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"NOTHING IS MORE VALUABLE THAN YOUR HEALTH"
What is Nutritional Therapy?
What is Nutritional Therapy?
Nutritional therapy is a science-based complementary approach (working with the medical profession) that uses diet, lifestyle and, if necessary, nutritional supplements to encourage the body's natural healing and immune processes, boost energy levels, improve mental well-being, and help achieve optimum health.
Nutritional therapy is not only a preventative tool, but can also be beneficial for many health problems including allergies, digestive and bowel disorders, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, depression or stress, auto-immune conditions, weight control and skin disorders.
There is often confusion about the differences between a Nutritional Therapist and a Dietician. Using scientific nutritional knowledge, Nutritional Therapists take the whole body into consideration and address the underlying causes of a problem, not just the symptoms themselves. Nutritional therapists provide advice and programmes that are suited to an individual's own unique requirements and biochemistry. Generally, Nutritional Therapists work in private practice. Most of their clients are self-referred and often motivated.
Dieticians interpret and use the science of nutrition to devise eating plans for patients to treat medical conditions. They also promote good health by helping to encourage positive food choices in individuals and communities. Dieticians are not permitted to recommend specific food brands. The majority of Dieticians work for the NHS. Their patients tend to be referred to them by GPs or other health professionals.
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