In Functional Medicine we use the “5 R “ mnemonic to help us create an easy to understand gut protocol for patients.
*Remove *Replace *Re-inoculate *Repair *Rebalance
Q1. Do you suffer discomfort after eating certain foods ?
A1. Remove food triggers by following the Elimination diet and remove possible “ bad bugs “ from the gut.
Q2. Do you experience burping soon after eating a meal or a couple hours after ?
A2. Replace by adding digestive aids like stomach acid or enzymes.
Q3. Do you have a thick tongue coating?
A3. Re-inoculate the microbiome, to increase the diversity of healthy flora.
Q4. Do you have regular normal bowel movements daily?
A4. Repair the gut lining to help heal leaky gut and prevent immune disruption.
Q5. Do you eat enough vegetables, fibre, sleep well and manage stress in your life?
A5. Rebalance the gut by improving these lifestyle factors.
Gut health is at the centre of our core and our health. Reach out to me for more information about improving or creating your own gut protocol.
Wishing you core health and many thanks for being a part of my practice community.