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Nutritionist (mBANT CNHC)
Fix gut issues & increase energy levels without long term restrictive diets

16/02/2026

Most gut protocols fail because they ignore timing.

You cannot layer complexity onto instability.

In clinic I often see people:

• Running antimicrobials with constipation
• Adding probiotics into bloating
• Cutting more foods when energy is already low

It is rarely about effort.

It is about order.

Before asking “what supplement should I take?”, ask:

• Are my meals structured?
• Is my bowel pattern stable?
• Is my stress load managed?

When foundations are solid, targeted work works better.

If you are stuck in the cycle of almost getting better, sequencing may be the missing piece.

13/02/2026

If you feel like you react to everything, pause.

Physiologically, it is very unlikely that your body has suddenly developed 20 separate intolerances.

What is more common:

• Methane slowing transit
• SIBO increasing fermentation
• Reduced microbial diversity
• Visceral hypersensitivity
• Stress amplifying perception

When the gut environment is unstable, normal foods can trigger symptoms.

That does not automatically mean they are the root cause.

This is where strategy matters.

Instead of shrinking your diet further, we investigate why tolerance has narrowed.

Food is often the messenger.

If you feel like you are endlessly restricting foods, drop me a message and we can work on ending this cycle.

11/02/2026

If your tolerated food list has gone from 30 foods… to 20… to 12…

That is not resilience.

That is a sign something deeper is unresolved.

Elimination diets can be useful tools. Low FODMAP, gluten free, dairy free, but short term.

If you cannot reintroduce successfully, that tells us something.

It may be methane slowing transit.
It may be SIBO.
It may be impaired motility.
It may be gut-brain hypersensitivity.

Removing more foods might reduce symptoms temporarily.

It rarely expands tolerance long term.

Restriction should be a short phase. Not your permanent lifestyle.

If this feels like you, comment “loop” below or book a call and we’ll work out what’s actually driving your symptoms.

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21/01/2026

“I was basically told to put up with it.”

That’s what Michelle heard after years of bloating, cramping, unpredictable bowel movements, and being afraid to go out in case she needed the toilet.

All the tests came back “normal.”
Crohn’s ruled out.
Coeliac ruled out.
IBS given as the final answer.

No explanation.
No plan.
No idea where to turn next.

After we spoke, we took a different approach.
We looked deeper using functional testing to understand what was actually driving her symptoms, rather than managing them on the surface.

That clarity allowed us to build a structured plan and gradually reintroduce foods with confidence.

Today, Michelle hasn’t had an IBS flare-up since working together.
No daily bloating.
No cramping.
And she now has a clear toolbox she can lean on if her gut ever feels sensitive again.

If you’ve been told “everything looks fine” but your body clearly doesn’t feel fine, you’re not imagining it.

If you want to talk things through and see what might be missing in your case, you can send me a message saying GUT and we’ll take it from there.

16/01/2026

Low stomach acid is one of the most overlooked pieces in gut health.

Many people assume reflux automatically means excess acid, but clinically the opposite is often true.

When stomach acid is low, food lingers, ferments, and bacteria survive further down the gut.

Supporting stomach acid can look like:
• bitters before meals
• a small amount of apple cider vinegar
• cautious use of HCl where appropriate

This is not about forcing acid or pushing through symptoms. It’s about restoring proper digestive signalling and barrier function.

If SIBO, bloating, or heavy fullness after meals keeps showing up, the stomach should be one of the first places to look.

👉Book a free discovery call if you want help figuring out whether this applies to you.

14/01/2026

One of the biggest myths in gut health is that SIBO is caused by food.

Food can worsen symptoms, absolutely. But it doesn’t explain why bacteria ended up in the small intestine in the first place.

Clinically, SIBO usually comes down to:
• impaired motility
• impaired digestion
• structural issues
• medication effects

Each requires a different approach. This is why copying protocols from the internet so often backfires.

If you’ve tried everything and nothing sticks, it may be because you’re treating the wrong driver.

👉Book a free discovery call to get clarity on what’s actually going on.

12/01/2026

If you’ve treated SIBO and symptoms came back, this isn’t a failure.

It’s feedback.

SIBO usually develops because one or more gut defence systems stop doing their job properly.

The most common one is impaired motility.

This is why restrictive diets, antimicrobials, and supplements can help short term but fail long term if the root cause isn’t addressed.

SIBO is not just about food. And it’s rarely just about bacteria.

If you’re stuck in the treat-relapse cycle, the next step isn’t trying harder. It’s getting clearer.

Drop me a DM or comment below if this SIBO loop sounds like you.

26/11/2025

If your gut symptoms have been dragging on for months, it is rarely just one thing.

💩 A functional stool test offers clarity, direction and confidence.

It is not about finding something scary. It is about understanding your unique pattern so you can take targeted steps that finally stick.

🗣️ Comment “TEST” if you want help deciding whether testing is right for you.

22/11/2025

Paneth cells sit deep in the small intestine and quietly influence how reactive your gut feels.

They release antimicrobial compounds, support the gut lining and help shape your immune tone.

When they are overwhelmed, symptoms often show up as digestive issues, such as bloating, loose stools or food reactivity.

The small intestine is often the missing link when someone has tried everything and still feels stuck.

You cannot test Paneth cells directly, but you can support the environment they rely on. Zinc, polyphenols, steady meal rhythms and a break from alcohol all help restore balance.

If your gut has felt unpredictable for a while, this deeper layer of gut physiology might be worth exploring.

SHARE this with someone who is stuck with their gut issues.

17/11/2025

Most people know fibre feeds your gut bacteria, but few realise what happens next is the real key.

When your microbes ferment fibre, they produce short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate.

These are the compounds that actually keep your gut lining strong, reduce inflammation, and regulate digestion.

If you’re still bloated or reactive even on a “healthy” diet, your SCFA production might be low.

The fix isn’t more restriction, it’s better microbial fuel.

👉 Swipe to see how to boost SCFAs naturally.

✉️ Share this with someone you know who has gut issues.

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