Gut Health

Gut health has a profound impact on your overall wellness, serving as a linchpin for digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune function, making it integral to your vitality. From common concerns like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and acid reflux to more intricate conditions such as Crohn's disease and celiac disease, we provide resources below to help educate you further, as well as manage your symptoms.

Symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, and irregular bowel movements may signal underlying gut disorders. Addressing the root causes of gut issues to restore balance is critical, whether you're grappling with everyday digestive discomfort or seeking answers to chronic gut disorders, our gut issues specialists can help you get to the bottom of your concerns.

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Rohan Smith
Functional Medicine Practitioner
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TE
42.65111
13.97756
Eastwood
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South Australia
-34.9429
138.6217
Rohan is a functional medicine practitioner with over 13 years of clinical experience, focused on uncovering and treating the root causes of chronic and complex health issues rather than simply managing symptoms. He has a particular interest in gut health, using detailed clinical assessment alongside advanced functional testing, including stool and microbiome analysis, to better understand issues such as bloating, digestive irregularities, food sensitivities, and gut-related fatigue. Rohan works closely with patients who have often tried multiple approaches without success, taking time to interpret results in clear, practical language and developing personalised, realistic treatment plans that support lasting improvement rather than generic protocols.
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Dr Ailina Ismail
Functional GP
Hoppers Crossing
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VIC
-37.86631
144.6951
With more than 30 years of clinical experience and a strong background in conventional medicine, Dr Ailina Ismail is a Functional Medicine Doctor dedicated to helping people uncover the root causes behind persistent symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, hormonal changes, digestive issues, thyroid concerns, inflammation, and suspected autoimmune dysfunction. Her approach combines medical rigour with a comprehensive, whole-body perspective, exploring how factors including gut health, hormones, immunity, metabolism, nutrition, environment, and the nervous system may be influencing overall wellbeing. Through her signature 5R Program, Dr Ailina provides a structured and personalised framework that includes detailed history taking, functional bloodwork interpretation, lifestyle and nutrition guidance, and practical education to help clients gain clarity, feel heard, and make informed decisions about their health. She is particularly passionate about supporting health-conscious women who have struggled to find answers and are seeking a more thorough, clinically grounded approach to long-term wellness.
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Dr Anastasiia Nikitina
Lifestyle Medicine GP
Burnie
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TAS
-41.05242
145.90643
Anastasiia is a dedicated GP with a deeply personal journey from rural Russia to Australia, she brings a holistic, lifestyle-focused approach to patient care shaped by early experiences living close to nature and years of clinical and research excellence. With a strong foundation in hospital and community medicine, she is passionate about understanding the whole person behind the symptoms and supporting long-term health through evidence-based lifestyle interventions. Her special interest areas include women’s health, particularly menopause and perimenopause, as well as weight management and gut health, where she combines clinical expertise with compassionate, personalised care to help patients achieve sustainable wellbeing.
womens-health-hub, lifestyle-medicine, goal-setting-and-health-planning-e-g-body-composition-goals-lifestyle-habits, osteoporosis, metabolic-health, menopause, peri-menopause, anxiety, depression, gut-issues
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Dr Nikki Fisicaro
Integrative Medicine GP
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TE
42.65111
13.97756
Balgowlah
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NSW
-33.79389
151.2604
East Sydney
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NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
North Shore Sydney
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NSW
-31.3985
152.9012
Dr Nikki Fisicaro is a metabolic doctor who works with patients to correct dysfunctions of metabolism, microbiome and mitochondria to tackle the root cause of chronic conditions. Nikki conducts Telehealth appointments.
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Lorraine Gaffney
Dietitian
Melbourne CBD
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VIC
-37.8142
144.96333
Middle Park
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VIC
-37.85092
144.96158
South Melbourne
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VIC
-37.83437
144.95566
I provide a nutrition and dietetic service through my online functional nutrition clinic NutritionFx. I am passionate about reducing chronic disease and supporting overall health with individualised and tailored nutrition & lifestyle plans. A fundamental philosophy at NutritionFx is to use food & nutrition therapy to protect the liver, feed the gut and support the brain. My main areas of interest are weight loss, obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, glucose imbalance, PCOS, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease/metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and the overall prevention of chronic disease.
lifestyle-medicine, musculoskeletal, diabetes, heart-disease, insomnia, integrative-medicine, chronic-disease, nutrition, obesity, gut-issues, ibs, metabolic-health, weight-management
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Dr Chris Chappel
Functional GP
North Shore Sydney
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NSW
-31.3985
152.9012
Pymble
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NSW
-33.74568
151.14319
Dr Chris Chappel is a very experienced and specialised Functional Medicine GP with special interests in reversing diabetes, weight loss, mental health and gut issues.
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Jarrod Cooper
Naturopath
Perth
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WA
-31.95126
115.85805
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Dr. Andrew Pennington
Lifestyle Medicine GP
Hornsby
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NSW
-33.70375
151.09898
North Shore Sydney
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NSW
-31.3985
152.9012
Sydney
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NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
Dr. Andrew Pennington is an integrative GP committed to holistic lifestyle medicine. He uses evidence-based lifestyle interventions as first-line therapy for chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Pennington also has a special interest in mental illness treatment.
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Gut Health: A Functional Medicine Approach

The gut plays a crucial role in overall health, influencing digestion, immune function, mental health, and more. Gut health is now recognised as a cornerstone of functional medicine, a science-based approach that focuses on the root causes of disease rather than merely managing symptoms. As an expert in Functional Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, I offer a unique and personalised approach to gut health, considering each patient’s biochemical individuality to create tailored health interventions.
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Gut Issues Symptoms Checker: A Comprehensive Guide to Digestive Health

Gut issues are a common problem that can affect people of all ages. They can range from mild discomfort to severe pain and can significantly impact your quality of life. If you are experiencing any gut issues, it is important to see a doctor to get a diagnosis and treatment plan. However, there are also a number of things you can do at home to manage your symptoms and improve your gut health.

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Healthy Gut Australia

A 26 week program designed by expert dieticians to help get your gut health back on track with personalised health guidance, supportive community and tracking application for your progress.
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FoodSwitch

Foodswitch allows you to scan and view the nutrition profiles of food on the go to see how it affects your diet.
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Calorie Counter

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Carb Manager

Live a low-carb high-fat diet lifestyle. Log each meal in seconds, even by taking a picture of what you ate. Also includes articles, forums, recipes, meal planners and a community with weekly challenges. You can also upgrade to the subscription version to track blood glucose and insulin values.
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Glucose Buddy

Stay on top of your blood sugar. Anytime, anywhere.
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Monash FODMAP Diet

The Monash University FODMAP app includes general information about the FODMAP diet and IBS, as well as tutorials on using the app and following the 3-Step FODMAP diet. It features a Food Guide with a 'traffic light system' to indicate FODMAP content in hundreds of foods, a list of certified low FODMAP branded products, and over 70 low FODMAP recipes. The app also allows users to create shopping lists, add notes to foods, and record food intake, IBS symptoms, bowel habits, and stress levels in a Diary, which aids in FODMAP reintroduction. Additionally, the app provides options to adjust units of measurement and enable colour blindness assistance.
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FODMAP Friendly

The FODMAP Friendly Certification Trademark identifies low FODMAP packaged foods to help manage IBS symptoms. The FODMAP Friendly App, created by an accredited dietitian, provides evidence-based information from a NATA accredited laboratory in a user-friendly database.
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Monash University FODMAP diet

Assists in the management of symptoms related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Helps create diets and shopping lists to manage symptoms with a note taking function on how certain foods affect you.

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FAQs

What causes poor gut health?

Poor gut health can be caused by various factors, including a diet high in processed foods and sugar, chronic stress, lack of sleep, overuse of antibiotics, infections, excessive alcohol consumption, and a sedentary lifestyle. These factors can disrupt the balance of the gut microbiome, leading to digestive and overall health issues.

What are common signs of poor gut health?

Common signs of poor gut health include bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, food intolerances, fatigue, frequent infections, skin issues (like acne or eczema), and brain fog. Persistent digestive discomfort or irregular bowel movements may also indicate an imbalance in the gut microbiome.

Why is gut health important?

Gut health is important because it affects not only digestion but also immune function, mental health, energy levels, and even weight management. A healthy gut supports the body's ability to absorb nutrients, protect against infections, reduce inflammation, and produce neurotransmitters like serotonin, which influences mood and behavior.