Gut Bloating

Aug 13, 2025

At Well Humans, we know that gut bloating is more than just an occasional nuisance—it’s often a sign that something deeper is going on in your digestive system. Whether you feel uncomfortably full after meals, experience visible abdominal swelling, or deal with unpredictable digestion, bloating can interfere with daily life and make you feel like your body is working against you. As a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and FDN-P, I help clients uncover the root cause of bloating and other chronic symptoms through advanced testing and personalized guidance.

Many people with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) experience chronic bloating, along with symptoms like indigestion, gas, and irregular bowel movements. While conventional approaches often focus on symptom management, functional medicine looks deeper—examining your gut microbiome, digestive function, food sensitivities, and stress response to identify what’s actually driving the discomfort. Whether your bloating is linked to bacterial imbalances, enzyme deficiencies, or sluggish motility, getting to the “why” is key to finding relief.

The health of your gut microbiome—the community of bacteria and other microorganisms living in your digestive tract—plays a major role in bloating and overall gut function. When the balance of this ecosystem is disrupted, it can lead to fermentation, inflammation, and gas production that cause persistent indigestion and bloating. At Well Humans, we use stool testing and symptom assessments to evaluate the state of your microbiome and create a customized plan that includes targeted nutrition, therapeutic supplements, and lifestyle support.

You don’t have to live with daily bloating or guess your way through endless diets and supplements. At Well Humans, we take a root-cause, whole-person approach to healing your gut so you can feel clear, light, and energized again. If you’re struggling with IBS, gut bloating, or indigestion, we’re here to help you restore your digestive health and rebalance your gut microbiome—naturally, effectively, and with compassion.

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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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