Gut Health & Inflammation

The Program itself is a 4-5 months program but you start to see results within few weeks. The dietary management strategies used in the GUT RESET Program are not the same as those found in fad diets. The GUT RESET Program is an individually tailored dietary wellness program which can be used for your whole life. Most of our patients find that after a few weeks of sticking to their program, new dietary plan becomes a habit and becomes a natural part of their day-to-day living. In addition, our patients usually feel so much better they don’t want to return to their old eating habits. I have also seen that people who stick to the protocol for at least 3 months and than challenge themselves with untested ingredients or reactive foods, may show a better response as their immune system has renewed and gotten much better. 

No, the GUT RESET program is not covered by insurance. However, we offer flexible payment options and personalized support throughout your journey. You can check with your insurance and try using your HSA or Flexible Pending Account. We can also provide you with a Superbill that can be used to submit to insurance for possible reimbursement. 

No, the program is not vegetarian. While there are specific dietary guidelines, you can still consume animal-based products, as long as they fit within the recommended restrictions.

You have been dealing with these symptoms and issues for a long time, so to get feel better long term, some restrictions will be there based upon your personal history and food sensitivity testing results. The program is somewhat restrictive but manageable. It eliminates certain inflammatory or problematic foods to allow your gut to heal and function optimally. However, you’ll still have a variety of food options available.

Sometimes, when food sensitivity patients eliminate their reactive foods, they begin to feel temporarily worse than they did before the diet. Maybe they have less energy, more aches and pains, headaches, more irritability, or they just feel that they are getting worse instead of better. If this happens to you during your first week on the program you should actually get excited because that is one of the main signs that you are on the road to recovery.

Food sensitivity has been likened to food addiction, and physicians who treat food sensitivities have observed for years that patients often go through temporary withdrawal symptoms when they avoid their reactive foods. This is thought to be a kind of “cleaning up” of all the allergens in your system, and a simultaneous re- calibration of your biochemical equilibrium.

Withdrawal from caffeine may also cause headache, drowsiness and fatigue. Reducing your caffeine intake PRIOR to Phase 1 of your elimination diet may help limit these symptoms. The most important thing if you are experiencing these withdrawal symptoms is to be in contact with and follow the advice of your doctor. In many cases, a simple OTC pain reliever like Tylenol or Advil can help “take the edge off” so to speak if you are not reactive to any of the ingredients. Also, extra water consumption can also help minimize the temporary symptoms of withdrawal.

Yes! We offer both virtual and in-office consultations. You can choose the option that best fits your lifestyle and schedule.