Digestive Disorders
In Ireland people spend huge amounts of money on over the counter remedies for the digestive system but what they don’t realise is that most over the counter remedies just mask the symptoms and don’t really get to the core of what is wrong in the body.
- Do you have a gut instinct that something is wrong with your digestion?
- Are you suffering from bloating?
- Are you constantly getting headaches?
- Are you feeling tired all the time?
- Do you think you are reacting to certain foods?
- Do you feel your concentration is very poor?
- Is getting out of bed a struggle in the morning?
- Do you want to boost your mood and your energy levels?
- Do you feel healthy eating takes a lot of time?
- Do you suffer from mood swings, PMS, dips in energy, do you think it could be related to your digestion?
If you answer yes to one or more of the above questions then why put up with it? Think Nutrition can work with you to get answers to these questions and guide you on the path to optimum health.
Many people live with digestive issues for most of their lives be it indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, heartburn, diarrhoea, gas, bloating, acid reflux, yeast overgrowth (Candida), leaky gut and low and excess stomach acid without realising that they can often fix the problem. These symptoms are all indications that the body is not in balance. When the digestive system is out of balance we can become intolerant to a lot of foods. Ever heard someone saying no matter what I eat I hurt or have bloating. This does not have to be the case.
When clients come to Think Nutrition they frequently complain of constipation, diarrhoea and bloating after certain foods. All of these factors can indicate that the digestive system is not working properly. This can be due to low digestive enzymes, stress, food intolerances and poor gut permeability.
Poor digestion is often at the root of many chronic ailments. It can lead to fatigue, low energy and a compromised immune system. At Think Nutrition we look at the underlying causes of faulty digestion and treat the cause not just the symptoms restoring balance to the gut. Irritable bowel syndrome in a lot of cases is as a result of faulty digestion with a stress component and is not contrary to what people say something you should have to live with.
Laboratory testing may also form part of your consultation in relation to digestion to uncover hidden problems if changes to your diet are not working. A tailored plan is worked out for each patient with manageable suggestions that can fit into even the most hectic lifestyle. The focus will always be on foods first. Supplements are not a substitute for a healthy diet but high quality vitamins and minerals may help alleviate digestive disorders while you are working on your diet and from my own personal experience speed up the healing process when health problems have gone a bit out of control.
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- Most healthy people can stay hydrated by drinking water and other fluids whenever they feel thirsty. For some people, fewer than eight glasses a day might be enough.
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