food sensitivity test
    • SIBO breath test
    • Genova Nutreval, Urine OAT testing, or Basic Nutrient Panel
    • Lyme + Coinfections + Chronic Viral infections + Candida
    • Mold exposure test
  • Address gut health
  • Elimination Diet  
  • Nutritional and supplemental support
  • Prescription and/or herbal medications
  • Vagus Nerve Stimulation
  • Biofeedback/mindfulness/hypnotherapy
  • Prescription medications to consider:
    • Xifaxan
    • low dose naltrexone