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Female, 42 – Fatigue, Gut Issues, Hormonal Imbalance

Challenges: Ongoing bloating, low energy, mood swings

Assessment: DUTCH Test, GI Map, Live Blood Analysis

Protocol: Gut repair protocol, hormone balancing nutrition plan, stress modulation

Results: Improved digestion, energy levels stabilised, better mood

“I finally feel like myself again – balanced, clear and energised.”

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Case Study: How IB Transformed Her Energy, Digestion & Hormone Health in Just 8 Weeks

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Client: IB, Female, Aged 49

Program: 8-Week Gut & Liver Reset


Presenting Symptoms

When IB first joined the Gut & LIVER Reset Program, she felt like her body had stopped working the way it used to. She came in with:

  • Persistent weight gain she couldn’t shift

  • Energy crashes and afternoon slumps

  • Bloating, reflux, diarrhoea, and uncomfortable fullness after meals

  • Skin flare-ups, eczema and sensitivity

  • Irregular cycles and classic perimenopause symptoms

  • Brain fog, cold hands and feet, and puffy eyes

  • High blood pressure and a fast pulse

  • Sluggish digestion after a recent round of antibiotics

  • Trouble falling asleep before midnight and waking unrefreshed


She described feeling “puffy, inflamed and out of rhythm,” wanting a natural, sustainable way to get her health back on track.


Presenting Picture

During her initial consultation, a clear pattern emerged. IB's symptoms were being driven by a combination of:


  • Gut dysbiosis from antibiotics

  • Liver congestion from long-term inflammation

  • Blood sugar instability and cravings

  • Adrenal stress from irregular working hours

  • Thyroid-type symptoms (coldness, fatigue, puffiness)

  • Hormone imbalance, particularly low progesterone

  • A lifestyle rhythm that kept her “tired but wired”


She was eating reasonably well, but the timing, stress load and food triggers were keeping her system overwhelmed. She preferred a holistic approach, already took supplements like chlorella, spirulina and magnesium, and wanted to avoid medication if possible.


Together, we decided the best place to start was healing the gut, supporting detoxification and stabilising her metabolic rhythm.


Clinical Assessment from Detailed Health History & Lifestyle Habits


Gut Health

Clear signs of dysbiosis: bloating, cramping, diarrhoea, reflux, foul-smelling stools, and food reactions.This affected her energy, mood, immunity and hormones.


Liver & Detox

Her body showed classic congestion: headaches, skin issues, chemical sensitivity, mould exposure history and irritability.


Blood Sugar & Metabolism

Sugar crashes, cravings, belly fat and exhaustion suggested insulin resistance patterns.


Adrenals & Stress

Lightheadedness, low morning energy, salt/sugar cravings and high blood pressure pointed to adrenal dysregulation.


Thyroid Pattern

Symptoms included cold extremities, fatigue, puffy eyes and brain fog.


Sex Hormones

Weight gain around hips, thighs and breasts, heavy periods, long cycles and water retention suggested progesterone being overridden by oestrogen (recommended testing for verification).


Cardiovascular Load

High blood pressure and a fast pulse linked to inflammation and stress.


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Progress Summary – What Changed in 8 Weeks

IB committed fully to the Gut & Liver Reset, which included:

  • A guided gut reset meal plan, repairing gut lining and improving microbiome

  • A gentle liver detox

  • Daily rituals for energy regulation

  • Tools for sleep, stress and metabolic balance

  • Education around timing, rhythm and inflammation

  • Supportive supplements and tailored food plan


"My weight went down by 14lbs"


Here’s what shifted within just two months:

🌿 Weight-loss

IB lost 14lbs easily and effortlessly and has kept the weight off.


🌿 Gut Health – Restored

Her bloating, reflux, diarrhoea, cramping and food reactions completely settled.From daily discomfort to almost no digestive symptoms—her gut healed beautifully.


🌟 Energy – Rebalanced

Her energy crashes became rare, and she stopped relying on sugar to get through the day.


🔥 Inflammation – Reduced

Plantar fasciitis is gone. Hip pain all gone (she said "before when I got up I felt like 100 years"). Skin issues cleared, puffiness reduced and she felt lighter overall.


💖 Hormones – Calmed

Cycle symptoms improved and emotional swings eased.While hormones take longer to fully rebalance, the foundations are now strong.


🧠 Brain Clarity – Back

Fog lifted, focus improved and she could manage her day without feeling overwhelmed.


💓 Cardiovascular – Improved

Blood pressure reduced, pulse became steadier and swelling in ankles eased.


😌 Stress Resilience – Strengthened

She returned to meditation, breathwork and grounding practices—giving her nervous system the space it needed.


🧘‍♀️ Lifestyle Rhythm – Reset

Earlier dinners, more consistent mealtimes, better hydration and improved sleep habits helped her regain a healthy internal rhythm.


IB's Transformation

By October, Iva described herself as:

Before when I got up I felt like 100 years. Now its easy!

Her body scan reflected this shift:

  • Gut function restored

  • Detox pathways flowing again

  • Metabolism stabilised

  • Hormones calmer

  • Stress load reduced

  • Cardiovascular symptoms eased


Her journey is a beautiful example of how the body responds when given the right environment to heal.


Ready for Your Own Transformation?

If you’re feeling weighed down by symptoms like bloating, fatigue, stubborn weight, hormone swings or inflammation, the Gut & Liver Reset could be exactly what your body is asking for.

You don’t have to push through symptoms or guess what your body needs.


Let’s explore what’s happening in your system and whether the Gut Reset is the right next step for you.


Your body is smart. It knows how to heal. Sometimes it just needs the right support.

 
 
 

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