What is Nutritional Therapy?
Nutritional therapy is the application of nutritional science in promoting optimal health and wellbeing.
The systems of the body are all interconnected and I work by looking at them holistically to address the root cause of symptoms. I use a range of tools to assess and identify possible nutritional imbalances.
This approach of supporting health can help individuals with issues such as chronic conditions, weight loss, menopause symptoms, digestives issues and disease prevention.
Nutritional therapy promotes the benefits of wholesome, unprocessed foods as well as tailoring protocols with specific foods. Lifestyle and supplements maybe also recommended to achieve your health goals.
As nutritional therapists we do not treat or diagnose conditions but help to support you on your journey to optimum health.
What is Functional Testing?
To gain further insight into your symptoms functional testing may be recommended. Diagnostic testing can help identify any nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, toxicities or gut issues contributing to symptoms.
The benefits of testing include:
Examples of tests available include:
The tests may involve blood, urine, stool, hair or saliva samples that are sent off to the relevant laboratory for analysis.
