Gut Health and Stool Testing

You Have Probably Heard The Term Thrown Around Before But, What Exactly Is Our Microbiome? 

 

Human gut microbiota plays an important role in individual health. When the balance between host and gut microbiota is disrupted, changes in microbiota composition and function occur, which is referred to as a state of serious dysbiosis. Environmental factors such as diet, stress, proton pump inhibitors, antibiotics, oral contraceptive pills, pain medication and other prescriptive medicines can lead to serious dysbiosis and digestive problems and, have a rippling effect on our mental and physical health. 

 

Common gastrointestinal conditions or presentations commonly seen in the clinic include: 

 

• Celiac 

• IBS

• IBD

• Food intolerances

• Food sensitivities

• Constipation

• Diarrhoea

• Gastritis

• Parasites and pathogens such as the most common offenders Heliobacter Pylori and Blastocystis Hominis 

• Viral infections

• Candida

• Leaky gut

• SIBO

 

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How Can Gut Health Stool Test Benefit You? 

 

There are numerous tests naturopaths and nutritionists have access to. After an hour-long comprehensive case taking appointment, your practitioner will determine which testing to send away for. The most comprehensive test and, one I absolutely love in my clinic is the Complete Microbiome Map Test by Nutripath. 

 

The Complete Microbiome Mapping Test was designed to assess a patient’s microbiome from a single stool sample that can be done in the comfort of their own home. The test is sent away at an additional cost, billed directly to the patient and sent to the patients nominated address, once a sample is collected the test goes back via express post to be assessed in the lab and your results will be sent to your practitioner for interpretation.

 

The complete microbiome map pays particular attention to microbes that cause disease or that disrupt normal microbial balance and contribute to perturbations in the Gastrointestinal flora and contribute to illness.

 

The panel is a comprehensive collection of microbial targets as well as immune and digestive markers. It screens for pathogenic bacteria, commensal bacteria, opportunistic pathogens, fungi, viruses, and parasites. It gives a great overview of what is happening inside the gut and gives us a clear starting point to commence treatment. 

 

If you are experiencing digestive problems or unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms, please get in touch.I would love to work alongside you using my expertise. I am available in Melbourne CBD for a 1:1 appointment or via Telehealth.