Varun J. came to us with a diagnosis of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. He was unable to digest fats properly, and as a result, had irritable bowel symptoms, memory loss, low energy, and poor mood.

His condition had an apparent onset one year prior, when he had an acute reaction to a mononucleosis (mono) infection.

He'd seen a number of doctors before coming to us, before finally seeing the world expert in his condition. Unfortunately, the specialist was unable to find a solution, and suggested that he seek alternative paths.

Varun came to Ayurveda somewhat skeptical, but was open to giving it a chance. He'd heard it was effective for digestive disorders and wanted to see if it could work for him.

In our preliminary assessment, our Ayurvedic physician believed that his case may have been caused by a lack of proper flow of bile due to obstruction from metabolic waste. She proceeded on a treatment plan based on this diagnosis.

The first month of treatment involved preparing his body for Ayurvedic formulations with a specifically tailored diet. The diet had some effect, but not as much as Varun expected.

The real changes came in the fourth week, when Ayurvedic formulations were introduced. Three to four days after beginning the formulations, Varun felt an enormous difference in his symptoms.

I experienced a huge difference in my symptoms, and shockingly so; I didn't expect it. That week felt like a turning point.

Over the following weeks, the diet and formulations continued in their efficacy. Eight weeks into treatment, Varun's symptoms from the last year had completely disappeared. He began to see that the acute condition that appeared in 2023 was actually a manifestation of deeper underlying issues he'd been feeling for years. Those underlying issues were now rolling back, and he felt better than he had in years.

I felt better digestively than I'd felt in a very long time. Not only that, my skin looked much healthier than normal, my memory felt better, all sorts of things.

Varun's case is an example of Ayurveda's efficacy in treating digestive conditions. It's able to appropriately personalize diet and Ayurvedic formulations to restore the digestive system to an optimal state, which scientific evidence is now validating.