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# Paula Jones Nutrition: Science-based nutritional therapy addressing gut issues and women's health issues.

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## Posts
- [SIBO/IMO & Bile: The Missing Piece in Your Digestive Puzzle?](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/sibo-imo-bile-the-missing-piece-in-your-digestive-puzzle/): If you have ever dealt with SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) or IMO (Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth), you will know just how frustrating the cycle can be.
- [Bye-Bye PCOS, Hello PMOS: Why the New Name for This Hormonal Condition Changes Everything](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/bye-bye-pcos-hello-pmos-why-the-new-name-for-this-hormonal-condition-changes-everything/): If you’ve ever been diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), or if you’ve spent years trying to get your irregular periods, stubborn weight, skin breakouts, or fatigue taken seriously, you already know how frustrating the journey can be.
- [The Forgotten Hormone: Why Women Need Testosterone Too](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/the-forgotten-hormone-why-women-need-testosterone-too/): When you hear the word testosterone, what comes to mind? Probably bulky bodybuilders, locker rooms, or male vitality commercials.
- [Setting the Record Straight: ](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/setting-the-record-straight/): No, You Can’t Just "Produce" Your Own Ozempic
- [Is Your IBS Actually SIBO?](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/is-your-ibs-actually-sibo/): IBS is diagnosed when an individual is experiencing a group of gut symptoms of no obvious known cause. Symptoms can vary from one person to another and may include:
- [The Hidden Impact Of MycoToxins](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/the-hidden-impact-of-mycotoxins/): We live in a world teeming with microscopic life, and while many are beneficial, some can harbour hidden dangers. Today, we're diving into the fascinating, and sometimes unsettling, world of mycotoxins – toxic compounds produced by certain moulds (fungi) that can have a surprisingly significant impact on our well-being.
- [Perimenopause and Menopause](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/perimenopause-and-menopause/): Finally, we are talking, listening and sharing personal experiences to help one another understand and navigate our way through, what for many, can be an unsettling and challenging stage of life. Through discussion highlighting a plethora of symptoms, Women are recognising, relating and reaching out for help. Talk around successful dietary changes, key supplementation, lifestyle intervention and the power of HRT, are encouraging women to explore what they need to get back in the driving seat of their wellbeing. Women feel empowered by choice and this can only be fabulous for welcoming back the va va voom!
- [Gut Disorder Diets](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/gut-disorder-diets/): Living with a gut disorder such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) often leads to seeking dietary change in a bid to alleviate symptoms. Advice is frequently sought via ‘Dr Google’, online articles or self-help books, as sufferers seek speedy solutions, often overlooking source reliability. I repeatedly hear client stories of dabbling with dietary changes resulting in increased frustration and hopelessness when these dietary restrictions bring little or no change. Sound familiar? 
- [Paula is My Rock!](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/paula-is-my-rock/): I started seeing Paula in Lockdown to treat a lifelong struggle with psoriasis that had escalated to my face. We have been on a journey together over the last 2 years and I have to say, although I’ve seen several doctors over the years both conventional and holistic, Paula is the one I have learnt to trust and who has made the difference.
- [I am a Different Person](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/i-am-a-different-person/): I was diagnosed as coeliac 8 years ago but despite following a very strict gluten free diet I never felt any better. I was skeptical that changing my diet /lifestyle would work for me. It took a good few months until I started to feel any improvement and I felt lucky that I had regular updates with Paula. Two years on I am a different person and what a relief that is. Paula has been incredible support; she realises that it’s difficult to make huge changes when you feel unwell physically and mentally. She also gave me a bit of a talking to when I needed it, keeping me on the right track when I thought that the new regime really wasn’t working for me! She explained that this was a long process as I had been unwell for such a long time that it was going to take quite a while to put me right. Paula still sends me an email now and again to just check all’s ok, I can’t thank her enough for her care and compassion and her professionalism.
- [Paula Has Made Me Feel Reassured](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/paula-has-made-me-feel-reassured/): Each appointment with Paula has made me feel reassured and more positive as she helps me navigate my digestive issues. She is extremely knowledgeable and always seeks tests to support any initial assessments. Paula listens careful and has picked up things on that I thought were insignificant and found ways to address them. The process has been slow, and at times a bit frustrating, but following Paula’s advice has made things better in the long run. On top of all that, Paula is such a lovely person that I always enjoy meeting with her.
- [Paula Gave My Condition Lots of Consideration and Care](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/paula-gave-my-condition-lots-of-consideration-and-care/): I was lucky enough to find Paula shortly after I was diagnosed with CFS. It was a scary time as the advice I was getting from medical services was pretty rubbish and I wasn't sure where to start in getting myself better. Paula gave my condition lots of consideration and care and showed so much understanding for what I was going through. It was a huge relief to have someone I could clearly trust guiding me in the right direction. She has always listened to everything I had to say to give the best personal treatment as well as helping flex things to fit my lifestyle and indulging my curiosity in answering all my questions. Thanks to Paula I have managed to recover amazingly quickly from my illness and even though I am not quite there yet I know I will get there with her help.
- [I Wasn’t Fighting This Disease Alone](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/i-wasnt-fighting-this-disease-alone/): When I first started working with Paula back in 2017 my health was in complete crisis. With Paula's advice and support I have been able to learn how to control the severe inflammatory bowel disease that I have suffered with since I was 21 through diet, supplementation and other lifestyle changes. Most importantly for me, all of this without the use of the heavy drugs or surgery my hospital consultant suggested. Paula is empathetic, knowledgeable, resourceful and kind. To know that I wasn't fighting this disease alone meant the world to me. In 2017 I was housebound and in severe pain, I needed my family to look after me and to care for my daughter -now I can be the mother, wife, daughter and friend I would like to be -I work, I exercise, I dance! I literally have a life again. Thank you' :-)
- [Paula Took the Time to REALLY Understand Me](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/paula-took-the-time-to-really-understand-me/): Paula has honestly changed my life!! I had been through my symptoms with my GP for years, often experiencing neglect, medication that made my symptoms worse and being told there was nothing wrong. Paula took the time to REALLY understand me, my symptoms and my worries. Paula worked with my lifestyle to help me create a suitable and sustainable plan that targeted all my symptoms.
- [I Can Feel the Benefits](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/i-can-feel-the-benefits/): Paula is such an excellent practitioner! I have worked with her for several months now and can feel the benefits. She is patient, listens carefully and tailors the treatment plan carefully to the needs of the client. She also has excellent knowledge of her subject. She diagnosed and treated my SIBO - I am now SIBO negative, which is fantastic. Thank you, Paula!
- [I Had Almost Given Up on Finding a Solution](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/i-had-almost-given-up-on-finding-a-solution/): Paula has been fantastic throughout my diagnosis and treatment. She is knowledgeable and professional but also very caring in the way she approaches treatments and coaches you through it. I have had a number of sessions with Paula and am on an eating plan with supplements, all of which have made an enormous difference. By the time I went to Paula I had almost given up on finding a solution to my IBS but over the last few months it has improved so much and I feel completely different. I am amazed by how good I feel.
- [Paula Has Pretty Much Changed My Life](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/paula-has-pretty-much-changed-my-life/): Paula has been amazing throughout my SIBO experience. I had suffered with gut issues for over 10 years and was starting to give up hope of having a more 'normal' life. Paula has pretty much changed my life and I am back in eating a whole range of food, some of which I would have avoided before, blaming them for my stomach aches. She has been so knowledgable and caring throughout the process and I am so glad I made that first appointment.
- [Many Doctors Had Dismissed My Symptoms](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/many-doctors-had-dismissed-my-symptoms/): My experience with Paula has been wonderful. She knew what my diagnosis was even before the test results came back; whilst many doctors has dismissed my symptoms in the past. She was very proactive to get me started on the right diet before test results came back; she always seems to be two steps ahead. She has always listened patiently and explained everything in many years and my quality of life has hugely improved. Highly recommend her to anyone.
- [Paula Has Turned My Life Around](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/paula-has-turned-my-life-around/): I've been working with Paula for 12 months, Paula has turned my life around during this time and after many years of trying to get my health back on track I feel I'm finally getting there. Thank you, Paula.
- [My Son Has Made a Complete Recovery](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/my-son-has-made-a-complete-recovery/): Paula has treated both of my teenage boys. She has such a great and caring manner with them. One of my sons has made a complete recovery from SIBO and the other iscurrently on a programme to eliminate parasites. I have every faith in Paula and would wholly recommend her to anyone experiencing gastrointestinal issues.
- [Paula Has Brought Me to Answers](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/paula-has-brought-me-to-answers/): To have suffering IBS for 9 years with no answers and constantly being prescribed laxatives by the doctors or told it was normal, to finally having someone listen to my concerns, diagnose my condition and find the right treatment for me feels overwhelming.There is still a journey for me to go and I know my health will be a constant journey but Paula has brought me to answers I would have never come to without her dedication, work and kindness. She truly is a woman who cares.
- [Diverticulitis](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/diverticulitis/): A diverticulum is a small pouch in the wall of the gut (intestine). 'Diverticula' means more than one diverticulum. They can develop on any part of the gut but usually occur in the colon. They most commonly develop in the section of the colon leading towards the back passage (rectum), where stools become more solid. Several diverticula may develop over time.
- [Intestinal Bowel Disease](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/intestinal-bowel-disease/): Overview
- [Irritable Bowel Syndrome](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/irritable-bowel-syndrome/): Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic and reoccurring gastric condition involving a range of symptoms without obvious cause.  Typically, these include intermittent abdominal pain/cramps accompanied by alternating diarrhoea and constipation, gas and bloating. For some, IBS is consistent and daily, for others unpredictable between good and bad days.
- [Intestinal Permeability (IP)](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/intestinal-permeability-ip/): Intestinal permeability (IP) is commonly known as Leaky Gut. It can be considered a gastrointestinal condition in its own right but also a potential precursor to a wide variety of conditions far beyond the gut. When the intestinal barrier becomes injured, its selective filtration system can fail us. The gut becomes ‘leaky’, allowing unwanted matter and toxins to escape the colonic environment into the bloodstream. Escaping proteins and toxins into the hosts bloodstream may trigger an inflammatory response manifesting in illness development.
- [Reflux and GERD](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/reflux-and-gerd/): Acid Reflux is a common digestive complaint ranging from mild to severe. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the chronic, more severe form of acid reflux. You will often hear both terms used interchangeably but they are quite different.
- [Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth – SIBO](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/small-intestinal-bacterial-overgrowth-sibo/): Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a gastrointestinal disorder due to an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. Unlike the large colon, which should house a diverse and abundant bacterial community, the small intestine should contain very few bacterial species. The location of this bacterial overgrowth can interfere with digestion and absorption of food. Bacteria thrive on specific carbohydrates, exacerbating symptoms and interfering with fat soluble vitamins, iron and B12 absorption often leading to deficiencies.  SIBO has association with intestinal mucosal injury, commonly known as leaky gut. We may also see histamine and allergic responses heightened due to SIBO inhibiting the enzyme DAO, essential for histamine degradation in the gut.   
- [Yeast Overgrowth](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/yeast-overgrowth/): Yeast species, including candida, are naturally occurring commensals of a healthy gastrointestinal microflora. A robust immune system should prevent yeast/fungi from overgrowing and transforming into a pathogen. Yeast may overgrow when an individual is immunocompromised or has developed a co-existing condition facilitating increased colonisation of yeast.  The gastrointestinal environment is reliant on a diverse, abundant, but balanced ecosystem of bacteria, working to achieve tasks such as colon motility, vitamin production, mucus production, gut barrier protection, inflammation control, immune defense priming and intestinal pH. An overgrowth of yeast can intercept this balance, crowd out beneficial bacterial and encourage pathogens to join in the destruction of a diverse and abundant microbiome dynamic.

## Pages
- [Conditions I Work With: Women’s Health](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/conditions-i-work-with-womens-health/): IBS
- [Frequently Asked Questions: Hormone & Reproductive Health](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/frequently-asked-questions-hormone-reproductive-health/): What are the primary signs of oestrogen dominance, and how is it managed naturally?
- [Conditions I Work With: Gut Health](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/conditions-i-work-with-gut-health/): IBS
- [Frequently Asked Questions: Gut Health](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/frequently-asked-questions-gut-health/): Why am I still experiencing severe bloating after finishing my SIBO antibiotic treatment?
- [Practitioner Supervision](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/practitioner-supervision/): I've always been passionate about educating and empowering both clients and practitioners. Having experienced firsthand the isolation that can accompany a career in nutritional therapy, I understand the value of a supportive network. Sometimes, overcoming challenges in practice is as simple as discussing a complex case, a puzzling condition, or the intricacies of a treatment plan with a trusted colleague. I aim to create a space where practitioners can openly share experiences, seek guidance, and collectively enhance their clinical expertise.
- [Thank You](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/thank-you/): Thank you for reaching out. Your enquiry will be answered shortly.
- [Functional Medicine](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/functional-medicine/)
- [Get Started](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/get-started/): We'll get all of your questions answered so that you feel ready and confident to begin the road to healing.
- [Blog](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/blog/): I'm sure you have questions. This 15-minute consultation is free and allows you to ask any unanswered questions before we begin.
- [Testimonials](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/testimonials/): I'm sure you have questions. This 15-minute consultation is free and allows you to ask any unanswered questions before we begin.
- [Reviews + Blog](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/reviews-blog/): I started seeing Paula in Lockdown to treat a lifelong...
- [Testing](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/testing/): You might already feel as though you’ve gone through several tests and you’ve come to the end of the line without answers.  There are more testing options (other than by traditional means) that may give a more robust picture of what is happening in your body. Tests look not only at the bad stuff, but also the good stuff providing a clear picture.  A typical example of this is Comprehensive Stool Testing, where we look at the colonisation of both 'good' and 'bad' bacteria. Testing diagnostics can enlighten the individual and the practitioner on often overlooked and elusive answers. Threading all of the test results together help connect the dots to uncover mysterious causes and answers that have often been overlooked
- [Functional Medicine Approach](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/functional-medicine-approach/): Many people find themselves here when they have tried everything to improve their health without success. IBS, SIBO, IBD, Reflux, Stress, Perimenopause, Menopause, symptoms remain unresolved. Your diagnosis does not have to be your destiny. Functional medicine can help.
- [Women’s Health](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/hormone-health/): Maybe you think you have hormone imbalance, perhaps you have symptoms with a diagnosis but struggling to manage. Tired of trying to ‘just get on with it’? 
- [Gut Health](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/gut-health/): Diagnosed, but struggling? You've tried many approaches, with minimal progress and without resolve. 
- [About](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/about/): With over 14 years of professional experience, I have a wealth of evidence based, clinical knowledge and expertise. Along with personal insight, I am uniquely positioned to assess and address life changing health challenges and chronic ill health.  
- [Privacy Policy](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/privacy-policy/): This privacy policy will explain how our organization uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our website.
- [Paula Jones — Nutritional Therapist Specialising in Gut Health & Women’s Health | UK](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/): Specialising in assessing and addressing gut health and women's health issues. Paula works with clients across the UK via online video consultations.

## Categories
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- [Hormone Conditions](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/category/hormone-conditions/)
- [Hormone Health](https://paulajonesnutrition.com/category/hormone-health/)
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