The word “nutrition” encompasses the study of the role of vitamins and minerals in the body. A deficiency or toxicity in any vitamin and mineral can lead to numerous acute and chronic health states.
Nutrition is more in depth than the counting of calories and counting of vitamins and minerals written on labels. Individually the health of your teeth, saliva, thyroid, hormones, pancreas, bowels, liver and stomach will all affect your ability to digest and absorb nutrients. Small aspects such as chewing, sitting position, amount of liquids and the timing of meals also affect digestion and absorption. Methods of cooking, storage and the seasonal environmental factors affecting the farming industry all affect the nutritional content of food.
We will perform a comprehensive system and diet analysis. We can also utilise numerous pathology testing such as blood tests, urine samples and stool samples to assess food intolerances, bacteria in the bowel, integrity of bowel walls, production of stomach acid and liver/pancreatic enzyme functioning.
Depending on the results from the individual analysis, we will recommend a combination of diet changes, logistical strategies and specific supplements to address vitamin and mineral deficiencies or toxicities.
It is also important for you to tell us of any medications and supplements that you may already be taking, particularly brand and dosage amounts as this can impact your treatment.
