Health and Nutrition Case Study
Published on 28 May, 2014 | Case Studies
Case study of Male aged 59 years – with High Cholesterol, Sinus problems
Time started: 4pm Time finished: 4:45pm
Details of treatment
Treatment Card – Completed with the following questions and responses.
1. Have you had any health problems in the past or present, if so please specify?
Ans: Nothing major. I am on medication for high cholesterol.
2. Within the last nine months have you undergone surgery, if so please specify? In some cases it would inappropriate for a person to undergo any treatment, therefore they should check with their Doctor beforehand.
Ans: Underwent septoplasty nose surgery for deviated septum causing sinus problem and blocked nose due mucous congestion.
3. Is the client pregnant or trying to become pregnant?
Ans: Not applicable.
4. Does the client suffer from epilepsy? This may have already been noted in the health problems – but it is always good to check.
Ans: No
5. Do they have any metal implants, a pacemaker or body piercings? In some situations they may have to check with their Doctor beforehand, particularly for massage and if they have body piercings you need to take more care during the massage technique.
Ans: No
6. Rate their level of stress 1 to 4 (1 = low stress and 4 = high stress). This can be useful information when choosing the appropriate essential oil.
Ans: Two
7. Do they have any special skin problems? Again this can be useful information when choosing the appropriate essential oil or if they have allergies to certain foods.
Ans: Skin gets itchy in winter
8. Do you have any allergies, or is there any food, oil, spray that may cause problems?
Ans: No allergies
9. What is your Blood Type?
Ans: O+ (unsure)
10. What does the client want to achieve from the treatment?
Ans:
a. Wants relief from mucus piling up in nose and collecting in the throat, particularly in winter. Have to clear throat often in winter.
b. Want to drop 2-3 kilos to attain a flatter stomach
c. Seek age related well-being advice
d. Prefer to stop taking tablets for cholesterol
e. Prefers not to take any medication in the form of tablets
Assumptions:
My recommendations are based on the following assumptions and information provided by you:
1. Your blood pressure and sugar level, both are normal
2. You have no allergies
3. You do not wish to take more tablets and would like to stop the existing tablets for cholesterol
Recommendations:
Summary:
– Take Apple Cider Vinegar – not more than 2 teaspoons/day diluted with water before meals (for mucous reduction)
– Keep the homemade Natural Spicy Cider Decongestant and Expectorant handy
– Include fresh raw garlic, grapefruit and papaya in your diet (For cholesterol & mucous reduction)
– Have fruit and vegetable juice (The exact mix of fruits and vegetables can be recommended after you determine your blood type) (For weight loss)
Nutritional Information:
– The acetic acid contained in Apple Cider Vinegar increases the body’s absorption of important minerals locked into the foods we eat.
– It also contains high levels of Manganese (30%RDI) and Potassium (5% RDI). Manganese helps the body to utilise Vitamin C & B1 and helps neutralise free radicals thus boosting the immune system, while Potassium helps muscle action, nerve impulses and heart activity.
Disclaimer:
– These recommendations are not meant to replace your regular medication, if any, and should not be used as a substitute for professional services.
– Talk to your doctor first to make sure it won’t interfere with any of the medications you are presently on.
For relief from Mucus congestion:
Daily care:
1. Perform Anulom-Vilom and Bhastrika Pranayam on a daily basis.
Benefits: The fresh air aerates the sinus and creates changes in blood flow in the lining of the cavity, which also decongests the sinus.
2. Take 2-3 teaspoons of Apple Cider Vinegar diluted in water before meals. You can also mix it with salad if you don’t like the strong taste of vinegar directly.
Benefits:
a. It is high in minerals and enzymes which help in absorption of nutrients and detoxification. It helps thin out mucous being secreted, making it easier to drain the congestion.
b. It stabilises blood sugar levels and controls appetite and helps lose weight
c. Helps digestion by clearing acid reflux
d. Will help your skin when applied locally to the itchy area
For more information refer: BENEFITS OF DRINKING APPLE CIDER VINEGAR DAILY
3. Have a light non-mucous forming diet: Fruit (papaya) and raw vegetables, citrus or grape juice and fresh garlic
4. Increase the intake of foods that have good amounts of vitamin C:
Strawberries, cabbage, broccoli, oranges, lemon and grapefruit are all rich in vitamin C.
5. Reducing the amount of dairy products in the diet, helps reduce mucus secretion.
6. Regular use of Magnesium and Calcium supplements will help induce regular sleep and take care of the sleep disorders that might be plaguing you.
7. Check for any Polyp growth in the nose periodically
During discomfort due to congestion:
8. When congestion causes medium level discomfort, use homemade Natural Spicy Cider Decongestant and Expectorant. It can be prepared in advance and stored in a cool, dry place.
Ingredients: Cayenne pepper, honey, lemon juice, ginger, apple cider vinegar.
Benefits: Cayenne contains the natural chemical capsaicin, which helps relieve swelling and inflammation that is narrowing nasal passages. It reduces production of mucous and helps expel the mucous by thinning and loosening.
Dose: Adults can take 1-2 tablespoons a day. Shake well before using.
For more information and recipe refer: HOMEMADE NATURAL SPICY CIDER
During acute discomfort due to congestion:
9. During acute discomfort due to congestion:
a. Do steam inhalations in a pot or have hot showers
b. Have black pepper soup with ginger and salt
c. Take tea with ginger, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom
d. Have a hot foot bath before going to bed
e. Avoid excessive consumption of dairy products
f. Use “Nose Cones”
For reducing cholesterol:
1. Eat fresh Garlic every day. :
Benefits: It reduces LDL cholesterol and raises HDL cholesterol. It decreases the amount of fat in the blood because of Allicin.
Use: Finely chop 2-3 cloves of fresh raw garlic. After the food has been fully cooked, sprinkle it over your portion of food as a garnish.
For weight reduction:
1. Do push-ups to attain a flatter stomach
2. Drink fresh fruit and vegetable juice made using Nutri bullet or equivalent.
(The exact mix of fruits and vegetables can be recommended after you determine your blood type.)
3. Take two teaspoons of Apple Cider Vinegar in water before meals each day. It will help shed off a couple of kilos of weight.
