L's ( in her 20s) weight had been creeping up over a number of years due to a combination of comfort eating, lack of exercise and low mood. She was feeling constantly sluggish, tired and had tried to lose weight unsuccessfully. It was then she realised that she needed help.

Because she had no specific health problems, I carried out a Metabolic Typing test to check her ability to burn food for energy. She followed my recommendations and the weight loss was immediate. The sluggishness dissipated and her mood has improved. This helped her motivation to adhere to the programme better.

She lost approximately 1.5 stones in the first 3-4 months. She has maintained her weight loss and is still losing weight - to date she has lost 2st. 3lbs. and has gone down 2 dress sizes!

E. (in her 50s) had complained of lack of energy, poor sleep pattern, arthritis in the hands and excess weight. She was on a statin drug for her high cholesterol and thought she was wheat intolerant. She had a painful left leg and a trapped nerve in the lower back for which she was seeing an acupuncturist.

I carried out several tests and Metabolic Typing was the appropriate route for her problems. Additional tests established that she was insulin resistant, had adrenal insufficiency and had several nutritional deficiencies.

I advised her to follow a low-glycaemic plan with specific supplements to deal with nutritional deficiencies, insulin problems, and sleep. The programme included Phytobiophysics flower formulas to help clear emotional influences on her eating habits.

Within the first two weeks E. lost 8 pounds, started feeling more energetic and her breathing improved. In the next month, her Metabolic Typing re-test confirmed improved glucose management. E. continued losing weight, was sleeping better and her joint pain all but disappeared. Her cholesterol levels came into its own and after consulting her GP. E decided that she would stop taking any cholesterol lowering medication altogether. In total, she lost over a stone, felt energised, and had no cravings or food sensitivities.

P. (male age 43), a partner in a law firm, has suffered from chronic indigestion, low libido and feeling lethargic mid afternoon at work. He felt embarrassed not to be fully awake in high profile meetings after lunch and not being able to contribute or make his mark which he felt might be compromising his position in his company.

I quickly established that his lifestyle habits did not support his mental activity requirements: he used to skip breakfast but for coffee, had little or no lunch and worked through it without getting any fresh air (let alone sunshine) midday. His nutritional status was depleted and his body has been feeling the long term consequences of the high stress exposure as shown by his stress hormones' test. These, in turn, were negatively affecting his libido.

Following a successful implementation of a new, more regular eating plan, balancing his hormones and embracing a few relaxation techniques, P. has changed back to his 'old' self: a vibrant, formidable young professional with reserves of energy not to be shrug upon: he was able to go through the afternoon and felt that his private life has improved with his new found libido.

J. (age 41) was getting bloated after everything she ate. She had tried a variety of self-help methods but was not totally unsuccessful. She had managed to identify that some foods (like wheat and dairy) made her discomfort worse but was not sure where to go from there.

A saliva adrenal function test showed that her condition was in fact stress related: her fatigued adrenals were affecting the ability of her gut to tolerate foods.

She followed a programme given for a period of 3 months. She started to improve fairly quickly and by the end of my working together her abdominal problems had disappeared altogether.

D. (age 15) had come to me with severe psoriasis on his shins and elbows. He has been suffering from it since he was two and has undergone numerous treatments with a skin specialist. He was at a point where he was too self-conscious to wear any shorts during outdoor games at school and felt uncomfortable going out with friends in summer clothes.

The laboratory investigations I undertook showed the underlying reason for his skin conditions lay in his gut. He had parasites in his intestine and lacked the essential good bacteria. Due to this his system was unable to eliminate toxins via the normal channels (the bowel, urine or sweat) and was showing this via the skin.

I advised him to eliminate all potential foods and drink triggers from his diet. He was given a supplement programme correcting the findings of the tests and his gut health.

Over a period of 6 months the skin on his legs and elbows changed beyond recognition. He was happy taking part in outdoor sports again.

N. had been feeling poorly for a while: she had extreme fatigue and subsequently was sleeping all day (and night). When awake, she felt weak and faint, had no energy and was steadily gaining weight. Her right eyelid and the right side of her face had both dropped, and her face was red and swollen. After many visits to her GP, she was informed that there was nothing wrong with her. She was eventually put onto anti-depressants but she continued to feel unwell. Her situation got worse and in her words “she wasn't able to function as a mother, wife, or a human being”. At this point she remembered that I helped her in the past and contacted me again.

I suggested the Phytobiophysics® approach to alleviate her symptoms. Within the first session the swelling of her face had subsided and her eye started opening up. To her amazement, the difference was clearly visible when she looked in the mirror.

One of the benefits of Phytobiophysics® that appealed to her was that there was no waiting for lab results. The flower remedies showed immediate results. In no time she started feeling better and was keen to add her testimonial stating that she was so delighted with the results she wanted to share her story with others.

M. came to me when diagnosed with Dupuytren's contracture: her middle right finger was affected by it to such a degree that she could not lift a tea pot using her right hand. The finger has been troubling her for a while and a surgery was suggested as the last and extreme option by her primary care provider.

Following a single BodyTalk session and a few simple exercises to do at home the finger straightened up and the hard lump at its base has gone! She was delighted with the result and remarked she would have no reservations in recommending me to anyone.