When we are feeling well, we don’t tend to give it much thought. It is only when we are sick, or newly diagnosed with a disease that we ask ourselves, “how did we get here?” 

Most disease starts well before it is diagnosed, sometimes even years before.

Chronic disease and autoimmune disease are rising rapidly in the world. We eat more convenience food, often eat out and many of us do not know how to cook. Poor gut health is now considered one of the contributing factors to many diseases. 

Having a diverse and nutritious diet, enjoying quality sleep, managing stress and creating meaningful connections all contribute to our health and wellbeing. This is the philosophy of my practice. I work with many clients with long term gut issues, chronic disease and autoimmune disease. Each client is different and requires an individual approach. 

I always advocate a food first approach, so I often use elimination diets such as the Autoimmune Protocol. This approach is systematic and helps clients determine what foods are contributing to their symptoms or causing inflammation.

The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) is a complementary approach to disease management which focuses on immune regulation, gut health, hormone regulation and tissue healing while removing inflammatory stimuli from both diet and lifestyle. The AIP diet focuses on nutrient dense foods while avoiding processed and refined foods. 

If you are struggling with long-term gut issues or have a chronic/autoimmune disease, get in touch now!