"A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings."
Hippocrates
Nutritional Therapy
What is it?
A healthy diet lays the foundation for a healthy you by perfecting the balance of the body on a chemical level. Eating an optimal diet is very simply giving yourself the best possible intake of nutrients to allow your body to be as healthy as possible and to work as well as it can. Even minor changes in your eating habits can lead to major improvement in your health, as your body has an amazing capacity to heal itself given the right tools.
It is not just about eating well to stay slim, the objective is to improve your overall health status. The nutritionist’s approach focuses on the early detection and correction of imbalances as a means to understand, prevent and reverse disease. So that you can enjoy a profound level of health that is not merely the absence of pain or tension, but a high level of energy, emotional balance, a sharp mind and an abundance of vitality.
Good nutrition is the corner stone of both conventional and alternative medicine, making them work more effectively.
Who is it for?
Everybody needs to be eating a nutritious and balanced diet that is tailored for them. Your needs are unique and depend on a whole host of factors, from the strengths and weaknesses that you were born with, your genes, right up to the effects that your current environment has on you. No one diet is perfect for everyone, although there are general guidelines that apply to us all, our nutritionist will create a diet just for you and your needs.
What conditions can be treated?
Good nutrition helps every medical condition and every person’s health. Our nutritionist frequently treat; skin problems, digestive complaints including irritable bowel syndrome, hormonal imbalances, infertility, cardiovascular problems, weight gain, eating disorders, food allergies and intolerances, poor energy levels, cancer and all stress related and nervous system problems such as depression, insomnia and anxiety.
What to expect from a consultation?
Prior to the consultation you will be asked to complete and return a comprehensive Health Questionnaire and a Food Diary. During your consultation these will be discussed in detail and after learning your goals a plan of action will be created for you according to your specific needs. Although we are constantly bombarded by healthy eating messages, how many of us really understand what they mean? Our nutritionist will explain what a healthy diet is for you and help you remove any obstacles that make it hard to achieve this in every day life.