ABOUT GAPS
"Sickness comes when people draw apart from Nature. The severity of the disease is directly proportional to the degree of separation."
- Masanobu Fukuoka, One Straw Revolution
“We are children of Nature; it is vital for us to be in close contact with it to keep our bodies healthy. It is important for us to walk barefoot on the soil and grass and to swim in the natural waters of lakes, rivers and sea. It is important for us to be physically active in the fresh air in natural environments. It is essential for us to be in contact with animals and other forms of life on our beautiful planet. It is essential for us to sunbathe regularly. All of these activities help us build a robust immune system and a healthy beautiful body.”
-Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, Gut and Physiology Syndrome
Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) is a term coined in 2004 by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD, MMedSci in Neurology, and MMedSci in Human Nutrition. Recognized as a leading expert in the use of nutrition to support mental, digestive, and immune health, Dr. Natasha developed the GAPS protocol through her clinical work with hundreds of children and adults experiencing neurological and psychiatric conditions. In her practice, she observed a consistent overlap: individuals navigating autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar, OCD, and depression often also experienced allergies, eczema, asthma, food intolerances, and autoimmunity. According to Dr. Natasha, these co-occurring conditions point to a common underlying factor—the health of the digestive system.
Ongoing clinical and academic research continues to confirm the central role of gut health in virtually every physiological system, including metabolism, detoxification, inflammation regulation, immune function, nervous system regulation, and the production and transport of key neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine. What we know is that nurturing the microbiome is essential for supporting both mental and physical well-being.
The GAPS Nutritional Protocol is a therapeutic approach that addresses complex, interconnected syndromes rooted in compromised gut function. This includes autoimmune conditions (such as Hashimoto’s disease and autoimmune skin issues), asthma, eczema, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, endocrine imbalances (thyroid, adrenal, and other hormonal issues), chronic infections, neurological issues, and digestive conditions like IBS and Crohn’s disease. Honoring bio-individuality and diverse needs, each GAPS protocol is uniquely tailored to the individual.
Through targeted dietary intervention, food-based supplementation, detoxification, and supportive lifestyle practices, GAPS principles are designed to restore the integrity of the gut, improve brain function, and promote long-term vitality.
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I discovered GAPS around 2009 and implemented its principles, along with wisdom from indigenous ways of eating and being, to reverse a collection of diagnosed "disorders" and symptoms in myself, including ADHD, OCD, GAD, chronic infections, chronic pain, and autoimmunity in my early twenties, and Lyme disease and other chronic infections in my later twenties. I've also seen it's power in my family to reverse PANDAS, febrile seizures, tics, severe eczema, chronic infections, and more.
In 2023, after 14 years of personal and client experience implementing GAPS principles, I completed the training process with Dr. Natasha to become a Certified GAPS Practitioner.
I have witnessed GAPS principles help and reverse a diversity of issues in my clients, including fibromyalgia, IBS, Hashimoto's, gum and dental infections, and chronic infections. There are thousands of incredible GAPS success stories worldwide. For more info, checkout Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride's book: GAPS Stories: Personal Accounts of Improvement & Recovery.
Probably, as it's a protocol that is designed to be individualized to the most unique of needs. I'd love to hear more about your unique story and makeup and discuss how an integrated mind-body-land approach may help. Please reach out to me to schedule a free introductory call.
The information presented on this website is intended for educational purposes only, and it has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease, nor is it medical advice. Please consult a qualified medical professional before engaging in any dietary and/or lifestyle change.
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