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Healing your gut starts here !

Hey, I’m Aline.

I’m a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner (FND-P) and advanced functional medicine and Cellular to Holistic health coach, helping you beat the bloat, have better poops, and break free from endless food sensitivities, so you can finally stop worrying what to eat and fit into your favourite jeans without pain and discomfort.

You are NOT your diagnosis- taking control of your health and building a body that you can enjoy long-term is possible for you.

Do you feel confused, frustrated, and lost trying to figure our all the different symptoms and signs your body is sending you?

No matter if you struggle with bloating, constipation, heavy periods, fatigue, and weight gain: I’ll focus on what REALLY is going on and tailor a protocol for your unique body.

If you want to ditch bloating, have easy bowel movements, pain-free periods, an easy transition in perimenopause, great sleep & energy, and take charge of your health, then my Nourished Gut Program is for YOU.

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Functional Diagnostic Nutrition®

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) is a science-based holistic approach which bridges the gap between clinical nutrition, naturopathy and functional medicine.

FDN Practitioners are your personal health detectives who want to identify and correct the underlying causes and conditions which lead to health complaints. While allopathic medical doctors diagnose and treat specific diseases and symptoms, FDN addresses the health of the whole body in a non-specific manner – which gets to the root cause, naturally eliminates symptoms and helps to return the body to health and balance.

 
 
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How does Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® work?

 
 

As a first step, we will take a thorough history and identify healing opportunities and then correlate them with the results from well-chosen labs. Functional laboratory testing helps us identify malfunctions at the subclinical level. Science-based testing for hormones, Immune function, digestion, detoxification and blood chemistry help us get faster results for your symptoms by addressing the root cause.

We then start a process of support, accountability, analysis and continuous course correction until your body heals and normal function returns to your body systems.

Tailored and personalised nutraceutical protocols, nutrition and lifestyle modifications are used to support your body’s innate healing capacity, while eliminating stressors, such as toxins, lifestyle, inflammatory and pathogenic stressors.

 
 
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Functional Lab Testing

An overview of the most common tests I order and interpret for clients is listed below.

All tests are ordered through local labs or distributors in your country. Wholesale lab fees are paid directly to the lab. My consulting fees are separate.

 
 
 

Functional Blood Chemistry analysis

In most countries you will be able to oder a blood test through your doctor and we will have a look at your blood chemistry from a functional point of view. Functional ranges are much narrower then standard ranges, because we do not diagnose disease, we look for where you are optimal and feel your best. These ranges are based on science. I will provide you with guidance on which markers we would like to see for a detailed insight into your metabolic and overall health. We can also order blood labs directly from independent laboratories in most countries but that is then usually an out of pocket expense rather then covered by medicare/healthfunds.

 

GI MAP STOOL TEST

Research overwhelmingly shows that gut health impacts your overall health.The Microbial Assay Plus (GI-MAP)is unique in the field of comprehensive stool testing. It screens for important markers like gut inflammation, leaky gut and digestive enzymes, and it includes a comprehensive pathogens assay that is FDA approved and is usually considered the most sensitive and accurate stool test available.The panel additionally includes parasites, viruses, opportunistic organisms, normal flora, and fungi/candida as well as H Pylori.

In Australia it is available as the ‘Complete Microbiome Mapping Profile’ via Nutripath.

We can use this test to help determine the most effective healing opportunities and develop a clear, science-based strategy for your gut issues and overall health.

 
 

SIBO BREATH TEST

This breath test utilizes lactulose and sometimes glucose as the test substrate and collects 10 breath samples over 2.5-3 hours. It is used to detect elevations above normal for hydrogen and/or methane gas, indicating the presence of SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth). SIBO is highly correlated with bloating, gas, constipation and diarrhea, as well as brain symptoms such as low mood and anxiety.

Saliva hormone test

This test uses saliva to assess for a range of hormones such as cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA and more. This can help determine what is going on with your hormones and if they need an intervention or referral to a doctor. We can also tailor a more detailed saliva hormone test to your needs and help you transition through peri-menopause and menopause safely and with ease.

 

Other laboratory tests available on request or when recommended.