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Gut Health Assessment
Your gut microbiome plays a crucial role in digestion, immunity, and overall health. Imbalances in gut bacteria can contribute to issues like IBS, bloating, skin conditions, and even mental well-being. At Thames Dental & Skin Clinic, our Gut Health Assessment provides comprehensive insights into your gut health, helping you restore balance with a personalised plan.
Using advanced microbiome analysis, we assess your unique bacterial composition and identify imbalances affecting your digestion and immune system. With this data, we create a tailored nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle strategy to optimise your gut health.
A Gut Health Assessment is ideal for individuals experiencing:
- Digestive issues such as bloating, IBS, or food intolerances
- Skin problems like acne, eczema, or unexplained rashes
- Recurrent infections or immune system challenges
- Fatigue, brain fog, or mood imbalances linked to gut health
What Is a Gut Health Assessment?
A Gut Health Assessment analyses the microorganisms living in your gut to assess their balance and how they influence your health. Disruptions in the gut microbiome can contribute to IBS, bloating, food intolerances, recurrent infections, and even skin problems. Identifying these imbalances allows for targeted interventions to improve digestion, immunity, and overall well-being.
Benefits of a Gut Health Assessment
Improve Digestive Health
Address issues like bloating, IBS, and food intolerances by rebalancing gut bacteria.
Boost Immunity
A healthy gut microbiome strengthens your body’s natural defences.
Support Skin Health
Identify microbial triggers for acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
Enhance Mental Well-Being
Research shows a strong link between gut health and mood regulation.
What’s Included?
- Comprehensive Consultation: 90-minute session with Dr Bravis to assess your gut health, digestion, and symptoms like bloating or food intolerances.
- Microbiome Testing & Analysis: A stool test identifies bacterial imbalances, gut inflammation, and digestive efficiency, with a detailed microbiome report.
- Personalised Gut Health Plan: Tailored nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations to restore gut balance and support digestion.
- Follow-Up Consultation: 60-minute review with Dr Bravis to refine your gut health strategy and track progress toward long-term improvements.
Our expertise
Dr Theodora Bravis is a functional dentist with over 27 years of experience in healthcare, prevention, and microbiome research. Her expertise in gut health, nutrigenomics, and functional medicine allows her to develop tailored health solutions for her patients.
- One-on-one consultations to understand your unique health concerns.
- Cutting-edge gut microbiome testing & advanced diagnostics.
- Personalised treatment plans for sustainable health improvements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can a Gut Health Assessment detect?
This test identifies bacterial imbalances, harmful pathogens, digestive efficiency, and overall gut microbiome diversity.
What does the test involve?
The process typically requires a stool sample, which is sent to a certified lab for in-depth gut bacteria analysis.
Can this help with long-term digestive issues?
Yes! Many patients with chronic digestive discomfort, skin conditions, or low immunity see improvements through personalised microbiome support.
