What Your Breath Can Tell You About Your Health

Jami Furniss
Oct 6, 2025
2 min read

When most people hear “breath test,” they think of flashing lights and a police officer holding a little machine. But at VIVE Wellness & Aesthetics, breath analysis is about something entirely different — it’s a window into your body’s inner workings.

Modern breath testing can help identify what’s really going on inside your gut, detect bacterial overgrowth, and even provide clues about how well your metabolism and digestive system are functioning. No needles, no lab draws — just a few deep breaths.

So, What Is a Breath Analysis Test?

A breath analysis test measures specific gases your body naturally produces during digestion. When certain bacteria or imbalances are present in your gut, they release gases like hydrogen, methane, or hydrogen sulfide that can be detected in your breath.

By analyzing those gases, we can uncover the root cause of symptoms like:

Chronic bloating or gas
Abdominal pain or cramping
Constipation or diarrhea
Unexplained fatigue or “brain fog” after meals
Food sensitivities that never seem to make sense

The Science Behind It

Your small intestine is designed to absorb nutrients — not host bacteria. When bacteria overgrow where they don’t belong (a condition known as SIBO, or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), they ferment the food you eat and produce excess gas.

A simple breath test can reveal these imbalances by measuring how your body metabolizes a specific sugar solution. The test results give your provider insight into whether SIBO or another gut issue might be to blame — and guide an effective treatment plan.

Why It Matters

Gut health affects everything: energy levels, skin clarity, immune function, mood, and even hormone balance. Instead of masking symptoms with temporary fixes, breath testing helps identify what’s actually causing the problem. Once we know that, we can create a personalized plan to restore your gut health — and get you feeling like yourself again.

What to Expect at VIVE

The process is easy and noninvasive. You’ll simply breathe into a small collection device at timed intervals after drinking a special solution. The test is painless, quick, and can often be done from the comfort of home.

Once your results are in, our team reviews your data and walks you through what it means — because understanding your body shouldn’t feel like reading a science textbook.