A business owner’s journey from exhausted and inflamed to energised and thriving
Can You Reverse Chronic Inflammation Naturally?
When Amy walked into my clinic last June, she looked like so many of the women I work with. Successful on the outside, struggling on the inside. She ran a busy business, but was running on empty herself.
Amy had been dealing with a chronic gut issue for years. The kind of thing that becomes part of your daily life, something you learn to manage rather than resolve. But it wasn’t just her digestion. She was exhausted, her body ached, and blood tests showed high inflammation levels along with subclinical hypothyroidism.
- Personalised Nutrition Plan: The plan is based on your unique 36+ marker blood test, not generic diet advice, to address root metabolic issues.
- Healing Chronic Issues: Amy's chronic gut issues were resolved by addressing inflammation and thyroid function at a fundamental, interconnected level.
- Foundational Health Results: Within 12 weeks, Amy saw significant improvements in gut comfort, energy, sleep quality, and reduced aches/pains.
- Real Whole Foods: The plan uses real, whole foods matched to your body's chemistry—no shakes, pills, or restrictive calorie counting.
If you think of inflammation as swollen cells that can’t function properly, you begin to understand why Amy felt the way she did. When your cells are inflamed, nutrients can’t get in, and waste can’t get out efficiently. This affects every tissue and organ in your body, from your gut to your brain to your thyroid.
Amy needed more than another diet or another supplement. She needed to understand what her body was actually trying to tell her.
What Was Really Happening in Amy’s Body?
During our initial 90-minute consultation, we listened closely to Amy’s health story. Not the five-minute GP version, but the complete picture of where she’d been and what she’d tried.
Her symptoms painted a clear picture. The chronic gut issues weren’t isolated. They resulted from inflammation, which was also linked to her thyroid function and, in turn, to her energy levels.
Everything in the body is interconnected, and when one system struggles, others compensate until they can no longer do so.
We organised comprehensive blood testing, the same 36+ marker panel I use for all my Metabolic Balance® clients. This isn’t the basic panel your GP orders. This testing analyses your unique metabolic biochemistry to understand how your body is functioning right now.
The blood tests revealed something fascinating. Amy’s inflammation markers confirmed what her body had been trying to tell her. Her thyroid was struggling, sitting in that grey zone of subclinical hypothyroidism where conventional medicine says you’re “fine” but you feel anything but fine. Her digestive issues were affecting nutrient absorption, which in turn was affecting everything else.
The good news? Her blood also showed us which whole foods her unique body needed to restore balance.
How Metabolic Balance® Works for Inflammation
This is what I love about Metabolic Balance®. It doesn’t give everyone the same plan, and it doesn’t hope for the best. It uses your own blood chemistry to work out which healthy, whole foods, in which amounts, and at which times will support your body to heal.
For Amy, this meant a personalised nutrition plan that would address her inflammation at its source, support her thyroid function naturally, and give her gut the chance to heal properly.
No shakes. No pills. No injections. Just real, whole foods matched to her body’s current needs.
We started her 12-week program in June, meeting weekly at first so I could support her through the initial adjustment period. This isn’t a diet you follow alone. It’s a coaching program where we work together to understand your body and overcome any obstacles that come up.
The Transformation: What Changed for Amy
The shifts started quickly. Within the first few weeks, Amy noticed her energy improving. Not the artificial buzz of caffeine, but genuine, sustained energy that carried her through her busy work days.
As we progressed through the program, the changes became more profound. Her chronic gut issues, something she’d lived with for years, began to settle. The aches and pains that had become her normal started to fade. She was sleeping better and waking up actually refreshed.
But here’s what made the biggest difference for Amy: she was learning how to nourish her body properly. She wasn’t just following a plan; she was understanding why certain foods worked for her body and others didn’t. This knowledge changed everything.
By the end of her 12-week program, Amy’s results were remarkable. Her headaches had improved significantly. The aches and pains were mostly gone. Her energy was so much better that she could manage her business more effectively without that afternoon crash. Her sleep had transformed. The reflux that had plagued her for so long had settled enough that she was able to reduce her medication (under her doctor’s supervision, of course).
Her hormones felt more balanced. She was able to exercise again, not because she had to but because she wanted to. Her stress levels had dropped, and her moods were more stable.
And as a lovely side benefit? Amy released 6kg of excess weight. But as she said herself, “The best thing for me is I’m feeling so much better.”
The Results: Where Amy Is Today
Amy completed her program feeling like a different person. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. She’d spent years managing symptoms and working around her health issues. Now she had the tools to properly support her body.
The inflammation that had shown up in her blood work? Under control. The subclinical hypothyroidism? Being supported naturally through personalised nutrition. The chronic gut issue that had been her constant companion? Finally healing.
“I am so grateful that I got introduced to Jeannette,” Amy shared. “She is friendly, helpful, professional and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to anyone!”
And the gratitude goes both ways. It’s incredibly rewarding to watch someone reclaim their health and vitality, especially when they’ve been struggling for so long.
What Amy’s Case Teaches Us About Metabolic Healing
Amy’s transformation demonstrates something I see repeatedly in my practice. When you address the root causes rather than just suppressing symptoms, the body has a remarkable capacity to heal.
Her chronic inflammation wasn’t limited to one factor. It was about how her entire metabolic system was functioning. The gut issues, thyroid challenges, and energy problems were all connected. And they all responded when we provided her body with the proper nutrition to restore balance.
This is the power of personalised nutrition based on actual blood chemistry. Not a one-size-fits-all diet, but a plan created specifically for your unique body.
Amy’s story is particularly relevant if you’re managing a busy career or business whilst struggling with your health. You don’t have to choose between professional success and feeling well. With the right support and approach, you can have both.
Key Results for Amy:
- Released 6kg of excess weight naturally
- Significant reduction in chronic inflammation
- Headaches improved substantially
- Fewer aches and pains throughout the body
- Much better energy levels (no more afternoon crashes)
- Improved sleep quality and waking refreshed
- Reduced reflux, able to reduce medication (with GP supervision)
- More balanced hormones
- Able to exercise more comfortably
- Reduced stress and improved mood stability
- Timeline: 12-week Metabolic Balance® program
Could This Approach Work for You?
If Amy’s story resonates with you and you’re dealing with chronic inflammation, gut issues, energy problems, or stubborn health challenges that conventional medicine hasn’t resolved, it might be time to look deeper.
The approach that worked for Amy, Metabolic Balance®, is personalised to your unique biochemistry. It addresses root causes rather than just managing symptoms. It gives you the tools and knowledge to support your body properly, not just for 12 weeks but for life.
I offer a free 15-minute discovery call to discuss your specific health concerns and explore whether this approach is right for you. There’s no pressure, just an honest conversation about where you are and where you want to be.
Because you deserve to feel as good as Amy does now. To have the energy for your work and your life. To feel comfortable in your body again. To wake up feeling like yourself.
Ready to write your own success story? Book your free discovery call today to explore what’s possible for your health.
Jeannette Scapens is a qualified naturopath (Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy) and certified Metabolic Balance® Coach based in Adelaide, South Australia. She has supported over 240 clients through the Metabolic Balance® program and is an accredited member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS #27097). Having overcome her own health challenges, including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Jeannette brings both clinical expertise and personal experience to her practice.
Medical Disclaimer: This case study is for educational purposes and describes one client’s individual experience. Results may vary. The information provided is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen, especially if you have existing health conditions or are taking medications. Medication changes mentioned were made under appropriate medical supervision.
