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My Step-by-Step Approach to Digestive Health

I’ve seen time and time again how closely the gut is connected to the rest of the body. While not all health conditions originate in the digestive tract, a significant number of symptoms and chronic issues are influenced by gut function. Strengthening the digestive tract often lays the foundation for improvements across many areas of health.

The digestive system is where we absorb nutrients, interact with trillions of microbes, produce key neurotransmitters, eliminate toxins and regulate immune responses. When this system is compromised, it can ripple outward and affect energy, immunity, skin health, mood, hormonal balance, and more.

My approach is gentle, structured, and fully personalised, allowing us to rebuild digestive resilience, repair the gut lining, and support long-term wellbeing.

I work with all types of digestive concerns, including Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Disease, Coeliacs Disease, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth (SIFO), Bile Acid Malabsorption, Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease, food intolerance e.t.c.

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I may recommend comprehensive stool testing

When it’s appropriate and aligned with a client’s goals. These tests can offer a detailed picture of what’s happening inside the digestive system, helping us better understand factors such as:

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  • Microbiome balance
     

  • Levels of beneficial and opportunistic bacteria
     

  • Digestive enzyme activity
     

  • Markers related to inflammation
     

  • Short-chain fatty acid production
     

  • Potential overgrowth patterns
     

  • Overall digestive function

 

 

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Step 1: Understanding Your Microbiome and Symptoms

Our work together begins with an in-depth assessment of your current digestive health:

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  • Your symptoms and diet history
     

  • Lifestyle factors such as stress, sleep, and movement
     

  • Your digestive patterns (anything from appetite to stool regularity)
     

  • Optional functional tests to understand microbiome composition
     

This helps us identify what might be driving your symptoms—whether it’s an overgrowth, low stomach acid, impaired digestion, inflammation, or a compromised gut lining.

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Step 2: Balancing the Microbiome

Once we understand what's happening beneath the surface, we work on rebalancing your gut microbes through targeted nutrition and lifestyle strategies. This may include:

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  • High-fibre diversity

  • Probiotic & prebiotic foods

  • Prokinetic foods to support gut motility

Step 3: Healing the Digestive Wall

A healthy gut lining acts as a protective barrier. When it's compromised, it can lead to sensitivities, inflammation, and discomfort.

Together, we focus on foods and habits that support healing:

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  • Amino acids 

  • Healthy fats 

  • Polyphenol-rich foods 

  • Reducing irritants ​

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Step 4: Optimising Digestive Capacity

Even the healthiest diet can cause symptoms if your digestive system isn’t breaking down food properly. Supporting digestion can dramatically reduce discomfort.

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  • Mindful eating 

  • Digestive enzymes where applicable

  • Bitter foods

Step 5: Long-Term Personalised Support

Digestive health improves most sustainably when changes are personalised and built gradually. My role is to guide you step by step, offering:

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  • Tailored meal plans
     

  • Regular check-ins
     

  • Adjustments based on your symptoms
     

  • Education so you understand why each step matters
     

  • Support to build lifelong digestive resilience
     

Every individual is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Together, we create a plan that works for your body and your lifestyle.

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