I never thought my habit of smoking would actually have such a drastic effect on my health, or on my stomach. 

The gut health experts in Melbourne explained to me how this works

Here’s how:

• If you are a chain smoker or even an occasional smoker, the smoke and other substances present in the cigarettes can cause a shift in the bacterial types present in the stomach and the intestines. 
• These bacteria are crucial to the digestion of food and are an integral part of the microbiome of the intestines. 
• When they are depleted, the pH of the stomach drops. 
• In this acidic pH, various conditions like stomach ulcers occur. 
• When you experience gut pain, you may want to visit a naturopath.
• The intestine lining thins. 
• There are holes created in the lining. 
• When you consume food, there are certain undigested parts, right?
• These move through the holes and enter the bloodstream. 
• The body acts adversely to these. 
• Next stop: a gut health clinic in Melbourne.

Was Gut Pain my only reason to visit a Naturopath?

No. I experienced a whole host of other symptoms before I finally made up my mind that this was something serious. 

The most frequent and common symptoms were:

• Nausea
• I started experiencing some skin rashes
• Acne became very persistent too

The Gut Health Experts in Melbourne and why they were amazing!

Raise your hands if you like going into a doctor’s clinic. No? 

Well, I didn’t too and that’s why when these symptoms showed up, I panicked. 

I could foresee months of doctor’s visits, injections, medicines, that typical scent you catch when you walk into a clinic, and well, lots and lots of tests and treatments. 

My Vital Health Solutions promised me a natural approach. 

Of course, this did not mean some magical cure. It just meant that instead of looking for external solutions, they’d find the root problem and then try eliminating it. They also recommended a naturopath food sensitivity test to eliminate the possibility of a food intolerance causing this. 

I was asked to do a Leaky Gut Syndrome Test

In order to check whether the gut microbiome is fine, there is a test that checks the levels of the organic acid. Depending upon the levels, it can be determined if the metabolic processes are happening as per usual or there is a discrepancy. 

I found this test great, as it was non-invasive. It involved testing my urine. Another test was done that tested my stool sample.

I have prescribed a diet that did not contain any refined foods. I was told to STOP smoking. 

Now, this wasn’t easy. But naturopath Domenic Pisanelli asked me to start doing a set of meditations and breathing exercises in order to control the urge. 

I’d suggest if you are going through something like this, you should visit this gut health clinic. 

Really guys. 

An amazing vibe, ambiance, and consultation.