Digestive Health
With the help of our gastrointestinal dietitian and gut health nutritionist you can alleviate the symptoms associated with digestive distress and improve overall digestive health.
We serve clients in-person & virtually.
Digestive Health Support Practitioners
Let the JM Nutrition team of digestive health practitioners (Registered Dietitians, Registered Nutritionists, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Clinical Nutritionist and Functional Nutritionist) help you get to the root of digestive problems, improving overall gastrointestinal health.
We provide support for men, women, children, older adults and more.
✓ Specialized training in gastrointestinal health
✓ Vast experience in helping manage various digestive health problems
✓ Assist in the discovery of potential causes of digestive problems
✓ Customized gut health diet plans
✓ Personalized recommendations to aimed at alleviating digestive distress
Reduce or Eliminate Digestive Symptoms
Bloating of the stomach
Excessive gas
Mild, moderate, severe gas pain
Painful constipation
Upset stomach
Diarrhea
Acid reflux (heartburn)
Digestive Health Conditions We Can Help Manage
What is IBS?
IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a commonly occurring disorder affecting the large intestine.
Common IBS Symptoms
Symptoms associated with IBS include painful cramping, gas and bloating, as well as diarrhea and constipation.
If you’re looking for help managing IBS our practitioners can certainly help.
Learn more about IBS management with our dietitians and nutritionists.
What is GERD?
Acid reflux disease or GERD is a chronic digestive disorder where acid from the stomach makes its way up into the esophagus.
GERD occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter–a muscle at the end of the esophagus, doesn’t open or close like it should.
Common GERD Symptoms
As a result, GERD sufferers often experience unpleasant symptoms such as heartburn and acid indigestion.
GERD Diet
Doctors often recommend a change to eating habits as a method of treatment. This is where our practitioners comer in.
Learn more about working with a GERD dietitian and nutritionist.
What is IBD?
Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD groups together two conditions: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Crohn’s Disease
Sufferers of Crohn’s disease experience the inflammation of the lining of any part of the digestive tract. Typically, it affects a part of the small intestine just before the colon.
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis, on the other hand, occurs in the colon and the rectum, causing long-lasting inflammation and ulcers.
IBD Management
Our practitioners have specialized training in IBD management.
Discover more about IBD management.
What is FODMAP?
FODMAP or fermentable oligosaccharides disaccharides monosaccharides and polyols, or short-chain carbs that the small intestine has trouble absorbing.
As a direct result, digestive distress occurs when these foods are consumed.
Common FODMAP Symptoms
Typically, sufferers experience gas, bloating, pain, diarrhea, abdominal distention, etc.
No doubt, our practitioners can help those who are looking for help creating a nutritionally-balanced low-FODMAP diet plan.
Learn more about the FODMAP Support With a Dietitian.
Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis
Our dietitians assist clients with the management of the inflammation and infection associated with diverticultis through the creation of a personalized meal plan aimed at introducing more fibre. This can be an effective method of treatment for diverticulitis, and as a preventative measure for those who have diverticulosis.
Other Digestive Health Concerns
If you have another digestive health concern that does not fall under the umbrella of the previously listed and described conditions and diseases, please get in touch with us to see if we our gastrointestinal dietitians and nutritionists can help.
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Digestive Health Support: In-Person & Virtual
Although we serve clients in the Greater Toronto Area from our 4 locations and 1 Ottawa location, many of our clients come from across Ontario and beyond, to seek the assistance of our gastrointestinal dietitians & gut health nutritionists.
In addition to serving clients in-person, we offer virtual counselling for digestive help via phone or video-conferencing.
Contact us for a no-obligation phone consultation during which we can:
✓ outline how the process works in greater detail
✓ discuss your goal(s)
✓ explain how billing and pricing work
✓ address concerns about insurance
✓ answer any other questions
Latest Digestive Health Posts:
Raw vs. Coooked: How to Get the Most Out of Your Vegetables, JM Nutrition’s Registered Dietitian, Lyndsay Hall, appearing in Reader’s Digest Best Health Magazine