Digestive Issues

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) + Other Digestive Issues

Most digestive disorders are a sign that something is is out of balance and can often be traced back to a bacterial/yeast imbalance or overgrowth, inflammation, damage to your intestinal lining. or a deficiency in digestive juices. 

Do you relate to any of these?

• My bowel movements jump back and forth between constipation and diarrhea.
• I am often so bloated I feel 5 months pregnant.
• I’ve been given a diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
• I often feel fatigued after eating.
• I have to always pay attention to where the bathrooms are when out and about. 
• Reflux or indigestion are a regular occurrence for me. 
• I feel uncomfortable or embarrassed by my gas.
• I want to feel good again and stop worrying about my digestion.

If you can relate to any of the above and are frustrated or confused at where to start, let me help you figure out your root causes and find a solution that works for you!

Common Symptoms Related To Digestive Imbalance

• Constipation or sluggish bowels
• Diarrhea
• Bloating
• Gas
• Belching
• Reflux
• Indigestion
• Feel full very easily
• Heavy feeling in stomach
• Stomach or intestinal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting

• Skin issues (hives, eczema, psorasis…)
• Food cravings
• Chronic yeast or fungal infections
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Strong smelling stools
• Bad breath
• Joint aches and pains
• Sinus drainage and phlegm
• Burning sensation in stomach
• Fatigue
• Migraines/headaches

As you can see, gut health plays a big role in your overall health. The exciting part — by working to heal your gut you can see improvements in MANY areas of body!

Common Causes of Digestive Issues

• Deficiency of stomach acid, digestive or pancreatic enzymes
• Poor bile or bile release
• Deficiency of specific vitamins or minerals
• Bacterial or yeast overgrowth, parasites
• Bacterial or yeast imbalance
• Damage to the gut lining
• Food sensitivities or intolerances
• Excessive stress
• Excessive antibiotic use, birth control, excessive NSAID use, other medications

The good news…
For many, changes to your diet and lifestyle along with some supportive supplements is often all it takes for the body to begin healing! Together, we will look for the root cause of your issues — not just chase the symptoms. 

Common Digestive Disorders

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
• Candida (yeast) overgrowth
• Leaky gut (intestinal hyperpermeability)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) — Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis
• Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis
• GERD / Reflux
• Food sensitivities or intolerances
• Chronic constipation
• Celiac 

Discovering the root cause of your digestive issue is key to full and lasting healing. Consider doing gut health (stool) testing to stop guessing at what’s going on!

A Dr. in my hometown actually referred Leslie, and I am SO thankful that he did. Also, I have been seeing a Gastroenterologist, who was very pleased that I was consulting a Registered Dietitian, and he encouraged me to continue, as he put it, she will know way more about your diet, and foods to eat and eliminate than I do! I could not agree more. Leslie, is very knowledgeable and helpful. She listens with a caring ear, and is willing to go above and beyond to be helpful. She is also very encouraging, which is very important. Especially when you are going through digestive difficulties. It is so hard to feel like you cant eat or enjoy food anymore. She not only helped me feel like there was hope and healing, but she has wonderful resources, and amazingly good, and normal recipes! And, I am happy to report that with her expertise, I feel like I am healing. Yes, it is an ongoing process, but I am so thankful to know that I have her in my corner, and I can reach out anytime I need to. Deanna S.

Not sure if we’d be a good fit…