digestion & hormones

If you’ve been struggling with digestive discomfort or hormonal imbalances, you’ve likely been told to treat them separately. But here’s the truth: digestion and hormones are inseparable. Your gut is the foundation of your health, and when it’s out of balance, it creates a ripple effect that impacts everything—including your hormones.

 

COMMON CONDITIONS WE SOLVE:

 

Digestive & Gut Health

  • Digestive Distress

  • Heartburn and Acid Reflux

  • IBS and IBD

  • Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

  • Leaky Gut & Intestinal Permeability

  • Ulcerative Colitis

  • Crohn's Disease

Hormonal & Reproductive Health

  • Hormonal challenges

  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

  • Painful PMS & periods

  • Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism

  • Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

  • Grave's Disease

  • Endometriosis

Metabolic & Energy

  • Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

  • Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia

  • High blood pressure

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  • Fibromyalgia

Skin & Immune System

  • Chronic urticaria & hives

  • Eczema

  • Psoriasis

  • Severe Acne

  • Lupus

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Chronic Infections

  • Recurrent Epstein-Barr Virus or Mononucleosis

  • Recurrent Streptococcal infections

  • Autoimmunity

 

At Always Growing Wellness, we don’t just treat symptoms. We uncover the root causes of your digestive and hormonal concerns, addressing them at their source. Our approach is built on the understanding that your gut and hormones are part of a complex, interconnected system.

Here’s how digestion impacts your hormones:

  • Nutrient Absorption: Your gut breaks down and absorbs the nutrients needed to produce hormones. Without proper digestion, your body can’t create or regulate hormones effectively.

  • Detoxification: Your liver and gut work together to metabolize and eliminate excess hormones. If your gut is sluggish or inflamed, hormones like estrogen can build up, leading to imbalances.

  • Stress Response: Gut inflammation triggers stress in the body, which disrupts the delicate balance of your adrenal, thyroid, and sex hormones.

By addressing your gut health, we can create a ripple effect that restores balance to your entire system.

Our program is designed to provide you with the clarity, tools, and support you need to heal. When you work with us, you’ll gain access to:

  1. Comprehensive Testing
    We use advanced testing to identify hidden gut imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and hormonal disruptions.

  2. Personalized Protocols
    Your body is unique, and so is your healing journey. We’ll create a step-by-step plan tailored to your specific needs.

  3. Targeted Gut and Hormone Support
    From repairing your gut lining to optimizing hormone metabolism, we’ll address the root causes of your symptoms.

  4. Ongoing Guidance and Care
    Healing takes time, and we’ll be with you every step of the way to ensure you feel supported and empowered.

 

Strategy makes the difference

Behind your care stands a team with decades of combined expertise in nutrition, functional HEALTH, and environmental health.

We know how exhausting it is to feel like your body is working against you. The bloating, the mood swings, the irregular cycles—it’s enough to make anyone feel defeated. But here’s the good news: your body is designed to heal. It just needs the right support.

Our program is about more than just resolving symptoms. It’s about helping you feel vibrant, energized, and in control of your health again. Together, we’ll transform confusion into clarity, discomfort into confidence, and imbalance into harmony.

 

Our 6 Month General Health Program includes:

》A deep-dive 60-minute initial consultation where we listen intently to your unique story and align with your vision for optimal health

》Two 60-90-minute lab review sessions to analyze your results and create your personalized strategy 

》Two 30 minute 1:1 follow up calls with your practitioner

》Weekly 60-minute community calls where you'll collaborate with your primary practitioner to navigate your protocol and connect others on similar journeys

》Direct access to your practitioner through our messaging system (with responses within 24 business hours)

》A rich library of over 10 hours of expert-led workshops to deepen your understanding and empower your healing

》Investment: $3000

*Please note: We believe in creating a testing strategy that's as unique as you are. Rather than including a one-size-fits-all testing package, we work together to determine exactly which tests will provide the most valuable insights for your specific situation. During your complimentary consultation, we'll explore various testing options and create an efficient, targeted plan that aligns with your goals and budget. If you've already completed functional testing, we're happy to incorporate those results into your care plan.

 

Deidre Bloomquist

As the leader of our team here at Always Growing Wellness, Deidre believes that no health puzzle is too complex to solve – we just need the right tools to see the full picture. She has dedicated her career to uncovering answers for those who've been told “everything looks normal” despite continuing to struggle with their health. Deidre’s journey began personally, as both a practitioner and mother, when she witnessed firsthand how unaddressed toxicity could impact not only someone’s own health but also that of future generations.

Deidre believes that every person deserves to be heard, validated, and supported in their healing journey. Too often, those struggling with chronic health issues are dismissed or offered band-aid solutions that never address the underlying causes. Her commitment is to change this narrative by combining cutting-edge functional medicine with deep, personalized care by being involved in the care of every single client who enters our practice.

 
 
 

functional testing options

While this is not an exhaustive list of testing we can order, these are our most commonly requested functional lab tests to provide invaluable data and a root cause approach to healing.

Comprehensive Blood Chemistry - $235

Our custom blood panel includes:

  • CBC with differential and platelets

  • Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

  • CRP & hs-CRP

  • GGT

  • Hemoglobin A1c, Insulin, Blood Glucose, Lactate Dehydrogenase

  • Homocysteine

  • Full iron panel: Total Iron, TIBC, Saturation, and Ferritin

  • Lipid Panel + VLDL

  • Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc and Ceruplasmin

  • Full Thyroid Panel: TSH, Total T3 + T4, Free T3 + T4, Reverse T3, TPO Antibodies & TGB Antibodies

  • Uric Acid

  • Vitamin D

We look at functional ranges instead of conventional ranges to dig deeper into the potential root cause of imbalances and the relation to symptoms.

We can also create custom blood panels to fit your needs (pricing may vary).

TOTAL TOXIN BURDEN TESTING - $520

This is a single collection urine test from Vibrant America that screens for mycotoxins (from mold), heavy metals, and environmental toxins to include glyphosate, parabens, herbicides, pesticides, phthalates, and alkyphenols (ie BPA) that may be impacting your health. This price includes both shipping to you as well as back to the lab.

Mycotoxin urinalysis - $400

This is a urine mycotoxin test from Vibrant that looks at 29 different mycotoxins, from 40 species of mold that humans are exposed to. This test uses the power of advanced mass spectrometry, which is necessary to detect lower levels of these fungal toxins. This price includes both shipping to you as well as back to the lab.

GI MAP STOOL ANALYSIS - $360

This is a single collection stool test from Diagnostic Solutions that relies exclusively on quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technology to detect parasites, bacteria, fungi, viral pathogens, Helicobacter Pylori, beneficial bacteria, dysbiotic bacteria + potential autoimmune triggers, fungi, viral pathogens, and parasites + intestinal health markers. We use this test to screen for and identify pathogens in the microbiome that create imbalances in the digestive tract as well as hormonal imbalances as a byproduct. This price includes both shipping to you as well as back to the lab.

MRT 176 FOOD SENSITIVITY TESTING - REQUEST PRICING

This is a blood draw from Oxford Biomedical that looks at 176 different foods/food chemicals + your body’s reactivity to those foods. This test measures mediator release from white blood cells, to include the release of cytokines, histamine, leukotrienes, prostaglandins, etc., from neutrophils, monocytes, eosinophils and lymphocytes that lead to all the negative symptomatic effects a food sensitivity sufferer experiences. This price includes both shipping to you as well as back to the lab.

HAIR Tissue mineral analysis - $60

This is a hair tissue mineral analysis done by a single hair sample collection. Hair is collected as close to the scalp as possible in a small amount to provide excretion levels of minerals and heavy metals over the past 2-3 months.

DUTCH COMplete - $315

This is a dried urine test that is collected 4-5 times over the course of 24-hour to assess adrenal hormones (DHEA, cortisol, cortisone, diurnal pattern) + sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) + estrogen metabolic pathways, melatonin, vitamin B12 + B6, glutathione, dopamine, and epinephrine/norepinephrine. Dried urine testing is superior to serum testing for cortisol and estrogen metabolites.

We also offer the DUTCH Complete + Cycle Mapping bundle, which includes the DUTCH Complete 24-hour testing for adrenal and sex hormones as well as the DUTCH Cycle Mapping Kit which is collected over the course of one entire menstrual cycle to measure fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone throughout the cycle. These prices include both shipping to you as well as back to the lab.

 

LET’S CHAT FIRST

Your healing journey is unique, and we want to understand it fully. Begin by sharing your story through our application, and we'll connect you with a complimentary consultation to explore how our team can best support you. We believe in creating genuine connections before beginning any healing partnership.

 
 

  • Yes! We offer 5% off the cost of our Digestive & Hormone Health Program when paid in full and offer payment plans over 6 months as well.

  • We believe in creating a testing strategy that's as unique as you are. Rather than including a one-size-fits-all testing package, we work together to determine exactly which tests will provide the most valuable insights for your specific situation. During your complimentary consultation, we'll explore various testing options and create an efficient, targeted plan that aligns with your goals and budget.

    If you've already completed functional testing, we're happy to incorporate those results into your care plan. For all clients, we do recommend comprehensive blood chemistry within the last three months to ensure safe and effective protocols. This can be done through our lab partners or through your primary care physician – we'll provide detailed guidance on which markers to include either way.

  • Throughout your six months of care, you'll have unlimited access to community calls with your dedicated practitioner. These are live group calls with all of your primary pratitioner’s clients. In the event you are unable to attend live, you will receive a form to submit ahead of time. Your practitioner will read your questions or concerns anonymously, answer them in full, and all calls are recorded and timestamped to provide access within 24 hours.

  • While your program provides comprehensive care and support, functional testing and supplements are separate investments tailored to your unique needs. We're committed to making these additional tools as accessible as possible by providing all lab testing at wholesale pricing – with no markup. During your consultation, we'll openly discuss expected costs so you can make informed decisions about your healing journey.

  • Absolutely! We value all the steps you've already taken in your health journey. Previous test results and health records provide valuable insights into your story. While we may recommend updating certain tests from the past 3-6 months to ensure we're working with the most current information, we'll thoughtfully review what you already have and only suggest additional testing when it's truly necessary for your care.

  • We specialize in uncovering answers for those who have felt overlooked, dismissed, or left without solutions – whether you've explored conventional medicine, worked with other functional practitioners, or both. Our team excels in solving complex health puzzles, particularly when others have said 'everything looks normal' despite your ongoing symptoms.

    As experts in unraveling mysterious illnesses, we bring hope to seemingly hopeless situations. We've helped countless individuals restore their health after years of searching for answers, combining our deep clinical expertise with a fresh perspective on complex cases. Our collaborative team approach means you benefit from multiple expert minds working together to create breakthrough solutions for your unique situation.