Why This 4-Year-Old Stayed Healthy All Winter (When Everyone Else Got Sick)  

This was the diagnosis given to a four-year-old boy brought to me by his mum: Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

The specialist had recommended he go on antibiotics for the entire winter.

Every day, for at least three months.

Mum was concerned.

And rightly so.

Let me fill you in on his story …

This little boy, Tim,  had experienced constant cold-like symptoms for nearly his entire life.

From birth, or very soon after.

Over those four short years, he had been given frequent courses of antibiotics.

Again and again.

Someone suggested his mum bring him to us.

Luckily so, if I may say so myself.

What I Found

I conducted as much of a Full Health Analysis as I could for a four-year-old.

He was incredibly brave and allowed me to prick his finger for a drop or two of blood so I could examine his cells under the microscope.

Given his symptoms, I expected to see a strong immune response, but, there weren’t many white blood cells actively fighting inflammation in his body, particularly in his lungs.

His red blood cells looked reasonably good, but there were some I call “hollow cells” (codacytes), which told me his liver and gallbladder needed support.

But the real eye-opener came when I tested his urine.

He was what I call “Anabolic.”

This means the membranes of his cells were not allowing nutrients or oxygen in or waste out properly.

They had become impermeable.

So even if he was eating well, his body wasn’t receiving water, oxygen, or nutrients at a cellular level.

The Missing Piece Most People Overlook

Then we looked at the bigger picture.

After multiple rounds of antibiotics, his gut microbiome had essentially been wiped out.

And here’s something most people don’t realise:

Up to 80% of your immune system lives in your microbiome — your gut bacteria.

The microbiome is not optional.

It is as vital as any organ in the body.

And his; had been depleted many times over.

It’s no wonder he couldn’t get well.

What We Did

I addressed the imbalances found through his blood and urine testing and recommended a targeted regime based on what his body specifically needed.

This included:

• Dietary adjustments
• Key supplements
• Support for his liver and digestion
• A high-quality probiotic to rebuild his microbiome
• Nutrients his body had likely been missing from the very beginning

He needed good, runny monounsaturated oils and support for his anabolic state so his cells could start functioning properly again.

We also needed to bring Candida back into balance.

Candida is normally a yeast in the intestines that helps produce B vitamins.

But when good bacteria are wiped out (often by antibiotics), it can overgrow into a fungal infestation.

This produces toxins and further weakens the immune system.

What Happened Next

During that cold Tasmanian winter; Mum, Dad, and his sister all came down with a nasty flu.

But not Tim.

He stayed completely well.

The Turning Point

When spring arrived, Mum took him back to the GP.

She told him something important: She had not given him the antibiotics.

Instead, she had followed the regime I suggested.

And her son had remained well all winter.

The GP congratulated her and told her to continue what she was doing.

The Long-Term Result

Tim continued with his personalised plan, with regular rechecks over the following years.

Gradually:

• His digestion improved
• His body strengthened
• He was able to wean off most supplements
• His system began getting what it needed from the food he ate

I did recommend he stay on a good probiotic daily.

(For context, I personally replenish my own microbiome every day through probiotics and fermented foods to keep my immune system in good working order.)

What This Means for You

If your body isn’t healing, it’s not because it’s broken; it’s because something important has been missed.

Your body is responding to imbalances.

And until those imbalances are identified, nothing truly changes.

Your Next Step

If you have ongoing health issues, low immunity, or feel like your body just isn’t bouncing back the way it should; come and see either me or Caleb for a Full Health Analysis.

This is where we:

• Investigate what’s really going on in your body
• Identify the root imbalances
• Give you a clear, personalised plan to restore your health

And One More Thing…

Caleb is running a hands-on Immune Boosting Workshop on the 17th May.

If you want to learn how to:

• Strengthen your immune system naturally
• Support your body through winter
• Stay well even when everyone around you is getting sick

Then this is for you.

Your body is always responding.

The question is … are you giving it what it needs to respond well?

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Much Love

Grada

Grada Robertson, MNM
Master of Natural Medicine
Doctoral Candidate in Natural Medicine (Psychosomatic University / Holographic Manipulation Therapy with Drs. Gabe & Tiffany Roberts)

Grada is a three-time Amazon Bestselling Author of the trilogy: You Are the Miracle, The Underbelly, and Alchemy of Love.

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