Gastrointestinal issues including Reflux, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Fatty Liver, Gluten Sensitivity and Lactose Intolerance are more prevalent than ever.
102 million American adults over age 20 have High Cholesterol, fewer than 1 out of 3 of them have it under control. 29% of the population has High Blood Pressure. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S.
Endocrine disorders including Diabetes and Thyroid Disease compromise health and can become a multi-system struggle.
Even Menopause is being treated as a disease these days.
Most often a diagnosis comes with a treatment that involves a medication to treat a symptom. As the list of symptoms increase so does the number of medications or the dose.
Whenever possible, I will address the root causes of the symptoms and the disease to correct the imbalances within the body and restore the body system to optimal health using food first. Combining information from traditional medicine along with Integrative and Functional Nutrition, I will:
Identify the dietary components and lifestyle that need to be addressed including
- Help you lower your salt intake and increase your potassium intake
- Balance of your gut microbiome
- Teach you how food and physical activity affect your blood sugar
- Natural ways which can resolve reflux, constipation, bloating, diarrhea
- Healthy fat intake
- Foods which are contributing to thyroid issues, poor digestion, fatigue and brain fog
- Nutrient deficiencies including vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and fiber
I will show you how to eat today for a healthier tomorrow.