Whole Foods for the Whole Family

It is now widely acknowledged that the typical Western diet is an unhealthy one and many are beginning to make the transition back to food the way nature intended it. Whole foods nutrition is based on foods that are unprocessed and unrefined, or processed and refined as little as possible, before being consumed. As a result, these foods contain more vitamins and minerals in their natural form and even offer us more of other nutrients like fiber and compounds known as phytochemicals, which may reduce the risk for many diseases. A whole foods consult will provide you with diet information, recipes and tips on achieving a balanced diet and help ease the transition to a whole foods lifestyle.

Biomedical Nutrition

A biomedical approach gets to the root of a person’s symptoms with the goal of resolving the underlying problems. The biomedical approach includes nutrition supplementation, detoxification support and dietary changes and may be helpful in the following conditions:

  • Autistic Spectrum Disorders
  • ADHD/ADD
  • Eczema & Psoriasis
  • Arthritis & inflammatory conditions
  • Digestive problems
  • Fibromyalgia & Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Other chronic disorders

 

Food Sensitivity

Food sensitivity and intolerance is the difficulty digesting and assimilating certain foods or food groups and it can occur for a number of reasons, such as a “leaky gut”. Unlike a food allergy, where reaction often includes swelling, difficulty in breathing, wheezing, itching, rashes, or skin flushing soon after eating a food, food sensitivities may appear a day or even two days after ingesting the offending food or liquid. Symptoms may include indigestion, gas, cramping, joint pain, sinus congestion, muscle pain, skin conditions, poor concentration, hyperactivity, and headaches. A dietary consultation can help you get to the root of food sensitivities and provide long-term relief from symptoms.

Detoxification

Our bodies detoxify themselves using a number of biochemical pathways that are essential to good health. When we are over-exposed to environmental or other toxins that overwhelm our body’s ability to eliminate them, these detoxification pathways can become impaired. This increases the risk of chronic health problems, increases inflammation and increases oxidation and free radical damage. Part of a holistic approach to nutrition is the periodic detoxification or “cleansing” of the body, specifically the GI system, allowing the body’s systems to be rejuvenated. In certain health conditions where detoxification is compromised or in need of more intensive repair, a biomedical approach to detoxification may be more relevant.

Conditions that may benefit from a detoxifying diet include: Fatigue • Constipation • Frequent illness • Food cravings • Excess gas • Joint or muscle pains/aches • Overweight • Poor sleep • PMS • Skin conditions • Headaches

A Note about Weight Loss & Detoxification

Often, giving the body a chance to cleanse and flush out toxins or removing offensive foods will help one lose stubborn excess weight. A diet plan based on whole foods can often help one meet weight loss goals in a healthy way, as only a lifestyle change (not starvation diets!) can ensure that weight loss and a healthy weight are maintained.