Lilly of the Valley Gut Health

The initial visit is paramount to the methodology of Functional Medicine. It is a life history, starting with before birth. Everything in our life affects who we are as a person and how we react physically and emotionally to internal and external stressors. The initial consultation is 90 minutes, it is here that health-illness triggers and perpetuators of disease are uncovered along the life history timeline. During this visit, the medical provider learns YOU holistically! Identifying key areas from birth to current age that have contributed and continue to create dysfunction and illness. A nutritional exam is included, primarily focusing on skin, hair, nails, oral cavity, abdomen, muscle- fat distribution and body habitus. Together, achievable health goals are formulated and a nutritional food plan is provided to remove inflammatory triggers contributing to GUT dysfunction and poor overall vitality. Cost includes access to the clinic's HIPPA compliant portal; messaging with the top provider; discounted professional grade supplements through a FDA approved facility called Fullscript. Diagnostics are not included in cost but billable through insurance: Functional medicine biomarkers, chemistries, anemia panel, minerals and thyroid studies, if deemed necessary, are ordered through Quest or Lab Corp. Genova Diagnostics is used for the comprehensive stool analysis, hormonal, genomics or metabolic testing. Trio Smart is used for SIBO testing. Great Plains Laboratory for organic acids test and mycotoxins. HSA/FSA cards accepted. Superbills provided after services rendered upon request.

Functional heartburn is a condition where the sufferer experiences burning sensations in their chest and throat. This is often caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but can also be the result of other conditions. Functional heartburn is different from regular heartburn in that it is not caused by increased stomach acid, inflammation of the stomach lining, hiatal hernia or an ulcer. The underlying causes of functional heartburn is SIBO, candida, mast cell activation syndrome, pancreatic excretory dysfunction and low acid. Here at Lilly of The Valley Gut Health, a functional integrative approach to functional heartburn is used. In the process of uncovering the root cause, NP Lori uses conventional and specialty diagnostics as well in some situations medicines and herbs while treating the root causes above. ​

Bloating is often thought of as a minor nuisance, but it is actually a symptom linked to multiple underlying conditions. Bloating can be a symptom of either one or more of the following underlying conditions: SIBO, candida, mycotoxins, gut dysbiosis and mast cell activation syndrome Here at Lilly Of The Valley Gut Health LLC, we take a functional medicine approach to find your bloat root cause. NP Lori uses a variety of conventional and specialty labs and diagnostics to uncover the underlying conditions associated with bloat. Treating the root cause and not just symptoms solves the problem and can also help prevent future problems from occurring.

Hippocrates, "all disease starts at the GUT!" Lilly Of The Valley Gut Health LLC. provides root cause medicine starting at the GUT! Gut Health is the key to overall good health, and the GUT is the first line of defense to anything the body comes in contact. Chronic inflammation is the underlying cause of chronic disease, and it starts with an unhealthy gut lining or microbiota. Here at Lilly of The Valley Gut Health, we listen to the list of issues, connecting them by way of a process in Functional Medicine called the Matrix and Life Long Timeline. The Process which is used to restore GUT Health is a Functional Medicine method called the 5 R process ( remove, replace, re inoculate, repair, and rebalance). Natural detoxing through the liver is paramount to overall health, and we are equipped to naturally detox, but sometimes the burden of toxins is overloaded. NP Lori addresses and supports genetic expression, enzymatic processes and pathways of the liver to promote natural detox. Please check out the homepage to find out more about the office and/or the range of conditions treated. Anyone with questions about our current services or billing are encouraged to reach out and book a FREE discovery visit .