Today you’re going to learn how a patient lowered his blood sugar, triglycerides, and uric acid to normal in just one month, while gaining more energy, reducing pain, and losing 16 lbs of excess weight.
My name is Dr. Tom Rofrano from the Natural Medicine Clinic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and author of the FreeDiet®. Over the last 38 years, I’ve been blessed to have seen more than 100,000 patient visits, many involving gut and thyroid issues. This patient was one of them.
Patient Background: Chronic Gut Issues and Systemic Symptoms
A 66-year-old man with ulcerative colitis came in with significant bloating, gas, heartburn, indigestion, cramping, back pain, and joint pain—so severe that even going for a walk was difficult.
After running a full evaluation with lab testing, we found:
- High glucose, A1C, insulin, uric acid, C-reactive protein, and triglycerides
- Low HDL, testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol
- Signs of metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance (pre-diabetes), a major driver of aging, obesity, high blood pressure, and inflammation
- Vitamin D and other nutrient deficiencies
- Bacterial and yeast overgrowth
- Celiac genetics, gluten sensitivity, and leaky gut
- Adrenal dysfunction and low testosterone
The FreeDiet® and Supplement Plan
To address the root causes, I put him on an anti-inflammatory diet I call the FreeDiet®, along with targeted nutritional support.
What Is the FreeDiet®?
The FreeDiet® is a diet I developed years ago while healing my own Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, IBS, fatigue, skin issues, and other chronic conditions. It is free of:
- Gluten
- Grains
- Sugar
- Yeast
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Soy
- Legumes
- Nightshades
- Processed foods
These are the foods most commonly responsible for inflammation, gut issues, thyroid dysfunction, and chronic health problems.
Lab Improvements After One Month
After just one month on the FreeDiet® and the proper supplements, his follow-up labs showed remarkable improvements:
- Glucose, uric acid, and triglycerides decreased to normal
- A1C improved
- C-reactive protein (inflammation) decreased
- Cholesterol dropped 32 points
- LDL improved
- Vitamin D, DHEA, cortisol, and testosterone all increased
He reported:
- More energy
- No pain
- Better bowel movements
- Significant improvement in gut symptoms
- A 16-lb weight loss in the first six weeks
The Functional Five and Additional Support
The core supplements I use are what I call the Functional Five:
- Multivitamin
- Fish oil
- Magnesium
- Vitamin D with K
- Probiotic
Additional gut-supporting supplements included:
Cardiovascular and inflammatory support included:
Adrenal support included:
He also received nutrients he was deficient in, including:
The Body’s Ability to Heal
With the right diet, targeted nutrients, and a focus on root causes, he was able to:
- Improve gut health
- Increase energy
- Reduce pain
- Lose excess fat
- Normalize key lab markers
- Feel dramatically better
The body has an incredible ability to heal itself when given the proper support.
If you have a chronic health condition, I believe that addressing the underlying causes and providing the right solutions can help almost anyone improve.
Go here if you would like a free copy of the FreeDiet® phase 1 food chart.
