Support your digestion and overall gut health with Naturopathy.
Many people deal with digestive problems like acid reflux, constipation, diarrhoea, bloating and discomfort daily.
Commonly these symptoms are labelled as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and clients are left not quite knowing, what to do, what to eat and how to rectify this.
While these symptoms are common they aren’t normal and they are something that needs addressing. This is where a Naturopath specialising in gut health can help.
Are you looking for a natural treatment to manage your PCOS? This is where a specialised PCOS Naturopath, like Lindsay, comes into play.
There are four different subtypes of PCOS. To understand what type of PCOS you have, we review your blood work and tests you have in combination with a thorough case history. Knowing your subtype helps us shape a bespoke PCOS treatment plan to bring about positive change and balance your hormones and free you of your symptoms.
My Name Is Lindsay, And I Am A Degree Qualified Acne Naturopath. I Help Women Of All Ages Understand Their Bodies, Understand The Drivers Behind Their Outbreaks And Ultimately Achieve Clear Healthy Skin!
To really help women, we need to get to the root cause and understand what is driving PCOS. As no two women are the same, often neither are the drivers. Knowing what drives your PCOS, helps us shape an effective treatment plan.
The Rotterdam Criteria were developed in 2006 and are used to diagnose PCOS in women.
Having two of the following three criteria is required to be diagnosed with PCOS:
– Oligo/anovulation
– Hyperandrogenism: clinical (hirsutism or less commonly male pattern baldness) or biochemical (raised FAI or free testosterone)
– Polycystic ovaries on ultrasound (21 or more – with PCOS I see up to 30-40+ follicles)
While it was always assumed women were overweight, struggling with body hair, acne, and irregular menses, as we know, this isn’t always the case. Also, symptoms can change over time.
Knowing this, we work together to create a bespoke PCOS treatment plan. This includes bespoke diet and lifestyle changes. Understanding the impact food can have on hormones, digestion, and the stress response. What foods can improve your overall health, and what foods can aggravate or trigger your symptoms?
It’s about your overall health, we look at all your body systems for lasting change. We take into account how well you are sleeping, how well your digestion is working, and your stress levels and focus.
We utilise the most appropriate herbal medicine and nutritional supplements alongside diet and lifestyle changes, to bring about fast-lasting change.
I test and don’t guess, to understand deeply what is going on, hormones are complex and so is treatment so before we jump in we run some tests to understand the foundation of your health, key nutrients and hormone levels.
Testing gives me a huge amount of information to ensure any Naturopath treatment works to balance your hormones.
After your initial Naturopathy program has been provided, we then catchup frequently to discuss results, changes, questions and your health goals. We review any additional blood tests and functional pathology tests and update your treatment plan if required.
There is a whole body of research into some helpful and effective nutrients. Alongside indicated supplements, we also look at your diet. Addressing insulin resistance is best done via the diet. We look at whole foods, foods that improve symptoms and overall health, while identifying any ‘trigger’ foods and looking to limit those. We create a food plan that fits into your life, that feels easy and not restrictive.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is believed to affect up to 22% of women of reproductive age. It is thought as many as 70% of women are undiagnosed.
Women with PCOS can experience increased androgens, commonly testosterone production. Androgens and important for health and naturally occur within males and females. In PCOS, the amount and potency of androgens are what cause the issues such as hair loss, hair growth, acne, and in some cases, deepening of the voice. The increase in androgens is a result of insulin as well as elevated production of luteinizing hormone (LH). In PCOS, we see an imbalance. between LH and FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone). An increase in LH to FSH is what causes anovulation (no periods) and cysts to be formed on the ovaries.
We also see that with the increased androgens, these can convert to oestrogens in the body. Many women with PCOS will have increased testosterone and increased oestrogen. High oestrogen can cause acne, PMS, swollen, sore breasts, mood swings, and irregular periods.
With treatment, while we focus on hormonal balancing, we also need to pay attention to hormonal metabolism, detoxification, and excretion. We support the removal of excess oestrogen by the liver to the bowels and to stop the body from ‘upregulating’ androgens and making them into a more potent version.
Herbs can address every driver and symptom. Yes, they may taste gross, but what they lack in taste, they make up for in their action. With a broad range of actions, they can assist in balancing hormones, mood support, and PMS reduction, to name a few.
As a PCOS Naturopath, it is also about your entire health, what your stress levels are like, how your digestion is, how you are excreting your hormones, and how you are sleeping and resetting after your day. While we will improve your PCOS, we will also improve your overall health.
Gut health refers to the balance of good and bad bacteria in your digestive system, also known as the gut microbiome. This balance impacts digestion, nutrient absorption, and even your mood.
Yes, naturopaths can assess your gut health and recommend natural therapies like dietary changes, probiotics, and herbal remedies to improve gut balance and address digestive issues.
Focus on a fiber-rich diet with fruits, veggies, and whole grains. Manage stress, get enough sleep, and stay hydrated. Consider probiotics and limit processed foods, sugar, and alcohol. A specialised Naturopath will access your diet and recommend additional foods to help manage gut discomfort.
Prioritise fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, and kefir. These provide fiber and probiotics to nourish good gut bacteria.
There are a few things you can do to regulate your hormones. Acne Naturopath Lindsay helps clients understand what hormones are out of balance, high or low and the impact that has on the skin. All our hormones are connected and all have a relationship. Rather than focusing on one hormone, we need to look at and support them like a team. Simple things like getting enough sleep, eating enough protein, and limiting caffeine and sugar will all have a positive impact on hormones and therefore your acne.
Different probiotic strains offer varying benefits. It’s recommend to consult with a Doctor, Dietician or Naturopath to find a probiotic that addresses your specific gut concerns.
Gut health refers to the balance of good and bad bacteria in your digestive system, also known as the gut microbiome. This balance impacts digestion, nutrient absorption, and even your mood.
Yes, naturopaths can assess your gut health and recommend natural therapies like dietary changes, probiotics, and herbal remedies to improve gut balance and address digestive issues.
Focus on a fiber-rich diet with fruits, veggies, and whole grains. Manage stress, get enough sleep, and stay hydrated. Consider probiotics and limit processed foods, sugar, and alcohol. A specialised Naturopath will access your diet and recommend additional foods to help manage gut discomfort.
Prioritise fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, and kefir. These provide fiber and probiotics to nourish good gut bacteria.
There are a few things you can do to regulate your hormones. Acne Naturopath Lindsay helps clients understand what hormones are out of balance, high or low and the impact that has on the skin. All our hormones are connected and all have a relationship. Rather than focusing on one hormone, we need to look at and support them like a team. Simple things like getting enough sleep, eating enough protein, and limiting caffeine and sugar will all have a positive impact on hormones and therefore your acne.
Different probiotic strains offer varying benefits. It’s recommend to consult with a Doctor, Dietician or Naturopath to find a probiotic that addresses your specific gut concerns.
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