Every person’s health story is different. The information below explains common causes and contributing factors for this issue, but it is not a one‑size‑fits‑all prescription.
As a qualified naturopath practising in Adelaide’s CBD, I take the time to understand your unique circumstances, use targeted testing when needed, and design a personalised care plan so you can feel and function at your best.
Dysbiosis
A large range of detrimental gut bugs are associated with unpleasant digestive symptoms.
The screening process in the CDSA testing checks for approximately 200 bugs that may be opportunistic and dysbiotic bacteria, yeasts (including a range of candida), or parasites.
Some of these are classified as non-pathogens as they are commonly found and do not always cause symptoms. However, the same bug is associated with symptoms in others and requires treatment.
These bugs tend to respond well to herbal medicine followed by the combined approach of generous amounts of probiotics and prebiotics and a diet containing high fibre foods to feed and re-establish good gut flora.
Specific herbal medicine treatment is selected based on the inhibitor herbs listed in the CDSA report to be most effective.
I use a different range of herbs known to weaken and treat these bugs and their biofilm. It is important to rotate the herbs used to prevent treatment resistance from developing.
