Nutritional Therapy.  

This approach uses comprehensive lifestyle changes (nutrition, physical activity, stress management, social support and environmental exposures) to prevent, treat and reverse the progression of chronic diseases by addressing their underlying cause.  It is an adjunct form of treatment that helps to bridge the best aspects of public health and conventional clinical medicine. 

The Functional Medicine approach aims to identify the root cause of imbalances that can occur in one or a number of the body's systems (eg gut, cardiovascular, nervous system and brain) and can give rise to a  variety of non-specific and seemingly unrelated symptoms such as:

• unexplained tiredness, low energy

• foggy brain,

• lack of motivation, 

• dull or spotty skin,

• thinning or lacklustre hair,

• mood swings,

• headaches,

• poor sleep/insomnia,

• poor concentration,

• low libido

• anxiety, irritability

• sweating

• cravings

• digestive problems

• unexplained weight loss or gain.

Functional Medicine and nutrition can also be used to improve the health and support symptom management of clients already diagnosed with a chronic condition:

• Immune Dysfunction - recurrent infections or cold and flu, hay fever and allergies

• Fatigue - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and generalised energy complaints

• Mood Disorders - depression, anxiety or sleep issues

• Hormonal Health - adrenal, thyroid, sex hormone dysfunction, insulin resistance

• Reproductive Health - PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, fibrocystic breasts, prostate health

• Preconceptive care and pregnancy advice

• Auto-immune conditions - Hashimoto's thyroiditis, SLE, RA, celiac disease

• Skin conditions - eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, acne, rosacea, 

• Weight loss and gain, eating disorders and addictions

• Detoxification issues

• IBS, GERD, digestive disorders, food sensitivities and intolerances

• Chronic pain, arthritis, joint mobility

 For further information please contact The Limes Clinic.