Why Functional Medicine Works

Get to the Root Cause of Your Digestive Issues



If you suffer from abdominal or stomach pain, bloating, constipation, gas, and a number of other common digestive problems, you will be happy to know your doctor can help you feel better. Dr. Bronwen Martin and Dr. Andy Martin at Modern Functional Medicine Center in Houston, TX, provide a wide range of medical services, including diagnosis and treatment of common digestive issues.

Understanding Digestive Issues

Food fuels your body, and when you have digestive issues, your whole body may be impacted. You may feel fatigue, get headaches, and you may be more susceptible to illness and disease.

Digestive issues can be caused by a wide variety of factors including:

  • Food sensitivities
  • Eating too fast or too much
  • Excessive stress
  • Eating a poor diet
  • Lack of exercise

At the Modern Functional Medicine Center, your doctors will help you achieve a healthy gut, using a combination of several treatments. To get to the root cause of your digestive issues, your doctor may:

Order functional laboratory testing to determine your nutrient levels, determine any vitamin or mineral deficiencies, the presence of any intestinal abnormalities, and other factors.

Develop healthy meal plans including supplements, to help you achieve optimal levels of nutrition and gut health.

Help with lifestyle modification including stress reduction techniques, healthy and appropriate exercise, quitting smoking, and other tips to help you get and stay healthy.

The doctors at Modern Functional Medicine Center can help with a wide variety of digestive issues, including:

  • Chronic gas and bloating
  • Bacterial infections like candida
  • Diarrhea and constipation
  • Food sensitivities like gluten
  • Frequent heartburn
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intestinal parasites

Talk with Our Doctor Today

To find out more about the causes, signs, symptoms, and treatment of common digestive issues, call Dr. Bronwen Martin and Dr. Andy Martin at Modern Functional Medicine Center in Houston, TX. You can reach them in the office by calling (281) 849-4611, so call today.