Alice’s Story

When I met Alice she was experiencing severe bloating and abdominal pain after meals. She was chronically constipated and was only having a complete bowel movement every couple of days. She was also not able to follow a strict low FODMAP diet or any strict elimination diet due to a troubled relationship with food.

She was dealing with her symptoms for years without clarity or support. She felt like she just had to deal with her symptoms, and since she had IBS this is just how her body worked.

We found out that she also had small intestinal bacteria overgrowth as well as other microbiome imbalances. We worked on rebalancing her microbiome by killing the overgrowth and providing targeted support by addressing intestinal permeability, inflammation, and enhancing the growth of beneficial bacteria. We focused on adding foods that supported her microbiome and inflammation, as well as mindful eating. She noted stress as being a major contributor to her constipation specifically so we focused on stress reducing techniques and how to support her gut-brain connection. With these changes her symptoms reduced drastically, she no longer experienced severe bloating or abdominal pain and her bowel movements became more regular and easy to pass after 3 months .

We also identified a couple of severe food sensitivities that were leading to symptoms. She identified her major food triggers and reduced very high FODMAP foods and high FODMAP meals, as well as avoiding the two foods that were her severe food sensitivities. All with still fostering a health relationship with food.

At 5 months her symptoms improved by 80% and she felt in control of her body and health again.

Alices Testimonial

“I just wanted to say thank you for all your help. My IBS symptoms are drastically reduced, by 70-80% since working with you. When we first started talking I had severe stomach pain, bloating, and constipation. I was struggling through the day with these symptoms.

I now feel so much better! No more severe bloating and pain, and I am having predictable bowel movements!

After years of struggling with these gut issues I am finally feeling better.

Thank you!!”