Dietetics/Nutrition is a therapeutic approach for treating medical conditions and their associated symptoms via diet therapy/using food as medicine. It can increase a patient's health and well being, increase productivity and satisfaction levels through decreased doctor visits. Naturopathic, Integrative, Functional Nutrition may decrease the severity of the disease and the need for prescription drug use. Many conditions may be treated with this type of therapy. For example mental health may be related to gut health and gut health has been associated with a reduction of symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD and other issues.
Conditions treated by Dietetics/Nutrition:
Fertility
Food Sensitivities
Hormonal Imbalances
Mood
Pre and Post Surgery
Skin issues (Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rosacea, and more)
Stubborn Weight
Thyroid Issues
Wellness
Your provider will start your treatment by asking you to complete a thorough health history assessment prior to your first visit. She will review your health history, and then spend time getting to know you, identify your health goals, and may order comprehensive lab tests as needed to determine deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and gut microbiome insufficiencies that are often the underlying cause of symptoms. She will then customize a healthy living plan for you. Treatment may include nutritional supplements, adjustments for dietary needs, and movement and lifestyle changes.