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Nutritional Therapy - is a form of complementary medicine in which the practitioner works with the patient to help improve their diet and understanding of how their body functions.
By ridding the body of exposure to substances, which are stressful to it, and by improving the assimilation of those foods which are useful, it is possible to make significant improvements to health and well being.
An efficiently functioning body finds it easier to repair and heal itself.
The process - is a one-to-one consultation between client and therapist.
The first consultation may take up to 1 hour and will usually include taking a detailed history of health problems, medical and family history, plus diet and life-style factors. The client may be asked to fill in a questionnaire prior to consultation and to seek medical advice to eliminate underlying disease.
A nutritional assessment is then made, sometimes with the help of appropriate laboratory tests, and dietary and life-style changes will be recommended, often supported by nutritional supplements based on individual needs. Follow-up consultations may be advised to assess progress and make adjustments.
Barrie Anson was awarded the D.H.D. (Dietary Healing Diploma) by the College of Dietary Therapy in 1990.
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