Unwanted Ingredients for Some
At our last GI support group meeting one of my clients had some exciting and informative news. She has been struggling with GI issues for many years. She will try something new, such as going off dairy, will feel good for awhile, then symptoms start again. We have worked together with her diet. At the last meeting she mentioned that she had been feeling good. So, what did she do? She decided to go through all of her medications/supplements and skincare products to make sure they did not contain gluten. She knows gluten is one of her triggers. Come to find out there was gluten in some of her cosmetic products. Any product that can possibly come I contact with your mouth, such as lipstick, lip moisturizer, face lotions, sunscreen, hand/body lotion and for some shampoo and conditioner. Why do we need to worry about hand/body lotion? If the lotion goes on your hands and then you happen to put your hand near your mouth, possibly eating, then you may actually swallow some of the lotion. As for shampoo/conditioner this does flow down your face and over your mouth. So, if you are very sensitive to gluten or even certain FODMAPs check your medication/supplements for fillers and also your cosmetic products. I did reach out to this certain client before writing this and she is still feeling better!
Insurance
I am now in-network with Anthem! If you have Anthem and want to see if they offer any nutrition coverage, let me know and I can check for you. I am using a company to help me navigate the insurance world.
GI-Map Test
I now offer the GI-Map test. If you continue to struggle with GI symptoms this is a great test to help reveal more information. If you have any questions about it or wonder if it might be helpful for you feel free to reach out to me. It is not covered under insurance, so it is a pay out of pocket test.
No GI Support Group in September!
I will be heading out to the University of Michigan GI Conference next Friday morning, so we will be skipping the GI Support Group Meeting this month. We will resume back in October. I hope to see more of you there.
Private Facebook Page
I have a private Facebook page for my clients. In order to be a part of it you need to let me know, so I can invite you. I would love for more to be on there and start some dialogue.
Valerie,
What is a GI Map test? Do you think it is something I would need? How expensive is it? For some reason your news letter comes to my gmail address rather than my outlook address.
I am so sorry! I did not see any comments until today. We can talk about the GI map together.
Hi Valerie,
Please tell me more about the GI map test. You’ve peaked my curiosity!
Thanks,
Mary
Mary,
Sorry I am just responding to this. It doesn’t tell me I have messages unless I log in. I think you may have emailed me personally though about this same question. Is that correct? If not, then I can definitely tell you about the GI map test.
Valerie
I’d like to learn more about healthy future and leaky gut and how to achieve a happy gu!
That was supposed to read healthy gut and happy gut.
Hi Valerie: Sounds like you are doing some really good work with your clients. I have been back to doctor and he wants me to really follow fodmaps closely and see if we can get some more relief. the psychologist said biggest issue for my gut is my on the fence/off the fence attitude. he also requested biofeedback to assist with the anal/pelvic floor muscles. do you know anyone who has done this and were they successful? seeing someone who does myofacia massage and she is suggesting a pt who does pelvic and anal rectal massage instead. any insights into either of these proceeders. also would like to know does no gallbladder affect the gi and how?
Rita,
I am sorry I am just getting back to you. I did not know anyone left comments until I logged in today! I will answer your questions.
1. I find that my clients with SIBO don’t get as much relief with the low FOMAP diet. I normally start there and see how they do. It wouldn’t hurt for you to follow it closely for about 4 weeks and see the outcome.
2. Biofeedback is popular to help treat. I do know a PT that does work with pelvic floor dysfunction if you would like her information.
3. I do feel that no gallbladder can affect your GI. I see this with my clients with no gallbladder.
I have learned so much over the months about SIBO. If you would like to meet to go over any information let me know. My 2020 my goal is to have multiple SIBO protocols in place for SIBO clients.
Hi Valerie: somehow I think I have lost track of your meetings and would like to get back on track.
I would like to talk to u about gluten and maybe dairy stuff. I am just starting to move away from gluten and would like some input.