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+ How a balanced gut microbiome helps fight inflammation

   and help reduce fatigue, anxiety, and depression

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+ How to support your gut health with healing foods and probiotics

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+ How to navigate food cravings with mindful eating practices

   Eat in a parasympathetic state in order to digest optimally

   Increase energy and achieve mental focus

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+ How to nourish the brain with amino acids to restore

   health levels of neurotransmitters to:

   Correct brain chemistry imbalance to support better mood

   Stabilize blood sugar to stop cravings for sweets and starches 

   Incorporate plentiful essential fatty acids to support brain health 

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The Gut and Brain Connection

Due to the interconnectedness of our gut and brain, once our gut bacteria is out of balance, we become susceptible to emotional disturbances most commonly manifested as depression or anxiety. The most common nutritional deficiencies seen in people with mood disorders are: omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, minerals, and amino acids.

There is a distinct correlation between unhealthy intestinal flora, poor digestion and toxicity from chemicals created by undigested foods, which can severely affect brain chemistry and the body’s immune response.

As a GAPS (gut and psychology syndrome) practitioner, I see great improvement in a person’s conditions when the digestive system is treated and healthy gut flora is re-established. 

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My treatment approach revolves around three main principles:

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1. Healing the gut – this occurs by avoiding all foods that irritate it, and by consuming only foods that will nourish and heal it. Good gut health is essential for the proper functioning of our bodies, and through the healing and sealing of the gut lining many health issues can be corrected. 

2. Repopulating the gut with beneficial bacteria –  by avoiding all foods that feed opportunistic (bad) bacteria/gut flora. Using quality, therapeutic doses of probiotic supplements to actively repopulate the gut while cleansing/starving the bad bacteria.

3. Detoxifying – by limiting the diet to only foods that can be easily digested, and with detoxification methods: juicing, oil pulls, enemas, and herbal liver cleanses

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Amino Acid Therapy

Amino acid therapy is a way to naturally and safely increase the supply of the raw materials the body needs to produce neurotransmitters. The raw materials are specific amino acids that fuel specific neurotransmitter pathways. This often brings relief from many psycho-emotional symptoms, without the many side effects of prescription anti-depressants. ​

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About 95% of the body’s serotonin, the chemical that makes us feel euphoric and happy, is produced in the gastrointestinal tract. A huge part of our mental health is dependent on our diet. What we eat affects our blood sugar levels and brain chemicals, which in turn, affects the way we feel. When our blood sugar levels fluctuate, our mood and energy levels change. The negative effects of fluctuating blood sugar levels include irritability, poor concentration, fatigue, depression and food cravings. And when the brain chemical levels change, it influences the way we think, feel and behave.

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By identifying your mood type, we can restore neurotransmitters and help you feel more balanced in your body and mind.

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• Type 1: Low in serotonin

• Type 2: Low in norepinephrin or thyroid

• Type 3: Low in GABA or cortisol

• Type 4: Low in endorphin

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Note: those who benefit the most from nutritional therapy are those who are willing to try new ideas and put in the effort it takes to make lasting changes. This work is not a quick fix. It is not a diet, but rather a way of life. Individuals who are not willing to follow through long-term will not have good results. This approach is not suited for those who aren't certain about making health a priority in their lives.

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My story

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As a young girl, I was exposed to western medicine’s perspective

of pathology and disease and the downfalls of the pharmaceutical

industry. I saw firsthand how they took hold of my mother's health

and the people who I dearly loved. When I look back at my childhood

and young adult years, I remember the ongoing cycle of anxiety and

depression. But it wasn't until my own health plummeted that I

learned about how important nutrition is for mental health.

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I was raised in a family eating a diet heavy of sugar, instant dinners,

and highly processed foods. These were the foods that contributed

to major inflammation in my body and compromised my gut health,

which in turn affected my mental state. The symptoms that evolved

during my teenage years were daily migraines, gastrointestinal

pains, panic attacks, PMS, brain fog, fatigue and body aches. I was

in chronic pain for years and watched my family members go

through the same complications. 

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The gold of my own wellness journey took place through finding my way

back to my body. Taking control of my health, I began to consciously seek

out answers. I studied everything I could get my hands on about holistic

wellness, nutrition and transformational change work. What are the steps

I can take to feel better - without pharmaceutical drugs? My intuition told

me that all the answers were there, if only I would look and listen. 

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Deep in my heart, I knew I could heal and reverse my own body’s attack, if only I give it the right conditions and nourish myself with better nutrition. It was so empowering... to know that there was something deep down inside being awakened, a part of me, which we all share - resilience, the part that is in tune with the rhythms of the earth, with the cycles of our own bodies.
 
By being mindful of what I allowed in my body, it became second nature to honor food as medicine and savor the wholesome foods of this earth. After healing my gut, I learned how to harness the power of amino acid therapy and bring my neurotransmitters back to a normal level. This produced a renewed sense of energy and optimism that had been missing for so many years. I couldn’t have imagined what true health really felt like without the power of real food and supplementation. And since then, I have been helping people find their own healing abilities and introduced food as medicine into their lives. 

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The mind-body connection has shown me that while our bodies may have been the seat of traumatic experiences, it is also the place where we begin the process of healing. This connection deeply nurtures and lays the groundwork for my life mission. I’m honored to share this gift with all of you.

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