Step 1: Identify the Root Cause

Louise came to me struggling with severe constipation (up to 10 days without a bowel movement) and constant bloating.

On assessment, her gut mechanics were capable — but her food rhythm and stress load were sending her digestion into “fight or flight.”

Cold/raw foods, coffee used as a laxative, and irregular mealtimes were keeping her gut out of sync.

Step 2: Reset and Re-Rhythm the Gut

We began with a one-week “Warm & Simple Reset”:

• Switched from raw/cold meals to cooked, soft, warm foods (stews, soups, potatoes).
• Set consistent meal times to retrain the body’s digestive clock.
• Reframed coffee from stimulant to ritual — enjoyed with cream, not as a trigger.
• Simplified choices to lower stress and calm the gut-brain axis.

Within the first week, her body started to respond — less bloating, more predictable mornings.

Step 3: Build Consistency & Confidence

Over the next 3–4 weeks, Louise maintained her new rhythm:

• Daily, natural bowel movements without laxatives.
• Bloating resolved after small tweaks (reducing nut butter).
• Lower anxiety and a renewed sense of trust in her body.

She then began gently reintroducing foods on a 3-day rotation while keeping her new rhythm intact.

The Outcome...

Louise now enjoys:

✅ Regular, effortless digestion

✅ Freedom from laxatives and food fear

✅ Steady energy and mood

✅ A calmer, more confident relationship with food and her body

“I’m gobsmacked… every day, without laxatives. It’s amazing.” — Louisa