Five Signs Your Digestion Needs a Tune-Up

Aug 19, 2026

1. You’re Living with Bloating, Gas, or Irregular Bowel Movements

Occasional digestive discomfort happens to everyone, but persistent bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, or abdominal pain are not something you should ignore. These chronic digestive symptoms are often your body’s way of telling you that something deeper is out of balance. At Well Humans, our functional medicine health coach and functional practitioner take a root-cause approach to uncover why your digestive system isn’t functioning optimally instead of simply masking your symptoms.

Common digestive warning signs include:

  • Bloating after meals
  • Excessive gas or belching
  • Constipation or diarrhea
  • Abdominal discomfort or cramping
  • Feeling overly full after eating

2. Your Energy, Mood, and Focus Have Changed

Your gut health affects much more than digestion. Because your digestive system plays an important role in nutrient absorption and communicates closely with your brain, gut imbalances can contribute to fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, and difficulty concentrating. When your body isn’t absorbing nutrients efficiently, it becomes harder to feel energized and mentally sharp.

Your digestive health may be contributing to:

  • Afternoon energy crashes
  • Brain fog and poor concentration
  • Mood fluctuations
  • Difficulty recovering from stress
  • Feeling tired despite getting enough sleep

3. You’re Developing New Food Sensitivities or Ongoing Inflammation

If foods you once tolerated suddenly leave you feeling bloated, uncomfortable, or fatigued, your digestive system may need attention. Chronic digestive symptoms are often accompanied by inflammation that can affect multiple body systems. As your functional medicine health coach and functional practitioner, we look beyond the food itself to understand why your body is reacting and develop a personalized strategy to support healing.

Signs your gut may need support include:

  • Increased food sensitivities
  • Frequent indigestion or heartburn
  • Skin concerns that flare after eating
  • Joint discomfort associated with inflammation
  • Recurring digestive discomfort

4. Your Symptoms Keep Returning Despite Your Best Efforts

If you’ve tried elimination diets, supplements, or the latest wellness trends but still don’t feel like yourself, it may be time for a different approach. At Well Humans, we believe lasting wellness begins with identifying the root cause—not chasing symptoms. Through personalized coaching, lifestyle guidance, and advanced functional wellness strategies, we help you restore gut health so your body can function the way it was designed to.

Why clients choose Well Humans:

  • Boutique concierge care with individualized attention
  • One-on-one support from a functional medicine health coach who is also a functional practitioner
  • Root-cause strategies for resolving chronic digestive symptoms
  • Personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations
  • Sustainable solutions that support lifelong gut health

Your digestive system shouldn’t hold you back from living your life. At Well Humans, we help you understand what your symptoms are telling you, uncover the underlying causes of imbalance, and create a personalized roadmap toward better digestion, greater energy, and lasting wellness. When you heal your gut, you’re investing in your overall health for years to come.

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carla alpert functional medicine practitioner

Hello and Welcome! My name is Carla Alpert, and I’m a Board Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach and Diagnostic Practitioner, focusing on the gut and how it affects your overall health. Think of me as a health detective and wellness coach working in partnership with you to restore your health. We work together to uncover the contributing factors to your chronic symptoms, to eat well, sleep well, move more and stress less.

I love the GI MAP test because it helps my clients and I discover gut dysfunction that may be contributing to daily digestive issues as well as other chronic symptoms like anxiety, fatigue and brain fog. I created this GI MAP Coaching Package to help you stop struggling with your health and get back to living your best life.

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What Clients Are Saying

Carla really helped me to figure out my gut pain and issues after so many years. I finally feel like I have energy and clarity around my health! She was so easy to talk to and helped me discover problem areas that were causing me so much distress, when no other doctors could help.
VICTORIA

Well Humans changed my life. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis accompanied by chronic hives. It sprang up out of nowhere and caused bizarre “food allergies” that I’d never had before. Because of Carla’s coaching and dietary recommendations as well as GI Map testing, I can happily say that I am now symptom-free, and I have been in remission for over a year now. All of the doctors I saw told me I would have to deal with my symptoms because there was no cure, but here I am, back to living a mostly normal life. I highly recommend Carla and Well Humans for anyone looking for real answers and treatments that work.
KALYN

When working with Carla, you are in capable, compassionate, knowledgeable and caring hands. Carla truly cares about your well being and wants to help you be the healthiest that you can be. My health was truly suffering and with her guidance and suggested testing, we uncovered some issues that nobody else had uncovered, despite my going to some of the top rated medical institutions. My health and pain improved greatly due to Carla’s sleuthing…she knew where to look. Through many health challenges, I was quite emotional and Carla showed me what compassion looks like. If you want to truly improve your health, start with Well Humans.
BETH

Over years, I’ve tried various “alternative” medicine as well as conventional “western” medicine approaches. Skin ailments are hard to treat – so many aspects of a life can produce skin symptoms. I enthusiastically recommend Well Humans and Carla for a simple reason – I’ve experienced sustained, substantial improvement! I have hardly ever posted a review of anything, but writing this was an easy choice to make. I wish you all the best in your journey towards better health!
JON

I searched the U.S. to find someone who does what Carla does. Carla has used her knowledge, support and expertise to optimize my health and well-being with a blend of scientific medical tests, supplements and diet changes. I wasted a lot of time on my hunches, the internet and experiments with supplements and food and NOW i have an actual plan. Superb supportive knowledge and guidance. I highly recommend Carla. Grateful.
LISA

I never knew that I had a gluten allergy and intolerance until Carla discovered it in my blood work! I’m so grateful that she made this discovery and I have been gluten free ever since. I sleep better, don’t feel bloated and have much more energy. It was a life-changing insight.
ROB

Carla is very knowledgeable and kind. She helped me navigate a health issue with grace and the utmost care. Carla goes above and beyond with her clients and I highly recommend her. She genuinely cares!
ALLISON

I have been working with Carla for quite some time and she has helped me turn my life and health around. She is non-judgmental, and always wants the best for her clients. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a fantastic bedside manner. She has truly changed my life for the better and I will always be grateful for everything she has done.
ROB

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