Optimizing Gut Health with Functional Medicine
Your gut health is the cornerstone of overall wellness, influencing everything from your immune system to your mood and energy levels. At Restore Health Center, we understand the complex role of the gut in your health. Through our personalized, functional medicine approach, we identify and treat the underlying causes of gut imbalances, guiding you back to optimal health and vitality.
Understanding the Role of the Gut in Your Overall Health
The gut, often referred to as the ‘second brain,’ plays a crucial role in more than just digestion. It’s a central hub for the immune system, nutrient absorption, and even influences mental health through the gut-brain axis. When the gut is out of balance, it can lead to a wide range of conditions and problems that affect the entire body. Understanding gut health is essential for maintaining overall wellness and combating various health issues.
Gut health conditions encompass a broad spectrum of disorders, including inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), leaky gut syndrome, and celiac disease, among others. These conditions can disrupt the delicate balance of the gut microbiome, the community of bacteria and microorganisms living in the digestive tract, leading to inflammation, discomfort, and a host of other symptoms.
Moreover, gut health is intricately linked to numerous aspects of physical and mental health. Research continues to uncover connections between gut imbalances and autoimmune diseases, allergies, mood disorders like depression and anxiety, obesity, and even cardiovascular health. This interconnectivity underscores the importance of a healthy gut for overall body function and well-being.
At Restore Health Center, we recognize the critical role gut health plays in your life. Our approach to gut health issues is holistic and comprehensive, addressing the complex interactions within your body. By focusing on the gut, we aim to restore balance and support your journey towards lasting health and vitality.
Common Causes of Gut Health Issues
Gut health problems can arise from various sources such as diet, stress, antibiotic use, and infections. These factors disrupt the delicate balance of the gut microbiome, leading to digestive issues and beyond. Our experienced team is dedicated to identifying these underlying causes, offering personalized care that targets the root of your gut health concerns for more effective and lasting relief.
Signs & Symptoms of Gut Health Problems
The symptoms of gut health issues can be broad and impact more than just digestion. They include bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, as well as less obvious signs like skin issues, fatigue, and mood disturbances. These symptoms signify the critical role of gut health in overall well-being. At Restore Health Center, we understand the complexities of digestive symptoms and are here to guide you back to optimal health.
Conventional Treatments for Digestive Disorders
Traditional approaches to gut health typically focus on alleviating symptoms through the use of medications such as antibiotics, antacids, and anti-inflammatory drugs. While these can offer temporary relief, they often fail to tackle the underlying causes of gut health issues and may lead to long-term dependency or side effects. Our approach goes deeper, seeking to heal your gut holistically and sustainably, restoring balance from the inside out.
Why Our Functional Medicine Approach Excels in Treating Digestive Disorders
At Restore Health Center, we redefine the treatment of gut health conditions, prioritizing a deep understanding of the unique factors affecting your digestive wellness. Recognizing that issues like IBS, Crohn’s disease, and leaky gut syndrome stem from more than just dietary habits, we delve into the complexities of your lifestyle, environment, and genetic predispositions. Our dedicated team crafts personalized care plans, aiming to rectify the underlying causes of your gut imbalances, not just the symptoms.
We believe that a one-size-fits-all approach falls short when it comes to gut health. That’s why nutrition, pivotal in influencing gut flora and intestinal health, stands at the core of our strategy. We guide you through essential dietary adjustments, emphasizing foods that promote a healthy microbiome. Beyond diet, we integrate stress reduction techniques, such as mindfulness and yoga, along with targeted supplementation to repair and strengthen the gut lining. Lifestyle adjustments aimed at enhancing overall well-being, including quality sleep and regular physical activity, are also key components of our comprehensive treatment plans.
Joining Restore Health Center means becoming an active collaborator in your health journey. We empower you with the understanding and tools needed for meaningful, long-term improvements in your digestive health. Our collaborative approach ensures that your treatment plan is continuously refined, aligning with your evolving health needs and goals.
Opting for our functional medicine approach to gut health issues guarantees a treatment path that seeks more than transient symptom management. By addressing the root causes of digestive disorders within the context of your unique life situation, we provide a tailored, enduring pathway to digestive wellness. This commitment to addressing gut health at its source allows us to not only improve your symptoms but also significantly enhance your quality of life.
Patient Reviews
Discover the impact of our care through written patient stories ...
Alicia T.
"More than anything, I feel ALIVE again!"
When I first came in for the Hormone, Belly fat, and Fatigue Seminar, I was very skeptical that I could be helped. I had experienced extreme fatigue for a number of years and more recently experienced some weight gain despite doing what I knew would work to do a few pounds, my weight was still slowly increasing. Even after coming back and sitting down with Dr Taylor I was still very skeptical. I was taking naps daily just to be able to halfway function through the day. I was drinking energy drinks if I had something important to do but still unfocused. Fast forward to now, I feel a complete difference!! I’m not bouncing off the wall with energy, but I no longer feel the urge to take a nap to get through my days. I don’t drink energy drinks anymore and I don’t even need pre-workout before going to the gym. My overall health is actually better than what I considered to be good before. I now recognize when foods I eat don’t agree with me. More than anything, I feel ALIVE again!
If you’re experiencing any type of discomfort in your body or questioning what’s going on, I highly recommend coming in and getting answers. You don’t have to live your life being uncomfortable and unhealthy! Drs Taylors were absolutely wonderful throughout this journey!
Georgia M.
"The results I got ... far exceeded the benefits I thought were possible."
As far as the results I got from participating in your program, they far exceeded the benefits I thought were possible. I appreciated the initial functional testing, so I knew what my starting levels were as far as blood tests, body fat, strength and endurance, and weight. Then, the exercises and online training progressed at MY fitness level, which I really appreciated, because I knew the “cookie cutter” approach was often not successful. As I continued through my diet and exercise, I could really begin to see improvement in my strength and endurance. My main reason for starting the program had been poor gut health, and I was truly blessed to have this resolved through the changes in diet. I copied and saved the online information for future reference, because I don’t want to return to my previous level of discomfort and decreased strength. After I had a second round of functional testing and saw the overall improvement in my cholesterol levels, gut health, strength and body fat level, I really started recommending your program to anyone who asked what I was doing to look and feel so much better. Everyone at your practice, from the receptionists to the physical therapists, to Dr. Vince and Erin Taylor were so pleasant and helpful, I truly felt welcomed. I can’t thank you all enough and look forward to seeing you again when I return to Clarksville.
Angie G.
"I not only lost 20 lbs but my gut problems went away, the pain from psoriatic arthritis is almost nonexistent."
I went to a free seminar in early May. Decided that with all of the symptoms I had and being overweight I could benefit from the 4 month program. I had my consult and changed my diet, no gluten and sugar, but eating clean. The first week was hard. I not only lost 20 lbs but my gut problems went away, the pain from psoriatic arthritis is almost nonexistent. I work out 3 days on my own and 2 days at Tncim. Dr Taylor and his team are great. I highly recommend Tncim.
Michelle C.
"They hear you, they see you, they support and teach you!"
For years I struggled with low energy, brain fog, insomnia, digestive issues and began gaining weight in my midriff area. I went to see my physician countless times explaining something was wrong! She would say everything was within normal limits except my cholesterol was high and I needed to be on a Statin. After researching the side effects of statins I refused to put that poison in my body. I decided to attend a seminar Dr. Taylor was holding and everything he spoke of was exactly what I was experiencing. After a thorough evaluation, medical history and lots of labs, Dr. Taylor explained all the findings. Turns out my cholesterol was due to low thyroid T-3!! Had I taken that statin it would have cause considerable amount of organ damage and never addressed the actual problem. There were other findings and TNCIM has me on all natural supplements to support those systems. Going through the detox and taking supplements I feel 10 years younger, full of energy, mental clarity and dropping weight naturally! I’m getting stronger and healthier every day. Dr Taylor and his team of Doctors are knowledgeable, thorough, compassionate and truly want to help people live healthy, quality lives! They hear you, they see you, they support and teach you!! Thank you TNCIM team, you all have added years to my life.
Cynthia C.
"If I can do it at almost 70 years old, so can YOU!"
Where do you turn when you have a physical concern that is medically present? You’ve sought answers, you did all that your medical caregiver has asked of you to do, and yet, still fall short of wellness. THIS WAS MY LIFE!
Having spent 3 years in a local hospital affiliated weight loss program, keeping a food journal that I was told: “Well done, you make great food choices,” yet I continued to gain weight, I still have IBS, and I was still adding more pain to my taxed body. My RA was beyond painful daily, and mobility was so difficult limiting my activities each day. Through all this discouragement I was motivated by words that cut to my core by one of my “specialty” doctors. I have chosen not to validate those words but instead sought out more alternative healthier changes.
I saw on a social media post for TNCIM and signed up immediately for their seminar. Each point that was addressed was exactly what I believed would address my health concerns. More importantly Dr. Taylor would run specific tests for “JUST ME!” Test that I had never done for me before!
I won’t go into what was amiss in my body for myself; But I will say this. My life has changed so much since I began to learn and make positive changes that have been so beneficial. I am MOBILE! Inflammation in my gut and my body have improved. Allergies have been so much better since eliminating what I found out I was allergic to. Also, through exercise (yup a word once foreign to me) I have much improved strength and stamina. The effects of my fibromyalgia are lessened, and I have to say the added benefit of weight loss was a delight!I would like to encourage each of you to reflect on your struggles then get on board and begin the journey to a Better, Healthier YOU! I can also promise the care, concern, encouragement and listening hearts that Dr. Taylor and his staff have will be there supporting you each step of the way. TNCIM have become my friends and my biggest cheerleader. If I can do it at almost 70 years old, so can YOU! #NEVER GIVE UP!”
Lori W.
"Call them TODAY and start living again!"
I want to thank Dr Taylor, Dr Erin, Dr Brian and the rest of the staff for helping me take my life back. After 16 weeks I have lost 5% of my weight and reduced my body fat to 24%! I eliminated fatigue, indigestion, hot flashes, loss of hair, constipation, diarrhea, and 3 of my 5 medications. It also increased my overall wellbeing, happiness and libido! Without their help I couldn’t have done it. I wouldn’t have known how. Don’t put off a better life! Call them TODAY and start living again! If I can do it so can you!
Marcella M.
"I'm healed and forever grateful!"
I sought help to heal my ulcerative colitis. I was diagnosed over 15 years ago and at the time, I was told there wasn’t a cure. However, God designed our bodies so that given the right conditions, it can and will heal itself. Dr Taylor and his team will guide you through this and support you the whole way to get you healed and on the right track to a better quality of life! They have a wealth of information and go above and beyond for their patients. I’m excited to say, I haven’t had a single UC symptom in months! I’m healed and forever grateful!! Trust the process!
Wendy C.
"...a year later I am still symptom free and my gut is happy!"
I came to Dr. Taylor because a regular doctor, general surgeon with loads of testing, and a GI doc were not able to give me answers to why I had been having IBS symptoms for 6 years. We still did a couple tests, but nothing as horrible as eating a radiated egg sandwich and standing in an X-ray machine while it travels your digestive tract. Dr. Taylor discovered numerous problems with the micro biome in my gut and healed it with natural supplements. We also discovered foods my body wasn’t a fan of. It took time for my gut to heal, but a year later I am still symptom free and my gut is happy! Functional medicine is real and Dr. Taylor’s commitment to help people have relief with healthy non-surgical solutions is a true passion he lives out. Thanks Dr. Taylor and staff for your commitment to your patients!
Sarah C.
"I am feeling better than I have a long time."
I’m so thankful for the care I received here. I have had gut health issues for years and had not been able to get help from my other doctors. I was able to get actual answers through specific testing and then protocol based on the results. I am feeling better than I have a long time.
I also received acupuncture for migraines and have had significant improvement with the frequencies of my headaches and migraines.
FAQs about Treating Gut Health Disorders
What dietary changes can improve my gut health?
Incorporating a diverse range of fiber-rich foods, fermented foods for probiotics, and reducing processed and high-sugar foods can significantly improve gut health. Each person’s gut is unique, so we recommend personalized dietary plans based on your specific condition and gut microbiome analysis.
Can stress really affect my digestive system?
Yes, stress has a profound impact on your digestive system due to the gut-brain axis, which links your central nervous system to your enteric nervous system. Managing stress through mindfulness, yoga, or meditation can help alleviate some digestive symptoms and improve overall gut health.
How important is sleep for gut health?
Sleep is crucial for maintaining a healthy gut. Lack of sleep can disrupt your gut microbiome and increase the risk of inflammatory conditions. Ensuring quality sleep helps regulate gut function and supports the healing process.
Are probiotics necessary for healthy digestion?
Probiotics can be beneficial for many people by helping to balance the gut microbiome, but they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution. We assess each patient’s needs to determine if probiotics are right for them and recommend specific strains that could be most beneficial for their condition.
Can gut health issues resolve on their own, or do they always require treatment?
While mild, transient digestive symptoms can sometimes improve on their own, particularly with minor dietary and lifestyle adjustments, chronic gut health issues typically require targeted intervention to prevent worsening over time. Ignoring persistent symptoms can lead to more serious conditions. We recommend seeking a comprehensive evaluation to understand the underlying causes of your symptoms and explore effective treatment options tailored to your needs.