Thinking back, l was probably having problems to a much lesser degree for a decade. I had always found an excuse for my symptoms and had certainly dismissed the possibility of any allergies or intolerances. These ‘problems’ had increased in regularity since around 2014 and for the last two years had become worse causing, at least, inconvenience, and, at worst, real issues with day to day life.
I had consulted my GP and been referred to a consultant who performed an ultra sound, a scan and a colonoscopy. This showed diverticular disease but fortunately no sinister problems. However, in 2019 l was struggling with lower stomach pains, bloating and eventually, the inability to eat almost anything without pain and, more often than not, diarrhoea. I had followed instructions to eat a high fibre diet, to be honest, l always had eaten what l thought was a healthy diet and embraced brown bread, flour, rice and pasta, plenty of nuts and seeds and plenty of veg. This wasn’t helping!
A friend recommended Caroline whom l first saw in June 2019. I had looked at the website and must admit l was pretty sceptical of kinesiology but l was willing to give it a try. Caroline put me at ease, was knowledgeable and understanding and explained things as she tested me. I showed as having a gluten intolerance, a dairy intolerance, a yeast intolerance, Dysbiosis (a lack of good bacteria in the bowel), a count of 13 over 28 for Candida Albicans showing a bacteria overgrowth in the gut, mild malabsorption, an unstable blood sugar level and dehydration. I was given a pretty limited diet but l started to feel better straight away. I continued to see Caroline on a monthly basis and each time there was an improvement and an increase to my allowed diet. Now, 5 months on, l am allowed many more foods. I have got a gluten intolerance and there are some yeast products, pulses, fruits and vegetables l can’t eat but l can have cheese and wine in moderation so all is good with the world!
I know with diverticular disease a bout of diverticulitis can occur and is painful and unpleasant but Caroline has given me confidence to tackle that and l know l can revert to my original diet to get things back on track. I would recommend Bromsgrove Allergy and Nutrition Centre to anyone having dietary problems and l know Caroline advises on a great many conditions besides. I will certainly continue to see Caroline and have great faith in her.
Lee P, November 2019 – Abdominal Pain / Bloating / IBS