Nutritional Therapy

Have you been diagnosed with a condition such as IBS or hypothyroidism and found orthodox treatments haven’t helped? Are you looking for an alternative to prescribed drugs, or concerned about side-effects and reliance on medication? Perhaps you need support with day-to-day problems such as digestive issues, anxiety, sleeping problems, allergies, headaches or PMS — or you are simply left feeling tired and strained every day, without a definitive diagnosis.

Naturopathy is a system of healthcare designed to help you regain control over your own health and reduce your dependence on conventional treatments. We can help with all of these issues and more — including fertility problems, weight loss plans and detoxification programmes. Whatever your circumstances, we can help.

What is nutritional therapy and naturopathy?

Nutritional therapy and naturopathy (naturopathic medicine) is a health philosophy that combines the body’s innate self-healing capabilities with the healing power of nature. Hundreds of years old, it was the source of early medicine before pharmaceutical drugs existed.

It is variously described as alternative medicine (effective where all else has been unsuccessful), complementary medicine (used alongside orthodox treatment) and holistic medicine (treating the whole body rather than a single symptom or disease). Naturopathy looks to maintain the balance between the structural, biochemical and mental-emotional elements of our health — when any of these is disturbed, the resulting imbalance shows up as ill health or disease.

A number of techniques may be used to restore that balance, including herbalism, nutrition, iridology, Bach flower therapy, mineral therapy and detoxification. Taking responsibility for your own health is central to naturopathy, so education is an invaluable part of the treatment.

How can nutritional therapy help me?

Sports nutrition. The timing and make-up of what you eat can transform training, performance and recovery.

Weight management. It’s not about overall calories, but the types of food that make the difference.

Unexplained infertility. Fertility can sometimes improve simply by improving your health. We provide nutritional support to get your body healthier before pregnancy — a good start for you and your baby.

PMS and menopause. You don’t need to simply suffer the symptoms — there is relief.

Naturopathic nutritional therapy may also help with ADHD, allergies, asthma, cholesterol, depression, fatigue, high blood pressure, hyperactivity, IBS and other digestive problems, insomnia, joint pain, psoriasis, skin conditions and stress.

What to expect at your appointment

An initial naturopathic consultation takes up to an hour and a half, during which a very full medical history is taken. There is no one-size-fits-all approach: each person is seen as having their own set of circumstances contributing to their current state of health. Herbs, minerals, dietary supplements and dietary changes may be recommended, building a wellness plan — and a solid foundation of health — that you can maintain with enjoyment.