“…I’ll never forget the terror I felt for 8years” Mrs. Jane Gichuki

My name is Jane Gichuki. For several years, I experienced various digestive issues and was eventually diagnosed with gastritis. I was advised to avoid most foods due to persistent stomach pain, to the point where I felt there was hardly anything I could eat. Despite these dietary restrictions, my stomach pains continued for eight years, starting in 2005. Throughout this time, I underwent multiple endoscopies and colonoscopies, but the results were always inconclusive. I was reliant on painkillers and eventually needed intravenous medication for relief, though this provided only temporary respite. The pain would subside for a few hours, leading me to believe it had resolved, only for it to return.

The pain was severe, affecting me from morning to night, and there were several instances where I had to seek emergency treatment at AAR due to the intensity of the discomfort. One night, I woke at 3 a.m. in excruciating pain, realizing that these recurring symptoms had persisted for far too long. At that moment, I feared that I had waited too long to ever recover. Although I can now reflect on this experience with some detachment, I will never forget the fear I lived with for those eight years.

During one of my visits to doctor, I came across a magazine article written by Kepha Nyanumba, a consultant nutritionist. As a last resort, I decided to consult him. Kepha was exceptional. He immediately understood my concerns and was able to calm my anxieties within minutes. For the first time, I felt empowered, with a clear plan of action to manage my condition. I made several adjustments to my diet as recommended by Kepha, and within just a few days, I began to feel better. The stomach pains reduced significantly, and I was even able to enjoy foods I had previously avoided.

In the first month after following Kepha’s advice, I waited for the stomach pains to return, but incredibly, they never did. It is still hard to believe that such a simple treatment plan could so dramatically improve my well-being in just a few days. I began feeling better just three days into the program and have not looked back since. I will always be grateful for Kepha’s professionalism, kind words, and gentle encouragement, which were instrumental in my recovery.