Naturopathic Gas & Bloating Treatment

Most excess gas and bloating are related to your gut microbiome and/or food sensitivities. It’s not about “good” versus “bad” foods. It has to do with what your body tolerates and how it’s interacting with the bacteria in your gut.

Your gut microbiome is a collection of bacteria in your digestive tract that help digest food, synthesize vitamins, metabolize hormones, and manage inflammation (among many other things). There’s an entire collection of microbes that influence estrogen so significantly, it even has its own name – the “estrobolome.” This group of gut bugs can change your estrogen levels, affecting mood, PMS, menstrual symptoms, body composition, libido, and perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms.

Not only can your microbiome and estrobolome affect your hormones, but your hormones also influence your gut microbes. Thus, experiencing changes in digestive function during menopause is very common.

Many women going through perimenopause and menopause experience new food intolerances, more bloating, diarrhea, or constipation – without changes to their diet.

Hormone balance requires a healthy gut. In menopause, with hormones fluctuating in a variety of ways, it’s important to optimize gut function to help minimize menopausal symptoms and manage inflammation.

If you are experiencing bloating, gas, or other digestive symptoms it’s important to get your nutrition and gut health dialed along with your hormones. It’s not about dieting or following restrictive eating programs. It’s about getting specific with your body.

Gut health is integral to overall health and hormone health. Schedule a visit with Dr. Hamilton if you’re seeking solutions to bloating, gas, constipation or diarrhea since perimenopause or menopause started. Dr. Hamilton offers in-person visits in Milwaukie, OR, and virtual options for anyone in Oregon or Washington.