Nutrition and Vitality
We offer functional medicine tests including sibo tests, hormone tests, gut microbiome tests, cortisol tests
Are you tired of IBS, bloating, cramps, and unpredictable bowel habits taking over your life? If you’re struggling with constant discomfort, constipation urgency, or frustrating digestive issues, we’re here to help you break free.
Specialists in IBS, Candida, Leaky Gut Bloating and SIBO
About us
Nutrition and Vitality is a functional medicine clinic established in 2005 founded and run by Registered Nutritional Therapist Victoria Tyler. Nutrition and Vitality provides gut health testing and a broad range of functional medicine tests.
Consultations
If you would like to book a consultation, please visit our a sister clinic, IBS and Gut Disorder clinic that offers one-one consultations to help patients with irritable bowel syndrome IBS and Infammatory Bowel Disease.
Please see more information about consultations.,
Why Patients use Tests
Many patients come to our clinic after years of struggling with ongoing digestive symptoms that have not improved despite multiple GP appointments, restrictive diets, medications, or normal nhs test results.
In clinic, we regularly see people experiencing symptoms such as bloating, trapped wind, constipation, diarrhoea, reflux, abdominal pain, excessive fullness after eating, food intolerances, and unpredictable bowel habits that are significantly affecting their quality of life.
Many patients tell us they feel frustrated, dismissed, or exhausted after being told that everything is “normal” despite continuing to feel unwell on a daily basis.
Others come to us after trying low-FODMAP diets, probiotics, supplements, elimination diets, or multiple treatments without fully understanding why their symptoms are happening in the first place.
Our approach is different.
Rather than simply focusing on symptom management alone, we aim to better understand the potential underlying drivers contributing to digestive symptoms.
This may include factors such as Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), altered gut motility, food intolerances, post-infectious IBS, stress-related gut dysfunction, microbiome imbalances, constipation, or digestive dysfunction.
We also provide personalised IBS consultations from our sister linic in London and also work with patients virtually across the UK.
What symptoms can your tests help with?
Our IBS specialists support patients experiencing a wide range of digestive symptoms and gut health conditions.
Many patients decide to embark on private testing when they have symptoms such as:
- bloating and visible abdominal distension
- trapped wind and excessive gas
- abdominal pain or cramping
- constipation or diarrhoea
- alternating bowel habits
- excessive fullness after eating
- reflux and upper digestive discomfort
- food intolerances and sensitivities
- nausea or burping after meals
- symptoms triggered by stress or anxiety
- bloating after healthy foods, vegetables, or fibre
Gut Dysbiosis and Microbiome Imbalance, Candida, Parasites
The gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem of bacteria, yeast, fungi, and other microorganisms that play essential roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health. Disruptions to this balance, known as gut dysbiosis, can lead to the overgrowth of harmful bacteria or yeast, producing gases and other by-products that irritate the gut lining and contribute to symptoms like bloating, gas, and irregular bowel movements.
Our Approach: We focus on rebalancing the gut microbiome through individualized dietary adjustments and targeted antimicrobials and probiotics and prebiotics. When necessary, we use advanced microbiome testing such as GI-MAP Stool test to identify specific imbalances, such as Candida overgrowth or bacterial dysbiosis, allowing for a tailored plan that promotes a healthy microbial environment.
Post-Infectious IBS
For some individuals, IBS symptoms start after a significant gastrointestinal infection, such as food poisoning or gastroenteritis. This type of IBS, known as post-infectious IBS, may lead to persistent diarrhoea or loose stools that linger long after the infection has cleared. The resulting inflammation and bacterial imbalance in the small intestine can sometimes lead to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), causing bloating, gas, and discomfort.
Our Approach: We provide SIBO testing to determine if bacterial overgrowth is contributing to your symptoms. Based on the results, we create a targeted plan that may include dietary modifications, specific supplements, and natural antimicrobial protocols to address SIBO and reduce associated symptoms.
Food Intolerances
Certain foods can aggravate IBS symptoms, especially in individuals with sensitivities to specific carbohydrates, like those restricted on the Low FODMAP diet.
Identifying food intolerances can be challenging, as reactions vary widely from person to person and may depend on factors like quantity and preparation.
Our Approach: Through individualized dietary assessments, we help identify specific food intolerances. If appropriate, we guide you through the Low FODMAP diet or other elimination protocols, offering practical support to reduce symptoms while ensuring balanced nutrition. This approach provides a clearer understanding of your unique dietary needs and sensitivities, helping to improve digestive comfort and overall well-being.
Stress
Stress is a well-recognized factor that can worsen IBS symptoms. The gut and brain are closely connected through the gut-brain axis, meaning that stress can increase gut sensitivity, alter motility, and impact the balance of gut bacteria. Chronic stress can keep the digestive system in a state of inflammation, making symptoms like cramping, pain, and bowel irregularities more challenging to manage.
Our Approach: Our functional medicine approach includes supporting you in managing stress as part of your IBS care plan. We incorporate stress-reduction techniques, such as mindfulness practices, relaxation exercises, and lifestyle adjustments, to help you reduce stress’s impact on your digestive health. By addressing both gut health and stress, we support a holistic approach that can improve resilience to symptoms over time.
What if I am unsure what test to do?
If you are unsure about what test to do, you can book a consultation. This way we can review your symptoms in detail and make appropriate recommendations based on your medical history, symptoms and diet. We offer consultations at our sister clinic the IBS and Gut disorder clinic.
Gut Health Tests
We provide comprehensive gut testing, including microbiome analysis, SIBO, parasite, and Candida testing, and blood tests for food intolerances. You can order these on-line.
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Studies indicate that up to 30% of IBS cases may be linked to SIBO, a condition where excessive bacteria in the small intestine can cause symptoms like bloating, gas, and discomfort. We provide hyrogen and methane breath testing.
Food Intolerances and Sensitivities
Research shows that certain foods can aggravate IBS symptoms, and personalized dietary changes can significantly improve quality of life. Our in-depth food intolerance testing helps identify specific foods that may be triggering your symptoms, empowering you to make targeted adjustments that can make a real difference.
Comprehensive Gut Health Testing- GI-MAP
Conditions like parasite infections, Candida overgrowth, and bacterial imbalances are often hidden contributors to IBS. Advanced gut testing such as a GI-MAP stool test can uncover these issues, allowing us to create a treatment plan that’s tailored to the precise needs of your gut health.
Accreditations
We were established in 2005 and have a wealth of clinical experience working with thousands of patients all over the UK and worldwide.
We are members of the British Association of Nutritional Therapists- BANT
Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council CNHC and
Graduates from GI Advanced Practice Module From the Institute of Functional Medicine
About Us
Victoria Tyler owns and runs two busy clinics : Nutrition and Vitality and the IBS and Gut Disorder Clinic.
Nutrition and Vitality, along with the IBS and Gut Disorder Clinic, were founded with the goal of helping patients alleviate Gut health and IBS symptoms by uncovering and addressing the root causes of their digestive issues.
As a Registered Nutritional Therapist, Victoria holds a BSc (Hons) in Nutritional Therapy and has trained with the Institute of Functional Medicine. She is also accredited by BANT and CNHC.
Before transitioning into health, Victoria earned a degree in Economics and an MBA, working with corporations including Canon and Vodafone. However, her own health challenges led her to pursue a career in Nutritional Therapy.
With a passion for learning, Victoria is committed to staying at the forefront of Functional Medicine. She helps patients manage IBS and other digestive disorders, including SIBO, Candida, and IBD, by identifying and addressing their root causes.
Victoria strongly believes that every symptom has an underlying cause, and there is always a solution to every health condition. To learn more, or to see patient reviews, visit Victoria’s profile on LinkedIn.
FAQ
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine is a personalized, systems-based approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease rather than just treating symptoms. It considers the whole person, including their genetics, environment, and lifestyle, to develop a deeper understanding of what’s driving their health issues.
For example, rather than viewing digestive issues, skin problems, or mental health symptoms as separate conditions, functional medicine looks for connections between them, often finding that imbalances in one system, like the gut, can affect other systems. This approach often uses advanced testing, individualized nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and, when needed, supplements to help the body restore balance and function optimally.
What other conditions do you work with?
Weight Loss
Metabolic Balance for weight Loss
Interstitial Cystitis Treatment
Recurring Thrush Treatment
Candida Treatment
Yeast infection in men
Treatment for SIBO
Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis
Trapped Wind
IBS Treatment Clinic
Food Intolerance testing
Treatment for Leaky Gut