After more than 5 years of talking to various PCPs about gut health and trying to understand why I…read morewas inconsistently having an A24 horror film instead of a digestive system, I was left with the impression that I was a version of celiac who also developed lactose intolerance. While yes, I am unrestrained, and a glutton for pastries (pun intended), even at my best of eating habits the terror would still pop up.
Through friends of friends, I found Axon and in a conversation it was suggested that I have a GI-MAP done to understand the gut biome, and see if there is any true indication of celiac. As it turns out, there was not, and instead the villains were two different kind of parasites and bad gut bacteria to max. I'm now about four months into the protocol, and I feel significantly better. Most importantly, I've had a level of consistency in my digestion that I haven't experienced in literal years. The team has been excellent about explaining the process, answering questions, and adjusting the approach based on my feedback and how I'm responding.
Enter phase two, as during the GI-MAP process I discussed my recent visits to a psychiatrist and new therapists for parallel mental health issues. While they shared that this actually could be partially caused but the gut-brain connection, they also suggested some alternatives to medication and explained a lot of the science behind various treatment paths. After another mapping exercise, this time for my brain, I have so much clarity on what's going on, and again, a protocol to make adjustments and change my baseline, passively and actively.
Last, throughout both of these processes, every single one of their staff members has been an absolute delight to work with. They are all so friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and willing to talk you through any questions you have.
Obviously, everyone's situation is different, and this is just my personal experience. But after years of trying to figure out what was going on, I've been genuinely impressed with the level of attention, explanation, and individualized care I've received. I'd very much recommend Axon to anyone looking for a more comprehensive approach to gut and brain health.