Calgary IBS Treatments: Naturopathic Clinic Expands Probiotic Diagnostic Service

The recent expansion from Healthflow Naturopathic aims to meet demand from younger clients who are increasingly turning to probiotics to treat IBS symptoms and other digestive issues, but may lack knowledge about evidence-based approaches. Practitioners at Healthflow Naturopathic can help clients find appropriate probiotic products to address their specific health concerns.

Interested parties can learn more at https://healthflow.ca

Gut health is becoming a mainstream focus among Gen Z and younger millennials, and probiotic use is on the rise, according to reporting from The Seattle Times. Many who suffer from IBS are managing symptoms like bloating, cramps, gas, diarrhea, and constipation with digestive health products rather than medication. However, most individuals select their probiotics based on packaging promises rather than research validation, says the team at Healthflow Naturopathic.

Most probiotics customers find on store shelves offer generic formulations rather than specific strains shown to address their symptoms, according to representatives from the center. Additionally, quality standards and regulatory considerations further complicate the selection of effective products. In response, the clinic’s service expansion helps to provide IBS patients with evidence-based naturopathic guidance that matches therapeutic interventions to their IBS symptom presentations.

The three primary IBS presentations—diarrhea-predominant, constipation-predominant, and mixed or alternating symptoms—require distinct therapeutic approaches, according to recent clinical trial research published in MDPI Journals. For example, the beneficial yeast Saccharomyces boulardii has shown potential in improving diarrhea-predominant symptoms in children, though results are mixed in adults. Constipation-predominant IBS responds to different strains entirely, with Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12 and HN019 showing efficacy in promoting regular bowel movements and reducing intestinal transit time.

Staff at Healthflow Naturopathic apply this type of evidence-based framework in clinical consultations, matching patients with symptom-specific strains of IBS and appropriate treatment protocols. This personalized approach avoids trial-and-error selection and instead targets interventions aligned with their individual IBS presentation.

Based in Calgary, Healthflow Naturopathic has a mission to help individuals and families reach their optimal health with science-based, natural pathways. Team members provide personalized care that includes both cutting-edge medicine and established wisdom. The clinic offers acupuncture, naturopathic consultations, functional testing, and more.

For more information, please visit https://healthflow.ca

Healthflow Naturopathic

2204 2 Street Southwest
120M
Calgary
Alberta
T2S 3C2
Canada