A 35yr old woman presented at the clinic with frequent viral infections and recurrent cold sore attacks including at least one annual attack involving 6+ cold sores over her lips, chin, cheeks and up her nostrils.  She had constant mild acne and had been trying to get pregnant for 5 months.  She felt constantly tired, irritable, anxious and mildly depressed.

Her diet was modified to minimise blood sugar fluctuations and increase her energy levels throughout the day.  Nutritional supplements and a herbal formula were prescribed to support her immune system and she began temperature charting for fertility.

One month later she had not had any cold sores or cold infections.  She had a lot more energy and felt significantly less grumpy and irritable.  Her skin was clearing up slowly and she still felt mildly depressed.  She was treated with a different herbal formula and Bach flowers to help address her emotional symptoms.  Six months later her skin was clear and she felt happy, optimistic, energetic and was 8 weeks pregnant.

A 43yr old mother of two teenagers was experiencing increasing problems with her digestion.  She was bloated after meals, gassy, had abdominal cramping, erratic bowel movements and recently had started losing control and sensation of her lower bowel.  She was very busy and stressed, as well as increasingly irritable and grumpy.

She was treated with probiotics and a nutritional supplement high in magnesium.  Dietary changes were made to reduce irritation of the gut wall and to support a gentle detoxification process.  She also had a herbal formula and key lifestyle changes to modify her body’s response to stress and increase her bowel control.

Four weeks later she was significantly less bloated & gassy, had not experienced anymore abdominal cramping and was having more regular bowel movements with increased control.  In her home environment, several high-stress events had occurred at once and she felt she was slipping back into bad habits over the last few days.  She was given a modified herbal formula for stress and Bach flowers to help keep her motivated and clear through the events.  Three months later she came back full of energy, had regular easy bowel motions, no bloating, cramping, embarrassing gas or lose of control.

A 54 yr old woman presented with menopausal symptoms of hot flushes, general aches & pains, problems sleeping and anxiety.  She had a long history of anaemia and constant low energy.  Upon further investigation it became clear that she was having trouble absorbing nutrients.

Dietary modification was made to ensure the food she was eating had maximum ability for absorption and not in competition with other nutrients.  She was given a nutritional supplement and a digestive support supplement to maximise digestion.  A herbal formula was also prescribed to address her menopausal symptoms.

One month later the hot flushes had significantly reduced to the point she hardly noticed them anymore.  Her body felt more comfortable and she was able to walk, garden and play tennis more freely.  She was still having some disturbed sleep and Bach flowers and a homeopathic were given to address this.  Six months later she returned saying she felt like a new woman!  Her energy levels felt good and recent blood tests had shown normal iron levels for the first time in years.

A 29yr old woman arrived at the clinic with endometriosis, 21-day cycles, PMS, acne, diarrhoea & abdominal pain, mouth ulcers, recurrent infections, recent weight-gain and high stress levels.  She had a long history with depression and anxiety, frequent mood swings, poor concentration and memory, and felt frustrated and irritable.  She had also recently been told she had high anticardiolipin antibodies in her blood and that pregnancy would be difficult, although she wasn’t looking at conceiving yet.

She was hair-tested for allergies and given dietary modifications to remove several allergens from her food and environment.  She began a gut-healing programme and liver cleanse to gently detox her body.  Two nutritional supplements were given, a herbal formula to support her hormone levels and a Bach flower remedy for emotionally support.

Four weeks later she no longer had diarrhoea, mouth ulcers or viral infections, and had significantly decreased bloating after meals.  Her last cycle had been 27 days but was very painful and she felt very anxious over this time.  Her skin was clearing up and she felt in a better mood, less erratic.  She had also lost 3kg.

She was treated with a modified herbal formula to address the painful menstruation and anxiety.  Further dietary changes were made to address the bloating after meals and the client chose to continue her gut and liver cleanse for another two months.  She also implemented several lifestyle changes.

Three months later, her skin was clear and glowing, her digestive problems were gone, she had lost 8kg, had been free of infections and mouth ulcers and felt happy, relaxed and emotionally stable.  Her cycles were 28 days and menstrual pain had significantly reduced to a point where she no longer needed pain-killers.  She regularly used a herbal tonic 3 days prior to menstruation (5 days total) to give her body extra support.  Seven months later she had another blood test, which showed anticardiolipin antibodies significantly reduced to non-threatening levels for pregnancy.