Functional Testing for Gut Health: Getting Beyond the Surface

When standard tests come back “normal” but the bloating, reflux, and fatigue persist, something important is being missed. Standard gastroenterology panels are built for diagnosis, not discovery. They confirm disease when it is already visible. Functional gut health testing works differently. It looks for dysfunction before it becomes full pathology, mapping the microbial terrain, metabolic […]

Why Your Reflux Might Be a Parasite

TL;DR Intestinal parasites such as Giardia, Blastocystis hominis, and Dientamoeba fragilis can contribute to symptoms that closely resemble GERD or silent reflux. Parasites create excess gas and bloating, which increases intra-abdominal pressure and pushes acid upward into the esophagus. Standard PPIs may lower stomach acid further, potentially creating an environment where parasites are more likely […]