What is Nutritional Therapy & how can it help you?

Nutritional therapy is the application of food and nutrients in combating illnesses of modern every day life. Many people are lacking the vital nutrients needed to maintain health, this is due to factors such as poor diet, stress, environmental pollution and intensive farming, and can result in a variety of different health complaints. By making changes to diet and lifestyle, many health problems can be improved, including:

• Digestive problems, including; IBS, constipation, bloating and Candida
• Weight loss and weight management
• Hormonal problems - inc. PMS, Fibroids, endometriosis, fertility issues, menopause
• Allergies, asthma, eczema and hay fever
• Cardiovascular problems - inc. High cholesterol, High blood pressure, atherosclerosis
• Fatigue and insomnia
• Headaches and migraines

Consultations

Once a consultation has been booked, we will send out a detailed questionnaire and a five-day food diary, which needs to be completed and returned to the therapist prior to the initial consultation. Consultations last approximately 1.15 - 1.30 hours and include and in-depth discussion of your symptoms and scientific explanation of how these relate to your diet and lifestyle. Following the consultation a detailed written report will be emailed.

A follow-up consultation is recommended 4 - 6 weeks after your first appointment, to monitor your progress and 'fine tune' your diet. Follow-ups last approximately 30 - 45 minutes.

It is sometimes necessary for the client to carry out laboratory tests. These can include testing for gut dysbiosis, food allergies/intolerances, adrenal fatigue and lactose intolerance. Please note that laboratory tests and supplements are not included in the cost of the consultation.

Melanie practices from Blackheath/Greenwich, however she is happy to carry out consultations in your office or if you are a referral then home visits can be arranged. Telephone consultations can also be organised, if necessary.

Corporate

Melanie has worked with companies as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. She has worked along side catering teams to integrate healthier and more nutritious food on to the menu, and also on a one-to-one consultation basis. There are many reasons for choosing to take care of your employees' health, particularly when it comes to nutrition:

• It can help boost morale among staff and so aid retention.
• It can reduce the level of sick days taken and reduce stress responses, saving the business costs on lost productivity or temporary cover.
• It improves employees' productivity and concentration within the workplace.

Melanie is able to offer the following services to your company:

• One-to-one nutritional consultations - Nutritional consultations can be carried out on a one-to-one basis with employees, assessing their dietary needs and lifestyle status and offering nutritional advice, which can improve concentration and productivity, help to lose weight, boost immune system and improve stress response. This may be particularly beneficial to staff with a high sickness absence rate.

• Canteen menu review - This option is for companies wishing to review or improve the food provided within staff canteens. You may wish to only make changes on a small scale, where Melanie can advise on healthier ingredients, or you may opt for a whole menu overhaul, where she can work closely with the canteen staff to achieve this.