The Importance of Nutrition & Working with a Dietitian with a Focus on Gut & Hormone Health
Nutrition is the foundation of health, influencing digestion, energy levels, immune function, and mental well-being. Yet, millions struggle with chronic gut and hormone imbalances without clear solutions. In fact, over 70% of the immune system is housed in the gut, and hormonal imbalances affect 80% of women at some point in their lives. When your gut and hormones are out of balance, it can lead to fatigue, digestive distress, brain fog, and more—making everyday life feel like an uphill battle.
Navigating these challenges alone can be overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. A registered dietitian provides expert guidance, helping you implement sustainable dietary changes that bring relief, balance, and vitality.
A Holistic Approach Rooted in Functional Medicine
Zahra takes a holistic approach, bringing in the pillars of functional medicine to nutrition, focusing on the root causes of health issues rather than just managing symptoms. Her goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools to achieve long-term wellness, so you can regain control over your health and feel like yourself again.
What a Holistic Dietitian with a Functional Medicine Approach Can Offer
Unlike conventional nutrition counseling, a holistic dietitian considers the full picture—your lifestyle, medical history, gut and hormone health, and personal goals. Using evidence-based strategies and mind-body connections, Zahra crafts personalized, integrative plans to restore balance, reduce inflammation, and optimize digestion. By addressing the deeper imbalances within your body, she helps you build a strong foundation for lasting wellness.
With over 20 years of experience as a dietitian, Zahra has dedicated her career to helping people overcome complex digestive and autoimmune conditions. Her compassionate, science-based approach has transformed the lives of countless individuals who once felt hopeless in their health struggles. Whether you've been dismissed by doctors, tried countless diets, or feel like you're running out of options, Zahra provides the clarity, support, and strategies you need to thrive.
Zahra's Area of Focus
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
IBS can cause bloating, cramping, diarrhea, or constipation—disrupting your daily life. Zahra helps identify trigger foods, optimize gut bacteria, and create a personalized nutrition plan that soothes symptoms and restores digestive balance.
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
SIBO is a hidden root cause of bloating, gas, and discomfort. Zahra guides you through tailored dietary protocols and supplement strategies to rebalance gut bacteria and eliminate persistent digestive distress.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis require specialized nutrition support. Zahra helps reduce inflammation, prevent flare-ups, and improve nutrient absorption to enhance your quality of life.
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease goes beyond gluten intolerance—it's an autoimmune reaction requiring careful dietary management. Zahra provides education and meal planning to ensure a safe and nutritious gluten-free lifestyle.
Acid Reflux
Chronic acid reflux can damage your esophagus and impact daily comfort. Zahra helps pinpoint dietary triggers and incorporate lifestyle shifts that reduce symptoms naturally.
Lactose Intolerance
Dairy intolerance can cause discomfort and digestive upset. Zahra helps you find satisfying dairy-free alternatives while ensuring optimal nutrient intake.
Diverticular Disease
Diverticulitis flare-ups can be painful and debilitating. Zahra provides strategies to support gut health, prevent complications, and maintain a high-fiber diet that keeps symptoms at bay.
Hashimoto's and Autoimmune Conditions
Autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's thyroiditis can be deeply impacted by diet. Zahra takes a root-cause approach to help reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and support thyroid function with personalized nutrition.
Start Your Health Journey Today
You don't have to navigate your health challenges alone. At Vitalia, we provide compassionate, expert support to help you feel your best. Take the first step toward better health—book an appointment with Zahra today and begin your journey to wellness!
What can our Nutritionist offer you?
Our Vancouver Nutritionist can support you with specialized diets such as the Low FODMAP Diet, Specific Carbohydrate Diet, Paleo and plant-based diets, as well as identify a nutritional approach that is supportive to your unique needs and conditions – as determined by a doctor.
Changing one's diet can often be a challenging endeavour. At Vitalia, we support our clients through the struggles to help them achieve their dietary goals with ease.
Work with a nutritionist who supports who you are, your tastes, your pleasures, and gets you where you want to be.
As someone who suffered from chronic digestive issues for years, Zahra is no stranger to the feelings of frustration and confusion that accompany chronic health conditions. That's why working with her is more than just a nutrition plan: she will support, encourage and guide you back to optimal health with kindness and compassion.
GENERAL GI ISSUES
Do you suffer from chronic indigestion, heartburn, bloating or belching? If daily digestive distress has become your normal, know that you don't have to continue to suffer.
These tummy upsets are your body's way of trying to tell you something. Your health begins in your digestive system, and as one of the main entryways into the body and host to the majority of our immune cells, caring for the digestive system should be top priority to achieve long-term health. When you support your digestive system, it sends a ripple effect throughout your body that positively supports all your other body systems as well.
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
If you have been suffering with bowel changes, abdominal pain and bloating for three months or more you may be experiencing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (“IBS”). IBS is a common disorder of the colon that ebbs and flows in severity. Though there is no one clear cause of IBS, an imbalanced Nervous System and change in the Gut Microbiome are two hallmarks of IBS developing.
Our Nutritionist can help you pinpoint IBS triggers and manage symptoms by making simple dietary and lifestyle changes.
HORMONE HEALTH
It is a common misconception that painful periods and debilitating PMS are a normal experience for people who menstruate. While it may be common, it is not normal. Painful periods and symptoms of PMS (bloating, nausea, cramps, bowel issues, acne, anxiety, depression, back pain, clotting, heavy flow) can be indicators of deeper issues such as nutrient deficiencies or chronic low grade inflammation.
Learn how nutrition can help address the root causes of Hormone Imbalances by booking an appointment with our Nutritionist, Zahra Tromsness.