Histamine Intolerance & SIBO
SIBO is a major cause of histamine intolerance. In SIBO the DAO enzyme that degrades histamine in the gut gets…
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"FOOD PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN HOW A CHILD’S BODY FUNCTIONS; THE CORRECT FOODS NOURISH YOUR CHILD TO GROW AND THRIVE WHILE THE WRONG FOODS CAN LEAD TO DYSFUNCTION"
SIGNS THAT YOUR CHILD MAY NEED NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT
- Anger outbursts
- Fatigue and lethargy
- Recurrent infections such as earache and tonsillitis
- Constipation or diarrhoea
- Stomach pains
- Bloating
- Asthma
- Academic struggles or cognition issues
- Lack of concentration
- Clumsiness
- Brain fog or poor memory
- Hyperactivity
- Anxiety
- Eczema and other chronic skin irritations
- Poor appetite and fussy eating
- Food intolerance
- Insomnia or difficulty falling asleep
- Regular night waking or terrors
- Chronic growing pains
- Mould illness
- Low weight or growth
- Unexplained weight gain
HOW MY PRACTICE CAN HELP WITH YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH
1. Identify the causes
Taking a thorough case history that includes diet and lifestyle evaluation is crucial to identify the root cause of your child’s condition. We can test for the following in a non-invasive way (meaning no needles);
- Dysbiosis, candida, parasites, digestive enzyme insufficiency via stool testing (Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis / Complete Microbiome Map).
- SIBO testing
- Heavy metal exposure via Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
- Mineral and nutrient status via Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
- Mould exposure
- Absorption capacity and nutrient utilisation
- Oxalate toxicity via Organic Acid Testing
- Neurotransmitter production
- Oxidative stress
- Genetic testing
2. Supporting the body’s return to health
- Replenish nutrients through tailored diet and supplementation recommendations.
- Removal of food and environmental triggers
- Regulating blood sugar levels
- Support the nervous system
- Gut healing
- Detoxification support
3. Coaching on how to feed your child with confidence
- What children should be eating to support health and growth
- Interpreting food labels and confusing food marketing
- Child-appropriate recommendations they will actually eat
- Navigating food trends and misinformation in the media
- Incorporating healthy eating for the whole family
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