Digestion & GI health

One woman’s story of gastrointestinal relief

Sarah is a 45-year-old woman who for more than five years had suffered gastrointestinal symptoms consisting of alternating constipation and diarrhea, sensitivity to certain foods, chronic bloating, severe flatulence, possible environmental allergies, unusual fatigue and upper respiratory complaints.

Of note, Sarah was in her third marriage, this time to a man who was probably an alcoholic, and was living in a house (completely furnished by his mother) that he had owned prior to their marriage. Sarah began doing recovery work years ago. She continues to look at how she can establish boundaries for herself in this home with her husband, and is also looking at whether this is the best place for her to be.

At the same time, Sarah came to us and chose to have a food allergy panel done; we also did a CDSA and a CP x2 with a purge. The tests indicated yeast, an overgrowth of bacteria, imbalanced intestinal flora and multiple food sensitivities. She was placed on a number of supplements, including probiotics, asked to avoid the food allergens, and placed on a yeast-free diet.

Soon Sarah felt better than she ever had in her life. She had no more constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating or pain, her energy level was better than she could remember, and she describes feeling at least 20 years younger. She is now able to set boundaries in her life. She has made changes in her marriage and home environment and is beginning to do career counseling to look at what she wants to do with her life. As Sarah proves, when you feel better, it’s easier to take the steps needed to improve your life.

On her last visit, Sarah explained that she finally feels as though she has reached a sense of balance in her life. She realizes now that she has accomplished her inner work by looking at the emotional issues that kept her “stuck,” and has also done the outer pieces, which included getting the physical dimensions in order. She feels now that the inner and outer parts of her self are lined up. I anticipate no further problems with dysbiosis.

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Last Modified Date: 04/18/2011