Nutritional therapy - what is it?
Many of us lack the basic
raw materials (from food and drink) to
function at our best. Intensive farming, pollution, stress, stimulants
and an over-reliance on processed foods are just some of the reasons
for us being deficient in vital nutrients.
As a result, we may
develop
serious degenerative diseases like cancer or arthritis. Or perhaps we
may have energy slumps, headaches, poor digestion, cravings for sweets
or stimulants, or just feel generally sluggish. If this is you,
learning how to eat well can literally bring a new lease of life.
But
Nutritional Therapy is not only about understanding the basics of
healthy eating. Foods that are good for one person may not be good for
another and many of us feel continually unwell, even though we are
eating a supposedly 'healthy' diet.
This may be the result of
toxins
(from bacteria, parasites, allergies or chemicals), or it may be due to
factors like impaired digestion or absorption, a hormonal and/or
neuro-transmitter imbalance or an exhausted immune system.
A
nutritional therapist will assess your intake of fats, carbohydrates
and proteins, as well as vitamins, minerals and other micro-nutrients
and will identify any such biochemical imbalances that may be
contributing to your specific health problems.
How does it
work?
Some
clients may experience reactions like headaches, skin eruptions or bad
breath during the first stage of treatment.
These
are quite normal and
are due to detoxification, which is usually followed by a sense of
well-being and increased energy.
Before
your appointment you will be required to complete a
questionnaire and you may be asked to seek medical advice to
investigate any underlying disease.
At the first consultation
(1½
hours), your past health and present symptoms will be discussed in
depth and you will be given:
- Explanations of factors that may be contributing to your
symptoms
- Recommendations of appropriate dietary/lifestyle changes.
These
will be backed up with a personalised pack of information giving clear
guidelines on foods that you should add to your diet and any that you
should avoid.
In certain circumstances,
biochemical tests may be
undertaken to support diagnosis and to monitor your progress.
Any
supplements recommended will be tailored to your specific needs (Note:
these are not a substitute for healthy eating or for medical drugs).
Some
clients may experience reactions like headaches, skin eruptions or bad
breath during the first stage of treatment.
These
are quite normal and
are due to detoxification, which is usually followed by a sense of
well-being and increased energy. |
      
 
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