GUT Health

What does this mean to you?

Most of my clients with food intolerance, skin conditions and mood disorders are most likely to have some digestive incompetence as a causative factor. Optimal digestion and gut wall stability protects the body against the entry of large food particles into the bloodstream and the subsequent development of undesirable health outcomes.

  • Neurotransmitters are chemical substances that send nerve impulses. These nerve impulses send can affect mood and behaviour. Neurotransmitters found in the brain have also been found in the digestive system.

  • One particular neurotransmitter serotonin, also known as our ‘happy’ chemical, plays a role in mood, migraines, concentration, memory, insomnia and appetite.

  • While it plays such a vital role in our brain chemistry, approximately 95% of serotonin is actually found in the gastrointestinal system, our GUT! This might explain why you can get a nervous belly.

GUT Health

The gastro intestinal tract  is where we digest and absorb nutrients, house our microbes (also known as gut bacteria), and regulate the immune system and synthesis (produce) neurotransmitters (brain chemicals).

A healthy GIT (gastrointestinal system) is linked to a strong immune system, a positive attitude  and glowing skin.

Reasons for poor health:

  • Dysbiosis

  • Leaky gut

  • Stress

  • Gastritis

  • Diet

  • SIBO (small intestinal bacteria overgrowth)

  • Parasite

  • Inadequate upper digestive secretions

  • Medication

Why help improve your health?

  • Brain fog

  • Skin health (acne, eczema, aging, fine lines)

  • Fatigue

  • Bloating

  • Indigestion

  • Heartburn

  • IBS (Constipation/diarrhea)

  • Anxiety

  • Poor sleep/insomnia

  • Stress