Nutrition & The GAPS PROTOCOL

• "Let food be thy medicine and medicine thy Food", Hippocrates.
• Food  is  the  most  powerful form  of  medicine
• We are living in a time, where as a society we have lost touch with our inner health  Wisdom.
• Our food, the way it is grown, stored and how we eat,  has resulted in much illness around the world, so often we are not ingesting food anymore but also  poison into our bodies.
• The answer to a lot of our issues with health or disease is very simple.
• Good quality, real  food !
• This can  be  a  very exciting time in our history,  because there is  so  much  evidence pointing toward the healing effects of foods, and  the  importance of  our  gut  microbiome
• In our desire to feel good, energised and to thrive, we have access to many  practical and simple  ways to achieve this.
• We no longer have to feel like our only choice is medical drugs or surgical intervention,
•  ‘I've worked in the medical industry long enough to know that the 'band aid', solution to treatment results in people surviving, but by no means Thriving.’

• Are you ready for Change ?
• ’Your Health is your Wealth' 
• It may be time to invest in your Health !
• Come into  The I AM Wellness Centre, to see how we can help

'GAPS is a natural treatment for :

autoimmune disease 

asthma

eczema

allergies

fatigue

arthritis

chronic infections

neurological and endocrine disorders

digestive disorders

learning disabilities

mental illness

epilepsy and 

eating disorders

• Gut And Psychology Syndrome or GAPS includes learning disabilities and mental illnesses, such as autism, ADHD/ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, addictions, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, epilepsy, eating disorders and many other conditions, which affect the function of the brain. 
• Many of these conditions have no established diagnostic labels and present themselves as a mixture of various symptoms: mood alterations, memory and cognitive problems, behavioural and social problems, panic attacks, anxiety, involuntary movements, tics and fits, sensory problems, etc. 
• When the brain is in trouble it can produce any mixture of symptoms. Gut And Psychology Syndrome addresses the root of all of these symptoms and diseases.
• Gut And Physiology Syndrome or GAPS includes chronic physical conditions, which stem from an unhealthy gut, such as all autoimmune conditions (celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes type one, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, osteoarthritis, 
• Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, autoimmune skin problems, Hashimoto disease and other hormonal problems, etc.), asthma, eczema, 
• various allergies, food allergy and intolerance, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis, multiple chemical sensitivity, 
• arthritis, menstrual problems, many endocrine disorders (thyroid, adrenal and other), chronic infections, 
• many neurological diseases and all chronic digestive disorders (such as irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis, colitis, oesophagitis, etc). 
• Many conditions do not fit into any diagnostic box and can present as a mixture of symptoms: digestive problems, fatigue, muscular weakness, cramps and abnormal muscle tone, pains and aches in joints and muscles, skin problems, hormonal abnormalities, neurological problems, allergies, etc.’ ( www.gaps.me )

• 'In every person the symptoms from both GAP Syndromes overlap: people with mental problems suffer physical symptoms (painful joints and muscles, fatigue, skin problems, allergies, asthma, hormonal problems, autoimmunity), 
• while people with physical conditions have mental symptoms (such as depression, ‘brain fog’, inability to concentrate, mood swings, sleep abnormalities, memory problems, anxiety, panic attacks, tremors, tics, fits, etc.). 
• When the digestive system is unwell, so instead of being a source of nourishment it becomes a major source of toxicity in the body, nothing in the body can function well. Any organ, any system, any cell can show symptoms of distress.
• GAPS Nutritional Protocol is the baseline treatment for all these conditions and symptoms. This protocol has been designed to heal your gut, to make the very roots of your health robust and functioning the way they are supposed to function. It will lay a solid foundation for your full recovery, no matter how far away from the gut your disease may have manifested.
• The Human body is a wonderful creation: it has full ability to heal and maintain itself programmed into it! You must allow your body to use this divine programme. Healing begins from understanding what is going on in your body. No matter how chronic and severe your health problem may be, you must know why you are developing it and where it came from. Without this knowledge fear takes hold, and fear can only destroy. The GAPS books will give you understanding of where your chronic disease came from and how to find your way back to good health!’ ( www.gaps.me )

• ‘Certified GAPS Practitioners (CGP) conduct private consultations and run groups in a clinical setting recommending therapeutic protocols, 
• including the GAPS Nutritional Protocol, to address the personalized needs of their clients/patients. 
• GAPS Practitioners have a wider scope of practice where they work in clinical settings (clinics, wellness centers, retreat centers, etc.). 
• All CGPs come from different educational backgrounds and their areas of specialty vary, but each CGP is required to hold and maintain a medical and/or holistic certification or degree to carry the CGP credential.
• CGPs are qualified to recommend nutritional supplements in addition to the GAPS Nutritional Protocol and they are trained to track, monitor and manange detoxification processes and die-off symptoms that can often surface when reestablishing the microbiome. 
• Often times you will find Certified GAPS Practitioners and Certified GAPS Coaches teaming up to provide clients with the most well-rounded GAPS experience. 
• They each play a valuable role to help people successfully implement the GAPS Nutritional Protocol.' ( www.gaps.me ) 

Our CGP. or GAPS Practitioner

• Ayesha is an RN.  Naturopathic Nutritionist, colon therapist, QHHT practitioner, Meditation Instructor & Sound healing therapist
• Ayesha has a wealth of knowledge & experience in the medical field and Alternative Therapies, she is also very passionate about assisting you on your healing journey