Gut Health and the Gut-Brain Axis
Digestive issues don't stay in your gut. They affect your brain, your immune system, your energy, and your entire body.
Chiropractic services provided by Dr. Daniel Thomas Schilling, DC, a Minnesota-licensed chiropractor.
What is the gut-brain axis?
The gut-brain axis is the two-way connection between your digestive system and your brain.
The gut–brain axis is why brain fog and mood are worth reviewing alongside digestive symptoms.
A large share of immune activity sits in the gut, which is why digestive and immune health are so often reviewed together.
How does Secoya look at gut health?
Functional medicine looks at how your body's systems work together. At Secoya it starts with a detailed history and testing where it's useful, and your plan is built from your own results.
Functional medicine at Secoya often runs alongside our IV therapy and brain wellness teams, so the plan accounts for more than one system at a time.
Which tests are used?
Common panels include comprehensive stool analysis, food sensitivity testing, organic acids, hormone panels, and inflammatory markers. Dr. Schilling's team recommends testing based on your history rather than running the same panel for everyone.
Will I have to follow a strict diet?
Not necessarily. The plan is built from your own results rather than a one-size-fits-all elimination diet. Some temporary changes may be suggested, but the goal is widening what you can eat, not narrowing it permanently.
How does a first visit work?
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Book a free consult.
A real person from our team will follow up within one business day.
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Talk it through.
You tell us what's been going on and what you've already tried. No charge, no pressure.
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Decide on testing together.
We talk through what testing would actually tell us, and what a plan could look like.
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Your first exam.
If we're a fit, you book your first exam. If we're not, we'll say so.
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Your plan and follow-up.
Your plan is built from your own results. We set expectations at the consult and track progress with follow-up labs.
Which services are related?
Which workshops cover gut health and the gut-brain axis?
Do you take insurance?
Secoya does not contract with insurance networks. Your care is paid directly, which keeps treatment decisions guided by what is clinically right for you — not by insurance rules or visit limits. We provide documentation you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement, and HSA/FSA funds can be used.
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