Nutritional Therapy

NUTRITION CONSULTANCY

MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE (MLD) THERAPY

WHAT IS NUTRITIONAL THERAPY

Nutritional Therapy is a complementary therapy, not an alternative medicine. It works well alongside conventional medicine. It is most relevant for individuals with long term sub-optical health, as well as those looking for support to enhance their health and well being.

Conditions Supported By Nutrition

	Allergies; unexplained swellings, puffy eyes, face & Sinusitis
	Candida, parasite, Crohn’s disease, Coeliac disease
	Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
	Elevated cholesterol & triglyceride
	Skin problems: acne, dry skin, eczema and psoriasis
	Unexplained hunger & sugar cravings, anxiety, mood swings
	PMS and related symptoms
	Weight management, obesity
	Water retention & Lymphoedema
	Diabetes, low and high blood sugars

The Approach

This involves one Nutritional consultation of 1 hour and follow-ups of half an hour as required. It concentrates on the individual’s case history, family history, present and past dietary patterns and illnesses, medical test results, environmental factors, lifestyle and professional stress.

A nutritional questionnaire is completed. Initial consultation involves gathering information, explaining the findings and drawing a diet and supplement programme according to the client’s needs. The treatment is structured in phases so that the client feels comfortable with the changes, easy to follow guidelines. The first phase normally includes exclusion, inclusion or avoidance of some foods for a period of time until the body adjusts itself and the symptoms start to improve. Supplements are introduced if necessary to correct any biochemical imbalances. Most clients initially experience an “adverse reaction”; known as withdrawal syndrome such as headaches, skin rashes, aches and pains, lack of energy and aggravations of the existing symptoms etc. This is for a short period only, which normally lasts a week; this is simply symptom of body's adjustment. Once the withdrawal phase is over a sense of well-being is followed.

In some cases functional testing is required to look at digestion, absorption, post-travel parasitic infection, adrenal stress etc. The client is referred to their GP with an explanatory letter. This will be recommended and discussed in due course. There will always be a telephone back-up to encourage clients to keep-up with the diet and get the support if any problem or question arises.