Case Study 2

Detoxification

A whole body approach to a persistent skin condition

Case Presentation

# Male 67 years old presented to the clinic with a stubborn irritating inflammatory skin condition on the chest area for 2 years.
# Patient was frustrated at having spent $10,000 for dermatologists and specialists who had prescribed steroidal anti-inflammatory creams which worsened the condition when he stopped applying the creams. His feelings were “I have nothing to lose so will give you a go for 3 weeks”
# Extensive clinical observation and case taking discovered he had indigestion, bloating and low energy.
# Iridology examination revealed the manifestation of under acid stomach (hypoacidity)
# Liver area showed signs of a struggle in his livers ability to properly breakdown metabolic and toxin waste. I suggested the patient get a referral from his GP to perform a liver function test. Test results indicated elevated GGT levels which suggested a hepatotoxic condition. Observations from iridology examination were confirmed by pathology test.

Treatment Strategy and Rationale

I initially recommended a Specialized Live Detox Program with special emphasis on correcting Liver and Kidney ability to breakdown and clear the toxins effectively.
The specialized Liver Detox program also offered multifaceted benefits including restoring gut integrity, Improving the secretion of digestive enzymes and creating an environment within the digestive tract conducive to healthy gut ecology.

Clinical Outcome

By week 3 the patient’s skin condition had improved 60% and reduced the need for steroidal anti-inflammatory cream to once a week.
By week 6 the skin condition had resolved completely.
Patient’s energy levels had improved along with the digestive complaints.
In patient’s words “I am very satisfied that you treated me from inside out”

This case demonstrates 2 Important Facts:

1: As Naturopath it is important that we always treat the whole person not just the symptoms only.
2: There is wide spread benefit in strategic detoxification in reducing toxic load, promoting healthy intestinal microbiota, facilitating optimal digestive function and detoxification via the liver and kidney.

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