Heal Your Gut:
Functional Solutions for IBS & Bloating
Do you look 6 months pregnant after a meal? Chronic bloating, reflux, and irregularity are not normal. At Optimum Health, we use advanced Vibrant Wellness testing to map your microbiome and treat the root cause.
Common Root Causes
🦠 SIBO (Bacterial Overgrowth)
When bacteria migrate to the small intestine, they ferment food prematurely, causing painful gas and bloating. Standard endoscopy often misses this.
🛡️ Leaky Gut (Zonulin)
Inflammation breaks down the tight junctions of your gut lining, allowing toxins to enter the bloodstream and trigger autoimmune reactions.
🔥 GERD & Acid Reflux
Chronic heartburn is often caused by low stomach acid (Hypochlorhydria) or H. Pylori infection, not just excess acid. We treat the balance.
🐛 Parasites & Infections
Hidden pathogens like Blastocystis hominis can cause low-grade inflammation and fatigue. Standard tests miss these, but DNA mapping finds them.
🍄 Candida & Fungal Overgrowth
Yeast overgrowth can cause sugar cravings, brain fog, and digestive distress. We test for specific fungal markers.
🚫 Food Sensitivities
Low-grade reactions to gluten, dairy, or corn can keep your gut in a state of chronic inflammation.
Patient Success Stories
"I lived with constant brain fog and stomach pain for years. Regular doctors just said it was IBS. Optimum Health ran the Wheat Zoomer test and discovered I had severe Leaky Gut and gluten sensitivity. The protocol healed my gut lining, and the difference is night and day."
"I was taking acid blockers daily for terrible GERD with no end in sight. The Gut Zoomer and Food Sensitivity panels revealed it wasn't just acid, but inflammation from specific foods I was eating daily. Adjusting my diet fixed what medication couldn't."
The "Test, Don't Guess" Gut Protocol
We utilize the Vibrant Wellness Gut Zoomer, the most comprehensive stool test available, to analyze your gut health at the DNA level.
1. Comprehensive Mapping
- Pathogen Screening: Detecting parasites, H. pylori, and pathogenic bacteria.
- Digestive Function: Measuring elastase (enzyme output) and fat absorption.
- Inflammation Markers: Testing Calprotectin and Zonulin to assess gut lining integrity.
2. The 4R Healing Framework & Pendulum Probiotics
We go beyond generic supplements. We use the clinical "Remove, Replace, Reinoculate, Repair" protocol featuring Pendulum Probiotics—the research-backed leader in microbiome restoration. Their specialized strains (like Akkermansia muciniphila) are clinically proven to strengthen the gut barrier and improve metabolic health.
3. Customized Nutrition Plan
Healing isn't just about supplements; it's about what you eat. Based on your Food Sensitivity results, we build a nutrition plan that eliminates your specific inflammatory triggers while nourishing your gut, ensuring long-term relief.
Common Questions
How is this different from a colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy looks for structural damage (polyps, tumors). Our functional testing looks for the function and environment of the gut—the bacteria, enzymes, and inflammation levels that drive daily symptoms.
Do I have to cut out gluten forever?
Not always. Once we repair the gut lining and reduce inflammation, many patients can tolerate a wider variety of foods. However, identifying triggers is the first step to healing.
Trust Your Gut Again
Serving Eagan & Inver Grove Heights.
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