Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching
I'm a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach specializing in gut health. I truly believe the body has the ability to heal itself given the right circumstances and environment.
My education is through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN). IIN pioneered the health coaching profession 30 years ago and has now evolved into the world's leading integrative health education and certification platform. With the foundational teaching of bio-individuality, we can begin to understand that one person's food could be another person's poison. There's no one size fits all approach to diet and health. Understanding this concept allows me to respect and value your individual needs.
You Are What You Digest
Ever heard the saying, "you are what you eat?" Well I would challenge you to take that a step further and say, you are what you digest. If you're experiencing digestive dysfunction, it's likely you are not absorbing the nutrients from your food or those expensive supplements you are consuming.
When you aren't getting the nutrients your body needs to function, enzymes and processes stop working correctly. This can create a host of inflammatory problems which eventually can lead to disease.
Disease Begins in Your Gut
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria, fungi and other organisms, good and bad. Collectively, this is known as your gut microbiome. When things get out of balance due to poor diet, stress or toxin exposures, you may begin to develop symptoms.
Some signs that your digestive system may need support include:
- Bloating, gas, constipation (IBS, SIBO, leaky gut)
- Allergies and food sensitivities
- Heartburn/GERD
- Chronic fatigue
- Joint pain
- Gallbladder issues
- Brain fog
- Back pain
- Autoimmune disease
- Sleep issues
- Immune system dysregulation
- Hormone imbalances
- Headaches
- Skin Issues
- Brittle nails
- Numbness/tingling
Food is Function
Learning to appreciate and support your digestive system will change your life. Growing up, I was never taught the important connection between food and function. The gut is our most intimate connection with the outside world. Food is what gives us energy to do the things we love. You cannot thrive without energy and you cannot have energy without the right fuel.
The first step toward better health is a healthy digestive system!