“Food is the fuel, digestion is the fire”
Dr H.S Kasture
Food has a profound impact on our general health, mood, energy, appearance, sporting performance and more. The way we eat, eating the right foods and ensuring our body can digest what we eat is an effective answer to health complaints.
Did you know that 70-80% of the body’s immune system is found in the digestive tract, as well as 100 billion neurons (nerve cells) in the gut alone? So if you are experiencing any physical or mental health symptoms, can’t quite reach that sporting goal or just feeling less than 100%, think about how your food intake and digestive system may be detrimentally affecting you.
For those who are symptom free, there are times when added nutrition is required -during pregnancy, a growing child, puberty, increased sporting activity, intense work or lifestyle -all of which benefit from nutritional advice and therapy.
A Nutritional Therapist assesses your individual health in detail, then uses current research based evidence alongside a traditional approach to health, to apply appropriate changes to diet, suggest supplements if necessary and help you to achieve your goals.
Emma Leavens, RCN, Dip. CNM 