success stories & case studies
Case 2. female consultant
Overcoming severe constipation with bloating.
Experiencing severe chronic constipation & significant all day bloating. This negatively affected her body image.
Her constipation improved marginally with extreme water intake, but this was difficult to manage. Main objective was to be able to eat more plant based. Currently any sort of fiber would worsen constipation, forcing her to rely on meat and fish (triggering histamine reactions).
Analysis: identified SIBO, parasitic infection and carbohydrate intolerance - explaining the food intolerances.
This client was started on our 3 Step Gut programme, starting with an adapted SIBO diet + gut ‘cleanse’ for 3 months. She initially reported feeling much ‘lighter’, but with regular flairs, so we tweaked her supplements a little bit. With more regular sessions to support her we helped her gradually phase in pulses and beans, as her tolerance built.
The second phase of treatment focused on gut supporting foods and continuing to nurture her microbiome and re-introduction of some of her foods, whilst still moderating fructose from fruit, which she continued to show reactions to. She continued to take her phase 2 ‘treatment’ for another 4 months, but reported normal stools and a huge improvement in general wellbeing.
Case 1. female start-up founder
resolving chronic constipation, wind & difficult menopause.
Female professional presenting with troublesome wind after eating but worse in the evening - and difficult menopause symptoms such as anxiety, low energy and motivation. This had hit her very suddenly and had effected her self confidence.
Client had trialled dairy and gluten free without much success. The client had also been taking Thyroid medication x 20yrs.
We ran a comprehensive stool analysis, which indicated the presence of ‘deficiency dysbiosis’ (lack of good gut bacteria), slowing down gut transit. From the history of thyroid medication a few clues from the stool test analysis we could deduce that this client also required more bile and stomach acid support.
The client was put on a adapted semi-IBS diet for three months, with supplements to support production of stomach acid, bile flow and bowel movements.
By the second session, bloating was significantly reduced, constipation was more or less eliminated as long as she took her supplement. As a bonus, she felt more clear headed and had more energy. She discovered that her moods and energy levels were connected with her gut symptoms. She also had no more gnawing feeling in her stomach after eating, something she had been unaware of previously.
Step 2 in the treatment was re-building good gut bacteria which we did in a gradual and methodical way. By the 3rd session this client could go to the toilet without the help of a herbal gut mover, and she was overjoyed with this progress. The client then went away on a maintenance program to continue to improve gut transit.
Case study 3. female accountant
Clearing difficult skin rash.
A female professional with low mood, a sudden severe rash covering palm of hands, shins, and arms - diagnosed as psoriasis but undetermined.
Health assessment identified undiagnosed, significant constipation with regularly skipping 2-3 days, followed by small bowel movements.
Client objective was to be free of the rash in palm of hands in particular. She had a new job and was on sick leave due to inability to type.
The client was prescribed probiotics, a cleanse at first with a focus on bowel movements, and a natural topical oil to help suppress the rash from the outside.
Progress: This client made quick progress with a significant and gradual elimination of the rash, which the client was over-joyed with. She shared with us that she had been worried the rash would last for life (having been given the auto immune diagnosis). By her 4th session, she felt confident continuing on her own with the tools we had given her.
Case 4. female MD for charity
alleviating severe arthritis pain & restore mobility
A female with severe lumbar spine arthritis, experiencing severe pain and weight gain.
History of emotional/addictive-like eating, vegetarian but health conscious.
Analysis findings: identified insulin resistance, Mild digestive imbalance, inflammation and imbalance in fatty acids.
Client objective was to reduce back-pain and she was very concerned about the sudden loss of mobility.
Client opted out of carrying out any tests and this was a straight forward case, so would could get straight to the diet.
Protocol: We put her on a low glycemic diet to reduce her inflammation, adapted portion sizes, reduce yogurt intake and increased protein significantly.
Recovery: The client made very good progress fast, reporting a complete resolution of back-pain by her 2nd session.
