Not Feeling Great? GI-Map Stool Testing Can Help Uncover the Cause
GI-Map Stool Testing Can Help You Get Your Body Back in Balance
Are you experiencing fatigue, digestive problems, joint pain, sleep problems, brain fog, lack of energy, acne, weight gain, or other chronic ailments? Sadly, many people chalk these common symptoms up to stress, lack of sleep, or just ‘getting older’ – and often they don’t seek medical help. Others have sought medical help, only to be told that nothing is wrong, or that the problem is “all in their head”.
This is a truly a shame, because the underlying cause of many common maladies can be easily diagnosed and treated using GI-Map gut health assessment – restoring your vitality and quality of life so you can live every day to the fullest. Yes, that’s right, the secret to what is ailing you can often be found hiding in your gut!
With GI-Map stool testing, you can unlock the mysteries of your digestive system and uncover important clues about your health. You may be thinking: “Stool testing? That sounds gross!” But trust us, it’s not as bad as you think. In fact, non-invasive GI-Map stool testing is one of the easiest and most accurate ways to get valuable insights into your health.
Integrative medicine doctor Nishath Hakim, MD at Prosperity Health in Royal Oak offers comprehensive GI-Map gut testing to identify the specific DNA of the organisms in your gastrointestinal tract (“gut”), to detect and identify parasites, good and bad bacteria, fungus, immune markers, allergies, dietary sensitivities, disease, and much more.
What is GI-Map Stool Testing?
GI-Map is short for “Gut Microbial Analysis Profile”. It is a specialized stool test that analyzes the DNA of the microbes in your gut. It uses advanced sequencing technology to identify the specific strains of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that are living in your intestinal tract. This information can then be used to diagnose and treat a wide range of digestive disorders, as well as many other health conditions.
How GI-Map Stool Testing Works
GI-Map stool testing is actually quite simple. All you have to do is provide a small “poop” sample collected in the comfort and privacy of your own bathroom at home. Then you send it send it to a lab in the provided postage-prepaid package for in depth analysis.
The lab will then extract the DNA from the sample and use advanced gene sequencing technology to identify the specific strains of microorganisms in it.
Once the analysis is complete, you and Dr. Hakim will receive an extremely detailed report that breaks down the results and provides insights into your health. This report will identify any specific imbalances or problems in your gut microbiome. Dr. Hakim will then use the findings to provide comprehensive recommendations and customized treatments that can restore balance to your body and promote better overall health.
Medical Conditions GI-Map Stool Testing Help Identify
GI-Map stool testing help identify many different medical conditions can. The list of conditions that leave clues in your intestinal tract is actually extremely long and varied. Below are just some of the most common conditions that can be diagnosed or monitored using GI-Map stool testing.
· GI-Map Stool Testing for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
GI-Map testing can help identify the specific strains of bacteria that are causing digestive symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhea, and provide targeted treatment recommendations.
· GI-Map Stool Testing for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
GI-Map stool testing can help monitor the progression of IBD and identify changes in the gut microbiome that may indicate a flare-up.
· GI-Map Stool Testing for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
GI-Map stool testing can help diagnose SIBO and provide targeted treatment recommendations based on the specific strains of bacteria present in the gut.
· GI-Map Stool Testing for Food Sensitivities
GI-Map stool testing can help identify food sensitivities and provide recommendations for an individualized diet that supports gut health.
· GI-Map Stool Testing for Autoimmune Diseases
GI-Map stool testing can help identify imbalances in the gut microbiome that may contribute to autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and lupus.
· Other Conditions GI-Map Stool Testing Can Identify
In addition to identifying digestive and autoimmune disorders, a thorough gut health assessment can also provide evidence or clues as to the underlying reasons patients are experiencing mental issues including brain fog, lack of mental clarity, and even mood disorders such as depression and anxiety.
GI-Map testing also offers insights into skin issues such as acne and psoriasis. And factors underlying metabolic issues such as Type 2 Diabetes and unexplained weight gain or loss can also be better understood through stool testing.
Who Can Benefit from GI-Map Stool Testing
Almost any adult, teen, or child can benefit from a GI-Map stool testing and gut health assessment, because it tells you what is really going on inside your body! Many people who have been chronically ill for years are frustratingly given at one wrong diagnosis after another. These patients can finally find out what is really at the root of their symptoms, thanks to GI-Map stool testing.
However, other men and women use GI-Map stool testing and gut health assessment as another tool to achieve optimal health and wellness, increase energy and vitality, and improve mood and mental clarity. GI-MAP stool testing can really give anyone the information they need to help fine-tune their body and get their systems back in balance.
GI-MAP stool testing is also a non-invasive, highly effective test for infants, children, and teens. It can provide parents with insights into their child’s conditions related to digestive problems, food intolerance, Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and much more.
GI-Map Stool Testing & Gut Health Assessment | Royal Oak
The benefits of GI-Map stool testing are clear. By analyzing the DNA of the microbes in your gut, you can gain valuable insights into your digestive health, identify imbalances that may be contributing to a wide range of health conditions, and diagnosis ailments that may have previously evaded diagnosis.
If you would like to understand what’s going on inside your body, schedule a GI-Map and gut health consultation at Prosperity Health in Royal Oak. Certified Integrative & Holistic Medicine Doctor Nishath Hakim, MD has helped hundreds of patients feel their best and live their best lives with gut health assessment and a personalized treatment plan that restores health and balance now and for years to come.
