Nutritional therapy is a science-based field of healthcare that uses nutrition to promote peak performance and to prevent and manage a wide range of health concerns ranging from fatigue, weight management and stress through to diagnosed medical conditions. Nutritional therapists can greatly help those want to take positive action in managing their health through making better dietary and lifestyle choices.
The Functional Model
At Key Nutrition our nutritional therapists use the Functional Model to assess health. This means that we take a holistic approach, looking at the interplay between different systems in the body, your health and medical history and where possible test results. Our goal is to identify and address underlying causes of health problems, instead of simply focusing on symptoms.
Creating a programme
When assessing and developing a wellness plan for you our nutritional therapists first look at your health history, genetic predispositions, environmental inputs and physiological processes. We may suggest clinical tests to determine whether any nutritional deficiencies or biochemical imbalances exist. Understanding all these factors gives us a starting point for intervention and is the precursor to restoring health.
Recommendations will include dietary and lifestyle changes designed with your health profile and circumstances in mind. Our priority is to get your diet right, but where appropriate, nutritional supplements may also be recommended.
Working with your healthcare team
Nutritional Therapy can be undertaken alongside conventional treatments from your doctor or alternative therapies. Our London nutritionists often send letters to GPs to keep them up to date, especially if working with clients under medical care.
Eat your way to good health
Nutritional therapy is not about restricting large numbers of foods or recommending ‘fad’ diets. We focus on providing practical advice and ongoing support to help you make long-term dietary changes in order to promote health, achieve ideal weight and experience more energy and vitality.
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