Transformation stories

After being diagnosed with coeliac disease in 2017, my life turned upside down, and despite sticking to a gluten-free diet, my symptoms persisted… Everything shifted when I discovered Dr Megan Rossi on Instagram and bought her book, Love Your Gut… Dr Megan and her team have given me my life back, and I’m incredibly grateful for the work they do every day.

A couple of years ago, I started experiencing tinnitus, which left me feeling constantly tired and irritable… Dr. Megan has reignited my love for cooking in a gut-loving way, and as a result, I’ve felt an immediate boost in my energy levels… I’m grateful to The Gut Health Doctor for the inspiration and support, and I wish more healthcare professionals recognised the powerful role that gut health and nutrition play in our overall well-being.

Despite my best efforts, my overall health was not where I wanted it to be… Everything changed when I discovered Megan’s books while researching gut health… By focusing on my gut health, I’ve strengthened my immune system and improved my overall well-being.

Both of us had tried lots of different approaches over the years…Fast forward six months, two of Dr Megan’s recipe books and hundreds of plant points later, and both of us have seen a vast improvement in our gut health. For me, understanding the science behind my symptoms has enabled me to feel much more control over something that I felt powerless about for years…it has simplified food for us and made diet less of a daily obstacle course.

I had a full hysterectomy when I was 35, which can exacerbate symptoms, but I’ve had bloating problems my whole life… so when I saw Dr Rossi’s Bloating Masterclass advertised I jumped at the chance to learn from an expert about how I could improve my symptoms… I would 100% recommend the masterclass to anyone suffering from bloating as the overall experience has been amazing.

I experienced digestive issues including acid reflux, constant nausea and indigestion for about a decade and was diagnosed with IBS in 2017…From watching interviews with Megan, following her on social media and reading her book – her mantra ‘INclusion not EXclusion’ has really stuck with me…After increasing my plant points, I feel so much happier, I’m sleeping better and I’m thriving! It feels so good to be able to enjoy life again.

For over 35 years I experienced gut issues ranging from IBS, diverticulitis and extreme bloating… I then came across Dr Megan online and bought her first book which I read from cover to cover and decided this was to become my go-to… I can happily say that at 65 I have never felt better thanks to Dr Megan.

I’ve had a long history of poor gut health… But with the help of Dr Megan Rossi’s free educational content, as well as the dietitians at The Gut Health Clinic, I’m staying in remission with next to no pain or bloating… Many thanks to The Gut Health Doctor for all your advice and support. 

Over the years, I’ve had several proctoscopies and 2 colonoscopies for rectal bleeding… By following The Gut Health Doctor, I’ve learnt about the importance of aiming to get 30 plant points a week… All in all, discovering The Gut Health Doctor and implementing the advice has allowed me to feel much more content in my day-to-day life!

After having my baby, I felt the urge to ensure they had a fun eating journey… I honestly feel that eating isn’t just about putting food in your mouth, it is your overall experience with food and I really want it to be a pleasant one… When I came across The Gut Health Doctor at my local library the food recipes were so appealing to me… This has been an individual food journey as much as a family journey.

I’d started getting bad bloating symptoms and was feeling really unhappy… I decided to attend Dr Rossi’s Bloating Masterclass… It was amazing. I learned so much!… Thanks to the guidance of the Bloating Tracker, I figured out my top four triggers… My symptoms have been improving ever since… I’m also feeling much calmer and in control of my health.

As I approached my 50’s I was feeling unhappy with my weight, energy and gut health… I discovered The Gut Health Doctor on Instagram, and this was quite an eye opener… As I ate more plant based foods my energy stopped dipping… I also slept better and the weight started to shift… Today at 53 I feel healthier, happier and more empowered than ever.

I am a recent retiree, and have collected my fair share of ailments along the way, a cocktail of obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and a few stents to boot… The first conscious step I took was by almost accident — I came across Megan’s article and recipe for fermented wheaten bread and I’ve been eating it ever since… I’ve transformed my diet from “5 a day” to “30 a week,”… Thank you Dr Megan Rossi!

After being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease six years ago I was advised to be on consistent, strong medication… I quickly realised that having a high diversity of plants and whole foods in my diet was one way in which I could improve my gut… Not only this, my sleep, energy levels and overall health have improved.

During the COVID pandemic, my role in the NHS escalated and my reliance on convenience foods increased tenfold. I came across ‘Eat Yourself Healthy’ and became hooked. Everything made sense, as it taught me how my diet could be drastically impacting my physical and mental health. Using movement and The Gut Health Doctor’s approach of turning to a more diverse, plant-based lifestyle, my health changed drastically.

I was unhappy with my weight, my blood pressure was high and I felt every one of my 47 years. I decided to fully embark on a plant-based diet and aimed to eat 30+ plant points per week… I am the healthiest and fittest I have ever been, I have buckets of energy and I no longer have high blood pressure. I feel great!

I was diagnosed with IBS a few years ago. I did an awful lot of reading and found that eating as many plants as I could, with a good diversity, could help my situation. Among others, I came across Megan’s first book… I really enjoy the 30-plant points per week exercise, and the first time I did it, I was surprised at how many different plants I was actually eating. Dr Megan Rossi has really opened my eyes to the power of gut health.

I have struggled with my health since my mid-30s with various issues, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and IBS. My daughter recently sent me Dr Megan’s books, well… I feel transformed in only a few months. I have made lots of recipes from the books and The Gut Health Doctor website. I tell everyone about Dr Megan’s books. I won’t lend mine out, though. I use them too often!

Shortly after my parathyroid surgery, I was diagnosed with silent reflux… My dietary journey led me to learn about gut health, the microbiome, and how vital it is as the basis for good general health. After about 6 weeks of eating… I felt more energised. I was sleeping better, and my reflux symptoms were virtually non existent… I look and feel strong, healthy and better than I expected to be at close to 60!

I was diagnosed with silent reflux about 6 years ago after several years of frightening incidents. I went on an exclusively wholefoods, plant-based diet last January and successfully came off my prescribed medication. With resources provided by The Gut Health Doctor, I am really happy to have brought my condition under control without replying on drugs. Hurray for plants!

A shock diagnosis of gestational diabetes at 30 terrified me. I have read and researched gut health including reading Dr Megan Rossi’s books and I started actively cooking from scratch fibre rich plant-based meals. I have recently had blood work done and everything is in top order. I am feeling the best I have ever felt… !

I’m 68 and after a life of being relatively healthy, it was a bit of a shock to have a heart attack. My daughter immediately got me an appointment at The Gut Health Clinic and ordered me one of Dr Megan Rossi’s books. My eating is completely different now and I am developing a new respect for what can be created using healthy ingredients.

I started to have various joint weakness, inflammation issues and was very low in iron. I got ‘Eat More, Live Well’… The majority of my meals are now recipes from the book. Within 6 weeks my energy levels started to improve. I have been astonished at how much I have learned during this process.

I suffered with gut issues for years following two major surgeries. I bought ‘Eat Yourself Healthy’ and haven’t looked back. Within a number of weeks my energy levels increased. I felt so much better within myself, my hair/skin had improved in strength, no gut pain or issues at all – to say I was ecstatic was an understatement!

In 2018, I became the illest I’ve ever been. My mouth turned white, I had mouth ulcers, lost lots of weight and had no energy. I stumbled across Dr Megan Rossi’s Instagram and read up on IBS and IBD. Two weeks into trying the plant focused diet my symptoms significantly improved. This has given me a whole new perspective that has changed my life.

As a chef, I was always feeding others and ensuring they had the most wonderful meal experience, but I didn’t take the time to ensure I was looked after, too… In 2019, I gave up my beloved career to concentrate on myself and find a better life balance. Thanks to Dr Megan Rossi’s blogs, books and online resources, I have transformed my bowel habits…I am no longer constipated or running to the toilet…I feel free and happy again.