Not currently experiencing Optimal Health, am I right?
Gut imbalances and insufficient liver clearance of hormones can show up in surprising ways!
Hormonal Issues
Heavy or painful periods, sleep disturbances, PMS, perimenopause symptoms, MOOD SWINGS - may relate to estrogen dominance and is often linked to how your gut and liver processes and clears hormones.
Weight and Metabolism
An unhealthy microbiome can disrupt insulin sensitivity and GLP-1 (the hormone that helps regulate appetite and fullness), making it harder to maintain a healthy weight.
Constant Digestive Discomfort
IBS, bloating, gas, reflux, and irregular bowel movements are classic signs of microbial imbalances even in children!
Energy and Fatigue
A healthy microbiome helps your body produce and absorb essential B-vitamins, which are vital for energy metabolism. When gut function is sluggish, so are you.
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Fatigue is often the result of a combination of gut imbalances and hormonal disruptions.
Addressing both and looking at the role that cortisol (your stress hormones) plays I can help restore sustainable energy, mental clarity, and overall vitality.
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Hi, I'm Lize
My interest in Naturopathic health started when I could not find the answer to my daughter's persistent tummy ache. Blood tests and a basic stool test (which measures inflammation and infections only) showed that everything was "normal", but it was not normal to have tummy ache on a weekly basis, right?
It was a constant worry, we tried everything, recommended food elimination diets and giving her probiotics (which actually made her tummy ache worse), we were all puzzled and stressed!
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Everything changed when we took her to a Naturopath and she ordered an advanced microbiome test. Turns out she had some overgrown yeast (candida) and had some low levels of commensal bacteria - she had insufficiency dysbiosis - so not enough of the good guys! Thanks to the recommendations made, we were able to correct these imbalanced and after a month, no more tummy aches. Phew!​​
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It was such a relief that we had finally found the underlying cause of my daughter's gut issue. I knew then, that I wanted to learn everything I can (and still do) about gut health. I am now a qualified Naturopath with a specialisation in Western Herbal Medicine. As I myself am also navigating peri-menopause, I decided to include hormone health as part of my health services and am now certified in DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) assessments.
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To ensure my approach is always informed and effective, I stay up-to-date with the latest research in gut health and nutrition. I also participate in ongoing training offered by functional lab providers and leading supplement companies. This commitment to continuous learning ensures every recommendation is evidence-based, current, and tailored to your gut and overall biology, helping you achieve lasting digestive wellness and vitality.
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I look forward to working with you to support your overall wellbeing!
Lize ​xx
