Case Study: Anxiety, Fatigue and Diarrhoea

A 37-year-old male presented with anxiety and fatigue, alongside diarrhoea which was occurring up to 12 times daily.

He also had a past diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis at the age of 21, and was currently prescribed Humira.

In addition, he had recently completed a GI 360 test by Doctors Data Inc.

Treatment

The treatment consisted of a variety of dietary modifications, alongside the addition of multiple supplements, including:

RN Labs Medi Restore Replacement of 1 meal with Medi Restore (made into a smoothie with some leafy greens and berries)

Psyllium husk Morning and night (gradually built up to 1 teaspoon twice daily)

Saccharomyces boulardii 1 capsule twice daily

Intestinal Support Product 2 capsules three times a day for 3 weeks

PHGG (Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum) 2 teaspoons in the morning and 1 at teaspoon night

Dietary modifications included:

  • An increase in animal protein for two weeks
  • A low-fat diet focused on the additions of mono and polyunsaturated fats such as avocadoes, Omega 3s and coconut oil.
Outcome

The above treatment plan resulted in improvements in one week and after three weeks, the patient passed moderately formed stools 5 times per day.

Currently, the patient is using fibres and probiotics and passes formed stools 2 or 3 times daily. As a result, his energy has also increased and anxiety has substantially decreased.

The main treatment product, RN Labs Medi Restore, contains B vitamins, zinc and many other nutrients and herbs to support both gastrointestinal and hepatic pathways in the body, among many others.

S QLD / N NSW Area Manager

Jessica Morland

Jess is a qualified Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional Medicine. She believes that there is no one size fits all approach and is passionate about educating, inspiring and supporting clients and practitioners with a customised approach to healthcare. Specialties include preconception, pregnancy, post-natal and infant care. 

Jess is excited to build relationships, educate and share her knowledge with both retail and practitioners in South Queensland and Northern NSW.

Lauren Matich, BHSc (Nat.)

Lauren Matich

BHSc (Nat.)

Lauren is an NHAA accredited Clinical Naturopath with a Bachelor of Health Science. She is incredibly passionate about natural health and educating clients on the foundational importance of nutrition, lifestyle and stress management and believes complimenting these building blocks with nutraceutical support and functional testing often holds the key to optimal health and vitality. Lauren looks forward to supporting practitioners and clients in these key areas.

Specialties include supporting thyroid health, digestive disorders and mental health.