Gut Health Testing and Natural Digestive Support
Bloating, irregular digestion, food reactions and fatigue often trace back to something happening in the gut. The difficulty is that standard testing rarely looks deep enough to show what that something is. At Elements of Health we start with testing rather than assumptions. As Dr. Kathleen Jones puts it, "I won't guess about your health."
Consultations are virtual, so you can work with Dr. Jones from anywhere in the United States.
Digestive symptoms patients bring to us
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Bloating, gas and discomfort after eating
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Irregular digestion and unpredictable bowel habits
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Reflux and heartburn
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Food reactions that are hard to pin down
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Fatigue and brain fog that appear alongside digestive symptoms
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Recurring infections and low immune resilience
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Skin changes and inflammation with no clear cause
The gut influences far more than digestion. Immune function, nutrient absorption, inflammation levels and even mood are connected to what happens there, which is why symptoms often show up somewhere else entirely.
How we find what is actually going on
Dr. Jones uses a range of advanced tests that are not part of routine general medicine. Which ones apply depends on your symptoms and your goals.
Stool testing
The most direct look at the digestive system. A stool test can uncover:
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Parasites and yeast
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Bacteria and fungi
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Enzyme counts
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Inflammation levels
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Food allergies
Saliva testing
Saliva testing measures gastrointestinal function, along with adrenal function and hormone levels. Digestive complaints frequently sit alongside chronic stress, and this shows how the two connect.
Comprehensive blood panel
A full blood chemistry panel establishes a baseline of biomarkers and reveals nutrient status, immune function, blood sugar and thyroid activity. Poor absorption in the gut often shows up first as a nutrient deficiency in blood work.
Electro Dermal Screening
Also called Biomeridian testing, this is a noninvasive method that assesses the energy meridians of the body and gives insight into organs and glands including the digestive system, the adrenals and the immune system. Once imbalances are identified, we test which nutritional supports work best for your body and build a personalized protocol from the results.