Nutritional Therapy

Nutritional therapists work with individuals to find out which nutritional factors are affecting a person’s general health and wellbeing. They suggest specific changes to each client’s diet in an attempt to prevent or alleviate illness. They will also use their specialist knowledge to promote good health.

Nutritional therapists aim to empower clients towards optimal health. Even small changes in diet and lifestyle can help common symptoms such as:

- Intolerances
- asthma
- stress
- low energy
- fatigue
- headaches and migraines
- skin problems (psoriasis, acne, eczema)
- digestive issues (bloating, indigestion, IBS, gut dysbiosis )
- mood swings
- PMS or menopausal symptoms
- fertility issues
- weight concerns
- general confusion about food and popular diets
- arthritis or joint pains

Consultations may involve:

1. Giving one-to-one confidential consultations, initially which can take an hour to an hour and a half, where a detailed assessment of current  health problems, medical and family history, diet and lifestyle is made

2. Conducting shorter follow-up review meetings, depending on the complexity and severity of a client’s condition;

3. Explaining the physiological impact of complex biochemical imbalances and nutritional deficiencies to help the client to understand their condition, assessment and treatment plan.

Recommendations may include

- Laboratory tests (hair, urine or stool, food intolerances), which give indications of mineral toxicity, the functioning of the liver and the digestive system and general antibody reaction to certain foods

- Agreeing on a personalised dietary lifestyle and nutritional supplement plan based on an analysis of the condition and laboratory results;

- Writing comprehensive notes from questionnaires and/or open discussion, creating confidential reports with recommendations for clients and keeping all records on computer to track progress;

- Offering a telephone or web-based helpline service to some clients.

Laila Lewis BSc (Hons), DipCNM, mBANT - Nutritional Therapist

www.nourishingbynature.co.uk

Laila believes everyone has the potential to achieve optimum health and at the core of this is good nutrition.She completed a 3 year naturopathic nutrition diploma at The College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM), is a team member of Harley Street’s The Nutrition Coach (www.thenutritioncoach.co.uk) and a full member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT).

Nutritional therapy is about treating the individual and not symptoms or particular conditions and hence Laila is able to help with a wide range of health problems. Having personally overcome fertility problems, she has a special interest in pre/post-conception care, fertility, weaning and baby and toddler health.

In developing your individual strategy for health Laila recognises:

Your uniqueness: Careful assessment will help her create a personalised dietary and nutritional supplement plan rather than a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

Restrictive diets don’t work: Rather than being asked to give up your favourite foods, Laila will help you find a balance between eating for pleasure and health.

Evidence is paramount: Where possible recommendations will be founded on evidence-based research.

Working together creates success: You will be provided with information, tools andencouragement to empower you to actively nourish yourself to vitality. Laila is also happy to liaise with your GP.

Relationships with food can be complex: You will benefit from Laila’s nutritional expertise andbehavioural understanding, acquired from herpsychology degree, by discovering not just what to do, but how to make easy to follow, step by step modifications. You will be amazed how simple, gradual changes can dramatically improve your wellbeing.

As a member of The Nutrition Coach, Laila is also able to offer popular wellbeing courses including Dump the Diet©, Detox and Eat Yourself Young.

Whether you have a particular issue you would like to discuss, are confused about what is a balanced diet or are simply looking to increase vitality, Laila would love to talk to you.

Contact her on 07768056048 or laila@nourishingbynature.co.uk

Angela Heap - Nutritional Therapist

After a general interest in health for many years , Angela trained at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London for 3 years. As part of her course Angela completed 200 clinical hours of training under qualified and experienced naturopaths and nutritional therapists and saw many clients.  Angela is passionate about getting nutrition right from an early age and her interest lie in the area of fertility, hormonal management and pregnancy, she also works with parents and children in community based settings to help run healthy eating seminars. Angela is also currently working with Dial-a Doula to help new mums and parents with nutrition. Angela is also currently completing a course at foresight ( the association of preconception care). What ever the condition, Angela is fully trained and able to help and she is committed to supporting people to take control of their health. 

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