What is Nutritional Therapy?
An appointment with the Nutritional Therapist at the Westoe Practice, South Shields can assist you to achieve optimum health and well-being. Diet can have a dramatic influence on your health and well being. If we recognize that the body chemistry of each person is very different then the need for different diets is apparent.
The Nutritionalist at the Westoe Practice, South Shields will help you understand the impact different foods are having on your body and recommend improvements that could be made to your diet. Nutritional therapy aims to change your bodies biochemistry from an unbalanced state - which may be causing minor or distressing symptoms and ultimately disease - to a state of balance.
How can it help you?
Nutritional Therapy, can help you discover the root cause of your ailments and assist you in achieving optimum health and newfound energy. Nutritional therapy can be of benefit to you if;
- Eat the same foods all the time?
- Suffer regular digestive problems?
- Regularly crave for chocolate and sweet foods?
- Get irritable and poor motivation?
- Have problems with PMT or menopausal symptoms? Suffer joint pains
Professional advice for optimal health has to take account of unique dietary and nutritional needs. The following conditions have been known to respond;
- Allergies & intolerances
- Blood Sugar Imbalances
- Arthritis/Rheumatism
- Digestive complaints/IBS
- Asthma
- Headaches
- Candida
- Blood Pressure Irregularities
- Chronic Fatigue/ME
- Skin problems
- Weight problems and numerous other problems
A Typical Session
A typical session with a Nutritional Therapists at the Westoe Practice, South Shields will start with an initial consultation and will last approximately 1hr 15 minutes.
Prior to your consultation it is necessary to fill out a health questionnaire, which will give the practitioner an insight into your current health issues and is used to tailor an individual diet for your specific needs.
After the session the Practitioner will collate all the information and make further recommendations.
In addition to producing a specific diet plan it is also possible to be tested for food sensitivities, intolerances or allergies. This optional test involves taking a small pin prick of blood from your finger, which is then sent off to the lab for testing. The nutritional therapist may also recommend vitamin or mineral supplements to support the recommended diet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What takes place at the consultation?
A: At the Westoe Practice, South Shields the Nutritional therapist will take you entire case history into account to better understand your condition and how you can treat it. A tailored programme is then created which precisely meets the needs of the patient to improve health and general wellbeing.
Q: What can Nutritional Therapy be used to treat?
A: Instead of treating an individual symptom, Nutritional therapists focus on the person as a whole. This can result in the relief of several diseases and is very effective against depression, eczema and many other conditions. Nutritional Therapy is a common treatment for chronic illnesses although many of its techniques are also particularly effective against acute conditions including fevers and colds.
Q: Who can Nutritional Therapy benefit?
A: Everyone can benefit from nutritional therapy, regardless of age, fitness or general health. Because a full case history is taken and a unique programme is developed, nutritional therapy really does act as a tailor-made solution.
