Fiona
I can wholeheartedly recommend Steve for his knowledge of Functional Medicine and nutrition, hands on approach and professionalism. He is very easy to talk to and focussed on helping you.
Background
I was a very fit and healthy 40 ye...
Fiona
I can wholeheartedly recommend Steve for his knowledge of Functional Medicine and nutrition, hands on approach and professionalism. He is very easy to talk to and focussed on helping you.
Background
I was a very fit and healthy 40 year old Mum of 3, very into healthy eating and lifestyle when I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition Sjogren’s Syndrome. I was immediately offered immunosuppressants, which I declined and researched dietary/lifestyle ways of keeping the symptoms (extreme fatigue, joint pain, dry mouth and eyes) under control. This has been very successful.
Then at 44 I was diagnosed with a large kidney stone, requiring surgery to remove it. I assumed it was a one-off, but within 4 months of removal had developed 2 more huge stones. In the space 9 months I had 3 lots of renal surgery, 2 inpatient stays for serious post-op infections, had countless kidney infections and taken hundreds of antibiotics. I looked grey, was constantly exhausted and felt permanently unwell. I was being treated by Urology and Nephrology teams in the NHS, who were brilliant, but kept telling me there was no explanation and I should just drink more water. I refused to believe that there wasn’t a root cause of the kidney stones and did lots of online research. Which is where I came across Functional Medicine. Aside from finding it fascinating, it totally resonated with me and I found Steve’s website and contacted him. I was worried about the cost and really couldn’t afford the appointment but I was so desperate to find a way out of the situation I was in.
Steve immediately asked me to cut out gluten and dairy for a month, then consider a full 3 month phase of an auto-immune paleo diet. He suggested I have blood tests (which I did) and discovered that his suspicion that I was low in magnesium was correct – very low. And low magnesium is a risk factor for kidney stones. On his advice I took specific supplements.
The 3 month paleo was hard, but within a few weeks I felt so incredibly well. I got lots of comments of how healthy I was looking (from friends who had been too polite to tell me I looked dreadful!). I lost the grey pallor, I had energy, and I felt like me for the first time in absolutely ages. Since then Steve has amended the supplements I take to try and correct a low citrate level in my urine (another major kidney stone risk).
Where I am now
8 months after seeing Steve for the first time, I know that I have 3 tiny kidney stones (which were most likely there by the first time I saw him), but they are too small to even treat. My urinary PH has gone from alkaline to acidic (great result), urinary citrate levels have improved and the Urology and Nephrology teams are very happy with my progress. Whilst they won’t completely acknowledge the role of nutrition in my recovery, they have said that whatever I am doing is plainly working!
I can honestly say that seeing Steve has been the best investment I have made. What he has helped me achieve in less than a year has been incredible. I am a naturally positive person but prior to his intervention I felt at an all- time low and just couldn’t see a way out of being ill all the time.
Desiree
In 2017, following diagnosis of breast cancer and treatment involving surgery, chemo, radiation & hormone treatment, I was left with the consequences: weight gain, tiredness, low fitness and lymphedema. Efforts to lose weight gained (15kg +) i...
Desiree
In 2017, following diagnosis of breast cancer and treatment involving surgery, chemo, radiation & hormone treatment, I was left with the consequences: weight gain, tiredness, low fitness and lymphedema. Efforts to lose weight gained (15kg +) in an attempt to avoid recurrence, regain health and previous fitness levels seemed to be to no avail.
At my first consultation with Steve he recommended I’d go for a blood test – uncovering an underactive thyroid thus far not picked up on and which by itself would have made weight loss extremely difficult.
Steve’s positive approach – the focus on how to get the best nutrition for my body rather than on the negative ‘forbidden ‘ or ‘bad’ foods, and his support via WhatsApp between consultations helped me to not only lose the weight gained, but also regain my fitness. I’m back running and cycling and feel even better than I did prior my diagnosis. I am delighted with the results and can’t thank Steve enough. I wholly recommend him to everyone.
Judith
I am so happy that Steve was recommended to me. My long standing digestive issues were impacting daily on my life and since meeting Steve I am feeling so much better both physically and mentally. I have seen many practitioners over the years and S...
Judith
I am so happy that Steve was recommended to me. My long standing digestive issues were impacting daily on my life and since meeting Steve I am feeling so much better both physically and mentally. I have seen many practitioners over the years and Steve is the only one who has truly made a difference to my health and well being.
Kunwal
When I first visited Steve, I was struggling with my weight along with high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. I had tried different diets and even met with a nutritionist earlier but nothing seemed to really work.
Now a few years later a...
Kunwal
When I first visited Steve, I was struggling with my weight along with high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. I had tried different diets and even met with a nutritionist earlier but nothing seemed to really work.
Now a few years later and 20 kgs lighter and with my bloods a lot more stable than when I first visited Steve, it is apparent that he is very knowledgable and excellent at what he does. But what really helped me achieve this – and what in one way set him apart from others in his line of work – was the fact that he actually made an effort to understand my personal challenges and obstacles in losing weight and then worked with me to design a plan that I could realistically follow and also achieve my weight and health goals. I didn’t walk away with a plan that if followed to the T would obviously give me the desired goals (but unrealistic for me at least) but with a plan that I felt I really could work with.
Then even after the sessions, it has been really helpful to be able to email him about any concerns or confusions I have had along the way. Fay has also been super helpful with having supplements arranged at such short notice not to mention sharing interesting recipes on the website.
I’ve come a long way from where I was struggling a couple of years ago and thanks to Steve, feel much better for it.
Neal
For anyone living with and struggling through dietary or digestion issues, I cannot recommend Steve Grant Health highly enough!
If like me, the conventional GP paths have left you with dismissive or inconclusive outcomes for IBS and food in...
Neal
For anyone living with and struggling through dietary or digestion issues, I cannot recommend Steve Grant Health highly enough!
If like me, the conventional GP paths have left you with dismissive or inconclusive outcomes for IBS and food intolerance issues, the chance for long-form and in-depth consultations with Steve was a welcome relief! In simple terms, where the NHS/GPs stopped, Steve just get’s started. Particularly on the troubles I suffered with, related to gut health.
Having personally gained a massive quality of life improvement through our consultations, I am won over by the function medicine approach Steve follows. Clear strait forward tests lead the investigations, followed up with effective supplement, diet & lifestyle changes that really help reform your health for the better. I wish I had discovered this as an option much earlier on!
Beyond the specific issues tackled, I have found Steve to provide a really valuable correction in perspective on how modern day life clashes with good health – and how it certainly contributed to the troubles that brought me to Steve in the first place!
Tarek
After years of hard training and dieting without seeing the results I desired, Steve helped me drop from 17% to 11% body fat in a matter of weeks whilst gaining approximately 5kgs in lean muscle mass. This was achieved thanks to Steve’s advice a...
Tarek
After years of hard training and dieting without seeing the results I desired, Steve helped me drop from 17% to 11% body fat in a matter of weeks whilst gaining approximately 5kgs in lean muscle mass. This was achieved thanks to Steve’s advice and insights which reprogrammed my relationship with nutrition and the barbell.
I am now fitter and leaner than ever and have a balanced lifestyle that supports my goals. I continue to rely on Steve for his close guidance and support. In addition to the physical side, Steve understands the human condition. He is empathetic, supportive and open source. I would not hesitate in recommending him!
