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FEATURE
NUTRITIONAL THERAPY Identifying and avoiding these BEATING GRIEF

foods relieve attacks. Painkill-
ers, on the other hand, only
block migraine symptoms.
Nutritional therapy is a
By Anja Springthorpe
useful tool at any stage in life.
utritional therapy is By evaluating individual cir- Ensuring the correct balance of
a holistic, health care cumstances, diet and medical food, vitamins and minerals can
approach based on history, a nutritionist is able reduce signs of aging, lower the
Nthe understanding to formulate a diet plan and risk of type 2 diabetes and often
that well-being requires a com- supplement program to support facilitates better, faster recovery
plex balance of mind, body and health goals. after surgery or cancer treat-
spirit. Nutritional therapists Most nutritionists are ment. Athletes frequently use
apply health care based on reli- trained in functional medi- nutritional therapists to boost
able, effective research findings. cine, a medical approach that performance levels as well.
The core of nutritional thera- focuses on finding the root
py is to either prevent disease or cause of an illness, rather than WHAT TO EXPECT?
to enhance the healing process just treating symptoms. For A nutritional therapist is
with personalized dietary or example, migraine attacks may likely to recommend at least
lifestyle recommendations. be caused by certain foods. three consultations to address
a health issue. Depending on
the specific health concern,
this may require more or less
consults. In some instances, the
nutritionist may require lab tests
to confirm biochemical imbal-
ances. Fees for a consultation
vary depending on the thera-
pist’s location, qualification and
experience level.

HOW TO FIND A
NUTRITIONIST?
Contact the Dietetic &
Nutrition Association to find an
insured registered nutritionist in
your area. Although nutrition
plays an important role in health
and disease, nutritional therapy
should only be used alongside
treatment plans made by your
primary doctors.

Ensuring the correct balance
of food, vitamins and minerals
reduces signs of aging.

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