Both constipation and hemorroids are related to factors in addition to what most people think, so reducing their occurrence requires re-thinking them.
The Constipation and Hemorrhoid Management Package is designed to help people reduce the common occurrence of both of these using a food- and lifestyle-first approach. It can be taught entirely grain-free, if that is your preference. This package is broken down into 4 separate and dated services as follows:
1. In-depth clinical assessment: review of personal and family medical history, recent lab results, current medications and nutritional supplements, and a comprehensive dietary and lifestyle review.
2. Design of an Individual Meal Plan: based on information collected in the clinical assessment with a focus on dietary intake of food components associated with reducing constipation, preparation of a detailed, and a multi-page nutrition education handout to make getting started easy. Turnaround time until the Meal Plan is designed is ~2 weeks from the completion of the clinical assessment.
3. Nutrition Education Session: review of weight / waist circumference, recommendations based on recent lab test results, risk of other autoimmune conditions, dietary and lifestyle recommendations, and teaching of the Individual Meal Plan including serving sizes, number of portions, and how to make substitutions.
4. Nutrition Education on Constipation and Hemorrhoids: This one-hour teaching begins with what constipation and hemorrhoids are — and as importantly correcting common misconceptions about what they are not. Nutrition education includes contributors to constipation including medication and some supplements, hormones and medical conditions and teaches evidence-based recommendations regarding the types and amount of fiber to consume, fluid intake, as well as simple lifestyle changes that can help decrease the occurrence of hemorrhoids.
