Question 1

What causes ongoing bloating even when I eat “healthy”?

Accepted Answer

You may have an intolerance to a “healthy food”; you may have SIBO. It’s also common for Fructose Malabsorption sufferers to react to healthy foods.

Question 2

Can gut issues cause anxiety or mood changes?

Accepted Answer

Yes – they can, it’s all got to do with the gut-brain axis, it’s about getting the balance right.

Question 3

How long does it take to improve gut health?

Accepted Answer

Most clients notice changes within a few days, with lasting results after a few weeks, it is necessary to continue with the changes for between three to six months.

Question 4

Why do my gut symptoms keep coming back?

Accepted Answer

Because you’ve not addressed the gut terrain properly, there is something else going on or stress is playing a much bigger part than you think.

Question 5

Do I need testing to improve my gut health?

Accepted Answer

I do recommend testing, as you can then identify your particular triggers – but I’ve run many people through my Gut Balancing Protocol without testing and have seen some brilliant changes.

Question 6

Do you offer gut health consultations in Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Yes I do from my Clinic in Hurstville Grove.

Question 7

Can I work with you online if I don’t live in Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Yes I do work online.

Question 8

What testing do you use?

Accepted Answer

Functional gut testing, food intolerance panels, SIBO and Fructose malabsorption breath tests and microbiome assessments — chosen based on your symptoms and history.

Question 9

Can gut issues cause fatigue and brain fog?

Accepted Answer

Yes – this is a common symptom.

Question 10

Is it normal to have daily bloating or irregular bowels?

Accepted Answer

No – it’s not normal to have bloating or irregular bowels.

Question 11

Why do I react to so many foods?

Accepted Answer

Often people think they are reacting to lots of foods when in reality they are having one particular food all of the time that is the problem or they may have SIBO.

Question 12

Can stress affect gut health?

Accepted Answer

Yes – it’s a very common contributor.

Question 13

Is my skin, reflux, or itchy ears linked to my gut?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they can all be linked to poor gut health.

Question 14

Can gut problems affect hormones and periods?

Accepted Answer

Yes they can and often peoples cycles comeback into alignment once they address their gut health.

Question 15

Why do my symptoms change from day to day?

Accepted Answer

Because your stress levels change from day to day, your food intake changes from day to day, your exercise regime changes from day to day and if you were born a female your body has a 28 day cycle and this as well changes things from day to day.

Question 16

Can gut health affect joint pain or inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as many foods are inflammatory and foods affect your body systemically not just gut-wise.

Question 17

What is SIBO and how is it treated naturally?

Accepted Answer

SIBO is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth – there is simply too much bacteria overgrowing in the small intestine, we treat it by minimising fermentable foods, getting rid of the bacteria with herbal medicines and supplements as well as improving the way the small intestine works – my Gut Balancing Protocol has been designed for those with SIBO.

Question 18

What is dysbiosis?

Accepted Answer

Simply put – an overgrowth of too much bad bacteria in the large intestine.

Question 19

How do you identify food intolerances?

Accepted Answer

The best way to identify food intolerances is to test, I use an external lab to do this and what we are looking for is IgG food reactions that are tested via blood. An IgG reaction can occur hours to days after exposure to the food. This type of reaction is referred to as a delayed sensitivity reaction.

Question 20

Why haven’t supplements worked for me before?

Accepted Answer

Because you’ve not been prescribed the correct supplements and or the dosage may not be correct.

Question 21

Why haven’t diets worked for me before?

Accepted Answer

Because you’ve not been advised correctly about which foods to remove, you’ve been treated for the wrong gut condition, or you’ve not removed the foods correctly, removing the right foods will improve your gut health and reduce your symptoms.

Question 22

How long does it take to heal the gut?

Accepted Answer

It can take up to three months to heal the gut.

Question 23

Do I have to follow a strict diet forever?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not, the length of time we remove foods for depends on what the gut problem is.

Question 24

Will I need to give up all my favourite foods?

Accepted Answer

This is a tricky question as I don’t know what your favourite foods are but I always endeavour to find delicious replacements for those favourite foods.

Question 25

What if I’ve already tried everything?

Accepted Answer

This is a common scenario that I see – but I’ve tried everything – the key here is that you’ve not yet found out the real cause of your gut problems.

Question 26

How often will we check in during the process?

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As often as you like, this will depend on the package that you book but in reality if you need extra support we can book it in. Usually, however I run appointments like this; we have the initial consult and I order the tests, we have your second appointment when I get the results, we then book an appointment two weeks after this just to make sure you are on track and then monthly appointments after that.

Question 27

Who is a good fit to work with The Good Gut Girl?

Accepted Answer

If you have poor gut health and would like to improve it and are willing to change your diet, take herbal medicines and supplements as required, then you’ll be a good fit for me.

Question 28

Do you work with children or families?

Accepted Answer

No, I do not work with children and treat patients individually not as families.

Question 29

Do you offer online consultations?

Accepted Answer

Yes — consultations are available both in person (Sydney) and online Australia-wide.

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