Scottsdale IBS Specialist

Approximately 20% of the world population has been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) at one point in their life. Scottsdale has a population of approximately 258,064; therefore approximately 51,164 individuals experience IBS issues.

In addition to causing unwanted symptoms, IBS and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) can lead to malabsorption which over time can lead to deficiencies of iron and B12, often resulting in anemias.   Another common deficiency is vitamin D. Fat soluble vitamins like vitamin D are not absorbed efficiently in SIBO.  Vitamin D plays an important role in supporting our immune system, our thyroid function, and mood, among many other things.

If you wake up one day asking yourself what happened to my energy, why am I so anxious, why am I gassy, or bloated all the time, it’s time to get checked for SIBO.

Natural Med Doc is the premier IBS and SIBO specialist in Scottsdale. Call us for a free phone consultation with a health advisor today!

Having healthy levels of bacteria in your gut is the key to a happier life.

Given that bacteria is responsible for maintaining your body’s digestive balance (also called Gastrointestinal system), it is crucial to keep your bacteria at a balanced level so that you can maintain a healthy body at all times.

Even healthy bacteria in the wrong location or in large quantities can cause an issue, which is the case in SIBO. The majority of our gut bacteria, should be housed in the large intestine.

That being so, here are the top three benefits of having a healthy digestive tract:

• Hormone Balance: SIBO or other gut dysfunctions can increase inflammation in the gut, inflammation in the gut can then lead to hormone imbalances. For example, an increase in cortisol, estrogen, 5-alpha-reductase (a hormone that influences testosterone production). Common signs and symptoms of hormone imbalance would be changes in the menstrual cycle, acne, hair loss, and insomnia.
• Nutrient Absorption: Overgrowth of gut bacteria associated with SIBO and IBS can interfere with optimal digestion leading to a decreased absorption of nutrients. Although all nutrients may be affected, the most significant deficiencies include, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Folate, essential fatty acids, magnesium, and SAM. Poor nutrient absorption not only contributes to unwanted symptoms such as low energy, but can also cause a more serious impact on immune function, premenstrual syndrome symptoms, and disease process.
• Neurotransmitter Production: If you have SIBO you're likely experiencing anxiety or depression, or a combination of each. There is bi-directional communication between our brain and our gut via the vagus nerve, this is known as the gut-brain axis. That is because our gut has a role in neurotransmitter production. Examples of neurotransmitters produced in the gut are GABA, serotonin, and dopamine.

Natural Med Doc is composed of top-performing naturopathic doctors in the field of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth. We remain to be one of the top providers of IBS therapy in Scottsdale.

Our data-driven and hands-on approach make us the go-to clinic for IBS remission in the city. We value our patients by providing them with more tailored and specific care and services.

Apart from that, we also see our patients like our families, which is one of the main reasons why they trust us. Our staff pays attention to every detail they say and has high respect for them.

And to ensure that every service we render is always high quality, we also consistently train our staff to cater to all our patient’s unique needs.

So book a free consultation now and see you at our clinic in Scottsdale!