Kaitlin Peters - MA & R.H.N

Holistic Nutritionist in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Hello lovelies!

Like many of you, I've had my struggles with health. I've sat at the bottom of what were some very dark holes where I felt mentally and physically broken. Due to a past of punishing deprivation and I high-stress lifestyle, I experienced:

- hypothalamic amenhorrea (aka. absent menstrual cycle for over 7 years!)

- leaky gut & multiple food sensitivities

- adrenal fatigue

- hypothyroidism

- mood disorder/depression

- unexplained weight gain (especially abdominal fat) and crazy water retention

Eventually, I hit rock bottom during the first semester of my Phd. I couldn't get out of bed for 3 weeks, had unexplained aches and pain, insane water retention, and zero energy.

Through a combination of research and personal experimentation, I discovered that a mostly raw plant-based diet was the key to reestablishing healthy gut function, while maximizing detoxification.

Our bodies are amazing and symptoms we see as betrayal (e.g., chronic pain, unexplained weight gain, hormonal imbalance) is our body trying to send us a message that something isn't right. Once I gave my body the nutrients it needed, while removing toxic triggers, it was able to heal itself.

We have to remember that our bodies' intention is never to harm us. Our bodies want to be healthy. By operating from the belief that our bodies are not the enemy, the goal of my practice is to simply remove the blocks that are preventing your body from achieving healthy homeostasis, while providing gentle support in the form of lifestyle and dietary modifications.

My protocol is based on a 3 stage process

1. Removal of toxic triggers

2. Rebuilding with a plant-based, whole-foods diet

3. Accelerating healing with a protocol based on your unique bio-individuality using herbals, natural supplements, and nutrient-dense foods.

Common illnesses associated with gut dysfunction and toxic overload include:

- Autoimmunity (Hashimoto's, Crohn's, Rheumatoid Arthritis etc.)

- Weight loss resistance, unexplained weight gain or loss

- Hormonal imbalance (PCOS, severe PMS, infertility)

- GERD, IBS, Colitis etc.

Please contact me at [email protected]. I'm excited to partner with you on your path to wellness.