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Nutritional Therapy is based on the principle that when given the optimal nutrients (through individually tailored programs based on wholesome foods and with the use of supplements, as needed) and with adequate rest and hydration, the body by its nature, re-balances and heals itself.
This is not a new concept but scientific research and information that is widely available confirms what individual nutrients and foods, used therapeutically, do to the health of specific organs, body systems and hormones.
As defined by the British Association for Nutritionl Therapy - Optimum nutrition encompasses individual prescriptions for diet and lifestyle in order to alleviate or prevent aliments and to promote optimal gene expression through all life stages. Recommendations may include guidance on natural detoxification, procedures to promote colon health, methods to support digestion and absorption, the avoidance of toxins or allergens and the appropriate use of supplementary nutrients, including phytonutrients. Nutritional therapists advise on each person's unique dietary and nutritional needs for metabolic and hormonal homeostasis, using a variety of biochemical and functional test to inform recommended protocols and programmes’.

Men and women of all ages can benefit. Health conditions that can be helped include:
- Allergies and food intolerances
- Yeast, thrush, parasitic infections
- Food cravings, fluctuating / low energy
- Being tired all the time
- Recurrent infections
- Osteoporosis (prevention and treatment)
- Fertility issues, pre-conceptual health
- PMS, menstrual problems, menopause
- Headaches and migraines
- Sleep difficulties, mood swings
- Arthritic conditions
- Abnormal cholesterol & lipid levels
- High blood pressure
- Weight issues
- Optimum health before, during and after pregnancy
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For babies and children optimum nutrition is very important. Problems that can be helped include:
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Eczema
- Colic
- Digestion problems (diarrhoea, constipation)
- Weight gain/Weight loss
- Irritability
- Mood swing
- Hyperactivity
- Childhood development/ behaviour disorders
- Low energy
- Sleep problems
- Infections and recurrent infections.
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