Reclaim Your Life With Proven Dietary Support
One-On-One Nutrition Counseling
I offer personalized one-on-one nutrition counseling for people suffering from Fibromyalgia and/or IBS.
We will start with an initial free 30 minute consultation where we will discuss your health history and your needs. From there we continue with 30 minute follow up sessions for as long as you feel are needed.
Each session is $75 and includes a review of your food and symptom journal, your progress and challenges, and we will make a plan for the next steps in your journey.
What To Expect
Every body is different and requires individual care. I believe that what is “healthy” for one person doesn’t mean it’s “healthy” for another person. That is why I take an individualized approach to help my clients find and implement a realistic and sustainable plan to improve their health.
The Low FODMAP diet has been proven to be an effective intervention in reducing symptoms in people with IBS. There is also some evidence supporting the use of the Low FODMAP diet as an intervention to reduce symptom severity of Fibromyalgia. However, it is not always appropriate and it’s not the only option for either condition.
My goal is to find the most appropriate interventions for you that will help you feel better.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
FODMAPs
Carbohydrates found in our food are digested in our intestines and absorbed into the blood stream. Some carbohydrates are indigestible - meaning they are not broken down and digested.These indigestible carbohydrates are called FODMAPs.
When left in the intestines, FODMAPs can cause excess water to be drawn into the intestine and excess gas production. In some people with IBS this may contribute to uncomfortable gut symptoms. There is also some evidence that FODMAPs may play a role in fibromyalgia symptoms.
Low FODMAP Diet
The low FODMAP diet has been proven effective in helping patients identify which FODMAPs are contributing to their IBS symptoms. By reducing your intake of offending FODMAPs and adding back into your diet the non offensive FODMAPs, you can achieve a better quality of life and be able to enjoy your food once again.
Only 46% of patients
appropriately follow a low FODMAP diet
WITHOUT support from a Dietitian.
77% of patients
appropriately follow a Low FODMAP diet
WITH support from a Dietitian.
Some Nutrition Interventions
Below are listed some interventions that may work for you. However my practice is not limited to these options. The goal is to implement INDIVIDUALIZED nutrition interventions to help you feel better.
Cherry Picking
With this process we will work together to improve symptoms by identifying high FODMAP foods in your diet and planning appropriate replacement foods with low FODMAP alternatives.
Low FODMAP Diet
The typical FODMAP diet follows a 3 phase process. Phase 1 involves the elimination of high intakes of FODMAP containing foods. This phase usually takes 2-4 weeks. In phase 2 different amounts of FODMAP containing foods are tested for tolerance over a 6-8 week period. The final phase, phase 3, is incorporating FODMAP foods into a normal every day diet in the tolerated portions.
FODMAP Gentle
This method involves replacing only the very high FODMAP foods in your diet with lower FODMAP foods for 2-4 weeks. Following this time period we will gradually reintroduce the FODMAPs that were eliminated and evaluate tolerance.
Fibromyalgia
There are many nutrition-based diet changes that have been tried for fibromyalgia. However, no official diet recommendations have been made. I will work with you to identify which interventions may be the most effective and practical for you.
Some Nutrition Interventions
Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Weight Loss Diet
Identifying foods in your diet that may be contributing to inflammation and finding replacements that reduce inflammation such as foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants.
Reduce total calorie intake by eliminating high calorie-low nutrient foods and replacing them with lower calorie alternatives. Identify eating habits that may be contributing to excessive calorie intake. Also, address physical activity options based on physical ability.
Supplements
Some vitamin and mineral supplements have been studied as treatment for fibromyalgia symptoms. Evidence shows that some supplements may be beneficial. Careful review of supplement brands and drug-nutrient interactions will be considered before recommendations are made in addition to diet changes.
Mediterranean Diet
Incorporating more grains, beans, legumes, vegetables, fruits, seafood and poultry into the diet while limiting red meat consumption.
There is some evidence that this diet (as explained above) can be effective in reducing fibromyalgia symptoms, particularly in individuals who also have IBS.
Low FODMAP Diet
References
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Pagliai G, Giangrandi I, Dinu M, Sofi F, Colombini B. Nutritional Interventions in the Management of Fibromyalgia Syndrome. Nutrients. 2020;12(9):2525. Published 2020 Aug 20. doi:10.3390/nu12092525.