Irritable Bowel / Colitis / Crohn’s / Food Allergies /Food Sensitivities
Irritable Bowel Syndrome / IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, commonly referred to as IBS is a common diagnosis. Doctors will use it as an umbrella-like diagnosis for issues like bloating, stomach pains, constipation, and/or diarrhea. The common solution is putting a person on medications. Many of my clients suffered with debilitating symptoms despite taking several medications. The daily pain of digestive issues can be very debilitating. With my help, many have reduced or even eliminated their medications and reversed their symptoms in as little as a few days to weeks! I can help my clients figure out the offending foods and using an elimination diet to discover which foods are causing them issues. Changing their diet and helping them create a satisfying and nutritionally complete meal plan is life changing.
Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
These conditions can be improved through diet. I have had clients no longer needing medications and reversing symptoms in as little as a week! The daily pain of digestive issues can be very debilitating. Traditional tests for food allergy and food sensitivity can lead a client to not only frustration but actually still having digestive symptoms. I can help my clients figure out the offending foods and using an elimination diet to discover which foods are causing them issues. Changing their diet and helping them create a satisfying and nutritionally complete meal plan is life changing.
Food Allergy / Food Sensitivities
Food Allergies and Food Sensitivity testing may not be reliable. The science does not support that just because a person shows a reaction in their blood, that they need to avoid that food. It is important to discover exactly what foods are causing symptoms so that you don’t need to follow an extremely restrictive diet when it is not necessary. I can help my client discover which foods they need to eliminate by having them follow and Elimination Protocol. Once you are symptom-free, I can help you follow a maintenance eating plan that is both nutritious and does not cause uncomfortable symptoms.
Common Questions
Do I need to avoid offending foods forver?
Many of my clients find that they are able to eliminate foods for a period of time and then they are able to reintroduce these foods again.
What is the difference between a Food Allergy and a Food Sensitivity?
Generally a Food Allergy will have cause a person to have severe, sometime life threatening symptoms after ingesting a particular food. These people will need to avoid those foods forever. However, with a Food Sensitivity, the reaction will not be as severe and may only happen with a large amount of the offending foods.
How can I be sure that if I remove certain foods from my diet, I am still eating healthy and nutritious?
When working with my clients, any time we need to eliminate a food or food group, I will assess their entire diet to be sure that they are still getting all the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients they need for optimal health.
My doctor diagnosed me with IBS. I am confused as to what exactly it means?
A diagnosis of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is often diagnosed by doctors as an umbrella / general disorder that may include various digestive issues. A diagnosis of IBS can vary greatly between individuals.
Can you help with Crohn's or Colitis?
Yes – I have helped many clients who suffer with digestive issues around their Crohn’s or Colitis diagnosis. Looking at specific foods and how they can impact symptoms can be extremely helpful in improving health.