If you really want to get on top of your health, it's important to understand the root cause of why you have become unwell. A naturopath spends a lot of time investigating all areas of your health including digestive health, immune function, nutritional status, medical history, diet, lifestyle and stress response in order to provide you with a suitable treatment plan.
Naturopathic & Nutritional Consults |
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Your initial naturopathic consultation will range from 1 hour to 1.5 hours and will include: Taking a Full Case History - this involves discussing all the symptoms you are experiencing in detail. You will then be asked questions in relation to the main body systems including gastro intestinal (digestion and elimination), nervous system (stress, sleep and mood), musculoskeletal (muscle/joint pain), reproductive health and so on. Nutritional Assessment - we are very focussed on complete nutritional assessment which incorporates clinical assessment (physical observation/signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiency) together with biochemical assessment (pathology reports), dietary assessment (analysis of your usual dietary intake) and anthropometric assessment (body composition measurements). Clinical AssessmentPhysical observation is a very important aspect of nutritional assessment as signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiency can be uncovered. Biochemical AssessmentPathology results can reveal overt nutritional deficiencies as well as suboptimal nutrient levels. They also give us a great insight as to how well the body is functioning in terms of thyroid, reproductive and adrenal health. Dietary AssessmentAnalysing a person's dietary intake can alert us to insufficient intake of certain nutrients that may be contributing to poor health. We use dietary analysis software which provides us with detailed reports which compare your current nutritional status to the Australian Nutrient Reference Values. Body Composition Analysis
We use the VLA QUADSCAN machine, a body fat/lean analyser which is listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as a Medical Device. The test is quick, non-invasive and painless and involves attaching leads to the hand and foot. Treatment we will then formulate a treatment plan for you, taking into account your lifestyle, finances and capabilities. It may involve nutritional supplementation, herbal medicine and lifestyle changes. We do our best to encourage and support you while making these changes. Further consultations depend on the complexity of your health issues Contact Elite Naturopathy for more information on our Naturopathic & Nutritional Consults. |
