Gastrointestinal

80% of our immune system is contained within our gastrointestinal tract, which then gives a very poignant meaning to the term ”You are what you Eat”.  An unhealthy diet high in refined foods, alcohol and caffeine creates an environment in the gastrointestinal tract that is inhospitable to the immune system, chronically forcing the immune system to react and protect from the harmful foods.  Eventually, lack of appropriate nutrients leads to a deficient immune system, since the very nutrients needed to support immunity are not being taken in by the unhealthy diet.  This can lead to long-term chronic immunity issues, an inability to fight off colds and flus, fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, flatulence, bloating, indigestion, constipation or diarrhea, malabsorption, heightened food sensitivities, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis and Coeliacs.  With appropriate nutritional and lifestyle counseling, we can restore balance in your gastrointestinal tract and help alleviate and prevent any gastric discomfort and immune dysfunction.