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I attended Anna in October and November 2011 having suffered with ulcerative colitis/crohns disease for 7 years. It disrupted life every single day. Since my second visit in late November I have been a hell of a lot better and it's now mid-January 2012!
William, Derry, January 2012
I started seeing Anna in September this year for anxiety. I also felt quite sluggish without very much energy. It's now November and my anxiety is currently down to zero. I find that in the past couple of months I'm not really phased by the challenges of my work as much as I would have been in the past. Getting regular exercise and meditating daily have also been important components in bringing down my stress levels. Gradually my energy levels have improved especially in the mornings. I feel diet and carefully selected nutritional supplements have played a significant role in this. The nutritional support has really helped me get back to singing, which I love, because the "stage nerves" are less of a problem.
Dominic Co. Kildare, December 2011
Earlier this year I was low in spirit, exhausted, bloated and obviously had health problems. Once in the caring hands of Anna Collins I began to relax and improve.
Last Sunday at 74 years of age I attended the Over Fiftys Show for the first time arriving at noon and leaving at 6.30pm still full of vim and vigour. Angela Murphy, Dublin 4, December 2011
Your health is your wealth & knowledge is definitely priceless! What we have learned over the past 6 months will stay with us for years to come. And it is already being handed down to the next generation with my children. What we have changed with ourselves we have followed through the whole house and there is a definite improvment all round. Moods are better. Skin is clearer. Energy is heightened. How food is produced & how it affects us, both mentally and physically - it's an amazing road of discovery! All we can say is a huge thank you and I know the changes we have made will be of major benefit."
Darren and Sinead Hanbury, Co. Kildare, October 2011
I attended Anna primarily over digestive problems that medical doctors were sugggesting I treat with surgery. I knew that there had to be a less invasive and more holistic approach to my problems. With Anna I found a gentle and receptive understanding of my difficulties. Over a period of months, with careful attention to diet, exercise and stress management, my symptoms have completely disappeared. I am more understanding of my body and what causes it stress, how to avoid this or if unavoidable how to manage it when it happens. The simple dietary changes and supplements are easy to sustain and I find I have much more energy and generally feel a lot better about myself. Many people have noticed the positive changes in me too. I know that without her help and continued support I would have gone under the surgeon's knife by now and I am very grateful that I have not. I cannot recommend Anna Collins enough.
SJ, Dublin, August 2011
I consulted Anna Collins, Nutritional Therapist, suffering from fatigue and many digestive problems, having had colon surgery and chemotherapy. After taking Anna's advice on dietary changes and supplementation with vitamins and minerals I am feeling good and my digestive problems have disappeared.
M.L., Roscommon, July 2011
I went to see Anna in October 2010 for some very annoying difficulties I was having with concentration. I suffered from a sort of "Brain fog", during which focusing was very difficult. Within a month of starting with some easy diet changes and some supplements my mental clarity had definitely shown an improvement. Anna monitored progress by getting me to do a self assessment on a monthly basis, rating my "brain fog" on a scale of 0-10 each time (0 being superb clarity and mental acuity and 10 being total inability to think straight). I went from 8 to 2 out of 10 which I am maintaining.
Phillip (75), Killiney, February 2011
Before going to see Anna, I was so exhausted I HAD to lie down, or if I got the chance, sleep during the day, often at least 2 hours if able (I have 2 young children). Since changing my diet, things have changed dramatically. I have even decorated this year! I feel great when I follow the healthy eating programme you recommended and remember not to drive myself to total exhaustion. Whenever I deviate from healthy eating for too long, or take on just too many tasks, I feel the old symptoms returning – fatigue, bloating, blood-sugar lows… So then I go back to the programme and feel stronger again….. Its also good to know Anna’s at the end of the phone with support and encouragement if I need her. Many thanks.
Melissa Moore, Tipperary, December 2010
I went to Anna just over a month ago with back pain, having been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. I felt my life was like a tangled ball of wool – a vicious circle with bad diet, back pain, stress and generally feeling tired and unwell. Having Anna come alongside me to point the way forward with supplements (though not too many), a balanced diet – giving me recipes, and lots of ideas to help change my lifestyle brought such relief, however it did take about two weeks for my body to adjust. Now I feel alert when I wake, I have more energy and my back is so much better. With just a couple of visits I have learned how to care for my health and well being – this has become a turning point in my life. Thanks Anna.
Mary, Loughlinstown, Dublin, September 2010
I went to Anna as I was concerned that my diet was very poor with possible consequences for my health. I also wanted to lose some weight. Anna recommended a change in my diet and some food supplements. The transition to the new diet took place in three easy steps. I now eat a varied diet of high quality unprocessed foods which I enjoy. The digestive problems I was experiencing previously have disappeared and I have maintained good energy levels. I have lost a stone and a half in weight despite continuing to eat quite a lot. The decision to visit Anna was a good one for me as I now have a healthy sustainable diet.
John, Sandyford, Dublin, March 2010
I came to Anna with a problem with insulin resistance and was overweight. I found the treatment relatively easy. Anna did not push me to change my eating habits too quickly. Through the use of various supplements and gradual change in eating I am now in the 'normal' range for glucose.
Liz Shine, January 2010
Having experienced years of low energy and some sleepless nights, I went to see Anna Collins in December 09. It's now January, two months later. With some changes in my diet and nutritional supplements recommended by Anna I now find a dramatic improvement in my energy levels and zest for life. Something else that I experienced was that Anna took my lifestyle into account so that any necessary changes could be made practically and with ease. I found her to be extremely professional and passionate about her work. She has a wealth of information and in this day and age where many of the products we buy are low in nutritional value Anna's vast knowledge on nutrition is invaluable. She is highly professional and thorough in her approach and I highly recommend her as a nutritional therapist.
Freada McGoldrick - Wicklow, January 2010
I visited Anna for the first time in early December 09 and by Christmas my symptoms had improved dramatically. I was suffering with gastritis, lethargy and erratic sleep. Anna's holistic approach simplified everything and the insight I gained in her company encouraged me to be more aware about my diet and well being. The advice, care and empowerment I received from Anna has changed my life for the better. Thank you.
James, Dublin 24, December 2009
I went to see Anna with low energy, a queasy tummy and bad headaches, especially before periods. Over a few visits we put together some manageable diet and lifestyle changes which I agreed to do. I feel so much lighter, more energetic. I’m walking on air and the headaches have gone. I’m more positive and my skin feels so clear and clean.
Sandra, Lucan, Co. Dublin, November 2009
I can't believe how much energy I have and my bowels are dramatically improved. I had chronic fatigue syndrome and IBS before I started with Anna.
Melissa, Tipperary, October 2009
I suffered for 20 years with chronic IBS and impaction for the last 3 years. I visited Anna five times over 5 months and by the 5th visit it was totally resolved. I can't believe it. I don't need laxatives and sachets to go anymore.
Marie, Dublin 2, March 2009
I went to see Anna after a summer of discontent - stress, insomnia, and a four-month-long cold that had flared up intermittently into chest and throat infections - that left me debilitated and in low spirits. I had started running before the summer but couldn't get a good run at it, so to speak, because of being sick and at the doctor so often. Anna's very comprehensive questionnaire and sensitive, incisive questioning led her to work out very quickly what was wrong with me and to devise a nutritional programme to get me back to good health. Within a week my cold was gone, my energy levels were up and I was sleeping better. By following Anna's recipe for life, tailored especially for me, I have stayed healthy for the past six months and am now running 25km a week.
Joyce Hickey, Journalist and mother of two busy boys, February 2009
I initially attended Anna in July 2008 with severe abdominal pain and bloating. This had affected my ability to eat and also my interest in food. Anna explained to me that stress, which had been a big factor in my life for some time, can contribute to these symptoms. With her insight and advice I embarked on a healthy diet enhanced with supplements. After six months I am now feeling very well and I now have the information which Anna shared with me to keep me healthy into the future.
Anne, July 2008
“Everyday life is so much easier”
Although I was on medication for underactive thyroid for several years, my energy level didn’t improve. I was constantly afraid of being unable to go to work in the mornings. I could not plan to go anywhere nor do anything major on my days off. As soon as I had done a few morning jobs, the only place I was fit for was bed.
I found that Anna understood how I felt and had an in-depth knowledge of the condition. She was able to advise me regarding what and when I should eat along with some supplements which were changed as time went by. She was very supportive in my efforts to adjust to the recommended diet and checked with me regularly to see how I felt and was managing. Gradually I got a new lease of life. I still follow the advice I have been given as diligently as I can. The quality of food is very good and extremely satisfying and I seldom miss the poorer quality foods I used to rely on.
Everyday life is so much easier. I have much more energy and interest in my work and am confident of having a better quality of life now and in the future. I would strongly recommend this investment in one’s health and well-being to anyone struggling to get by each day! Over the course of my 5 visits to Anna for Nutritional Therapy my thyroid function has improved dramatically so I no longer need medication (my TSH was 4.74 and is now 2.7 – normal).
Maire Ferguson, Greenhills, 2008
I am a client of Anna Collins since early 2008, and have to say having a consultation was one of the best decisions I made! I had suffered from a bad breakout of acne and the effects were beginning to affect me more emotionally than the physical pain of my skin being so sensitive.
My first consultation was to determine where I was going wrong, and I never looked back. Anna is encouraging, and always on hand with recipe suggestions and advice on helping me with my skin and food choices. Within a couple of weeks of taking the supplements Anna recommended and more importantly taking on board the eating habits, my skin got noticeably better. The skin is still improving, but my general mood and energy levels are much improved.
I would 100% recommend Anna Collins Nutritional Therapy to anyone having issues particularly with skin – I will never go back to eating previous to my consultations, and I think the most important thing I have learned from this is that I need to look after myself, and the best place to start is by eating healthily with minor changes to begin with!
Thanks Anna for your help, it is much appreciated.
C. Balfe, June 2008
"I consulted Anna in August 2007 for a painful bowel disorder (ulcerative colitis). She sugested some easy-to-do changes to my diet and lifestyle. Within a month or so I was much better and within 4 months was symptom-free. My gastro-enterologist has just done some new tests and can't believe my progress".
Sharon, Killiney.
“I consulted Anna in April 2006 after 20 years of low energy (due to an underactive thyroid), terrible periods and PMS. After following some easy food and lifestlye changes over several months my PMS is gone and my periods are no problem. My energy is through the ceiling so I have a social life again and by the way I also lost 2½ stone!”
SMM, Rathfarnham.
“I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2002, after 9 years of misdiagnoses in Ireland and the USA. I had a laparoscopy in , with no success; have been on the pill, with depressing side effects, and have taken pain medication of increasing strength over the past 15 years, all with no improvement. Since consulting with Anna by phone (I live in the USA) and making changes to my diet, I not only have experienced great relief in terms of pain, my insomnia has vastly improved, my energy levels have gained and my mood has stabilised to a degree I never imagined possible. Anna shared information openly with me and answered my questions as an equal, not as a 'superior' being(!).
Anna has a great ability to be encouraging and positive and recognises the small steps taken which make a big difference. Where I would feel like I hadn't done enough, she always focussed on what I had done and congratulated me for that! Her encouraging attitude and supportive outlook motivated me to keep doing more - for my benefit!”
Michele Hallahan,
Secretary, Endometriosis Association of Houston Tx.
Last year, I suffered from stomach pains, bloating and hormonal imbalance and I went to see Anna to seek some help. She put me on a simple dietary and lifestyle changes that were easy to fit into my life. After 12 weeks my symptoms disappeared and today I still follow her helpful guidelines most of the time.She always worked with so much enthusiasm and expertise that I strongly recommand her to you if you need to improve your health.
Isabelle Morvan, Killiney
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