For this reason our treatment plan begins with optimising your gut health . The plan will incorporate any pre-exisiting health issue which you would like to resolve.
It all begins in the gut.
Why?
The gut is the power house within our body it processes and distributes fuel, without which nothing functions. The gut microbiome is a thriving microbial community bursting with trillions of helpful commensal bacteria, fungi and other microbes.
The gut microbiome plays an important role in your health It controls the digestion of foods and the absorption of nutrients. The efficiency of the gut determines how well our body is supplied with energy to function.
The gut is also home to 70% of your immune system where the diversity of bacteria helps the body identify and eliminate pathogens (1).
Lastly, the gut cross-talks with the brain to create the ‘gut-brain axis’ relevant to our mental health status. Inflammation in this pathway leads to blockage in the blood brain barrier resulting in mental illness, dementia and altziehmers.
What to expect
Step 1 - Pre consultation
You will be asked to complete an intake questionnaire and food diary or simply take photos of your meals so I can get an idea of your dietary habits and past medical history and what health goals you would like to achieve from our team.
Step 2 Intake consultation- What does this include?
Food diary analysisPre-consultation research
Personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan
Supplement recommendations and discount on The Natural Dispensary
Recipes and meal ideas
Informational handouts
Supplement recommendations
Functional testing recommendations
Step 3 Follow up consultations?
According to your intervention plan we will evaluate how many follow up sessions are neccessary and the level of support you feel you need to achieve your health goals. They maybe in the form of a face to face consultation or a 15 min telephone catch up. You are not alone we are with you all the way. Here we will monitor your progress, and address any concerns you may have. If tests have been undergone they will be reviewed, and between us, we can develop new goals. You will then receive:
What do I need from you?
Commitment
motivation
Change is not easy especially food habits as they often trigger emotive memories which is why we have training in ACT a form of therapy which helps support you through any barriers you may face which obstruct you from reaching your health goals.