What is Nutrition Therapy?

Many people endure health problems everyday without realising that a small dietary change or supplement course could make all the difference.

Doctors treat symptoms with acid-blockers, antibiotics, painkillers and so on, whereas Nutrition Therapy aims to address the underlying cause of the problem.

Imagine what would happen if the oil gauge warning on your dash-board was on, but instead of just topping up the oil, you covered up the light and kept on driving! So when an aching joint signals that your body is low in essential fats, why try to block the signal with painkillers, instead of just topping up your essential fats?

Nutritional therapists are trained to recognise these warning signs and make dietary or lifestyle recommendations to correct imbalances and optimise health.

If there is a diagnosed condition, nutrition therapy may provide answers and effective treatments that conventional healthcare does not. Patients are often frustrated to find that while research may show exceptional results using innovative or holistic therapies, they are offered only drugs to help them tolerate their condition, rather than additional advice and treatment to actually improve their prospects.

What does it involve?

You will be asked to complete a simple questionnaire detailing your health history and symptoms along with diet and lifestyle habits.

The first consultation lasts about 1hr15mins. By then you will have an initial programme to start working with. This will usually involve dietary changes plus supplementation.

Follow-up consultations involve a review of progress and any test results and adjustment of the programme as needed.