Case Studies

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Chronic Inflammation: A Case Study

by Gloria Hettige PhD Faced with chronic inflammation for number of years, unable to work and mostly bed bound, this fifty-two year old woman decided to look elsewhere for answers after exhausting all allopathic medical support. As symptoms cascaded, medications increased. She felt herself at a point of no return…

Inflammation Case Study

Background Systematic case taking gives insight on how health conditions can be readily tracked and underlying causes can be effectively addressed. Traditionally, studying physical and emotional status provides a solution to wellness. Scrolls of studies and self help guides are being churned out to demonstrate the fact that health challenges…

Case Study — Management of the Gut Flora in a Child with Autistic Disorder

Autistic disorders, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and common childhood disorders are all accelerating exponentially in the 21st century. It is time to stand back and ask what is the underlining problem and solution. Clinically the eight year old was diagnosed with sensory integration disorder. His mother believed there was more…

Managing Wellness Holistically

A Case Study by Dr Gloria Hettige PhD As a complimentary health practitioner, I do come across clients with acute to chronic health challenges. Either way, the approach I take is the same. Taking a case history provides a plethora of evidence, equipping the practitioner to provide a targeted protocol…

Case Study: Management of Glycated Haemoglobin Using Modern Nutrition Biochemistry and Lifestyle Changes

by Dr Gloria Hettige PhD & Dayandra Hettige MBA Diabetes is on the increase globally. It currently affects 246 million people worldwide and is expected to affect 280 million by 20151. Measurement of glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) is a fundamental strategy for tracking patients with diabetes. HbA1c is used to monitor…