Many people have nonspecific gut issues that often get smacked with the label IBS, which can be frustrating because few effective treatments exist for this syndrome. Gut issues go way beyond IBS though, and even if you’ve been labeled as having IBS doesn’t mean there aren’t other things going on.

Common Digestive Health Issues

Common digestive complaints include: constipation, diarrhea, bloating, heartburn, stomach pain, gas, back pain, nutrient deficiencies and malabsorption, food sensitivities, and gallbladder problems. Digestive problems can also be associated with mental health concerns, hormonal health, insulin and glucose control, migraines, immune conditions, and weight loss resistance. The gut is how all the rest of your body systems get nutrients to run off of, so if there are problems in the gut it will trickle down to many other issues. It’s also a huge driver of inflammation which in turn affects pretty much everything else. If you have suffered from any of the above symptoms or have a gut feeling your gut is off, give naturopathic medicine a try!