For 20 years I had been battling severe gastrointestinal problems it impacted on all aspects of my life. After many visits to see consultants the only help offered were steroids and advice to stop being so anxious! I became very low, there had to be another way.
Prior to my first consultation with Emma in July 2016 I had reached a point in life where I felt physically, mentally and emotionally drained. In the 2-3 years previous, I was experiencing many physical symptoms affecting my quality of life and finding it increasingly difficult to function as I needed to each day. As someone who when in my mid 30’s was working in the fitness industry, I felt that even exercising or going for a short run was becoming near to impossible as I was so fatigued.
In my mid-teens, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and spent the next 10 years dutifully following the medical advice given to me by doctors and consultants. I endured countless invasive examinations and numerous hospital visits including a few longer stays, my symptoms included acute stomach cramps, having bowel movements 50 plus times daily with blood, headaches, having to stop all solid food for up to 4 days, complete mind fog, and many more symptoms, I remember thinking in my mid 20’s I don’t think I’ll see my 40’s!
When I sit back and reflect on the changes I have made under Emma’s guidance over the past five years…..I am amazed, and truly grateful that she has been a part of my transformational journey.
Having spent 30 years of my life as a yo-yo dieter and comfort eater and during that time being forced into the madness of one commercial diet followed by yet another – of course, sadly, as with so many people, there was no true success rate to show for my efforts.
I burned myself out 8 years ago. I made a couple of recoveries but, following a number of stressful situations in a short period of time, I had dipped even further down and thought I may never feel healthy again. My symptoms were numerous. It felt as if the different systems within my body were failing. I felt horrendous every day.
Prior to meeting Emma my symptoms were extremely difficult-low energy levels and I was experiencing chronic gut and stomach pain.
After a number of tests and lifestyle adjustments, which included dietary changes and supplemental support, 6 months on, I have substantially increased energy levels , and my gut and stomach pain now is at almost zero.’