Gut health is the cornerstone of overall wellness, a dynamic ecosystem within us that profoundly influences our physical and mental health. It's about much more than digestion; it's a complex interplay between diet, microbiota, and bodily functions. Understanding and nurturing this aspect of health can lead to transformative improvements in well-being, energy levels, and immune function.
Gut Health: Digestive Wellness Starts Here
Resolve Chronic Constipation, Bloating and IBS
Finally get to the bottom of your digestive issues with our programs.
Because gut health play such a pivotal role in all parts of our body - we’ve become experts in this key area.
We have sourced the best digestive stool analysis tests on the market, which include unique gut health markers like carbohydrate malabsorption, leaky gut, H.P, histamine intolerance, candida, short chain fatty acids (post-biotics) and much more.
What to Expect
Resolving gut issues brings huge rewards, not just from being able to eat the foods you want again, but also for glowing skin, easier weight maintenance, and lifting the mood.
We want our clients to be free of gut issues, not just now, but for them never to return. This is why our work goes deep, and can require a little patience. Most people work with us for 3-5 sessions.
Want to know what tests would be best for your gut problem?
Tell us what’s wrong with your digestion by clicking on the button above, and we’ll reply with our thoughts on what needs to be done.
Functional Medicine and Gut Health.
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IBS-Type Symptoms
In how we work, whether you have a diagnosis of IBS or not is quite irrelevant - what we’re really interested in, is your symptoms, or more importantly, what’s going wrong in the gut function.
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Constipation | Loose Stools
Chronic constipation can often cause fatigue and bloated uncomfortable feeling, and can be due to an imbalance in gut bacteria.
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Bloating | Wind | SIBO
Bloating is one of the more common gut symptoms, and we typically see it in SIBO, constipation, fat malabsorption and dysbiosis.
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Acid Reflux | Heartburn | H.Pylori | GERD
We’re acid reflux experts, after many years of successfully helping people with heartburn achieve better digestion.
Gut Health Case Study: Resolving Bloating & Constipation
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?
Wondering if Focusing on Gut Health is Right for You?" If you're grappling with digestive issues, irregularities in mood or energy levels, or struggling with immune responses, the answer might lie within your gut.
Our gut health approach at Advanced Nutrition Clinic is designed for those seeking holistic, long-term solutions to such challenges. It's especially relevant if you're interested in understanding how the gut microbiome influences not just digestion, but your overall health and wellbeing. By exploring this avenue, you could unlock a new level of health optimisation, rooted in the balance and well-being of your gut ecosystem
At Advanced Nutrition Clinic, we firmly believe that understanding and nurturing your gut health is a pivotal step towards achieving optimal wellness. Our dedicated team, led by expert nutritionists, is here to guide you through this journey. However, the true depth and complexity of gut health, with its unique implications for each individual, can only be fully appreciated through a personalised consultation. By booking a consultation with us, you're not just taking a step towards resolving specific health issues; you're embarking on a transformative journey towards a healthier, more balanced life.
During your consultation, we'll delve into your unique health history, dietary habits, and lifestyle factors to uncover the specific aspects of gut health that could be impacting your overall well-being. Our approach is thorough, evidence-based, and tailored specifically to your needs. We understand that each individual's gut microbiome is as unique as their fingerprint, and therefore, the solutions we provide are just as unique. So, if you're ready to explore the profound impact that gut health can have on your life, and are seeking expert guidance and a customised action plan, booking a consultation with Advanced Nutrition Clinic is the decisive step towards that goal.
We understand that you might want to try it first. Pop us a brief note on your gut health concerns, and we’ll let you know what we think is going on.
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. She continued on a maintenance program to further improve her gut transit and reported life-changing improvements in her overall health.
FAQs
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This very much varies depending on how complex your issues are and how long you’ve had them for.
Will i need a test? It’s highly recommended. This cuts out wasting months of guesstimating, and allows the process to be more targeted, saving money in the long run. IBS is a meaningless non-specific term which just describes ‘gut symptoms’ of the wind and bloating kind.
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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.
Do i have leaky gut if i have IBS? No real relation, although this could be the case.
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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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In functional medicine, dietary recommendations for improving gut health often focus on increasing the intake of whole, nutrient-dense foods, including a variety of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Foods rich in fiber, such as legumes and whole grains, are encouraged to support a healthy gut microbiome. Additionally, the elimination or reduction of processed foods, sugars, and potential allergens or irritants like gluten, dairy, and certain additives is commonly advised. The inclusion of fermented foods, which are natural sources of probiotics, and possibly prebiotic supplements, is also recommended to promote a balanced and healthy gut flora. The specific dietary plan is tailored to the individual's unique needs and health status.