“The Doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the cure of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease” - Thomas Edison
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What is Nutritional Therapy?
• How does it work?
• Can Nutritional Therapy Help Me?
• ‘Live’ foods
• Enzyme nutrition
• The consultation process
• Case study
• Client testimonials
What is
Nutritional Therapy?
Nutritional Therapy is not just about healthy eating. It is a form of
complementary medicine in which a practitioner will work with a patient or
client, helping their body rid itself of stressful substances, providing raw
materials, and improving the assimilation of food in order to aid physical
repair. In a recent survey of 300 people treated by a nutritional therapist,
it was found that 85% of headache/migraine sufferers, 82% of people with digestive
problems, 70% of people with hormone-related problems, 55% of chronic fatigue
sufferers and 54% of people with skin problems reported a definite, lasting
improvement, usually within two months(1).
How
does it work?
How well we feel depends on the efficiency with which our body produces hormones,
enzymes, prostaglandins, blood cells, antibodies and countless other substances.
All these substances are made from food, but many people cannot assimilate
their food properly, perhaps because of poor digestion or chronic irritation
of the digestive system. They may also have a toxic overload - a build-up
of unwanted waste substances that get in the way of efficient functioning.
Food
allergies or intolerances can also cause a lot of unpleasant symptoms, which
may be delayed or chronic, and difficult to relate to a specific food.
Nutritional therapy requires us to acknowledge that we are body, mind, soul
and emotion. Accordingly, it incorporates all these aspects of our lives,
with the objective of maintaining a healthy mind and soul as well as a healthy
body, developing an open-minded outlook and a positive attitude to ourselves,
and learning to see any causes of stress in our lives as challenges rather
than threats.
1) Source: Society for the Promotion of Nutritional Therapy (SPNT)
BCM Box SPNT, London, WC1N 3XX
spnt@compuserve.com
Can Nutritional
Therapy Help Me?
Nutritional therapy can help a wide range of individuals from children to
mature adults,
and a wide range of conditions from headaches and migraines to digestive problems;
hormonal problems to skin problems; fatigue to hyperactivity; autism to depression,
to name but a few.
If you feel that you may benefit from Nutritional Therapy, or would like to
discuss
the possibility of treatment, please contact me via my e.mail address to arrange
a meeting.
diane@energy-stream.com
‘Living’
Foods provide more nutrients than any other natural food:
- Aloe Vera
- Bee Pollen
- Green Superfoods (Spirulina, Sea Greens, Blue Green Algae)
- Wheatgrass
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Natural preventative and treatment options for age-related ailments, including
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Eat plants that maximise anti-ageing nutrients; learn lifestyle strategies
to erase
Years from your chronological age.
Enzyme
nutrition
The Food
Enzyme Concept reveals how the mechanism of enzyme deficiency
speeds the development of cancer, heart disease, arthritis, premature
aging and other intractable conditions.
The Consultation
Process
Prior to the consultation, you will be asked to complete a simple questionnaire
detailing your symptoms and health history together with dietary and lifestyle
habits. The initial consultation lasts about 1 hour. At the end
of the first consultation you will have an initial programme to start working
with. This will usually involve dietary changes plus supplementation
or herbs to help support the programme.
The follow-up consultation usually occurs about 4 weeks later and lasts approximately
30 minutes. This will involve a review of the progress so far plus formulating
a further programme if necessary.
The price for a consultation is £60.00 payable on completion of the
Nutritional Questionnaire. Additional follow-ups are £30.
On average Diane see patients twice in order to complete the treatment programme,
but every case is different. Telephone consultations are also available
and work in a similar way, the difference being that you post the questionnaire
to Diane in advance and then telephone her for the consultation. Evening
and Saturday appointments are usually available.
For further details or to book a consultation contact diane@energy-stream.com.
Case Study
Sarah contacted me with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, diagnosed by her doctor
in July 2003. After 6 months of trying everything from Fibogel (prescribed
by her doctor), fasting, laxatives and acidophilus tablets, she was desperate
to rid herselfof the Symptoms - bloating, flatulance, lack of energy and loss
of appetite and constipation.
After completion of a Nutritional Questionnaire, it appeared Sarah ate well,
exercised, took nutritional supplements and felt she was not stressed. The
only possible culprit could be inefficient digestion, absorption and elimination
of foods.
I suggested Sarah begin to Food Combine and cut out diary, wheat and processed
foods, alcohol, sauces, tea and coffee.
Sarah
was allowed one day off a week to eat and drink as she pleased.
I asked Sarah to supplement her diet with Folic Acid to aid protein utilisation
and red blood cell formation. Dong Quai in Tincture form, for hormone balance
before meals and Slippery Elm tablets after food to aid digestion. Finally,
Magnesium to be taken at night to relax muscles during sleep and for energy
production.
Within two weeks Sarah telephoned to say she was bursting with energy, had
lost half a stone in weight and had a flat stomach with no bloating or flatulance.
She was delighted with her new found energy and eating plan.
Client Testimonials
Good Morning
Diane
I just thought I would let you know how I am getting on, a week before my
upcoming wedding ! Well, I weighed in this morning at 10st 01 and when I first
met you I weighed 10 st 11, a massive 10lb drop !! Everyone is commenting
on the difference in me, and I have lost a lot of weight off the places I
needed it, such as my hips, bum and face !
I feel
I have so much more energy, my skin and nails are amazingly perfect ! And
all thanks to your great advice. I cannot thank you enough, you have helped
make me a very happy bride to be.
I am not as strict on the diet as when I first started but am so much more
aware of the food I am putting into my body, much more salads, fresh vegetables
and fish. And watch closely for processed foods, which I avoid as much as
possible. My eating habits have just changed so much, I rarely eat bread,
potatoes, dairy, and don’t miss any of it !! So needless to say, I drop
your name whenever possible and will continue to do so.
Thanks again Diane, you have made a big difference to my life and health,
one which I feel shall stay with me now, as I see/feel the benefits.
Kind Regards
Cathy Walsh
“Just to say hi and give
you a progress report …
Weight loss so far 8lbs – 5lbs first week 3lbs second week – energy
levels
on the up and have done two 2k runs. Doesn’t sound much but it was a
big step
for me. – Helen Hart
“Done 3 weeks no alcohol - felt great. Went to organic shop - felt so guilty after last email to you - so started then. Take Vits religiously - muesli or smoothie every a.m. - salad every day. Cut right back on drink and red meat. Eat Prawns and Fish now. Feel great - but notice if I have a drink or bad food. I feel like an 18 yr old! Will call in a week or so for a chat. Thanks v. much. Dave.