She had IBS her entire life. She saw many doctors. Every test came back normal. Every medication gave her no relief. After years of indigestion, gas, bloating, constipation, and abdominal pain, nobody had ever run the one test that would change everything.
Today, I’m going to show you what those tests revealed—and how she finally got better.
My name is Dr. Tom Rofrano from the Natural Medicine Clinic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and author of the FreeDiet®. Most of our new patients come in with gut or thyroid issues, and this patient was one of them.
Her Symptoms: Lifelong IBS, Fatigue & Brain Fog
One of my favorite patient stories over the last 40 years involves a 52-year-old woman who came in feeling miserable. She had:
- Indigestion
- Gas
- Bloating
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Sinus congestion
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Brain fog
She had seen countless doctors, received multiple medications, and still felt terrible. She was frustrated and desperate for answers.
The Test That Changed Everything: Advanced Stool Analysis
Comprehensive testing—including an advanced stool test—finally revealed what all her previous doctors had missed.
- Parasite Infection
She had Blastocystis hominis, a microscopic protozoan parasite known to cause IBS-like symptoms.
- Yeast & Bacterial Overgrowth
Both candida and bacterial overgrowth were present—major contributors to chronic gut symptoms.
- Food Sensitivities
She tested positive for:
- Celiac genetics
- Gluten sensitivity
- Leaky gut
- Additional food reactions
These are extremely common root causes of chronic IBS.
- Nutrient Deficiencies
Due to malabsorption, she was deficient in multiple nutrients—explaining her fatigue and brain fog.
- Toxins
She had high mercury levels.
- Hormonal Imbalance
Her adrenal function was below optimal.
- High CRP (Inflammation Marker)
Her CRP was significantly elevated.
Step 1: The Anti-Inflammatory FreeDiet®
I put her on the FreeDiet®, which I developed years ago while healing my own autoimmune Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, IBS, fatigue, and skin issues.
Foods to Avoid on the FreeDiet®
- Gluten
- Grains
- Sugar
- Yeast
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Soy
- Legumes
- Nightshades
- Processed foods
These foods commonly trigger inflammation, gut dysfunction, thyroid imbalance, and chronic symptoms.
Why This Matters for Gut Infections
Parasites, candida, and bacterial overgrowth thrive on sugar and starches. A gluten-free diet alone is not enough—you must starve the critters while supporting gut healing.
Step 2: What She Ate
Breakfast
A nutrient-dense FreeDiet® Super Smoothie with:
- Protein
- Fruits and vegetables
- Essential fats
- Fiber
(Recipe included with the FreeDiet® Phase 1 Food Chart linked below.)
Lunch & Dinner
- Meat, chicken, or fish
- Plenty of vegetables
- Healthy fats
As she improved, we added additional foods back in during Phase 2 and beyond.
Step 3: Targeted Supplements
She took the Functional Five™:
- Multivitamin
- Fish oil
- Vitamin D with K
- Magnesium
- Probiotic
Plus a gut-healing combination I call Blasto-Pack, including:
These helped eliminate infections, reduce inflammation, and restore gut function.
Her Results After 1 Month
- Digestive symptoms significantly improved
- More energy
- Less brain fog
- CRP dropped 77% to normal
- Lost 8 lbs of excess weight
- Bloating dramatically reduced
She was thrilled to finally feel relief.
Her Results After 3 Months
Symptoms Resolved
- Indigestion
- Gas
- Bloating
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Headaches
- Sinus congestion
- Fatigue
- Brain fog
She felt like a new person and had lost 12 lbs of excess weight.
Repeat Testing
- Blastocystis hominis: gone
- Candida: gone
- Mercury levels: normalized
The Bottom Line
With the FreeDiet® and targeted supplements, she was able to:
- Heal her gut
- Eliminate parasites and yeast
- Restore nutrient levels
- Reduce inflammation
- Regain her energy
- Resolve lifelong IBS
If you have gut issues, fatigue, or other chronic symptoms, comprehensive testing is essential to uncover your root causes so you can receive the right solutions.
If you’d like personalized help, feel free to contact us—we’re currently accepting new patients.
Go here if you would like a free copy of the FreeDiet® phase 1 food chart.
