What actually happens in a gut health consultation?
If you’re reading this, you might be curious about how a 1:1 consultation with a Gut Health Practitioner may be different to one you’ve had with a GP or other professional in the past.
I had a recent client say to me "I've never had someone so interested in my health before and actually ask me the right questions".
The truth is it takes longer than a 15 minute appointment to deeply understand the state of a person's health, how it affects them and the underlying causes. As a practitioner, I believe clients deserve the time, support and attention required to get their health back on track.
So what actually happens in a 1 hour consultation with me? Every session is unique however I always follow a tried and tested flow to help you better understand your needs, and maximise results.
1. UNDERSTANDING YOU - your symptoms and concerns, current diet and lifestyle, what you've tried, what has worked and what hasn't
2. YOUR TRIGGERS - identify what's likely causing your symptoms. These may include food choices, sensitivities, stress, medications, gut imbalances such as bacterial or fungal overgrowth, insufficient pancreatic enzymes, parasites and others.
3. LAB TESTING - next we discuss the option of further testing which may include gut microbiome testing, IgG intolerance testing or food sensitivity tests. This helps show us the state of your digestion and what's causing your symptoms, so you can stop playing guesswork, trial and error.
*Note that testing is not essential and plenty of clients have had improvements without it.
4. YOUR CUSTOMISED PLAN - your wellness plan involves a combination of diet, lifestyle and nutritional and/or herbal supplementation. It also includes practical tips which make it easier to follow, along with plenty of meal, snack and food recommendations and ideas. .
The goal of this plan is rebalance the body and get it functioning optimally by addressing underlying causes. I provide you with a 3-phase protocol to rebalance, repair and restore the gut.
Phase 1: Rebalance and soothe the gut with an easy to digest and anti-inflammatory diet, and herbal supplements. Certain foods that support specific goals such as leaky gut repair, cholesterol or hormone balance, improved metabolism or insulin sensitivity may also be recommended.
Phase 2: Repair the gut lining and digestive function with nutritional and plant-based supplementation, along with holistic lifestyle practices. These are tailored to the client depending on symptoms and sensitivities.
Phase 3: Restore your gut bacteria with a balance of pre and probiotics tailored for you. Specific strains of bacteria can be helpful for certain symptoms such as eczema, low mood, bloating or reflux, for example. Certain foods also help to repopulate the gut by feeding beneficial bacteria.
When we do this, we can have you feeling your best again - which often means feeling lighter, calmer, less bloated and more energetic.
Everything provided in the session is emailed to you for your records and easy reference, which includes meal guides, supplement protocols and resources to help you put the plan into action with more ease.
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