| Date: 02 October 2008 |
Nutritional Case Study - Margaret (low immunity and digestive problems)
When Margaret first visited me she was sick and tired – literally! She was constantly catching colds, bugs and infections, had eczema on her hands and feet and felt permanently run down and exhausted with bloating and constipation.
At the first consultation I explained to Margaret that often there is a link between poor digestion and immunity due to the fact that a significant proportion of our immune system is located in our gut. Medications such as antibiotics which we take for minor infections can in the long run exacerbate this problem by wiping out the all important friendly bacteria in our gut. This in turn can make us more prone to food intolerances which can further impact our general immunity
In order to begin addressing Margaret’s issues I recommended avoiding 2 foods in Margaret’s diet which I believed were likely to be disagreeing with her. We then agreed on a plan to increase Margaret’s intake of vital nutrients for the immune system by increasing nutrient rich fruit, veg and wholegrains. Finally I recommended a few supplements to give Margaret some extra protection from infection while we worked on increasing nutrients from her diet. In just one month Margaret saw a dramatic improvement in her health.
This is what Margaret had to say……
‘Everything seems to have calmed down and there is no hint of any chest infection and we are in mid-November! My hands have cleared up completely and my feet have too ‘ Thank you so much – it has been amazing’
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