Healthy Eating/Dietary Advice
NUTRITIONAL THERAPY
Nutritional therapy is a system of healing based on the belief that food, as nature
intended, provides the nutrients we need to obtain and maintain a state of health.
Nutritional therapy is a holistic discipline; nutrition as the key to good health is the
all-embracing fundamental principle used since the time of the famous Greek doctor and
founder of western medicine, Hippocrates, to help people of all ages to stay at their
personal peak of energy and vitality. Many cultures use food as medicine; ancient
traditional health care systems such as Ayurvedic, Tibetan and Chinese medicine emphasis
the importance of food as therapy.
More than two thousand years ago, Hippocrates advocated "Let food be your medicine
and let medicine be your food." Today we say "You are what you eat!" every cell of your
body is made from what you eat, drink and breathe in.
Good nutrition is vital for good health. Without access to abundant, good-quality
nutrients, our bodies cannot function properly.
Improving your nutrition can bring stronger resistance to disease, enhance your overall
health, lift your mood, and boost your vitality.
Unfortunately - for many of us - due to modern lifestyles and food choices, our diets often
lack good quality nutrients sufficient for the body's needs. Modern diets, relying heavily on
processed convenience foods, hurried snacks, and overcooked meals, can lack sufficient
vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and fibre essential for fitness and good health.
The environments we live in and the lifestyles we lead also affect our bodies, placing
stresses and strains on us both physically and mentally, and these too have an impact on
the nutrition that our bodies need in order to cope.
Nutritional therapy is about finding out what a client's nutritional needs are, either to
achieve peak performance or to heal an illness caused, partially or wholly, by nutritional
imbalance and then to devise a set of adjustments to diet and lifestyle in order to achieve
better health. Positive self-habits will be introduced to help facilitate change.
You may be surprised at just how powerful seemingly small changes to diet and lifestyle
can be in resolving many different ill-health conditions. The human body has a fantastic
ability to keep itself in good condition if it is given the right nutrition.
Nutritional therapy is safe for babies and children as well as adults, and the change of
eating patterns that is typically prescribed usually has far fewer side effects than synthetic
medicines.
intended, provides the nutrients we need to obtain and maintain a state of health.
Nutritional therapy is a holistic discipline; nutrition as the key to good health is the
all-embracing fundamental principle used since the time of the famous Greek doctor and
founder of western medicine, Hippocrates, to help people of all ages to stay at their
personal peak of energy and vitality. Many cultures use food as medicine; ancient
traditional health care systems such as Ayurvedic, Tibetan and Chinese medicine emphasis
the importance of food as therapy.
More than two thousand years ago, Hippocrates advocated "Let food be your medicine
and let medicine be your food." Today we say "You are what you eat!" every cell of your
body is made from what you eat, drink and breathe in.
Good nutrition is vital for good health. Without access to abundant, good-quality
nutrients, our bodies cannot function properly.
Improving your nutrition can bring stronger resistance to disease, enhance your overall
health, lift your mood, and boost your vitality.
Unfortunately - for many of us - due to modern lifestyles and food choices, our diets often
lack good quality nutrients sufficient for the body's needs. Modern diets, relying heavily on
processed convenience foods, hurried snacks, and overcooked meals, can lack sufficient
vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and fibre essential for fitness and good health.
The environments we live in and the lifestyles we lead also affect our bodies, placing
stresses and strains on us both physically and mentally, and these too have an impact on
the nutrition that our bodies need in order to cope.
Nutritional therapy is about finding out what a client's nutritional needs are, either to
achieve peak performance or to heal an illness caused, partially or wholly, by nutritional
imbalance and then to devise a set of adjustments to diet and lifestyle in order to achieve
better health. Positive self-habits will be introduced to help facilitate change.
You may be surprised at just how powerful seemingly small changes to diet and lifestyle
can be in resolving many different ill-health conditions. The human body has a fantastic
ability to keep itself in good condition if it is given the right nutrition.
Nutritional therapy is safe for babies and children as well as adults, and the change of
eating patterns that is typically prescribed usually has far fewer side effects than synthetic
medicines.
Improve your health and wellbeing through Nutritional Therapy
Health conditions relieved effectively with Nutritional Therapy include:
- ADHD
- Arthritis / Joint problems
- Candida / Thrush
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ ME
- Digestive & bowel e.g. bloating, wind, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion
- Endometriosis
- Fertility problems
- Fibromyalgia
- Food Allergies / Intolerances / Sensitivities
- Frequent colds and infections
- Hayfever
- Headaches / Migraines
- Heart Health e.g. high blood pressure & cholesterol, circulatory problems
- Lack of Energy / Fatigue
- Menopausal symptoms, Premenstrual syndrome
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscular aches and pains
- Osteoporosis
- Respiratory problems e.g. asthma, bronchitis, cough, catarrh
- Skin problems e.g. acne, eczema, itchy, dry skin
- Sleeping problems
- Stress, Depression, Anxiety
- Thyroid disorders
- Weight Problems
- ....and many more.
Detoxification
Toxins can accumulate in the body from many sources, resulting in feeling lethargic and
below-par. A natural detoxification reduces this toxicity and generally results in feeling
invigorated and revitalised.
Increased Health and Vitality
Many factors, such as lack of nutrients and blood sugar imbalance, can cause the body to
be weary and tired. A customised nutrition programme can positively raise energy,
optimise health and boost vitality.
Weight Management
There are numerous reasons why a person’s metabolism may be preventing weight loss.
A nutritional therapist can identify these and devise a personal programme to support the
body as it rebalances itself and loses fat.
Clinical research and practice has found that individual diet and supplement programmes
tailored to your specific needs, may be beneficial in many areas.
Toxins can accumulate in the body from many sources, resulting in feeling lethargic and
below-par. A natural detoxification reduces this toxicity and generally results in feeling
invigorated and revitalised.
Increased Health and Vitality
Many factors, such as lack of nutrients and blood sugar imbalance, can cause the body to
be weary and tired. A customised nutrition programme can positively raise energy,
optimise health and boost vitality.
Weight Management
There are numerous reasons why a person’s metabolism may be preventing weight loss.
A nutritional therapist can identify these and devise a personal programme to support the
body as it rebalances itself and loses fat.
Clinical research and practice has found that individual diet and supplement programmes
tailored to your specific needs, may be beneficial in many areas.
Gaia Nutritional Consultants:
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Falguni Patel
What is Nutritional Therapy?
Individuality
Individuality is a very important aspect of nutritional therapy. Unlike conventional healthcare where everyone with a
particular symptom or health complaint tends to be treated in the same way, often with prescribed medications, the
nutritional therapist takes time to recommend just what treatments will be most effective for each individual client.
The diets and lifestyles of individuals vary enormously and so do the environments they live in and the stresses and
strains they experience. Other factors, such as the genes we are born with and the conditions we have been exposed to
throughout our lives, also have varying effects on the nutritional needs of our bodies at the present moment.
All of this means that every person is unique. Nutritional therapy recognises this and tailors a programme for each
individual, consisting of dietary and lifestyle changes designed to promote optimum health and/or recovery from illness.
Before the Initial Consultation
Prior to your first consultation, you will be asked to complete an in-depth Personal Health Questionnaire. The
questionnaire asks for a brief medical history - details of your health problems and symptoms, any treatments you have
had or are currently having, details of any medication and/or nutritional supplements, family history and details of your
diet and lifestyle factors etc.
You will also be asked to keep a 7 day food diary. You will need to send the questionnaire and 7 day food diary back to
me at a time agreed in advance to our first consultation so that I can fully assess your case and prepare any relevant
material. Better information is obtained this way and less time is spent obtaining basic information during the
consultation. I can send you the questionnaire either by post or by email.
The Initial Consultation
At the initial consultation which will last approximately 1 hour, we’ll go through your completed questionnaire and I may
need to ask you a few more questions to clarify certain facts or collect additional information.
I’ll then explain what I think are the key factors underlying your health issues and the kinds of changes you may need to
make in order to improve them.
We’ll then agree some practical and realistic changes to your diet and lifestyle – it’s important that you go away with a
programme that you know you can achieve and that you are motivated to get on with right away.
Individuality is a very important aspect of nutritional therapy. Unlike conventional healthcare where everyone with a
particular symptom or health complaint tends to be treated in the same way, often with prescribed medications, the
nutritional therapist takes time to recommend just what treatments will be most effective for each individual client.
The diets and lifestyles of individuals vary enormously and so do the environments they live in and the stresses and
strains they experience. Other factors, such as the genes we are born with and the conditions we have been exposed to
throughout our lives, also have varying effects on the nutritional needs of our bodies at the present moment.
All of this means that every person is unique. Nutritional therapy recognises this and tailors a programme for each
individual, consisting of dietary and lifestyle changes designed to promote optimum health and/or recovery from illness.
Before the Initial Consultation
Prior to your first consultation, you will be asked to complete an in-depth Personal Health Questionnaire. The
questionnaire asks for a brief medical history - details of your health problems and symptoms, any treatments you have
had or are currently having, details of any medication and/or nutritional supplements, family history and details of your
diet and lifestyle factors etc.
You will also be asked to keep a 7 day food diary. You will need to send the questionnaire and 7 day food diary back to
me at a time agreed in advance to our first consultation so that I can fully assess your case and prepare any relevant
material. Better information is obtained this way and less time is spent obtaining basic information during the
consultation. I can send you the questionnaire either by post or by email.
The Initial Consultation
At the initial consultation which will last approximately 1 hour, we’ll go through your completed questionnaire and I may
need to ask you a few more questions to clarify certain facts or collect additional information.
I’ll then explain what I think are the key factors underlying your health issues and the kinds of changes you may need to
make in order to improve them.
We’ll then agree some practical and realistic changes to your diet and lifestyle – it’s important that you go away with a
programme that you know you can achieve and that you are motivated to get on with right away.
Report
After the consultation you will receive a comprehensive report either by post or email detailing the possible factors
underlying your health issues and what, in general, can be done to address them, a list of the actions making up your
agreed nutritional programme and any other information that may be useful in helping you to successfully put it into
practice.
Supplements
Diet is always the main focus of any nutritional programme however, supplements may be recommended for various
reasons, for example to compensate for unavoidable dietary inadequacies, diminished digestion or absorption capacity,
help restore balance of good bacteria or to meet increased needs due to certain medical conditions.
Any supplement programme will always be designed with your co-operation and often various options are available in
order to meet any budgetary constraints you may have. Supplements will be recommended for you to purchase
separately.
Follow-up Consultations
Like most complementary therapies, nutritional therapy aims to identify the root causes of any health problem and then
come up with a programme of treatment which addresses every aspect. Identifying the root causes may not be
straightforward and may require a process of elimination. Furthermore, treatment and recovery usually takes longer,
sometimes much longer, before lasting changes are seen.
Follow-up consultations are recommended to review progress and to make any necessary changes to your nutritional
programme. They also encourage motivation and help you to achieve your goals and maximise health benefits.
Follow-up consultations are also 1 hour in duration and usually begin one month after the initial consultation.
Your unique needs as an individual will be respected throughout, so the nutritional programme proposed (changes to
your diet, lifestyle and/or appropriate supplementation) - will be custom tailored to meet your specific needs.
If you have any concerns about what is involved in the nutritional programme and the likely costs don't hesitate to
contact me. You’ll also be surprised how affordable and cost effective nutritional therapy consultations can be?
After the consultation you will receive a comprehensive report either by post or email detailing the possible factors
underlying your health issues and what, in general, can be done to address them, a list of the actions making up your
agreed nutritional programme and any other information that may be useful in helping you to successfully put it into
practice.
Supplements
Diet is always the main focus of any nutritional programme however, supplements may be recommended for various
reasons, for example to compensate for unavoidable dietary inadequacies, diminished digestion or absorption capacity,
help restore balance of good bacteria or to meet increased needs due to certain medical conditions.
Any supplement programme will always be designed with your co-operation and often various options are available in
order to meet any budgetary constraints you may have. Supplements will be recommended for you to purchase
separately.
Follow-up Consultations
Like most complementary therapies, nutritional therapy aims to identify the root causes of any health problem and then
come up with a programme of treatment which addresses every aspect. Identifying the root causes may not be
straightforward and may require a process of elimination. Furthermore, treatment and recovery usually takes longer,
sometimes much longer, before lasting changes are seen.
Follow-up consultations are recommended to review progress and to make any necessary changes to your nutritional
programme. They also encourage motivation and help you to achieve your goals and maximise health benefits.
Follow-up consultations are also 1 hour in duration and usually begin one month after the initial consultation.
Your unique needs as an individual will be respected throughout, so the nutritional programme proposed (changes to
your diet, lifestyle and/or appropriate supplementation) - will be custom tailored to meet your specific needs.
If you have any concerns about what is involved in the nutritional programme and the likely costs don't hesitate to
contact me. You’ll also be surprised how affordable and cost effective nutritional therapy consultations can be?
Nutritional Therapy and Conventional Healthcare
It is important to note that nutritional therapy is not an alternative to conventional healthcare; it is a complementary
discipline which means that it can work alongside conventional medicine in the treatment and support of ill-health
conditions.
Always consult your GP if you are concerned that you may have a serious health problem or if you notice any
unusual or unexpected symptoms.
It is important to note that nutritional therapy is not an alternative to conventional healthcare; it is a complementary
discipline which means that it can work alongside conventional medicine in the treatment and support of ill-health
conditions.
Always consult your GP if you are concerned that you may have a serious health problem or if you notice any
unusual or unexpected symptoms.