Gut Health

When we refer to the GUT we are speaking about a long tube that has a few organs attached to it (like the pancreas, the liver, the gallbladder and others). The job of the GUT is to break down the food we eat, serve as a barrier to the rest of the body and be the home of the microbiome. The microbiome is a group of microbes that protect your body (they are the first line of defense) and help produce important neurotransmitters such as serotonin.

According to functional medicine (but also TCM and Aruvedic medicine) the GUT is the center of your immune system. Therefore if you are dealing with autoimmunity, cancer, mood and brain issues, skin disorders and other diseases you need to look into the health of your GUT.

 An unhealthy gut is when the intestinal barrier becomes permeable (i.e.“leaky gut syndrome”), large protein molecules escape into the bloodstream. Since these proteins don’t belong outside of the gut, the body mounts an immune response and attacks them. Studies show that these attacks play a role in the development of diseases and mood disorders.

In functional medicine, we believe that every system in the body is connected. Your digestive and hormonal systems, for example, aren’t independent of one another. At the centre of it all is a properly functioning digestive system. The gut is the gateway to health. The first step I take with all of my patients, regardless of their diagnosis, is to heal the gut. I use a system called The Restore Program, which is a simple 4-step approach to repairing the gut and restoring the body’s balance.

Signs You Have an Unhealthy Gut

1. You have digestive issues like bloating, gas, stomach pain, diarrhea or constipation, nausea and reflux

2. You are chronically tired, have poor memory and concentration (feeling foggy), ADD or ADHD

3. You have food allergies or sensitivities

4. You suffer from anxiety or depression

5. You experience mood swings, irritability

6. You have skin problems like eczema, rosacea, acne

7. You have blood sugar imbalances and diabetes

8. Autoimmune disease, malabsorption and nutrient deficiencies

9. Frequent infections – low immune system function

Options to work with Karin

To create a customised plan for you

• Meet Karin online or in person to create a personalized protocol for your health journey. Karin will work with you to create an action plan that will include nutrition and diet suggestions (and in some cases a specific menu plan), along with a suggested supplement protocol, recipes, lifestyle recommendations and plenty of ideas and connections to anything that you might be needing in the wellbeing journey you are embarking.

I offer at home functional medicine testing that can explore:

• Food sensitivities and low grade food allergies
• Comprehensive stool testing to get a better picture of your GUT health
• Comprehensive Hormone testing
• DNA testing

No Guts No Glory is an online pre-recorded masterclass where Karin teaches you how to make your own fermented foods at home. Sauerkraut, Kombucha, Kefir and so much more will be taught to you in 6 easy, short videos.

Contact

Phone: +972 54-427-3333
Email: karingreiter@gmail.com
Whatapps: +972 54-427-3333

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