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The RAPID Gut Repair Programme

The RAPID Gut Repair Programme

Good gut bacteria

The RAPID gut repair programme is a five-step process that has proven to be successful in restoring the microbiome and healing the gut lining.

Most children on the autism spectrum have poor gut health. Poor gut health often leads to gut inflammation, which in turn leads to brain inflammation. Research has shown that children on the autism spectrum have more inflammation compared to neuro-typical children.

Reference: Autism CRC Research Report

Therefore, optimising gut health needs to be part of any therapy that aims to reduce brain inflammation.

The RAPID gut repair programme can be used on its own, or as part of step 3 of the Autism Recovery Therapy (ART) or as part of Targeted Individualised Nutrition Therapy for the Recovery of Autism & Autism Spectrum Disorders (TINTRA).

The 5-Step RAPID Process

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Remove all stressors to your child's gut such as:
  • Candida overgrowth
  • Foods that don't agree with your child
  • Toxins produced by the gut flora
  • Toxicants (man-made toxins) from the environment and diet
  • Mould toxins from the environment (myco-toxins)
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Add what's needed to heal the gut such as:
  • Nutrients to help heal and seal the gut lining
  • Binders to help remove toxins and toxicants from the gut
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Promote the growth of beneficial gut flora:
  • Probiotics (beneficial bacteria)
  • Prebiotics (promote the growth of healthy bacteria)
  • Postbiotics (help kill bad bacteria, help good bacteria grow)
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Improve the Immune system using:
  • Nutritional supplements, such as Immunoglobulins, Zinc and Vitamin C
  • Herbs to support the immune system
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Determine the best Diet for your child's genes, for example:
  • Gluten free
  • Dairy free
  • Sugar free
  • No chemical additives
  • Nightshade free: Tomatoes, Eggplants, Capsicum, Potatoes, Zucchini
  • Low oxalate diet

The RAPID programme addresses gut health comprehensively to support brain healing and optimal neuro-development.

Free half hour introductory consultation

If you would like to talk to me about what I can do for your child, please contact me for a free phone/online consultation.

Phone +61 423 763 273
Email akoelman@ozemail.com.au

or by filling in the Enquiries/Booking form provided on this website.

You can also make a booking for a free introductory or paid consultation from the Consultations page.