Advanced Functional Medicine to end Constipation & Bloating
Through cutting edge functional medicine testing, guided nutrition, and therapeutic foods, we’ve crafted personalised programmes that promote digestive health for life, for over 15 years.
Let us help you reclaim your calm, flat belly, and confidence beyond just managing symptoms.
End digestive stress today by booking a free mini consultation, or by filling on our super quick online root-cause review.
unlocking the science of digestive dysfunction
How We ‘Diagnose’ Digestive Issues
Effective ‘treatment’ starts with pinpointing the precise stage where your digestive system isn’t working optimally.
Benefits of the 1:1 approach:
Save money with more bespoke gut tests
Immediate end to guesswork and stress
A one off investment, with results that lasts for life
Help with Heartburn and gluten intolerance recovery
Book a consultation or explore our advanced gut health testing options designed to identify your unique imbalances and inform a personalised treatment plan.
Our Approach to Gut Treatment and Recovery
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IBS-Type Symptoms
You don’t need to have a formal diagnosis of IBS, our work ‘forensically’ follows your symptoms.
Whether your symptoms are daily or ad-hoc, we’re here to help you get back to a flat, comfortable tummy.
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Constipation | Loose Stools
Constipation is our specialism. You’ll be feeling bloated, fatigued and very uncomfortable.
Our focus is on getting you going to the toilet immediately, then work on the root cause so you can be begin freedom from laxatives.
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Bloating | Wind | SIBO
Bloating is one of the more common gut symptoms, but it’s highly non-descript! SIBO, poor fat digestion and a sluggish gut will all lead to bloating.
SIBO testing is NOT always the way forward! Fill in your FREE Assessment to learn if it’s right for you.
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Acid Reflux | Heartburn | H.Pylori | LPR
Root-cause approach for heartburn and acid reflux. Did you know your reflux can be triggered by dysbiosis, nutritional deficiencies or even SIBO?
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THYROID | LEVOTHYROXINE
Learn how Levothyroxine thyroid medication may trigger digestive issues over time.
We have many years experience working in this area, so get in touch for help.
FAQs
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Our programmes are tailor-made to each client case, so you never pay for more sessions than you need. Most client’s starts with a bundle of sessions, which sets them up with the tools they need to self-manage.
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It can be, but bloating is very non-specific. You may also experience bloating if you’re constipated, not digesting fats well or have a say dairy intolerance. This is why we usually use specialists tests.
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Yes we can, although leaky gut is often misrepresented, and it may actually not be super relevant to your gut issues.
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Functional medicine views gut health as central to overall wellness and the root of many health issues, including autoimmune diseases, mental health disorders, and chronic inflammation. This approach involves a thorough examination of an individual's diet, lifestyle, environmental factors, and genetic predisposition. Practitioners often use comprehensive testing, such as stool analysis and food sensitivity tests, to identify underlying problems like microbial imbalances, leaky gut syndrome, or nutrient deficiencies. Treatment strategies typically include personalized dietary modifications, probiotic and prebiotic supplementation, stress reduction techniques, and sometimes targeted medications or herbal remedies.
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For many people with severe digestive issues, you may be surprised to learn that you’re unlikely to have a ‘diet-problem’, and it’s much more likely you have a ‘digestive-problem’. What this means is, you can often not simply use food or a change in diet to resolve your gut issues.
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For majority of people, this comes highly recommended. You’ve probably already tried to heal your gut, but have struggled to identify exactly what’s wrong. Unfortunately with gut issues, symptoms such as bloating, wind and constipation are the same whether you have fat malabsorption, parasites or candida for example. So symptoms alone can’t tell you what’s wrong. A test cuts out guess work, miss anything and wasted time and money. Our guess is you may already have wasted time (for many, it’s wasted years) on feeling crappy, and it’s time for results. When you don’t have your health, you really do have nothing!
Case Study: Resolving Bloating & Constipation
Success Stories & case studies
Case 1: 44year mother presented with severe and debilitating bloating, constipation, and IBS. These symptoms had plagued her life since childhood, made worse in her teens, around the time of a few courses of antibiotics.
Extensive testing revealed bacterial dysbiosis, very low beneficial bacteria, parasites and low gut immune defences, poor B vitamin status and a histamine problem likely related to the gut lining. SIBO and potentially H Pylori was also suspected but not tested.
The intervention: The client was already gluten and mostly dairy free. A course of high dose Antimicrobial ‘treatment’ was necessary to re-balance gut bacteria. She needed constipation support and we adjusted the diet for 3 months, whilst she undertook the program. After this, the client was put on a mix of targeted prebiotic and probiotics very carefully to slowly re-build the gut environment. Bloating was reduced to an occasional small flair within one month, the constipation was more stubborn was completely resolved by month 4-5, and the stabbing pain in the stomach never returned.
Wondering if this is for you?
We understand that you might want to try it first. Pop us a brief note of your gut health concerns, and we’ll let you know what we think is going on.
Wondering if your gut could be causing other symptoms, such as acne, skin rashes or histamine issues?
Gut Health Case Study: Resolving Chronic Constipation
Case 2: A female professional was experiencing severe chronic constipation, which marginally improved with high water intake but worsened with all types of dietary fiber, complicating her aim for a healthy wholefood diet. Despite being dairy and gluten-free and on thyroid medication for 20 years, her symptoms persisted. A comprehensive stool analysis revealed a deficiency dysbiosis (lack of good gut bacteria), contributing to slow gut transit, and a need for increased bile support, likely influenced by her long-term thyroid medication use.
The client was prescribed a modified semi-IBS diet along with supplements to enhance stomach acid, bile flow, and bowel movements. Within the second session, her constipation had significantly improved, as long as she maintained her supplement regimen. Additionally, she experienced enhanced mental clarity, increased energy, and no longer had a gnawing feeling in her stomach after meals, a symptom she hadn't previously recognized.
The second phase of treatment focused on gradually rebuilding her gut bacteria, starting with a microdose for two months due to her gut's sensitive condition. By the third session, she was able to have bowel movements without herbal laxatives and was visibly pleased with her progress. We set her off with the tools she needed to continue to self-manage and improve her gut transit herself, and reported life-changing improvements in her overall health after a further 3 months.