What to Expect from Nutritional Therapy
At Key to Health you will have a one-to-one consultation.
Before coming for your appointment you will need to fill in a detailed questionnaire available
here which includes a history of your medical and health problems, family history, plus diet and lifestyle factors. If you want to speak to me first, please call 01636 816121.
During the first consultation (1 hour) we will discuss what you would like to achieve from the consultation and I will go through the questionnaire with you in order to identify the underlying causes of your health problems. I will then explain to you what these causes are and how they relate to your symptoms. This will be detailed on a strategy for you to take away. You will find these explanations will motivate you to make the necessary changes that should lead to an improvement in your health. Together we will then agree on some practical and realistic dietary and lifestyle changes which will meet your own personal requirements. Supplements which are at the cutting edge in the field of nutrition may also be recommended. As well as non-invasive bio-chemical tests which are available to help pinpoint the underlying causes of the symptoms, I can also test for allergies.
Your Personal Health Plan will include:
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a strategy for health
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dietary guidelines
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advice on supplements
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information sheets
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shopping and cooking tips
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continuing support until the next appointment by 'phone or e.mail
Follow-up appointments are recommended to review progress and make relevant changes to the nutrition programme. Follow-ups also encourage motivation and help you to achieve your goals. These appointments of around 30 minutes can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly, but this will vary with need. For most people, 3 or 4 appointments are sufficient, although in some cases, it may take longer.