Today I’m going to share how one of my patients healed her IBS and reduced her inflammation by 95% in just six weeks. My name is Dr. Tom Rofrano from the Natural Medicine Clinic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and I’m the author of The FreeDiet®.
I recently worked with a 68-year-old woman who came in with a long list of symptoms: IBS, abdominal pain, indigestion, bloating, gas, constipation, fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, insomnia, and joint pain. She was feeling pretty terrible overall.
To get to the root cause of her issues, we started with comprehensive testing.
Identifying the Root Causes: Comprehensive Testing
The first step was a Comprehensive Health Panel, which includes a wide range of blood markers. Her results showed:
- Very high inflammation, measured by CRP (C-reactive protein)
- Elevated glucose, insulin, cholesterol, and triglycerides
- Insulin resistance, prediabetes, and metabolic syndrome
To uncover the underlying causes, I look at five main areas:
- Deficiencies
- Toxins
- Infections
- Hormones
- Food reactions
For IBS specifically, the most common root causes are infections and food reactions—and that was true in her case.
Stool Testing: Infections & Gut Imbalances
Her stool test revealed:
- Candida yeast overgrowth
- Bacterial overgrowth
Both can significantly disrupt digestion and trigger IBS symptoms.
Food Sensitivities & Leaky Gut
Food reaction testing showed she had:
- Gluten sensitivity, which can cause leaky gut
- Multiple food sensitivities, including:
- Grains
- Legumes
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Yeast
Leaky gut also leads to nutritional deficiencies, which she had, along with hormonal imbalances—specifically adrenal dysfunction and low DHEA.
Once we had the full picture, I created a personalized diet and supplement plan.
The FreeDiet®: A Targeted Approach to Healing
The diet I used is the FreeDiet®, which I developed years ago when healing my own chronic gut, thyroid, autoimmune, and other health issues.
The FreeDiet® is free of:
- Gluten
- Grains
- Sugar
- Yeast
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Soy
- Legumes
- Nightshades
- Processed foods
These are the foods most commonly responsible for inflammation and gut, thyroid, and autoimmune issues.
What the diet looks like:
- Breakfast: A nutrient-dense smoothie
- Lunch & Dinner: Protein, vegetables, and healthy fats
There’s a link below where you can access the FreeDiet® Phase 1 food chart.
Supplement Plan for Gut Healing & Inflammation
Her personalized supplement protocol included:
Foundational Support
- Multivitamin
- Vitamin D w K
- Magnesium
- Probiotic
Gut Repair
Inflammation Support
- Curcumin Protect™
- CardioMetaboliX (berberine, alpha-lipoic acid)
Hormone & Nutrient Support
- Adrenal Support
- B12 Supreme
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Zinc
- Additional nutrients based on her deficiencies
These nutrients are essential for gut healing and restoring optimal function.
Her Results After 6 Weeks
After six weeks on the FreeDiet® and her supplement plan, she returned with remarkable improvements:
Symptoms
- IBS symptoms significantly improved
- More energy
- Sleeping better
- Lost 10 pounds
- “My stomach is flat for the first time in years”
Lab Results
- CRP (inflammation) dropped 95%
- Glucose dropped 20 points to 83
- Insulin decreased by 68%
- Cholesterol and triglycerides dropped by over 40 points
She felt dramatically better overall.
The Takeaway: Healing Happens When You Address the Root Causes
Her transformation shows what’s possible when you identify the underlying causes and provide the right solutions. With the proper diet, targeted supplements, and a personalized plan, I believe almost anyone can get better.
Go here if you would like a free copy of the FreeDiet® phase 1 food chart.
