Holistic Gut Health and SIBO Nutritionist

SIBO is an excessive growth of bacteria in the small intestines. This bacterial overgrowth can disrupt normal digestion and trigger inflammation, causing food intolerances and IBS symptoms such as bloating, reflux, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and constipation. It is commonly diagnosed through a breath test and treated with antimicrobial herbs or antibiotics along with dietary and lifestyle changes to address the underlying cause.

Intestinal candida or fungal overgrowth is caused by an excessive growth of yeast such as candida in the gut. Testing for intestinal candida overgrowth typically involves stool testing or urinary testing. Treatment involves antifungal supplements, dietary changes to reduce sugar and yeast intake, and lifestyle modifications to support a healthy immune system and rebalance the gut microbiome.

Histamine intolerance is essentially a build-up of histamine, caused by the body’s inability to break down and metabolize histamine. High levels of histamine can lead to symptoms such as headaches, skin rashes, nasal congestion, digestive issues such as bloating and food reactions. Treatment involves following a low-histamine diet and histamine-lowering supplement programme, along with a personalised approach to address the root cause for long term symptom management.

Leaky gut syndrome, also known as increased intestinal permeability, is a condition where the lining of the intestinal wall becomes more permeable than normal. This allows toxins, bacteria, and undigested food particles to leak into the bloodstream, triggering an immune response which leads to symptoms such as bloating, fatigue, food sensitivities, and inflammation. Root causes of leaky gut syndrome include poor diet, chronic stress, certain medications, inflammatory bowel disease, and imbalances in the gut microbiota. An autoimmune protocol is typically used to treat leaky gut syndrome, along with addressing the root cause.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by recurring episodes of abdominal pain, along with either constipation or diarrhoea, or a combination of both. Treatment options for both types of IBS include dietary modifications as well as stress management techniques. Stool testing can be a very helpful tool in assessing the imbalances in the gut microbiota to formulate a personalised IBS nutrition plan. Supporting digestion, reducing inflammation, removing trigger foods and supporting a healthy immune system and gut microbiome are all important factors for managing IBS.

It varies from person to person depending on the root cause of the symptoms and how long you’ve had IBS/digestive symptoms. Symptom reduction can usually be seen within a few weeks of changing your diet and taking the recommended supplements. However, lasting improvements can sometimes take 6-12 months or more. I will provide you with guidance on how to continue working on your gut health longer term after the end of working together.

No, supplements and tests are additional costs to the package.

A SIBO breath test costs around £150 and a comprehensive private stool test costs around £320. These are not mandatory tests, but they can be very helpful in providing us with information on the specific imbalances that we need to target in your gut. Supplement programmes range between £50-100 per month. However, I am happy to work to lower budgets or omit supplements if preferred.

I provide a dietary framework to follow and recommend avoiding specific trigger foods, however, I don’t believe in perfection or deprivation. I help clients find enjoyable alternatives to their favourite foods and always apply the 80:20 rule – follow the diet 80% and allow 20% wiggle room for eating out and treats!

No, not necessarily. The low FODMAP/fermentation diet isn’t a “forever” diet and should only be used therapeutically for symptom reduction whilst addressing the root cause of your gut health troubles. I help clients identify trigger foods that may need to be avoided or reduced longer term but I am a strong advocate of eating a varied and enjoyable diet.

Yes, that’s no problem. I am happy to work around holidays and other commitments. You can still follow the recommendations on holiday or stagger the programme to accommodate time away from home. I provide guidance on how to eat out and enjoy food like a “normal” person”!

The package includes reasonable email support between sessions for example one email per week with quick-fire questions about the diet, supplements and recommendations. New symptoms, test recommendations and further research need to be discussed at the next follow-up.

A refund is available for any of the packages within 14 days of purchase and up to 72 hours before the initial consultation. This is because I set aside time to prepare for the initial consultation in advance. If a refund is requested within 72 hours of the initial consultation, the following refunds are permitted: 50% refund for the Clarity Call, 75% refund for the Gut Reset Programme and 80% refund for the IBS & SIBO Support Programme. No refunds for the remaining sessions are available after the initial consultation has taken place unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Nutritional therapy is not covered by private health insurance as it is a complimentary therapy. Therefore, I am unable to accept health insurance.