What is Nutritional Therapy?

A Nutritional Therapist works with clients, usually on an individual basis, to identify and treat nutritional factors affecting their health and to help them improve their overall health and wellbeing.

Nutritional Therapy is considered to be a complementary therapy, which can be used alongside orthodox medicine. Therapists may work with clients who have chronic health problems that conventional medicine may find difficult to treat or with individuals who are interested in improving their health through diet. The therapist works closely with the client to conduct a holistic assessment of their nutritional requirements and to compile an individual programme for diet and supplementation, in order to alleviate, or prevent illness and promote optimal health.

 

Nutritional Therapists aim to empower clients to change their biochemistry to a more balanced state.

 

Conditions which can be helped by Nutritional Therapy:

  

Weight Gain	Food allergies	Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Acne	Psoriasis	Eczema
Arthritis	PCOS	Premenstrual Syndrome
Endometriosis	Menopause	Heavy, irregular or painful periods
Infertility	Depression	Cardiovascular Disease
Fatigue	Stress	Headaches
Migraine	Osteoporosis	Mood swings
Asthma	Addictions	Bloating and flatulence
Eating disorders	Gout	Underactive thyroid
Insomnia	Hyperactivity	High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol	Food cravings	Candida (Thrush)

In addition Nutritional Therapy can support couples looking to optimise their fertility through preconceptual planning; athletes wanting to optimise their performance; individuals interested in ensuring their nutritional status is as good as it could be; and it is suitable for adults and children alike.

Nutritional Therapists have access to a wide range of functional tests to determine underlying conditions such as: hormonal imbalance; thyroid and adrenal dysfunction; digestive disorders; food allergies and nutrient status.