Gut Health
Ever feel like your gut issues are running the show? Let us help you transform your health from the inside out.
Functional Medicine Approach
What is going on?
Inside you, there’s a bustling city called the “microbiome,” full of microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. These tiny residents work in harmony with your body, but when things go out of balance, they can cause a lot of trouble. From stomach issues to infections and even conditions like depression, diabetes, obesity, and dementia, a disrupted microbiome can be the hidden culprit. When this balance is disturbed for too long—what we call dysbiosis—it can lead to problems like leaky gut, bloating, food sensitivities, and a higher risk of colon cancer.
How Can We Help?
As we age, face stress, get sick, or stick to the same old diet, our gut’s microbiome loses some of its diversity. To keep your gut healthy, it’s crucial to create a welcoming environment for good bacteria. Instead of jumping on diet trends or falling for marketing gimmicks, it’s important to understand what your unique microbiome needs to stay balanced and healthy.
Our Approach
Everyone’s microbiome is a little different, but there are optimal levels for certain bacteria that keep your gut running smoothly. At Vitality, we dig deep into those nagging stomach problems that don’t seem to have a clear cause. Through specialized testing, we uncover what’s really going on and craft a personalized plan for you, using diet changes and targeted supplements.
Consider This!
Your gut is home to about 70% of your immune system. The diverse mix of microorganisms there plays a key role in managing your immune responses and protecting you from harmful invaders. Keeping your microbiome balanced is essential for your overall health and well-being.
Vitality Functional Family Medicine Principles
Vitality Functional Family Medicine Team...
Amrit Dockery, DO
Heather Thornton
Madison Ruble
Testimonials
Vitality Functional Family Medicine
Clients Feedback
I wish I could give more than 5 stars! I came to Dr Dockery with what I thought was just gut issues, but through testing, I found out that my gut problems were just a symptom of what was really going on. Dr Dockery is so patient and excellent at explaining the way our bodies work, especially the nervous system, in my case. This is so much more than a quick 15 min “tell me what’s wrong, and I’ll prescribe a pill” that you get with traditional medicine now. She gets down past the symptoms to the root cause. I feel like a totally new person, and I couldn’t be more grateful to her and the whole staff.
Madison and the team are amazing. This is going to be our go to place.