Are your gut symptoms a sign of bacterial imbalance?

Chances are, yes! If you experience some of the below symptoms, it’s time to chat about your microbiome, what’s going on in your gut and what you can do to heal and eliminate or reduce symptoms. (Note: Probiotics aren’t always the right choice - especially if you have SIBO!!)

Common (but abnormal) gut symptoms:

• Feeling bloated and gassy

• Persistent fatigue

• Anxiety/Depression

• Constipation OR Diarrhea

• Constipation AND Diarrhea

• Reflux, Heartburn, Indigestion

• Having to eliminate foods that cause symptoms

• Pain in your abdominal area

• Looking like you’re 4 months pregnant when you’re not

• Low iron, B12, and Magnesium deficiency

• Nutrient malabsorption/deficiencies

So what causes this imbalance of bacteria in the gut? Well, it could be a variety of factors - and even a combination of multiple factors.

Some of the most common causes of an imbalanced gut microbiome are:

• Use of antibiotics without also using probiotics

• Slow motility (also has its own causes)

• Medications you may be taking like Omeprazole or other ant-acids.

• Low stomach acid (whether naturally occurring or as a results of the above)

• H. Pylori infection

• Surgical procedures

• Pain medications

• Poor diet

• Dehydration

• Stress

So what’s the next step to getting your gut back to a happy, healthy balance? Let’s chat to figure out what may be causing your specific gut issues and create a custom plan to heal, nourish, and replenish your microbiome for lasting results.