Testimonials | Health and Nutrition Coaching

I visited Bromsgrove Allergy and Nutrition Centre after a friend highly recommended it to me. I had suffered with IBS for nearly 20 years and had tried various medications from the doctor with very limited success. For me, IBS gave me unpredictable and urgent bowel movements. Over the years, my anxiety levels had increased as I worried about having a flare up at an inconvenient time, such as at work or whilst travelling. As a result of this, in an effort to control my symptoms, I had been eating a very restricted and overall unhealthy diet with very limited fruit and vegetables, yet I still had flare ups.

During my first visit to Caroline, she put me at ease immediately, reassuring me that if I follow the diet plan my symptoms would vanish.

I didn’t believe her, but went away and followed the eating plan as instructed anyway! I fully expected it to be a difficult road with many a flare up – I was eating food and vegetables I hadn’t eaten in years – but can honestly say I haven’t had an upset stomach since that day!

I gradually grew in confidence and, although tricky sometimes, I stuck rigidly to the plan and accompanying recommended supplements.

During further sessions, Caroline’s positivity, attentiveness and accuracy with identifying my problem foods amazed me. My eating plan evolved as my digestive health improved. I had my final visit of my initial block of sessions mid November 2018 and fully expected to have to continue with my treatment but my results were astounding. I was cured! It was an emotional day. I never thought anybody would ever tell me that I was ‘fixed’.

Apart from a few things it is recommended I avoid, I can more or less eat a normal diet now. This is something I haven’t been able to do in years. The anxiety that surrounded my day to day life has gone and I feel like I have been given back control of my body.

I cannot recommend Caroline highly enough. She has quite literally changed my life!

Nicola P November 2018

Nicola P

On the 11th February 2010 I went to see Caroline after a recommendation from a family member. I had been suffering with terrible bowel problems, mood swings, depression, low motivation and many others; all of which led me to go to the first appointment to see if there were any changes I could make to my diet to improve the situation.

My first appointment was very informative and Caroline soon explained why I had been feeling the way I had and the diagnosis also explained a lot of my other symptoms which I had tried to overlook or I used other reasons to explain them. The upshot was I was suffering with a severe case of Candida overgrowth in the bowel, which because it had gone untreated for so long had started to affect my internal organs and my reproductive cycle.

Caroline immediately put me on a detox diet to starve the Candida and I took a supplement to build up the good bacteria in my bowels in order to fight off the fungus. By my second appointment my Candida levels had started to drop and my liver and kidneys were functioning a lot better. I then started a course of supplements to destroy the Candida and flush out my liver. Both of these supplements worked wonders and I soon started to feel 100% better, most of my old symptoms had disappeared and I also had my first monthly cycle for 6 months.

By my third appointment all my symptoms had disappeared and my Candida levels were well under control and almost at a normal level. I am now able to eat all foods in moderation and feel so much more positive about food in general and have a better understanding of what I am eating and how it will affect my body and what its nutritional value is.

Finally I have just found out the wonderful news that I am 14 weeks pregnant after 5 years of trying for a baby with my husband. I can’t thank Caroline enough for all her help and support over the last 5 months.

Julie – a very happy mother-to-be 2010

Julie C

After being diagnosed six years ago with poly cystic ovaries , I felt that there was no help out there for me and my condition. The doctors were unable to offer me any help other than going on the pill. I knew this would only hide the symptoms not cure them. I lived with the symptoms for 5 years thinking this was just what I have to put up with now. The extra weight gain, excess hair, mood swings and lack of confidence. I felt drained every day. Then the most important question …. Children. Could I have children? Would I have to go through IVF? After many tears I had come to accept that for me having children would be difficult if not impossible. I had started saving for IVF. 18 months of trying and going down the route of fertility tests with the doctors . I knew my body had to be in great shape for IVF.
This is when I contacted Caroline. After a consultation I thought about it a lot. I knew I had to do it for the IVF. I then started the fertility programme. Never once thinking I would fall pregnant. It was purely health reasons to prepare for IVF. Six weeks into the programme I fell pregnant. However I didn’t realize for a few months. Being used to missed periods I couldn’t bare to take a test for it to say negative. So I left it for three cycles. This was the longest time I had gone without a period. So my partner persuaded me to take the test. Sure it would say negative I took the test. To my suprise it was positive…… 6 months later I gave birth to my beautiful baby girl Amira!
Amy Black

Amy B

Prior to seeing Caroline I had been suffering with my stomach for over a year and consequently I was struggling with Anxiety issues because of it.

I was constantly tired, had low energy levels, I didn’t sleep well making me feel grumpy and unsociable. I had burning in my tummy all of the time, bloating and bowel issues. I had been backwards and forwards to the doctors and had some very invasive procedures, and lots of medications, none of which led to making me better.

A friend of mine recommended Caroline and I couldn’t be more grateful. Caroline stripped my diet right back, which wasn’t easy to start with as there really wasn’t much I could eat. However after only one week, I noticed a massive difference. I was already sleeping better which improved my moods and my tummy was a lot more comfortable.

Gradually over my five sessions Caroline introduced more foods and supplements and my conditions continued to get better. My anxiety levels are lower than they have been in a very long time. I am healthier, slimmer and happier and would recommend Caroline to anyone!

Anna F. December 2016

Anna F

My sinus had been uncomfortable for quite some time. I was feeling bloated, run down and generally lethargic even though I had a healthy diet, was not overweight and exercised regularly. When I saw an article written by Caroline regarding hay fever and allergies, I decided to make an appointment.

Caroline believed it was Candida and an intolerance to certain foods, so she put me on a yeast, sugar and dairy free diet. Within a month I felt better, had more energy, no bloating and my sinus was no problem whatsoever. A further two months, I felt even better! I could breathe clearly, no bloating, no lethargy and skin and hair shiny and looking good.

As the food was reintroduced slowly, I returned to a diet not dissimilar to the one I had before, although I did not crave as much sugar and yeast products. Caroline explained that I had an intolerance to dairy products so I now avoid milk, yoghurts and cheese although I do have a little butter on my toast.

Caroline is sensitive, caring and knowledgeable who never rushed the appointments and explained everything clearly and concisely. I cannot recommend her enough.

Val Sibley

Val S

I suffered with intense fatigue and muscle pains, aching and general feelings of not being alert, lack of motivation, etc. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and have been diabetic Type One for 15 years.

I started seeing Caroline after initially making an appointment for my mom. I subsequently made an appointment for myself as being diabetic, I had heard that a gluten intolerance could be a cause of diabetes. However, the issue was not knowing what to eat in its place. Caroline did say that with my mom’s discovered gluten intolerance, it was a thing that is passed on in families.

Caroline altered my diet and we discovered things that I had been eating that were contributing to my health problems. After seeing Caroline for 6 months and having a gluten-free diet, I have noticed a difference in my aches and pains, but more importantly I feel more alert and have better motivation than I did before. Interestingly though, I am having to cut back on my insulin as it seems that my body isn’t need the same amount injected as it did before.</em></strong>

Thanks to Caroline, my mom and I are feeling a lot better so I would recommend Caroline to anyone who wants to improve their health and perhaps get over ailments they have had for years !</em>rong>

Gemma D

Gemma D

I heard about the Bromsgrove Allergy and Nutrition Centre through word of mouth, and that’s always the good recommendation. I went to Caroline because I had a lot of aches and pains, lethargy and tiredness but my main problem was I could just drop off instantly, anywhere at any time, even halfway through a conversation. This worried me a great deal, it even happened once I was driving.

When I saw Caroline we did several tests and found a lot of food and substances I was intolerant to. So by avoiding these and substituting other food, I feel so much better, my aches and pains have gone, I am certainly less tired and lethargic and my condition of just dropping off to sleep at inconvenient times has gone. I feel I can drive with more confidence now. I would recommend anyone who is concerned for their wellbeing to visit the Bromsgrove Allergy and Nutrition Centre, after all you have nothing to lose and much to gain.

Brian

Brian N

Before I saw you, I was constantly ill and my attendance at school was awful as I kept being sent home with migraines. I constantly felt tired and I was always congested. It was like I had a constant cold and nothing could help. The doctors just kept giving me lots of antibiotics but they didn’t do anything. I felt really frustrated and helpless as I was constantly ill and couldn’t work out why

However, when we came to see you, I was amazed it was all down to my diet. So I immediately started my new recommended diet and began taking supplements. On the first week, you told me what I could have and it was very limited; I could only eat fish and certain vegetables which was extremely difficult. But gradually, I was allowed to eat more of a variety of foods and now I can eat most things, but I still have to avoid dairy.

Now, all of my symptoms have vanished and I feel like a different person. I am energised, my attendance has improved dramatically, I have not had a single migraine and I am no longer continuously congested. Therefore, I would like to thank you very much for all of your help and advice.

Jennifer S

Jennifer S