Digestive Health Programs
Feel Better From the Inside Out.
Your gut does more than digest food — it influences energy, mood, hormones, and immunity. When digestion is off, you feel it everywhere: bloating, irregularity, heartburn, food reactions, brain fog, or fatigue. At Kelowna Wellness Clinic, Dr. Brent Barlow, ND uses advanced testing and targeted care to find what’s really going on and help your gut heal.
Common Concerns We Help
- Bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort
- Constipation, diarrhea, or IBS symptoms
- Reflux / heartburn
- Food sensitivities and intolerances
- Post-infectious gut issues (after food poisoning or antibiotics)
- SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)
- Suspected dysbiosis, low stomach acid, or enzyme insufficiency
Our Approach
- Test, don’t guess: breath, blood, and stool testing to identify root causes
- Personalized plan: nutrition, targeted supplements, and (when appropriate) medications
- Phased repair: calm inflammation, rebalance microbiome, restore motility & barrier integrity
- Practical coaching: food frameworks you can actually follow
What to Expect
- 1) Discovery & testing: symptom review plus SIBO breath, food sensitivity (IgG), or CDSA stool testing as needed
- 2) Clear plan: a step-by-step protocol for nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle to calm symptoms quickly
- 3) Follow-through: progress check-ins every 4–8 weeks with iterative adjustments
- 4) Rebuild & maintain: support for motility, microbiome diversity, and long-term gut resilience
Ready for Answers- and Relief? Get a precise diagnosis and a realistic plan that fits your life.
Identify Hidden Food Triggers.
Delayed food reactions can drive bloating, bowel changes, skin issues, headaches, and fatigue. FST measures IgG-mediated responses to common foods so you can build a gut-calming plan that works in real life.
Who It Helps
- Bloating, gas, irregularity
- Migraines, skin flare-ups, fatigue linked to meals
- Persisting symptoms despite “healthy” eating
Our Approach
A quick blood test checks reactivity to 100+ foods. We turn results into a staged elimination/re-introduction plan, plus gut repair (enzymes, probiotics, mucosal support) so your tolerated food list grows over time.
What to Expect
- In-clinic blood draw
- Results in 2–3 weeks
- Clear, realistic food roadmap
FAQs – FST
Is this the same as a skin-prick allergy test?
Will I avoid foods forever?
Test, Don’t Guess! Get clarity on your food triggers and a practical plan to calm your gut!
See What Your Gut Has Been Trying to Tell You.
CDSA offers a deep look at digestion, microbiome balance, inflammation, and pathogens. It explains why symptoms persist — and shows how to fix them with targeted care.
Who It Helps
- IBS or long-standing digestive issues
- Suspected infections, yeast, or parasites
- Inflammation, mucus, or blood in stool
- Poor digestion/absorption or unexplained deficiencies
Our Approach
We use a multi-marker stool panel to assess digestion, microbiota, and immune activity. Your plan targets what the test shows: antimicrobial support when indicated, probiotics/prebiotics, bile or enzyme support, and mucosal repair.
What to Expect
- Simple at-home collection kit
- Results in 2–3 weeks
- Stepwise protocol with retesting when needed
FAQs – CDSA
Do I need to stop supplements or probiotics before testing?
How is this different from a basic stool test?
Understand Your Gut — Then Heal It! With a complete picture, we can design a plan that actually works
Pinpoint Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth.
SIBO happens when bacteria overgrow in the small intestine, fermenting carbs and producing gas that causes bloating, discomfort, and IBS-like symptoms. A standardized breath test measures hydrogen and methane over time to confirm SIBO and guide treatment.
Who It Helps
- Bloating within 1–2 hours after meals
- Abdominal pain or excessive gas
- Constipation, diarrhea, or alternating patterns
- Relief on low-FODMAP or low-carb diets
Our Approach
We use a 2–3 hour lactulose or glucose breath test to map gas production. Results guide a phased plan (herbal or prescription antimicrobials when appropriate), motility support, targeted probiotics, and nutrition changes to prevent relapse.
What to Expect
- Simple at-home prep and fasting
- 10–12 breath samples over time
- Results review with a clear, stepwise plan