Monthly Digestive Health Management Program Includes:
Personalized Digestive Health Assessment:
- An initial assessment to understand your specific digestive issues (e.g., bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhoea, IBS, acid reflux).
- Tracking of symptoms and health history to identify triggers and patterns.
Custom Meal Plans for Digestive Health:
- Creating a balanced diet plan that supports gut health, focusing on easily digestible foods and foods that promote gut healing.
- Incorporating high-fibre foods for better digestion and bowel regularity, and eliminating foods that could irritate the digestive system (such as common allergens or triggers for conditions like IBS or acid reflux).
Gut-Soothing Foods & Probiotics:
- Guidance on incorporating gut-friendly foods like fermented foods (e.g., kefir, sauerkraut), prebiotics (such as garlic, onions, and bananas), and probiotics that support a healthy microbiome.
- Suggestions for probiotic supplements if necessary, tailored to your specific digestive needs.
Identifying and Managing Food Sensitivities:
- Educating you on identifying potential food intolerances (such as lactose, gluten, or FODMAPs) and providing strategies to eliminate or replace these foods from your diet.
- Working through an elimination diet if needed, to pinpoint triggers for digestive discomfort.
Digestive Enzyme Support:
- Offering advice on natural foods or supplements that can support digestion, such as digestive enzymes, bitters, or herbs like ginger and peppermint that ease digestion.
Hydration & Detox Strategies:
- Recommendations for proper hydration, as water is essential for digestion and preventing constipation.
- Supporting gentle detoxification of the digestive system with fibre-rich foods and natural detox herbs.
Lifestyle Changes & Stress Management:
- Teaching stress-reducing techniques, as stress can exacerbate digestive issues like IBS, heartburn, or acid reflux.
- Implementing practices like mindful eating, proper chewing, and eating on a consistent schedule to support better digestion.
Monthly Check-ins & Progress Tracking:
- Regular check-ins to track your progress, review symptoms, and make necessary adjustments to your meal plan or lifestyle practices.
- Ongoing support to ensure digestive health continues to improve and to provide answers to any new concerns that arise.
Educational Resources:
- Providing educational materials on digestive health, gut microbiome, and the connection between diet and digestion.
- Offering tools and tips to maintain a healthy digestive system in the long run, including recipes, meal prep ideas, and shopping guides.
Supplement Guidance (if necessary):
- Advising on the use of targeted supplements, such as fibre, magnesium, or probiotics, based on your specific digestive needs and symptoms.
This program aims to provide holistic, individualised support for improving digestive health, alleviating symptoms, and enhancing overall well-being.