Nutritional therapy with complementary therapist in Barnsley, South Yorkshire

DIET AND NUTRITION

"You are what you eat" is an expression that has been around for some time and has recently been promoted by Gillian McKeith. Nevertheless, it can seem confusing when we hear contradictory reports from different experts in the media about "good" and "bad" foods or this diet as opposed to that diet.

Although it can be damaging to the health to eat and drink anything in excess there are no such things as good and bad foods and a healthy diet is one that is based on everything in moderation. The odd chocolate bar will not do you any harm.

A good guideline is to fill your plate with several different coloured foods to ensure optimum nutrition. Look at your cooking and storing methods as well. For example, raw or lightly cooked organic vegetables retain more vitamins and minerals than soggy overcooked vegetables and these should be eaten shortly after purchase.

You don't need to go on a "diet" if you eat natural foods including plenty of seasonal fruit and vegetables, eating only when you are hungry. A diet is only necessary if you have a specific health complaint that warrants it and then only under medical supervision.

NUTRITIONAL THERAPY

There is no doubt that eating healthily can prevent health problems and some foods have healing properties which may improve certain ailments.

If you are wanting help with diet and nutrition you will be asked to keep a food diary and complete an in depth questionnaire to pinpoint any lifestyle issues or symptoms that might warrant dietary changes. Pendulum dowsing will quickly highlight possible vitamin and mineral deficiencies and analysis of the data is used to confirm the dowsing results before gradual changes are recommended to promote optimum nutrition.

Please note two sessions will be required and then any changes will be monitored over several weeks. A follow-up meeting can be arranged to check progress and further suggestions will be made as necessary.

APPOINTMENT TIMES

Daytime and evening appointments are available Monday to Friday and a there is a 24 hour notice of cancellation policy .

HEALING BEGINS WITH YOU

Remember healing begins with you so reserve your free initial consultation today by calling 07963 071632 and take your first steps to new beginnings.