How Does Gut Health Impact How You Age?
Your gut does far more than digest food — it plays a vital role in how your entire body functions as you age.
Your gut helps regulate the immune system, balance hormones, influence mood and cognitive health, and maintain clear, healthy skin. An imbalanced gut can quietly undermine vitality and contribute to common aging concerns — from bloating and fatigue to skin issues and immune dysfunction.
At The Natural Way Health Clinic, we view gut health as a core aspect of healthy aging. By helping you restore gut balance, we support whole-body resilience — so you can age well from the inside out.
A Personalized Approach to Supporting Gut Health & Healthy Aging
Every gut is different — and no one solution fits all.
That’s why our Naturopathic Doctors take the time to understand your unique needs and create a personalized plan designed to support optimal gut function and long-term vitality.
Our approach includes:
Comprehensive gut health and microbiome assessment
Food sensitivity testing to reduce inflammation and support balance
Targeted probiotic and microbiome support
Digestive optimization to enhance nutrient absorption and energy
Strategies to balance gut-hormone-skin axis for healthy skin and mood
Ongoing guidance to support long-term gut and overall health
Whether you’re experiencing bloating, fatigue, skin concerns, or simply want to build resilience for healthy aging — we’re here to help.
Over 20 years helping patients in the Waterloo region age well and thrive
Consistently rated as one of the region’s top Naturopathic clinics
Personalized, evidence-based care for your unique needs and goals
A trusted partner in your healthy aging journey
If you’re ready to take an empowered, proactive approach to supporting your gut health and whole-body vitality, we’d be honoured to support you.
Because aging well isn’t just about how long you live — it’s about how well your entire body functions — starting from the inside out.
Would recommend their service to anyone and have been a loyal client for 18 years!
Very knowledgeable and helpful!
The Natural Way Health Clinic has always been a fantastic resource for me. I've been coming for a decade and it's been very helpful in me leading a healthy lifestyle.
We have been coming to The Natural Way Health Clinic for years, and they have been very helpful for both me and my children. Highly recommended.
Great healthy care advice. Friendly.
As a patient I can see and appreciate how genuinely invested they are in their clients. You’re always greeted with a smile. I’ve had nothing but positive experiences from my very first visit.
I've been a patient at The Natural Way Health Clinic for many years and there is one reason I keep going back and am happy to meet with any of their health care providers: thoughtful, kind, and thorough care. Regardless if I am in for a chiropractic visit, naturopathic session or massage therapy, I have always walked away knowing that the team takes the time to understand my concerns and are committed to helping me reach my optimal health.
Thoroughly enjoy dealing with the Natural Way health clinic. They are always so accommodating and friendly. Eager to help me be my best self.
Excellent services, very professional and holistic approach. I have been coming to the clinic for naturopathic and chiropractic services for over 5 years. Love the variety of professionals working in the clinic and how they communicate with each other to provide a comprehensive approach to my health problems. Highly recommended.
I have been coming to this clinic for years and always refer my clients and friends as well. Amazing practitioners who have a wealth of knowledge and truly want to help! Feel so great after each chiropractic appointment 😊
Fantastic clinic with great practioners
Everyone that I met at the Natural Way was super helpful. I benefited from outstanding chiropractic help from Dr. Cruikshank who is not only helped fix my back pain but also showed me how to avoid reinjury.
Such a helpful and positive environment. Our family has been coming here for more than 10 years and we are so grateful for the quality care.
Great clinic, friendly staff. Always very helpful and knowledgeable.
Helped alot with my stress management!
Very kind staff! I've only been there twice for b12 injections however I feel very cared about and they always have helpful suggestions. Highly recommend, I will be coming back and have suggested them to all my friends and family. :) Thank you!
Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, professional, punctual, great atmosphere - I cannot recommend the staff and services at The Natural Way Health Clinic enough! Everyone at the clinic listens to you and takes their time with you. You never feel rushed. I leave there feeling refreshed and recharged.
Amazing place to see a Chiropractor (Dr. Cruikshank) who uses treatments that make sense to you and actually work! As well as getting a great massage from Rebecca Forler.
Very professional. And most of all very helpful and knowledgeable.I received medical help with issues that Doctors couldn't help me with. I have sent many friends and family members . I would recommend to everyone!
Dr. Danby is a pleasure. The front end staff is very helpful as well.
Very pleased with the Natural Way staff and services. Knowledgeable and balanced! Highly recommended!
I have been going to The Natural Way Health Clinic for many years. They are very professional and most of all very knowledgeable. I have received Massage Treatments and Naturopathic care for general well being and acute issues. I value their honesty and the fact that they are not afraid of being asked the difficult questions regarding your treatment that are important to make informed decisions.