The Importance of Microbiome Testing

It’s a fancy poop test!!

I recommend stool based microbiome testing for everyone.  Why?

Gut bacteria imbalances are the root cause of most chronic illnesses.  Identifying your particular imbalance gives decisive actions and helps frame your protocol for healing.

Pathogenic microbial overgrowth suppresses and distracts the immune system.  Pathogens constantly make waste products that act as inflammatory messengers in your body.  These messengers promote inflammatory diseases and cancers.

Bad microbes shift your gut pH and crowd out the good guys, inhibiting your absorption capabilities and contributing to blood sugar elevation/diabetes, obesity, toxicity, and malnourishment.

Microbial toxins also interfere with hormones, contributing to fertility and menstrual complaints (PCOS, for example) and thyroid issues. Bacterial toxins play a major role in skin irritations, like hives, eczema and psoriasis.

Ever heard of the gut brain axis?   Your gut bacteria influence your mood, cognition, and stress response.  Good bacteria produce serotonin and bacterial imbalance will contribute to anxiety and depression, dementia, and neurological disorders like Parkinson’s.

The best microbiome tests are DNA PCR based.  I prefer GI Map from Diagnostic Solutions.  I can order this test for you at a discount, help you interpret your results and make a protocol to address any problems.

Anyone with noticeable gut complaints should run this test.  I also suggest it for anyone with any illness stemming from immune compromise, including auto-immune illnesses and cancers.

Testing for microbial imbalances is one of the best preventative tests you can invest in!  If your health goals are prevention and longevity, and mental focus and clarity, this test is for you.

Please reach out to me if you are interested in testing or re-testing your gut microbiome!