Self-Care Strategies for Mental Health

For years, Lia managed hypothyroid, high cholesterol, fatty liver, and persistent fatigue with medications that kept changing but never fully worked. At 47, she was determined to find the root cause - not just another prescription.

In 6 months, Lia lost 7.5 kg, reversed her fatty liver index from 78 to 31, dropped triglycerides from 265 to 158, normalized liver enzymes, and significantly reduced thyroid antibodies - all confirmed by blood tests.

At 39, Gauri was pre-diabetic, thyroid-compromised, bloated, and exhausted - searching for a nutritionist who would look beyond symptoms and actually find the root cause of what was holding her body back.

In just 3 months, Gauri lost 12.5 kg, normalized her fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, and insulin levels, fixed her TSH, resolved her fatty liver, and eliminated bloating entirely - all confirmed by post-protocol blood tests.

Swarna, 21, arrived at iThrive with alopecia areata causing 30–40% hair loss, seborrhoeic dermatitis, severe brain fog, chronic bloating, insulin resistance, liver dysfunction, and systemic inflammation - all happening simultaneously in a young man who should have been at his healthiest.

The results spoke clearly - eyebrow regrowth where hair had been absent, psoriasis itching resolved, and the brain fog, bloating, and fatigue that had defined his daily life steadily clearing as his body finally got what it was missing.

Bhavika, 39, had suffered acidity-induced migraines since childhood, was pre-diabetic, breathless on exertion, battling high triglycerides, recurring kidney stones, and chronic fatigue - managing her symptoms with multiple medications but never addressing the root cause.

In 3 months, Bhavika lost 5.65 kg, dramatically improved her triglycerides and lipid markers, resolved insulin resistance and infection, restored thyroid health, and saw her migraines, acidity, cravings, and fatigue all reduce - confirmed by post-protocol blood tests.

At 38, Sunil had persistent acidity, bloating, bitter taste, irregular digestion, pre-diabetes, and inflammation that wouldn't budge - even after antibiotics. He was a carpenter exposed to toxins daily, running on a body that had never fully healed from the inside.

Sunil lost 7.2 kg, achieved 60–80% resolution of gastric burning, acidity, and reflux, normalised his sleep, improved his lipid profile, and is now transitioning into a muscle-building phase - all through a personalised Low FODMAP, anti-infective, and metabolic protocol.

Prakarsh, 48, came to iThrive before returning to sea duty with elevated HbA1c, triglycerides at 233, fatty liver, low thyroid function, chronic bloating, and a lipid profile serious enough to require rosuvastatin - knowing his health had to change before he went back offshore.

In 3 months, Prakarsh dropped HbA1c from 6.1 to 5.5, triglycerides from 233 to 128, reversed his fatty liver index from 69 to 22, normalised liver enzymes, reduced his rosuvastatin dosage, and eliminated bloating entirely - all confirmed by repeat blood tests.

At just 24, Maani was exhausted, anxious, unable to sleep without lights on, and reliant on thyroid medication - knowing that something deeper was wrong but not yet knowing that anemia, infection, insulin resistance, and nutrient deficiencies were all quietly driving it.

In 3 months, Maani's anaemia, infection markers, homocysteine, blood sugar, insulin, and kidney panel all improved - her anxiety reduced, sleep normalised, brain fog lifted, and she began the transition off thyroid medication onto a natural desiccated thyroid supplement.

At 46, Imma was struggling with persistent knee and muscle pain, especially in her lower body, despite staying active through walking, running, and regular exercise. Her pain worsened with movement, disrupting her sleep and leaving her constantly fatigued alongside long working hours. Despite being on thyroid medication and having undergone multiple surgeries for fibroids, she continued to feel restricted in her daily activities, She even had miscarriage due to fibroids. She had frequent migraines and reliance on routine habits like high sugar and gluten intake further added to her challenges, knowing something wasn’t right but not having a clear, sustainable path forward.

In a few months, Imma experienced a complete turnaround in all the concerns mentioned earlier, her knee pain became completely pain-free, migraines significantly reduced, sleep improved, and her energy levels increased. She successfully transitioned to a largely gluten-free, low-sugar lifestyle, built strength through consistent training, and now feels more resilient, active, and in control of her health, supported by clear improvements in her data and overall well-being.

At 36, Siddhartha was waking up stiff, working through chronic back pain and headaches, running on low energy, and carrying a thyroid condition he had quietly stopped treating - not knowing that insulin resistance, fatty liver, and systemic inflammation were making everything worse.

In 3 months, Siddhartha's HbA1c dropped from 6.1 to 5.7, fasting insulin halved from 25.48 to 12.4, triglycerides fell from 150 to 116, fatty liver index improved from 84 to 68, and liver enzymes normalised - alongside significant relief from ankylosing spondylitis symptoms.

Vishesh was struggling with multiple health issues like acid reflux, vertigo, obesity, and constant urinary pressure. His daily life was also affected by low energy and laziness. Despite trying several diet plans in the past, he never found a suitable approach or the right guidance to truly understand his body. He lacked consistency, discipline, and awareness, often overeating, skipping healthy habits like post-meal walks, and not recognizing how certain foods (like gluten) were negatively impacting him.

Vishesh has begun to experience a noticeable shift in both his physical and mental well-being. He feels more balanced, aware, and in control of his habits. He has developed discipline, improved his consistency (tracking at 70–80%), and started understanding how his body responds to different foods. He has already unlocked 40–50% of his potential and built a strong foundation for long-term change. With renewed motivation, he is now committed to giving his 200% and transforming these learnings into a sustainable lifestyle.

Abhilasha came to us after trying everything allopathy, homeopathy & ayurveda which gave her temporary relief but didnt resolved her Digestive issues from the root cause: Constipation, Acid Reflux, Indigestion, Burps/Heartburn, Bloating and Gas.

Abhilasha experienced major shift in her holistic wellness not only her symtoms but a evolution in consciousness. She consider year 2021 as a year of awakening. Her digestive symptoms were improved & she is recommending iThrive to her friends and family who are stuck in their vicious cycle.

-

-

At 32, Surashree was an entrepreneur managing PCOD, persistent weight gain, hair loss, acne, bloating, and anxiety - carrying a body that felt increasingly out of her control, even as she worked harder to take care of it.

In 3 months, Surashree lost 3.9 kg, fixed her iron markers, homocysteine, and electrolyte imbalance, improved her HbA1c, lipid profile, liver enzymes, thyroid T4, and inflammation panel - with every major health marker either fixed or significantly improved on post-protocol blood tests.