Resources
DISCLAIMER
These resources should not be used to diagnose or directly cure. They are simply starter points to help you find some new keywords to do your own research. Please see or speak to a licensed professional before acting upon these.
*** The following resources are based on the research done by Alyssa Park and are an extension of her experience specializing in gastrointestinal and mental health. Each story and each person has their own needs and should do their own research to find out what works best for them.
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Functional/Integrative Medicine Doctor
Gastrointestinal Doctor
Naturopath
Dietician
Nutritionist
Therapist
Psychiatrist
Physical Therapy
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Acupuncture
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Crohn’s Disease
Hormone Imbalances
Vitamin Deficiencies
MTHFR Gene Mutations
Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
Hashimoto’s Disease
Epstein Barr Virus (EBV)
Lyme Disease
Pelvic Floor Disfunction
Hypo/Hypertonic Pelvic Floor
Abdominal Phrenic Dyssynergia
PMDD/PMS
Birth Control (can cause other symptoms)
Vaginismus
Vulvodynia
Endometriosis
Fibromyalgia
Ulcerative Colitis
Diverticulitis
Heightened Stress (environmental, situational)
Past Traumas (early childhood to present)
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Looking for the reactions your body may have to certain foods - please proceed with caution and talk to your licensed doctor, dietician, or nutritionist before starting any new diet.
Low-Fodmap
Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO)
Candida
Intermittent Fasting
Keto
Elimination Diet
Food Allergy/Intolerance
Low - Histamine
Low - Sulfur
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Vegan
Paleo
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Exposure Therapy
Lifespan Integration
Art Therapy
Group Therapy
Trauma-Informed
Inner Child Work
Shadow Work (Carl Jung)
For More… https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/types-of-therapy
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The Body Keeps The Score - Bessel van der Kolk
https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score
Breaking Free From SIBO: My IBS Story And “Cure”
https://melanieavalon.com/personal-sibo-story/
Psychosynthesis Practice
http://synthesiscenter.org/articles/0011.pdf
Think Like a Doctor: The Gymnast’s Big Belly Solved
https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/06/think-like-a-doctor-the-gymnasts-big-belly-solved/
Self Diagnosis and Orthorexia
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195666320304657
Learning How to Unlock Tissue Memory
https://www.iptmiami.com/news/Learning_How_to_Unlock_Tissue_Memory
Common Symptoms Of Hormonal Imbalance In Women + What To Do About It
The Mysteries of the Thyroid
https://goop.com/wellness/health/the-mysteries-of-the-thyroid/
The Autonomic Nervous System in Functional Bowel Disorders
https://gut.bmj.com/content/47/suppl_4/iv78
Are You Emotionally Constipated?
https://bodyecology.com/articles/are-you-emotionally-constipated/
Disorders of Gastrointestinal Motility in Neurologie Diseases
https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(12)62574-9/fulltext
I Have an MTHFR Mutation: What Do I Do Now?
https://doctordoni.com/2017/08/i-have-an-mthfr-mutation/
MTHFR C677T and A1298C: Explained In Plain English
https://www.dietvsdisease.org/mthfr-c677t-a1298c-mutation/
How ‘small t’ Traumas are Affecting Your Daily Life
https://counsellingbc.com/blog/Trauma-counselling-Vancouver
Wounds That Time Won’t Heal: The Neurobiology of Child Abuse
https://www.dana.org/article/wounds-that-time-wont-heal/
How I’m Healing the Vulnerable, Rejected Kid Inside Me
https://tinybuddha.com/blog/how-im-healing-the-vulnerable-rejected-kid-inside-me/
Cognitive Distortions List
https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/cognitive-distortions.pdf
A Definitive Guide to Jungian Shadow Work: How to Get to Know and Integrate Your Dark Side
https://scottjeffrey.com/shadow-work/
Introduction to Carl Jung – Individuation, the Persona, the Shadow and the Self
The School of Life
https://www.theschooloflife.com/
Calm Clinic
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Breathwork
Journaling/Art
Barefoot Hiking
Weighted/Heated Blankets
Meditation
Shaking/Trembling
Movement/Exercise (various intensities)
Being in Nature
Exploring Your Passions (ie. cooking, baking, drawing, singing, etc.)
Social Media/Phone Detox
Reading
CBD/THC Lotion/Balm
Epsom Salt Baths
Creating a Safe Location/Space for Emotions to Come Up
Hanging with Friends
Watch a Movie from Your Childhood
Inner Child Drawings
Myofascial Release
Massages/Reiki
Tapping Into Your Spirituality
Grounding Techniques
Explore Your Five Senses
Observe the Objects In Your Surroundings
Clean Your Living Space