Light Living Program

When I began working with Christine Rosche, MPH, CNS, CBT Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist and Digestive Health Expert I was dealing with severe digestive/​intestinal issues that had been present for over 40 years. Each day I had pain, intestinal cramping followed by discomfort/​bowel movements. As the years went by, the time required to recover now required the entire morning to feel decent.
Every single week of my life was miserable with severe discomfort on almost each day. I saw many doctors and providers of medical services for years and did not get any relief from my condition, just another prescription that provided minimal relief and side effects.
Christine’s background includes studying and working with the leading physicians in functional medicine in the United States and Europe. Functional Medicine focuses on the underlying imbalances and rectifying those imbalances according to the client’s unique body chemistry and lifestyle.
I did a functional GI test called a Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis which showed that I had severe dysbiosis (Bad Bacteria Overgrowth) in my large intestine. A functional blood test showed that I had mal-​absorption, blood sugar imbalances and high levels of inflammation throughout my body. Functional testing is able to identify these issues much earlier before they become severe costly health care expenditures.
For example, through the functional medicine doctor I found out that when I have heartburn and reach for the Prilosec it is a sign of insufficient stomach acid. Prilosec is great short term to avoid damage due to the burning and needs to be discontinued after a month and replaced by the appropriate support of stomach acid which was deficient in my case. I took Prilosec for 20 years and it turns out that the drug itself suppresses the good bugs in the gut and the bad bugs took over causing a severe imbalance. I am grateful for the functional digestive stool and blood tests to help me identify the root cause of my intestinal discomfort and pain.
Together with Christine I was able to for the first time in my life receive a nutritional eating plan that works for me. She gave me a minimal amount of targeted natural supplements for my gut healing that have made a major difference in my condition. In just 2 short months I am experiencing significant improvement in my condition.

I appreciate the thorough, detailed and in depth, customized approach that Christine Rosche takes incorporating 25 years of experience and the best of functional health care.
Her work is excellent and if you have any GI or other health issues I highly recommend that you see her for permanent, cost-​effective solutions.
Jon
Santa Clara, CA.

I was introduced to Christine’s Light Living Program by a friend who knew that she was a digestive specialist. I had been diagnosed as having Gastritis and could not figure out how to stop burping and passing gas. I tried changing my diet, but nothing was working for me.
Christine’s integrative approach included a comprehensive digestive analysis and functional blood chemistry testing — these cost effective tests show you how your body functions and assess markers that are not part of standard laboratory testing — the focus is on prevention and assessment before you have a serious illness.
At my first office visit with Christine, I was shocked to find out that I had some major health ‘RED FLAGS’: Major Inflammation, High Uric Acid (pre Gout), very close to pre-​diabetic, low potassium, high sodium, low protein, GGT (Liver Enzymes too high), High Cholesterol, High Triglycerides, Thyroid issues and high levels of bad bacteria in my large intestine. These flashing yellow and red markers were motivation for me to make dietary and lifestyle changes.
I began the Light Living Program which included customized nutritional counseling, supplements, listening to MP3 tapes and completing chapters in a workbook. It was challenging to implement a complete lifestyle change, but the program worked for me. The results have been fantastic and rewarding.
I just kept telling myself — it’s not about losing weight, it’s about getting healthy. I felt lighter and healthier than ever before and enjoy my new way of eating. 9 months later follow up testing confirmed significant results — I’ve lost 30 pounds and have kept it off for the first time in my life! I reduced inflammation in my body by 50%. Most every marker on the tests showed significant improvement.
I have reduced my sweet cravings and watch what I eat. I prepare my own meals using organic ingredients. I plan ahead and take food with me when visiting friends or family. Some family members have been watching my results and are beginning their own process of eating healthier. I have mastered staying on track while going out to eat and during social occasions.
I highly recommend this program to anyone who is ready to address the root causes of their health, digestive, eating and lifestyle issues and wants to make lasting changes.
If I can succeed, you can too!

When I first began working with Christine Rosche/​Light Living Program,
I wanted to figure out how to rev up my metabolism and fight fat/​pounds with the right balance of foods throughout the day.
I have a history of severe heartburn, bloating, water retention, constipation, acne and swelling of joints and I was addicted to diet soda.
I was working out 4 – 5 times per week consistently and had tried many nutrition and lifestyle changes with no lasting results.
Christine Rosche does incredible work with functional digestive analysis, which showed me the root causes of my digestive and health issues. I discovered that I have severe bacterial overgrowth in my digestive tract and high levels of gut inflammation.
Christine works with functional medicine physicians, the latest research and cutting edge therapies that produce permanent results.
In just 4 weeks, I found the underlying cause for my weight loss resistance, blood sugar irregularities and digestive issues.
So far, I have lost some weight and my digestive issues are beginning to resolve with the help of Christine’s guidance and natural methods.
Through consistency, self-​discipline and willingness to adjust habits and food choices, I am hopeful for the first time in a long time, about reaching my goals.
Most importantly, Christine brings 25 years of experience and is like a health detective, able to identify the core issues, root causes and produce lasting results.
I appreciate her conservative approach with supplementation, giving me only the minimum, to set me on the right path to achieving my health and weight loss goals.
I highly recommend Light Living and Christine Rosche’s practice to anyone who has digestive issues, heartburn and weight concerns. I was excited to see changes in a short period of time.

When my daughter and I first met Christine Rosche and were introduced to the Light Living Program, my daughter had 70 lbs to lose. She had tried many approaches with no lasting results. My daughter was an emotional eater, was eating large portions, her appetite was out of control, and she consumed carbs/​processed foods while away at college. Compounding the issue for my daughter was the fact that she was pre-​diabetic, had significant
digestive and other health issues and was on antacids, and many medications (in fact a large freezer bag full) with no permanent results.
Christine’s background of 25 years working side by side with functional medicine physicians to address the root causes of eating, digestive, and weight issues was exactly what we had been searching for.
The Light Living Program is an integrative, holistic approach to healthy eating and lifestyle changes. Through functional testing and the physicians consults we are now on track for the first time in 15 years! My daughter’s core health issues of metabolic syndrome, digestive issues and blood sugar/​hormonal imbalances are being addressed and resolved. There now is no large baggie of medications, and my daughter feel the best she has ever felt in her entire life. She has established new lifestyle and eating habits, is continuing to lose weight and dress sizes, and enjoys her new food choices. (She feels better about herself too.)
This integrative holistic approach includes proven, evidence based modalities that have worked for us. The program is customized to my daughter’s unique body
chemistry and metabolic needs. We are truly very pleased with Christine’s approach utilizing the best of nutrition and psychology to help my daughter achieve her goals.
Christine’s ability to translate complex laboratory tests and medical information, communication skills and organizing of the appropriate health care team has made a
major difference and is very valuable to our family.
We highly recommend this program to anyone who wants lasting, cost effective health and weight loss solutions, especially when dealing with complex medical conditions.

Thanks Christine for being my advocate for health care.
I brought her bags of supplements and had been puzzled about what to take when and what foods to eat to help me with my low energy, lack of focus and sleep issues
After only 2 sessions, she customized a nutrition and supplement plan that works for me and is improving my health each day
Its easy to follow and helps me navigate the confusing maze of supplements in the stores and chose what works best for me, with regular evaluations.
My sleep focus and energy has improved 100 percent and I am loving my new lifestyle.

I recently took Christine’s 12 week Light Living Program and learned so much from her. When I met Christine I was eating white flour and white sugar products late in the evening and going to bed at 2 am.
I had done countless number of weight loss programs in the past only to regain the weight — with no lasting results.
This approach taught me the best foods to eat for my unique metabolic body type.
Christine customized the supplements I needed for optimal weight loss. I was not absorbing nor digesting my food properly. Due to high stress, I was binging on the wrong foods and malnourished by not eating what my body needed.
In just 6 weeks, I have lost about 6 pounds (a healthy 1 – 2 lb weight loss/​week) and my energy has doubled.
I especially appreciate Christine’s approach based on 25 years experience and the functional testing she does.
She is able to determine which issues are the root cause of my persistent weight gain, no matter what i ate or did with exercise.
With guided imagery and daily stress reduction I was able to lower my cortisol, replenish my energy and I feel great!
The Light Living Pre Meal shakes help me to cleanse my liver, cut all cravings within 24 hours and balance my blood sugar
I highly recommend this integrative approach. I am losing weight each day without dieting or deprivation and keeping it off.
This approach is for anyone that wants lasting results!