Gut Health & Dysbiosis: How Imbalances Like SIBO, Candida, and IBS Drive Chronic Symptoms

Gut dysbiosis is more than bloating or IBS. Learn how microbiome imbalance contributes to autoimmune disease, metabolic dysfunction, mood disorders, and how to restore gut health at the root.

Acupuncture, Digestive HealthMartina SturmFebruary 24, 2025Denver Sports and Holistic Medicinegut dysbiosis, microbiome imbalance, intestinal permeability, gut brain axis, microbiome and autoimmune disease, metabolic inflammation, Candida overgrowth, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, microbiome restoration

Is Gluten Making Your Gut Leaky? 5 Signs to Watch For and How to Heal Naturally

Gluten can contribute to intestinal permeability by disrupting the gut barrier and triggering immune activation. Learn the signs of gluten-related leaky gut and how to support healing at the root cause.

Alcohol and Gut Health: How Drinking Drives Leaky Gut and Inflammation

Alcohol disrupts the gut microbiome, damages intestinal barrier integrity, and drives systemic inflammation through the gut–brain axis. This article explains how alcohol affects gut health, why symptoms often occur without digestive complaints, and why a systems-based clinical approach matters for long-term health.

Functional medicine, Digestive Health, ToxinsMartina SturmJanuary 17, 2024Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine alcohol gut health, microbiome, leaky gut, intestinal permeability, inflammation, gut brain axis, functional medicine

Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity: What It Is and How to Manage It

Many people experience persistent symptoms after eating gluten despite negative celiac testing. This article explains what non-celiac gluten sensitivity is, how it affects the gut and immune system, and how it can be identified and managed within a root-cause framework.

Digestive Health, Functional medicine, NutritionMartina SturmJanuary 11, 2024Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine non-celiac gluten sensitivity, gluten sensitivity, gut health, intestinal permeability, immune dysregulation, gluten cross-reactivity, digestive health

Leaky Gut Syndrome – How to Restore Your Health From the Inside Out

Leaky gut syndrome—also known as increased intestinal permeability—can drive inflammation, immune dysfunction, and chronic symptoms throughout the body. Learn how to heal at the root cause.

Functional medicine, Digestive Health, Immune Health, Inflammation, Nutrition, ToxinsMartina SturmMarch 20, 2023Denver Spoorts and Holistic Medicineleaky gut syndrome, intestinal permeability, gut health, inflammation, autoimmune disease, functional medicine, digestive health, immune health