Treating Your Gut Health Concerns, Naturally
At Perth Health Collective, we have the knowledge and experience to accurately identify and treat gut health concerns with evidence-based testing and therapies. Poor gut health can impact not only digestion, but mood, immune health, skin, and hormonal health. Understanding the gut environment provides crucial information into a wide variety of health concerns.
Supporting gut health with functional testing and treatment can help with symptoms such as:
We work with you to identify the root cause of your symptoms and develop a plan to suit your individual needs to get you back to your best gut health!
Gut Health & Microbiome Testing
SIBO Breath Test
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth can cause unpleasant symptoms such as bloating, gas, pain, fatigue, bowel issues and brain fog. This non-invasive test identifies hydrogen and methane produced by bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine, helping to diagnose and treat SIBO effectively.
Microbiome Test
Assessing the microbiome can provide valuable insight into gut and overall health. This diverse ecosystem plays a vital role in digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, and overall health. We look at microbial diversity as well as levels of specific bacteria to identify potential health issues and treat accordingly to restore your microbiome to optimal health!
GI Map Stool Test
At PHC, we use the GI Map stool test to identify imbalances in your gut microbiome, digestive issues, parasites and pathogenic bacteria infections. This comprehensive test gives us the tools to be able to effectively treat your individual gut health issues for long lasting results.
Intestinal Permeability
Intestinal permeability, often referred to as “leaky gut,” occurs when the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged, triggering inflammation and contributing to various health issues, including allergies, autoimmune diseases, and digestive disorders. At PHC we offer testing to identify potential ‘leaky gut’ and personalised treatment plans to address and heal intestinal permeability.
Support for your Gut Health Concerns & Conditions
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder characterised by symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhoea, constipation, or both. It is a chronic condition that can significantly impact daily life but is often overlooked or dismissed. With functional testing, we can identify underlying factors contributing to IBS Symptoms and resolve them with personalised treatment.
SIBO
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) occurs when bacteria accumulate in the small intestine and produce an excess of hydrogen, methane, hydrogen sulphide or a combination of all three. This can disrupt normal digestion and nutrient absorption. This condition can lead to symptoms like bloating, gas, abdominal pain, brain fog, and diarrhoea/constipation. With thorough case assessment and testing we can identify and treat SIBO to restore a healthy bacterial balance.
Poor Digestive Function
How our digestive system functions (or doesn’t function) will not always present on typical lab results. We utilise thorough case assessment, pathology interpretation, and functional testing to identify areas that may be struggling such as enzyme & bile production, pancreatic function, nutrient absorption, detoxification, inflammation and more.
Fatigue & Brain Fog
Fatigue and brain fog are often symptoms that present with conditions such as SIBO, IBS, intestinal permeability or digestive disorders such as coeliac disease or IBD. By addressing gut health, we can help to restore optimal digestive function and nutrient absorption to provide sustainable symptom relief.
Skin Disorders
The gut-skin connection is the interaction of the gut microbiome, digestive function and skin health. Imbalances in gut bacteria, inflammation, or digestive issues can manifest as skin problems like acne, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. Addressing gut health is a key factor in achieving relief from ongoing skin issues.
Autoimmune Conditions
Poor gut health has a significant impact on the immune system, and often plays a role in the development and management of autoimmune disorders such as coeliac disease, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hashimoto’s, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. Through supporting optimal gut health we can provide symptomatic relief and in some cases even achieve remission of symptoms completely.
Metabolic Health Concerns
Gut health plays a crucial role in metabolic health, as our gut microbiome influences how our body processes nutrients and regulates blood sugar levels. An imbalance in gut bacteria can lead to inflammation and insulin resistance, contributing to metabolic disorders like diabetes, insulin resistance, fatty liver and thyroid dysfunction.
Hormonal Issues
Gut health is strongly linked to conditions such as endometriosis, menstrual dysregulation and adrenal fatigue. Imbalances in the microbiome and increased levels of inflammation can disrupt the regulation of hormones and exacerbate symptoms. By treating gut health, we can provide root-cause support and long-term relief from unwanted symptoms.
Why Choose PHC?
Whole-Team Expertise
Realistic, person-centred care
We take the time to understand your unique situation so we can best provide realistic and achievable plans that work for you.
Evidence-based treatment
By adhering to evidence-based practices, we ensure that our interventions are rooted in rigorous scientific evidence, optimising patient outcomes and safety.
Non-Diet Approach
We use a ‘health at every size’ and a non-diet approach to health, focusing on promoting well-being through intuitive eating, joyful movement, and body acceptance/neutrality.
We prioritise compassionate care that respects individual autonomy and diverse body sizes, fostering a supportive environment where our patients can pursue health goals without weight stigma.
