Gut Health Doctor Columbus, Ohio
Restore Your Gut Health & Take Back Your Daily Comfort
Bloating. Cramping. Fatigue. The delicate gastrointestinal tract is a source of discomfort for many patients. Low microbial diversity and an imbalance of good/bad bacteria can disrupt your daily life in ways that you may have never thought of before. Dr. Marguerite Weston is an experienced gut health doctor who works with you to understand what is causing this digestive disparity and create a sustainable plan to help directly address the root causes.
How Dr. Weston Works With You To Solve Real Problems
To achieve maximum comfort and wellness, we strive to strike the perfect balance of bacteria. To do so, we:
- Create a lower-stress lifestyle
- Discover any underlying food allergies and sensitivities
- Explore various diet options (including the “elimination diet” and an anti-inflammatory diet”
- Gauge current digestive function and pro-enzyme activation
- Identify any immune dysfunction and chronic, low-grade inflammation
- Implement relevant tests to help pinpoint the source(s) of your discomfort and pain
- Supplement lifestyle changes with probiotics, prebiotics, pancreatic enzymes and natural botanicals
- Write custom “exercise prescriptions” to help increase flexibility and decrease bloating
Frequently Asked Questions About Gut Health
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- Crohn’s Disease
- Celiac Disease
- Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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- A recent shift in weight
- A loss of appetite
- Excessive bloating
- Consistent fatigue
- Upset stomach
- Acid reflux
- Pain and/or cramps
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While there may be a primary driver behind the discomfort, many patients often feel compounding negative effects based on a few factors combined at once. For example: a patient may have been able to handle the occasional laxative use, but as they have aged, their gut microflora may respond negatively to the medication.
The Main Culprits Of A Compromised Gut Include:
- Aging
- Alcohol and drug use
- A high-dairy diet
- A low-fiber diet
- Dehydration
- Environmental factors (including housing, pollution and climate)
- Genetics
- High-stress lifestyle
- Over-the-counter and prescription drug use
- Poor sleep health
Dr. Weston’s 7-Day Detox Kit
This comprehensive detoxification program is designed to improve liver function and help eliminate toxins from the body, while the accompanying diet and informational material offer valuable guidance on healthy habits to adopt.
Each Kit Contains:
- Flavored Detox Support powder (Chocolate or Vanilla)
- Our proprietary Core Supplement
- The Essential Multi Supplement
- A 22 oz. blender bottle
- A comprehensive detox handbook with shopping lists, recipes, easy-to-follow calendars & more
With the 7-Day Detox Kit, patients can experience improved health and vitality, while giving their gut health a much-needed reset in just a week. Kits are available for purchase at our office.
The Omnipotent Microbiome: How The Digestive System Affects Our Entire Lives
The gut is perhaps the single most important system in the body when it comes to understanding how we tick. Beyond digestion, this incredible network of organs, microbes and flora works to regulate weight, boost immune function and even regulate brain chemistry.
An Imbalance Gut Means More Than Just Tummy Troubles
It can also leave us feeling sluggish, anxious, restless and simply not ourselves anymore. Dr. Weston will work with you directly to design a custom dietary and lifestyle plan to properly balance the various types of bacteria in the gut, allowing you to feel more comfortable, more energetic and more yourself – for the long haul!
Schedule Your Consultation With Our Gut Health Specialist In Columbus
At its core, functional medicine involves getting to the root cause of an individual’s discomfort. The gut microbiome provides a world of information that can help you better understand fluctuations in mood, sleep disruption, energy imbalance, feelings of anxiety and much more.
Are you ready to understand more about your body, improve your gut health and finally feel better? We invite you to schedule your private consultation today!
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