A Professional Woman’s Journey Back to Herself

sara6297
Aug 26
2 min read

Updated: Sep 1

The Early Signs

One of my clients in her early 60s was a successful professional with a demanding role and a strong presence in the room. She had always been articulate, sharp, and able to communicate complex ideas with ease. Colleagues admired her confidence and clarity.

But gradually, things began to change. She started losing her train of thought mid-sentence, unable to finish points she once delivered effortlessly. She repeated questions because she couldn’t remember the answer she’d just been given. In meetings, she found it hard to follow conversations, and her once-rich vocabulary thinned into vague or general words.

Life at Home

At home, the decline was even clearer. She relied heavily on her iPad, recording every detail—reminders for simple tasks, notes on conversations, even her own passwords. Without these prompts, she felt completely lost. Eventually, she had to step back from work, which was devastating for her sense of identity and independence.

The Turning Point

When she came to me, she had already been told the conventional route: manage symptoms as best as possible, but don’t expect improvement. Instead, we looked deeper and created an individualised, multi-faceted protocol to identify and address the root causes of her decline.

Her plan included:

Cutting out refined carbohydrates, gluten, and processed foods
Adding more vegetables, healthy fats, and wild-caught fish
Daily yoga and meditation to reduce stress
Extending sleep from 5 -6 hours a night to a restorative 7–8 hours
A personalised supplement programme, including individualised vitamins and minerals
Reducing hidden sources of inflammation
Comprehensive testing of hormones, inflammation markers, nutrient status, toxins, gut health, and genetic risk factors—to guide targeted support

The Results

Within just a few months, the changes were remarkable. Her clarity began to return. She could once again follow conversations, contribute in meetings, and find the words she needed. Her reliance on recording devices faded, and most importantly, she was able to resume her professional work. The improvements held up over time.

A Bigger Picture

This isn’t a one-off miracle. Stories like hers are part of a growing body of evidence showing that the brain can heal and even reverse decline when we address the root causes—nutrition, sleep, stress, toxins, gut and oral health, hormones, and more. Thousands of documented cases now support this approach.