The first consultation will last between 60-90 minutes:

1. Your medical and family history, lifestyle, environment, eating habits and health concerns are all discussed.
2. You will complete a nutritional questionnaire.
3. Biochemical and diagnostic tests may be used as needed. Maria Candida uses TDL and Genova Diagnostics / IWDL to undertake these tests..
4. Toxic materials in the home and/or work environment that might be affecting you and your capacity for dealing with them will be investigated and taken into account. Advice is given as how to minimise their negative effects.
5. With an understanding of your current and past health problems, metabolic imbalances and digestive health, a diet plan that is suitable to your individual needs will be recommended. 
6. Minerals (key to all metabolic activity in the body), vitamins and essential fatty acids will be used to complement your diet and make good existing imbalances and/or deficiencies. Digestive enzymes, probiotics, anti- oxidants, glandulars and herbal preparations may also be used in therapy.
7. Your program will include not only the best foods for your present needs, but the best combinations, ideal ratio/portions and cooking methods. Nutritional Therapy is concerned with nutrient density, not with calorie counting.

Follow-up consultations (45 minutes) are needed to assess progress and modify treatment accordingly. You will be supported during therapy and provided with continued care to help you implement your plan.

Any supplements recommended by Maria Candida are formulated, quality assured and used by Doctors/Nutritionists with at least 15 years of clinical experience in US and UK. Manufacturers include: Allergy Research, Biocare, Metagenics, Biotics Research, Thorne, Nutri, Higher Nature, Healthlink and Solgar. You are welcome to visit their websites to be assured of their quality.