Clinical Nutrition
Good nutrition is one of the foundations of good
health. As such, there is a lot of truth to, "you are what you eat.” Like medicines, foods affect the way your
body functions: some foods help you heal, while others damage your body and
contribute to chronic illness. We will
help you cut through the misinformation of fad diets and determine a truly
healthy diet individualized for you. You
may be asked to keep a diet diary, which is the first step in helping to determine food allergies, sensitivities, digestive
issues, risk for disease associated with diet, and overall diet quality. A complete dietary prescription may include
the use of a minimum amount of necessary supplements required to correct deficiencies
or therapeutically change a biochemical process.
Natural does not always mean safe – Nutritional supplements can be very effective when used properly;
however, although rare, they can be toxic when used incorrectly. Naturopathic doctors have extensive training
in conventional pharmacology and nutrient-drug interactions, dosing, potential
side-effects, and compounding formulations. We have the training to use nutritional
supplements safely and effectively.
