Case Studies

In this section, I hope to bring you some real case studies, as I get chance to add them on, which show you how naturopathic and nutritional medicine can work.

Obviously, each case is different and your body is unique so there are no standard protocols, and the same approach may not work for you. But they are fascinating - and true, so enjoy.

Also, take a look at the Testimonials page.

Note: pretty much all these cases are mine, but I will include others for illustration and interest as I come across them.

Woman who ‘wanted her life back’

This lady was feeling out of control emotionally and physically with body aching, whole body itching, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, recurrent myriad physical symptoms. Scored herself 10 (as bad it gets) and within 2 months on prescription programme scored 0 (well). ‘I walked out of the first appointment with you and just felt so different; I knew it was going to be alright. Thank you for talking to me. I haven’t thought about the emotional problems since that time and it feels like a huge weight has been lifted from me. I feel like I’ve got my life back at last. Thank you so much.’ WR Mar 10.

Chronic cystitis, heartburn and an extremely sore coated tongue

This lady had an initial consultation, some tests and one review with plenty of email support:

“Having never had any previous experience with a Naturopath/Nutritionist before, I booked my first appointment with Purehealth with scepticism.  However, the advice and help I received was second to none.  Within a short period of time my symptoms disappeared with the added bonus that I also lost 12lbs in weight whilst eating delicious healthy foods alongside the supplements Micki recommended.  The monthly health bulletins which continue to follow even after consultations have finished have also proved to be very informative, interesting and fun. Thank you Purehealth”. SP April 10

Chronic Urinary Infections and Thrush (Last Yar and Now)

For two years I had been suffering with a lot of urine infections (one every other month), every time that I went to the doctor they would give me anti-biotics, make me do a sample and send me away. I know that anti-biotics are bad as they kill all the bacteria, good and bad, within your body. Therefore resulting in Thrush a lot of the time.

I tried every remedy to try to avoid the infections: cranberry juice, drinking lots of water, emptying my bladder before and after intercourse, avoiding tea, coffee, fizzy drinks, alcohol and spicy foods. I just wanted to be a normal 21 year old who could have a normal relationship with my long-term boyfriend (who is fortunately very understanding).
I was coming to the end of my tether as the Doctors didn't seem very bothered about coming to a cause for the UTIs. It was my friend, who's mother had also suffered for a while, who suggested I try a nutrionist as I may have an intolerance to something. I went on the Internet and found Micki. We scheduled an appointment. I was nervous as I didn't know what to expect.

Micki discussed my symptoms, asked about my lifestyle and past medical problems. Looking at some of these she found that I may have an intolerance to gluten and/or dairy. (Quite common among Western people). We decided a detox for 4 weeks might give us more ideas.

I did a detox for 4 weeks, there were a couple of times that I slipped up and had to start again but I felt great after a while. However I still had a couple of infections. I noticed I'd get a stinging sensation after eating dark chocolate (a treat that was gluten/dairy free). We decided I should cut out that too. We'd found the cause.

 
I carried on living the gluten/dairy/chocolate free lifestyle and saw Micki every month for 6 months. We did reintroduce gluten and dairy but it left me constipated so my body wasn't ready. Eventually Micki was happy with my diet and that we'd stopped the infections.

A year on and I've reintroduced gluten and dairy into my diet, I'm careful about the amounts and have more fruit and vegetables to keep my bowels regular. I've found that white chocolate is a nice treat that doesn't make me suffer. I've had two infections that have required anti-biotics since I stopped seeing Micki, neither diet induced. I keep my good bacteria topped up with probiotics.

I'm a lot healthier and happier. Thank you Micki. AO June 10