Case 33 – Long-Standing Digestive Dysfunction Restored Through Autonomic Regulation

This client had experienced severe gastrointestinal intolerance for over a decade. Minor changes in salt, oil, sugar, food type, or strong flavours would trigger vomiting and diarrhoea. Eating outside the home was extremely difficult, making travel and social activities highly restrictive.

Long-standing digestive dysfunction with severe food intolerance, improved through whole-body and autonomic regulation, allowing a return to normal eating and unrestricted travel.

Despite financial security, the condition significantly reduced quality of life. Travel often had to be avoided, as access to self-prepared food was essential for symptom control.

Assessment suggested chronic autonomic dysregulation and inflammatory reactivity rather than a primary structural gastrointestinal disorder. Treatment focused on regulating nervous system load, visceral tension, and whole-body inflammatory patterns.

Following treatment, digestive tolerance improved substantially. The client can now eat a wide variety of foods without acute reactions and is able to travel regularly, including extended trips, with confidence and comfort.

Clinical Practice: Heal Young Massage

Evidence-based remedial massage and movement rehabilitation services.