Archives: Stomach

Acid Reflux, Stomach Pain, IBS, Rashes

When I first came to Derek for help, I’d have to say I was very frustrated.  I thought I lived a healthy lifestyle and ate well compared to my friends, and even my family. Unfortunately, I was dealing with an infection in my gut that created many different symptoms, including indigestion, hot rashes, excessive belching, flatulence, upset stomach, bloating, and heartburn.

Visits to the hospital and the doctor’s office yielded more questions than answers. When physicians can’t explain what’s going on in your gut, they just diagnose you with irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, and here are some heavy duty acid reducing pills you can take for the rest your life.

I reached out to Derek thinking at the very least I can get myself a little more educated on the inner workings of my gut. There is so much information, and misinformation (unfortunately) on the Internet, it’s almost impossible for someone to navigate what could be going on and what you need to do to address issues with your gut. Well, unless you want to spend the next three years on the internet reading medical journals, some of which are like trying to interpret hieroglyphics.

That’s where Derek was extremely helpful, helping to decode what might be going on, what I might be eating that was contributing to additional issues, and getting me a game plan to reset my health. I was 100% committed to the plan.

After three months, I can tell you my symptoms have been reduced by about 90%, and I now feel as close to normal as I was before I started having digestive issues. Derek doesn’t tell you what you want to hear, he tells you things you need to hear, and if you’re willing to learn and stick to his plan, it will change your lifestyle for good.  Once you know what it feels like to be in great health, you’ll be so appreciative of the THRIVE Academy and will love your new lifestyle. I know my cravings for crap and junk food have been reduced to a level I never thought possible!  

A great program for those who truly want to recover from chronic health issues, and THRIVE!

SIBO, Stomach Issues

Ever had that burning feeling in your throat or have you ever experienced sharp shooting pain and cramps? Or have you ever had so much built up gas in your stomach that you were throwing up from the pressure? This was me with SIBO. I had tried several different paths seeking healing, and while some things brought temporary relief, all things eventually lost their winning position and I would start over feeling more and more hopeless with each new “this could be it!” possibility. Since being a part of the THRIVE Program EVERY single change I’ve made has greatly impacted my health physically, emotionally, and mentally. Thanks to Derek’s SIBO protocol and guidance, I have energy, a LACK of stomach pain, and I am HEALTHY. THRIVE has changed my life and I am so grateful! Testimonial disclosure

IBS, Stomach, Autoimmune, Hormonal, Skin, and Hair Issues

In my 20’s, I was diagnosed with IBS. I experienced frequent bouts of rectal bleeding, hemorrhoids, stomach ulcers, chronic sinus infections, allergies, back and neck pain etc. I found some relief through various natural healing modalites such as herbs, nutrition, acupuncture, massage, rolfing, reiki, Ayurvedic medicine, colonics, etc. During these 10 years, I spent at minimum $2-4K/year managing these issues. Years later, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, which spurred engagement in even more progressive (& expensive) therapies. Thus began a 7-year journey to recover from this autoimmune condition and the deterioration of many of my major bodily systems. I lost over 10% of my body weight. I struggled with chronic fatigue, light-headedness, weakness, muscle cramping, extreme numbing of limbs, spells of difficulty in walking or standing, arthritic pain in most joints, digestive issues & rectal bleeding (most of my life), major hormonal imbalances, excessive hair loss, skin elasticity loss, dry chaffed skin, extreme toxicity of multiple heavy metals, and headaches for first time in my life. In the short 2 months of the THRIVE Health Program, my breakthroughs far exceeded anything I had experienced in the 7 years prior. I would say over half of my standing issues have resolved. I went from one loose bowel movement/day to 2-4 formed stools per day. I no longer require 9-11 hours of sleep but feel great on 7-8, and even 5 on occasion. My energy levels are strong and steady. And, my hair that had started to knot and dread due to intense dryness in less than a day from a fresh wash, is again shiny, manageable after a week from a fresh wash. My over-all skin, which has been plagued by lost elasticity and dryness has improved the month following the program. My facial skin is also more vibrant, slightly rosy cheeks are developing, and color patches are evening out. Derek’s THRIVE program is quite incredible, and it works! Testimonial disclosure