Nutritional Therapy
How can nutrition impact your life?
When the body receives poor or inadequate nutrition, whether this be through a low nutrient dense intake or nutrient malabsorption (through poor absorption) this can impact the body in a number of different ways. The most obvious and researched way is obesity leading to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. However inadequate nutrition can also lead to:
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Iron deficiency anaemia (reduced iron absorption)
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B12 anaemia (Reduced vitamin B12, B6 or folate absorption)
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The trigger of autoimmune diseases
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Anorexia
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Persistent or frequent colds or viruses
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Fatigue, brain fog and poor memory recall
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Dry, flaky and bumpy skin
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Brittle and breaking hair and nails
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Spots, ridges, discolouration or pitting on nails
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Mouth ulcers and cracks in corners of mouth or lips
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Twitching eyes or eyelids
How can I assist you as a naturopath/nutritionist with your nutrition?
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Improving energy through adequate nutrient intake
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Reducing nutrient malabsorption to reduce the above conditions and symptoms
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Assisting with eliminating or reducing triggers foods or inflammatory foods contributing to dysfunction and disease
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Improving digestive function to metabolise and absorb food
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Reducing inflammation and chronic pain by improving nutrient status
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Providing food and meal guides to assist with improving health and disease status
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Using therapeutic doses of nutritional supplements to reduce and eliminate disease and dysfunction