From Switzerland
I had seen Rachael's website before, but it wasn't until a friend had a consultation with her that I got in touch. After I filled out the form, she made some suggestions for dietary changes and recommended some supplements. I half-assedly followed the dietary changes for a few months, but then in July with my mom's help (I was at my parents for a visit for three weeks), I really put the changes into place.

Wow! While I have slipped a little since I've been back on my own, I know what I need to do and that it works. Making changes to my diet by reducing my sugar intake (whether it's in the pure form of sugar or honey or chocolate or processed like bread or pasta), has made a huge change in alleviating my anxiety and lifting my mood. It might help that I can now eat and truly enjoy foie gras and bacon without the guilt trip from the diet industry. The fact that I have finally seen the scale move in a downward direction (after years of stalling) is secondary to the more than 20% drop in my cholesterol numbers (the hdl numbers are still nice and high). My moods are much more stable and my energy levels are much higher than they were. The idea that I could take three dance classes a week without risking the bones in my feet or hurting my knees would have been unheard of two years ago.

I took the supplements Rachael recommended pretty strictly until the summer. I still take some of them every weekday, others I take when I can tell that I need a bit of a boost.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with Rachael; she truly knows of what she speaks. Follow her advice, ask tons of questions; she has a lot to offer you!
Kate

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From Germany
My whole life I have struggled with stomach issues. Since birth my family has been trying to figure out why I've had such a sensitive stomach. It seemed that every season of my life my stomach couldn't handle eating "some different kind of food." Whether it was dairy one year, soy products the next or meat the other.

Last year I was on a missions trip to Ethiopia where I picked up a parasite. After being bedridden for 8 weeks (because the doctors could not figure out what was wrong with me) my friend told me about her friend Rachael who has been researching and working in the field of nutrition. After contacting Rachael and who did a distance consultation with me by taking a medical history of my whole life, she was able to not only give me medicine for my parasite but also suggest I had "low stomach acid."

She gave me a supplement that I was required to take with my food daily and since then my stomach has never felt better. I've been able to eat all different types of foods without any problems. My energy level has also increased incredibly as well as my attention span.

Rachael is my personal super hero- you rock lady!
Liz

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From Australia
Since being diagnosed with CFS/ME in 2005, I became bed bound & reduced to living within only 5-10% of my normal physical strength & energy. I was extremely ill; and only getting worse and not responding to traditional medicine. After numerous different treatment regimes to try to regain my health, I still showed no sign of improvement.

After learning of Rachael van der Gugten's company - Pure Santé and the Solenberg Holiday Homes I decided that this was my next step. I visited Solenberg Holiday Apartments for a period of seven weeks during which I was able to rest in luxurious accommodation, beautiful scenery with clean air and crystal clear mountain water! All of which, were  healing to my spirit, soul & body!

I had consultations with Rachael van der Gugten who tested me using Applied Kinesiology. From the consultation we were able to ascertain my body chemical imbalances and deficiencies, food issues, and viruses and bacteria, which were all affecting my health.

I began treatment and after 3 weeks, I suddenly realised that I had not been using pain medication – at all! That was the first great improvement I noticed and there have been many more improvements since then.   My health has improved dramatically and I am able to do daily activities.  I live life in a much more normal way; I am no longer bed bound and look forward to complete health very soon.

I am very grateful to Rachael for all of her care and highly recommend her to any person seeking help with their health, or simply for a relaxing and rejuvenating holiday in a healthy, and beautiful environment.

Thank you!
Mary

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From New Zealand

'My husband was suffering from IBS for a number of years, making life uncomfortable for him.  We knew what the problem was but not how to sort it out or what was causing it.  When he saw Rachael it became clear that he had to stay clear of carbohydrates and fats and proteins were his new best friend.  Since this discovery and with the help of specific supplements Rachael recommended, he has been pretty much IBS free (except when he slips back into eating too much bread!) and has had lots more energy and is generally healthier.
Robinsons.

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From Switzerland

I have been suffering from digestive problems pretty much all my life .. constipation, bloating etc. I tried anything I read about: gluten free, dairy free, high fibre, raw, fasting, vegetarian, supplements ... Nothing worked for more than maybe a couple of days. I was diagnosed with IBS - irritable bowel syndrome, and the doctors suggested that I relax more.

Being tested by Rachel on my metabolism type food allergies etc and eventually receiving nutritional advice gave me a lot of confidence: because for the first time, this was not about standard one-fits-all "this is good and this is bad", but advise very much in response to my body's individual needs. Actually my body telling me itself what it needs and what not - through the therapist! It took some time to adapt but slowly and surely my condition improved.

A year later I went to see Rachel again to discuss some hormonal problems: after coming off the pill I no longer had periods. After some blood tests, the doctor had suggested early menopause ... at the age of 32! Rachel encouraged me to stay on the diet that was best supporting my body with all its functions, and suggested some more specific supplements. 5 months later I discovered I was pregnant, and am now waiting for the birth of my baby boy in a few weeks time!

By the way, even throughout my pregnancy I did not experience any constipation, bloating etc. Also, after a quick email to Rachel within the first couple of months asking for advice with the typical symptoms I adjusted my diet and supplements to the nutritional needs at early pregnancy, and I am happy to say that most of those typical symptoms pretty much passed me by!

N. Bonk

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From Finland

I had suffered for several years with my stomach (gas, pain etc) and doctors found no explanation for it in tests. It had gotten really uncomfortable and I was really helpless not knowing what to do. After you did the consultation and found out that I was low on magnesium and I was reacting to wheat, I started to take extra magnesium and stopped eating wheat completely for about one year. After just a few weeks almost all symptoms were gone! That was maybe 3 years ago now.

Nowadays I can eat anything (also wheat products) and I don't take extra magnesium any more but everything is fine, I don't have any symptoms. But I also know what to avoid because you told me - not too much carbs and enough high fat diet products, that keeps the balance in my body.

So thank you so much to you, I am so thankful you helped me!!

Greetings, Sanna

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From Switzerland

When we first met I had little energy or strength, and no stamina. You got me started on a new diet and helped by some supplements I quickly saw improvements. Now I go to the gym nearly every day of the week, I've developed great muscle tone and have more energy and stamina than I could have hoped for.

You really exceeded my best expectations.
A. Cassidy.
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From Switzerland

Rachael was an anchor of safety at a time when I did not know where else to turn to solve a range of connected digestive problems... With competence, focus, determination, and above all with a smile, she helped me recover full health and well being in only a few months of targeted nutritional re-adjustment.

Thanks, Rachael!
F. Toso.