CASE STUDY: Healing at a Distance

Client: Wilhem Age: 2.5

Reason for Balance:
• loose stools several times a day
• bloated tummy
• inability to control bowels

Attempted Remedies Prior to Distance Energy Balance:
• diet restriction
• cut out food allergies

Wilhem struggled with toilet training for several months before his mother, Stephanie, learned his loose bowels might be holding him back. During the past year or so, chronic loose stools had been a problem for Wil.

At 2.5 years old, Wil was interested and definitely smart enough to learn how to use the potty. He understood the concept and knew when it was appropriate, so Stephanie could tell there was some underlying cause for his failure to master the skill.

She began studying the psychology and physiology of toilet training and found that it is difficult, if not impossible, to train a child with a chronic loose stool. Bowel control is the first step in toilet training, and children cannot predict or control loose BMs.

After reading more about chronic loose stools, their symptoms and side effects, Stephanie saw other symptoms in Wil related to the loose stools: a bloated stomach, frequent diaper rash, irritability (probably due to his painful tummy), and several very full diapers each day.

The doctor suggested restricting Wil's diet: little or no juice, less fruit. Two months later there was no change in the stools or the training. The doctor referred Wil to an allergist. The allergist determined Wil had about 12 common food sensitivities. With the guidance of a nutritionist, Stephanie cut all allergens out of Wil's diet. She scrutinized food labels and kept a food diary for nearly a month, but saw no change in Wil's stools. The nutritionist and primary care physician referred Wil to a gastro-intestinal specialist, located one hour away from where Stephanie and Wil live.

Stephanie spoke with Deborah about how she was struggling with Wil and his diet. Seeing that Stephanie was nearly desperate to find an answer for Wil's condition, Deborah offered to try a distance balance with Wil. Stephanie agreed.

With Wil's full name, birth date, and nap schedule in hand, Deborah set out to find the source of Wil's discontent. During one of his naps at daycare, Deborah asked permission from Wil, via Wil’s High Self, to do the balance. Wil granted it.

The next day, Wil had more energy and many more BMs than usual. As the day went on, however, his stools became more and more "normal" looking. The next day Wil did not have any BMs at all, and his stomach no longer looked bloated. He was also in a better mood.

Several days passed and Wil's stools started losing consistency again. One week after his first balance, Deborah asked Wil again during his nap at school if she could do another balance. He agreed. His stools again returned to normal.

About three weeks after Wil's first balance, Deborah was led to have one last session with Wil. She helped him with some minor adjustments, and now, nearly 3 months later, Wil is completely toilet trained and has one regular, consistent BM every day. Stephanie never did have to make an appointment with the G.I. specialist or follow up with any other doctor visits.