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56 yo M with itchy dermatitis

I saw this client about 7 years ago. At the time he was training hard and doing triathlons in his spare time and admitted to work stress. He had very dry itchy skin under his eyes, neck, abdomen, arms legs and feet. We managed to get his condition under control…
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Weight Loss

My client is female, age 55, trying to lose weight. She was always ‘slight’ until fertility treatment aged 25 – 30. Took Clomid but felt badly sick and gained lots of weight so stopped, became pregnant naturally. Has dieted since on and off. Hysterectomy aged 45 (enlarged womb, ovaries not…

15 year old boy with Alopecia Areata

Would welcome feedback on this case please, many thanks; 15 year old boy started to experience hair loss age 13 after a not easy transition to high school. He was very active up until this point, lots of tennis and exercise. Now obsessed with X box (have addressed link with…
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49 yo F with elevated cortisol

49 year old female with elevated cortisol and inability to lose weight despite significant diet changes Any thoughts or guidance on this client would be most appreciated: -Health history: 5 years of high stress and stress events, (divorce, single mum with busy full time executive job) no history illnesses or…

22 yo F with Epilepsy

22 yr old female, recently diagnosed with epilepsy seeking advice re: acne & IBS My client is a 22 year old student who I am due to see next week. She has suffered with IBS for 3 years – fluctuating between constipation and diarrhoea, bloating, cramping & pain. She has…

42 yo F with Elevated cortisol, low DHEA & SIgA

Help Interpreting results of Thyroid and Adrenal test results Female, 42. Elevated cortisol, low DHEA & SIgA. Elevated TSH yet FT3 high normal. My client came to me initially with fatigue and recently gained weight. She also had started having amenorrhea, and has alway had dysmenorrhea. Her GP Dx perimenopause…

52 yo F with Epilepsy

Hi has anyone dealt with a client who has had an epileptic fit which has never happened before? An acquaintance while on a cycling holiday early this year and enjoying herself had her first ever fit. Fortunately, there was a Dr and a nurse in the cycling group who were…

38 yo F with paraesthesia, fatigue, stress, IBS

Female, aged 38, with multiple issues including paraesthesia, fatigue, stress, IBS and history of eating disorders. I’d appreciate some advice regarding a client I am seeing for the first time next week. Female, aged 38, seeking help for fatigue, paraesthesia on left side (1yr), stress, skin issues (rosacea and eczema).…

30 yo F with adrenal crash, and liver support

Lack of oestrogen leading to adrenal crash, and liver support 30 yr old female, complete hysterectomy in January due to long-term pelvic pain, congestion and endometriosis. She has always had a ‘spastic colon’ and suspects food intolerances. She went on HRT but this immediately led to nausea, bright orange, loose…

32 yo F with very high cortisol

Appropriate supplements for female client, 32, with very high cortisol (all 4 readings) I have a client who came to me for because she was unable to lose weight and thought she might have an unresolved thyroid issue but it turns out her cortisol is very high at all readings.…

49 yo F with Facial skin issues

Facial skin issues managed via supplementation. Issues re-surface when supplements are stopped. Female 49 yo came to see me about a year ago for help to reduce her skin problems and facial hair issues as well as improving her immune system and indigestion. Her skin is always worse during stressful…

29 yo F with severe eczema

This patient is atopic, asthma from being a baby and hay fever. Excema only started aged 16, severe flare up and has not had a remission for more than a few days since. At it’s worst her whole body is affected with weeping, fluid filled sores and she can’t sleep.…
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41 yo M with Insomnia

Insomnia case: Male, 6ft 4″, normal weight, 41yrs, Married, 2 young children, business analyst in London, Symptoms: Frequent/early awakening (maintenance insomnia) – Can fall asleep but wakes between 2 & 3am every night – restless leg syndrome Energy OK – but reduces throughout the day around 3pm – need to…

39 yo F with Infertility

Hi Antony, thank you for your response, her is the client case history: 39 year old female, 173cm, 71 kg, working, relatively stressful job Level 2 immunological tests (NK Assay full panel and TH1/TH2 Intracellular Cytokine Ratios). The results that have come out of range are: %CD19 at 19.7(H). Reference…

Adrenal stress test

Adrenal stress test results off the charts – thoughts welcome Hi – has anyone ever seen results like this before? no cortisone-based creams/drugs or coffees involved (and I asked about steroids) plus there still seems to be a pattern over the course of the day. The only thing I can…

57 yo F with Hypothyroidism

57 year old lady with Hypothyroidism and many sensitivities, suffering from low energy, stress and poor sleep. Glandular Fever aged 15 years with jaundice. Liver function has been affected since. Womb abscesses in early twenties. Pneumonia 5 years ago. Experiences occasional upper respiratory wheezing. Diagnosed as hypothyroid 30 years ago…

32 yo F with eating disorder and digestive issues

Hello, I have a complicated female client (32 years old), with a long standing eating disorder and digestive complaints i’m hoping to get some help with. She has had anorexia since 2000 and has been hospitalised for this in the past. She is now under the care of her GP,…

40 yo F with stress, anxiety and exhaustion due to traumatic events

Female, early 40’s with stress, anxiety and exhaustion due to traumatic events Hi there, I am looking for supplement advice for a new client who has just had an Adrenal Stress test. She suffers from anxiety and has been through a very traumatic period in her life over the last…

50 yo F with stress

Good afternoon all. Following 15 years experience in conventional medicine and being told that you either have total adrenal failure or “normal” adrenals it was fantastic to attend IFM Hormone Module recently and learn in detail about adrenal dysfunction – something I have intuitively known exists for many years but…