Common Questions
What is the difference between a Dietician and a Nutritional Therapist?
Nutritional Therapists
Nutritional Therapists must meet the National Occupational Standards for Nutritional Therapy and are presently coming under regulation by the Nutritional Therapy Council. Nutritional therapy encompasses the use of carefully compiled individual prescriptions for diet and lifestyle in order to alleviate or prevent ailments, and promote optimal health. These recommendations may include guidance on natural detoxification, procedures to promote colon health, methods to support digestion and absorption, the avoidance of ingestion or inhalation of toxins or allergens, and the appropriate use of supplementary nutrients.
Nutritional Therapists often work with patients, many of whom have been referred by medical practitioners, who have chronic health problems that conventional medicine finds difficult to treat. These include allergies, digestive and bowel disorders, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, depression or stress, auto-immune conditions, migraine, and skin disorders.
Dieticians
Dieticians work principally in the National Health Service and are regulated by the Health Professions Council. Their professional body is the British Dietetic Association. A Dietician uses the science of nutrition to devise eating plans for patients to treat medical conditions. They also work to promote good health by helping to facilitate a positive change in food choices amongst individuals, groups and communities.
Source: www.bant.org.uk
Will nutritional therapy affect my medication?
Nutritional therapy does not replace conventional medicine but can work safely alongside it. Good nutrition may help minimise the side effects of any medication you are taking. Please do not discontinue taking any medication without your doctor's advice. If necessary we will liaise with your doctor regarding your nutrition programme.
How effective is nutritional therapy?
The effectiveness of the treatment is partly up to the client. If you are committed and consistent in following your programme then progress can be achieved within a short time period for some conditions whilst other conditions require a longer period of treatment. This can be discussed at the first consultation.
