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Reclaim Your Gut Health

Gastrointestinal issues can be just as uncomfortable to talk about as they are to experience!

How do you know if your gut isn’t healthy?

Bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation or heartburn are the norm!  We often laugh many of these ‘symptoms’ off or ignore them but when digestive symptoms become chronic, you may end up with any of the following more serious conditions:

 

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Leaky gut
  • Gastro Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Small Intestine Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
  • Ulcers (h pylori)
  • Crohn’s and colitis
  • Chronic constipation, gas, bloating or diarrhea
  • Gall bladder disease
  • Diverticulitis

If you struggle with any of these digestive problems, know that you are not alone!

It is estimated that at least twenty percent of Canadians experience symptoms of GI distress some or most of the time.

A healthy gut is key not only for nutrient status, but also for immunity, vitality, mood, and to regulate inflammation in the whole body. I’ll say that again.

Inflammation is regulated in the gut!

Think about that for a second.

And here’s the thing. 

 

An unhealthy gut does not always manifest in digestive symptoms.  Other symptoms may range from fatigue to joint pain to skin problems!  So yes, your acne and achy elbows could be due to your gut health!

Increasingly, evidence indicates that gut health impacts overall health.  And remember, the gut microbiome plays a critical role in mediating the effects of diet and other factors, including digestive, immune, metabolic and nervous system imbalances.  Your microbiome is the community of bacteria that live in your gut and we want to ensure there are more good bacteria than bad bacteria.  The good guys play a role in training the immune cells to recognize friends from foes.

 

Assessing GI health helps get to the root cause of many chronic illnesses.

 

If you want to improve your gut health, we need to first address your underlying issues, and then rebuild your gut from the bottom up!

Reclaim Your Gut Health
Approach: 5 R's
  1. REMOVE the foods, chemicals, medicines and unfriendly gut microbes that are causing inflammation and “leakiness” of the gut
  2. REPLACE with beneficial digestive enzymes and an anti-inflammatory diet
  3. RE-INOCULATE with pre and probiotics to maintain and defend gut integrity
  4. REPAIR the gut lining with key nutrients to promote healing
  5. REBALANCE by addressing issues that impact the gut, like stress, sleep and daily food choices.

 

The process of gut healing and repair takes time, commitment and perseverance. This program takes 3 months of targeted assessments, coaching and tests, which is pretty incredible considering you are resetting your digestion, rebuilding your gastrointestinal system, and overcoming the chronic conditions that may have developed over many years!

Program Details

The value of this program comes from the testing and supportive follow up coaching targeted at lifestyle changes.

 

  • Initial 60 Minute Consult with our Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist: Review your health history and symptoms.
  • Ongoing coaching and support.
  • Beautiful Recipe book and informative handouts.
  • Education is key!

You can learn more about the current programs here.

 

 

 

Call the office for info on Cost! *depending on your benefit plan…some to all will be covered.

Comprehensive Approach
To move things along more quickly, consider either of the following:

GI Map Test

 

Overwhelmingly, research indicates that gut health impacts overall health. The gut microbiome, in particular, plays a critical role in mediating the effects of diet and other factors on health, including digestive, immune, metabolic and neuroendocrine functions. Assessing GI health with the help of a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist can get to the root cause of chronic illness faster..

 

The GI-MAP (Microbial Assay Plus) is unique in the field of comprehensive stool testing. It relies exclusively on quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technology to detect parasites, bacteria, fungi, and more, by targeting the specific DNA of the organisms tested.

Set up a Discovery Call now to figure out if this is the right program for you and if you are eligible!

We love testimonials and here is one from a client who completed the Reclaim Your Gut Health Program.

Kailey's Gut Health Win!