Jennifer Chandler from Bury, age 50
Over a cup of tea in a health foods café, Jennifer found herself reading my information poster. It listed a number of common disorders that she was suffering from at the time, in particular migraine and irritable bowel syndrome. Her migraines were so bad that they often caused physical sickness, and she had had colon problems for as long as she could remember. Jennifer had been prescribed tablets for her migraines by her doctor, but didn't like taking them because they made her drowsy. She decided to explore the 'natural route' to health and the holistic approach that I was offering appealed to her.
Her case history revealed a family history of migraines. Having followed her recommended dietary prescription, within 2 months both her migraines and irritable bowel had improved. Three months later, her symptoms had improved considerably and she informed me that she hardly ever had a migraine! I met Jennifer in person only once. We kept in touch via phone and letter and made further dietary adjustments as necessary. Five months on from our first appointment, Jennifer had been 'almost migraine free' for the previous 4 months.
 
Gillian Beresford from Swinton, Manchester, age 53
Gillian came to me via her local complementary clinic and had suffered very badly from hand eczema for the past 9 years. She had tried all types of treatment to no avail. These had included both natural remedies and topical steroids prescribed by her doctor. The skin on her hands was inflamed and flaking away. She also had some abdominal discomfort and constipation.
I decided that we would treat the colon first - as skin disorders such as eczema can often be an indication of poor colon function. The body then looks for another route of elimination, in this instance, via the skin. By paying attention to diet, fluids and appropriate supplementation, Gillian's eczema was much improved just one month after our first appointment.
 
Sheila Saunders from Prestwich, Manchester, age 55
Referred to me by her chiropodist, Sheila wanted to 'get back to where she was' and to lose weight. Her symptoms included headaches, depression and a lot of pain in her hands and wrists. She was also taking medication to help regulate a heart condition.
The first course of action was to modify her very rich, highly refined diet. Within one month she reported that not only had all her symptoms improved, but she had lost 4lbs in weight without even trying! Needless to say, she was delighted.
 
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