Nutrition can be used to help a wide range of health problems, including many chronic conditions. Commonly presented are:

*Osteoporosis *Arthritis/Joint pain *Low/Fluctuating Energy *Blood Sugar Problems *Fungal Infections (Candida) *Parasitic Infections *Bloating/Gas *Irritable Bowel
*Recurring Infections *Heartburn *Indigestion *Underweight *Overweight *Allergies/Intolerance *Chronic Catarrh *Asthma *Eczema *Skin Problems *Acne *Psoriasis *High Blood Pressure *High Cholesterol *Mood Swings *Depression *Hyperactivity *Blood sugar problems *Hormonal Irregularities *PMS *Menstrual Problems *Menopausal Problems.

Nutrition is also a valuable preventative tool. Recommendations can be provided to those in good health wishing to remain that way and so try to prevent degenerative problems in later life.

How your Nutritional Requirements are assessed

A Detailed Confidential Case History:

*Your current symptoms/problems *Past health problems *Family history *Your diet

Questionnaire:

To complete the case history you may be asked fill in one or more questionnaires.

Diet Diary:

You may be asked to keep a diary of your diet.

Hemaview Analysis (optional):

Taking one drop of blood and viewing it under a Darkfield Microscope linked to a T.V. monitor. The picture will reveal general patterns and characteristics of the blood cells, suggesting your state of health and possible nutritional deficiencies.

Laboratory Tests:

Recommended when it is important to have specific information about how your body is functioning. A wide range includes

  • · Full thyroid profile (TSH, FT4, FT3, and five different Thyroid autoantibodies)
  • · Adrenal profile (salivary or blood cortisol and DHEA-s)
  • · Sex hormone Assays with SHBG (blood)
  • · Nutritional assessments blood, hair or urine
  • · RBC magnesium, iron (ferritin) and B12
  • · Specific IgE and IgG tests or ALCAT test for allergy
  • · Stool tests for bacteria/yeast/parasites and advanced digestive function
  • · Cholesterol/lipid profile
  • · PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
  • · Extensive auto-antibody profiles
  • · All tests from www.TDL.com are available
  • Consultations & Recommendations

    • First Consultation: 1 1/2 hours

    Follow up Consultation: 3/4 hour

    The majority of clients require between one and six consultations. Chronic problems may require more.

    Consultations are as unhurried as possible. Recommendations are discussed in detail and include the practical aspects of making dietary and lifestyle changes. A summary of the recommendations is provided in writing, along with any necessary back up information (in the form of handouts).

    Nutrition and Live Blood Analysis

    Take a Better View of Your Health With Hemaview:
    Hemaview Live Blood Analysis

    Hemaview is a form of live blood analysis that helps your practitioner identify and treat your health problems faster and better than ever before.

    Using only one or two drops of blood, your practitioner will use Hemaview Analysis to investigate the size, shape, associations, ratios and fine structure of the red cells white cells and platelets in your blood. From this, your practitioner will identify any health problems and develop suitable treatment protocols.

    Just look at the results
    With Hemaview analysis, you will not only feel your health improve but see     it as well, as the composition of your blood improves. By displaying your living blood on a monitor, your practitioner can show you the features that indicate health problems. Over time, with proper nutritional treatment you will be able to see these problems disappear as you achieve better health.

    Scientifically proven
    The immediacy of Hemaview analysis means that it can show changes in your blood much faster than many standard medical tests. Employing one of the oldest, most highly developed and systemised of medical sciences, Hemaview analysis uses proven techniques to assist your healthcare practitioner in understanding and monitioring your health problems.

    Hemaview analysis can identify a number of conditions directly affecting the blood (such as anaemias) and also indicate instances of:

    o Nutritional deficiencies

    o Organ/system dysfuncitons

    o Certain biochemical imbalances

    o Immune system imbalances

    Seeing is believing

    Hemaview may help identify risk factors that may be affecting your blood, things like

    • · · Low protein diet
    • · · Liver dysfunction
    • · · Poor nutrition (e.g. B12, Antioxidants)
    • · · Blood sugar imbalances
    • · · Smoking/ Alcohol
    • · · Stress
    • · · Inflammation
  • The therapist for Nutritional Therapy at Nine Springs Natural Health Centre is:

    • Bodil Mjoelkalid