areas of interest
All naturopatica practitioners are constantly updating their existing knowledge via Continuous Professional Development. We strive to attend the most relevant seminars and conferences in Nutritional Therapy and other healthcare disciplines, and we engage in postgraduate education. Our ultimate aim is to support, promote and optimise the health of all body systems and of the relationships amongst them.
Nutritional Therapy is an individual-centred approach to healthcare that employs assessment and intervention using nutritional, lifestyle-based and related health sciences. This assists the individual to optimise their physiological, emotional, cognitive and physical function.
Nutritional Therapy can enhance your feeling of energy and vitality. In fact, this is one of the most frequently reported advantages of following a diet that is designed to satisfy your individual needs. Other beneficial effects are more system-specific, and include the following:
Circulatory SystemIt comprises the lungs, heart and blood vessels, including arteries and veins. A balanced, nutrient-rich diet can help optimise cardiovascular health. |
Digestive SystemResponsible for the digestion of food, with a number of organs involved in the process. Nutritional Therapy tends to focus on the health of the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and the intestines. Nutritional Therapy can help optimise digestion and regulate bowel motions, giving you that “happy tummy” feeling. |
Endocrine SystemNutritional Therapy can help to balance the endocrine or hormonal system. Hormones are made by endocrine glands such as the hypothalamus, the pituitary, the pineal gland, the thyroid, parathyroids and the adrenals. |
Integumentary SystemOur skin, hair, and nails also need appropriate nourishing for optimum functioning. A dietary programme can be individually designed to promote “beauty from within” by providing adequate amounts of the nutrients needed as building blocks by this body system. |
Immune SystemThe immune system defends us against disease-causing agents with via specialised blood cells, and the tonsils, the adenoids, the thymus and the spleen. Nutritional Therapy can support your ability to adapt to lifestyle pressures so you are able to cruise through them in full health. |
Lymphatic SystemA network of vessels involved in the transfer of lymph between tissues and the blood stream; works hand-in-hand with the Immune System. Optimum levels of various micronutrients can support the a healthy lymphatic system. |
Musculoskeletal SystemMuscles are responsible for movement, and bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons for structural support and protection. Because we are all individual, each of us has specific requirements when it comes to foods that can support the optimum health of our musculoskeletal system. Your individual dietary plan will contain the foods that are most appropriate for you. |
Nervous SystemThe brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and nerves collect, transfer and process information. A healthy Nervous System is the foundation for balanced mental health. Nutritional Therapy can support a healthy nervous system that is resilient to everyday lifestyle challenges. |
Reproductive SystemEnjoyable sex, fertility, conception and pregnancy are all dependent on the health of our reproductive system. Female health is intimately linked with the optimum functioning of the sex organs. Nutritional Therapy can optimise the performance of our reproductive system, enhancing your chances to conceive and nourishing your unborn baby once you have become pregnant. |
Respiratory SystemThe organs used for breathing, the pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs and diaphragm. Nutritional Therapy can promote healthy respiratory function. |
Urinary SystemThe kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra are involved in fluid balance, electrolyte balance and the excretion of urine. A diet containing optimum levels of various nutrients can support the health of your urinary system. |
Endocannabinoid SystemNeuromodulatory lipids and receptors involved in a variety of physiological processes including appetite, pain-sensation, mood, motor learning, synaptic plasticity, and memory. Nutritional Therapy can support and enhance the function this system, enhancing your feelings of well-being, and boosting your memory. |