Digestive Conditions

Integrative medicine offers a comprehensive approach to supporting digestive health by addressing the underlying factors that may contribute to gastrointestinal symptoms. Through personalized care, advanced diagnostic testing, nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and evidence-informed natural therapies, Stefani Hayes, ND, LAc, and the team at Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine in Portland, Oregon, work to identify the root causes of digestive concerns rather than simply managing symptoms. They recognize that digestive health is closely connected to stress, hormones, immune function, energy levels, mood, and overall well-being. To receive individualized, integrative care for your digestive health concerns, call Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine or request an appointment online today.

What digestive conditions does naturopathic medicine support?

Digestive symptoms can affect your comfort, nutrition, sleep, mood, energy, and confidence in your body. Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine can explore concerns like:

Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)

Treating SIBO can address painful symptoms like gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

If you struggle with constipation and diarrhea from IBS, naturopathic medicine can help.

Nutritional deficiencies and malabsorption

Addressing celiac disease and other conditions can give your body the vital nutrients it needs.

Pediatric digestive conditions

These can include infant colic, potty training issues, constipation, and other uncomfortable struggles.

The team can also help you address:

• Parasites and protozoa
• Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)
• Heartburn
• Acid reflux
• Abdominal discomfort
• Food sensitivities
• Nausea
• Irregular bowel habits

You can also get support for more complex digestive patterns that overlap with autoimmune conditions, hormonal changes, fertility concerns, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or long-term stress.

How does naturopathic care help with digestive conditions?

Your practitioner evaluates your eating habits, digestion, stress levels, how your symptoms started, what testing you’ve had, and what treatments have or haven’t helped. To support your body in a practical, individualized way, they may recommend some of the following:

• Nutrition changes
• Chinese medicine
• Acupuncture
• Functional lab testing
• Digestive support
• Stress regulation tools
• Care coordination with another specialist

The goal is to create a plan that helps your digestive system without overwhelming your life.

Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine approaches digestive care with respect for what you already know about your body. The team listens closely and helps you make sense of symptoms that may have felt confusing, dismissed, or hard to explain.

They also create a safe, trauma-aware space and work with you to find a plan that feels manageable.

When should I seek help for digestive conditions?

Ongoing bloating, constipation, heartburn, nausea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms deserve attention, especially when they disrupt your daily life.

You should seek medical care promptly if you have:

• Blood in your stool
• Unexplained weight loss
• Persistent vomiting
• Severe abdominal pain
• Fever
• Trouble swallowing
• Major changes in bowel habits

Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine can collaborate with gastroenterologists, primary care providers, OB/GYNs, pelvic floor physical therapists, and other trusted clinicians when your care calls for a broader approach.

Call Seven Dragons Integrative Medicine or schedule an appointment online today to explore personalized support for digestive conditions.