Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common digestive complaints – in fact, it’s second only to the common cold as a leading cause of time off work. Around 30–50% of gastroenterology referrals are due to IBS, yet unfortunately conventional medicine often has little to offer in terms of lasting solutions.
 

I also regularly support clients struggling with acid reflux, heartburn, SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), GERD, gastritis, dysbiosis, gut hyperpermeability, inflammatory bowel disease, and many other digestive problems. Because the gut is so central to health, I often see strong associations between poor gut function and brain health conditions, mood disorders and skin conditions (such as dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis). 
 

My job is to uncover the underlying causes of gut health issues so we can address them successfully. Poor gut health affects every system in the body – especially the brain through the gut-brain axis and the gut microbiome, gut immune system, and the enteric nervous system– which is why paying attention to gut health is always a key part of achieving lasting health outcomes. 

 

I will prescribe dietary interventions to improve gut heath. I also routinely test the gut microbiome to acertain if there is good digestive capability, microbiome diversity, dysbiosis (imbalanced gut bacteria), pathogenic bacteria, low short chain fatty acids and other imbalances that can affect the gut:brain axis and other important axis. Other gut tests I might use include SIBO testing and gut permeability testing. They are all extremely valuable in promoting better health.