A dynamic 65-year-old property developer named John came to my clinic for chronic fatigue syndrome which started in his 40s and worsened when the weather changed to high pressure systems. He had a history of bankruptcy and homelessness, and had been married several times. When he saw me, he was financially doing very well in his current employment and liked the idea of using natural therapies.
John was taking medication for raised cholesterol, high blood pressure and sleep, along with many supplements supplied over the counter by pharmacists, health shops and practitioners. We investigated the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) of all the supplements and discovered he was taking above and beyond the RDI in some nutrients, which may have been contributing to his bouts of nausea, one of his complaints.
After the first homeopathic medicine was given, he had improvements but complained of indigestion caused by stress. He also mentioned a chest pain he had always had, for which his GP could find no cause. He described it as tightness on the left side. He also often felt his face reddening, had difficulty sleeping and suffered from headaches.
During a follow-up appointment, John’s chest pain had disappeared and he was greatly pleased with this. His headaches had also disappeared and his energy had improved somewhat. We investigated his lethargy and decided he may not be absorbing all the nutrients in his food and supplement
regime. Another homeopathic medicine was prescribed for malabsorption. John was very focused on a nutrient-dense diet: he believed he needed a diet high in protein and with plenty of fruit and vegetables for peak performance in his demanding work in addition to a daily visit to the gym.
A year later, John’s sleep had improved substantially, however he still worried about finances and his business. On the other hand, if he made a conscious effort, he was now able to refocus his thoughts into a positive and optimistic outlook.
At our last visit, the only remaining symptom after 18 months was abdominal bloating and discomfort for which another homeopathic medicine was given. John was very grateful for the improvements to his health and wellbeing.
CATHERINE ANGEL, professional homeopath, WA