Gut bacterial overgrowth happens when there are too many bacteria in the wrong places in your digestive system. This can lead to problems like bloating, stomach pain, brain fog, and fatigue. Conditions such as Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and Large Intestinal Dysbiosis can throw off the balance of good and bad bacteria in your gut, making it harder for your body to digest food and absorb nutrients.
Functional Medicine focuses on finding out why this imbalance happens in the first place. Poor digestion, slow gut movement, stress, toxins, and nutrient deficiencies can all play a role. Instead of just covering up symptoms, a Functional Medicine approach works to fix these root causes with the right foods, gut-healing strategies, lifestyle changes, and supplements. When your gut bacteria are balanced, your whole body can feel better.
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