How does Nutritional Therapy work?
Nutritional therapy is based on the principles of Functional Medicine, which seeks to identify and correct imbalances in the systems of the body. This is in contrast to working on symptom control that works on single organs or organ systems. An excellent example of this is the approach to eczema: you can apply a cream that may stop the itching, or you can correct the underlying imbalances that result in the skin symptoms. This may involve nutrient deficiencies1 or food intolerances2 for example.
Herbal treatments can be used with nutritional therapy; they may be used as herb teas, tinctures or capsules. External treatments with herbs may also be suggested.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of health issues:
- Heart disease and risk factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol
- Digestive disorders
- Inflammatory conditions
- Nervous system disorders
- Allergies & intolerances
- Managing stress, low energy, chronic headaches and feeling ‘burned out’
- Diabetes
- Weight management
- Women’s health problems
- Joint and bone problems
- Men’s health issues such as prostate problems
- Cancer prevention and support during cancer treatment & recovery
- Skin problems including eczema, psoriasis and acne
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
- Migraine
- Depression and other mental health issues
References:
1. Caubet JC, Eigenmann PA, Allergy triggers in atopic dermatitis Immunol Allergy
Clin North Am. 2010 Aug;30(3):289-
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20670814
2. Furuhjelm C, Warstedt K, Fagerås M, Fälth-
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Carol Granger
registered nutritional therapist, herbalist
