What is Holistic Nutrition?
Holistic Nutrition looks at the whole individual, their dietary and supplement intake as well as health history and lifestyle. Focus is placed on addressing food intake as well as assessing the effects that external factors have on the body, including environmental, emotional and physical stressors. Emphasis is placed on eating natural, alive and whole foods, as well as implementing necessary lifestyle modifications and educating about the process of digestion, detoxification and cleansing to assist the body's natural intelligence to heal itself. By making conscious food choices, it can help to prevent long-term health problems and illness.
Benefits of Holistic Nutrition:
- Improved digestion
- Increased energy
- Improved sleep
- Emotional and mental balance
- Strengthened immune system and circulatory function
- Hormonal Balance
- Improved Concentration and mood
- Reduced risk of illness and disease
- Reduced cravings
- Decreased aches and pains
- Weight management
- Improved Skin conditions
- Increased sense of well-being
Nutritional sessions vary for each client depending on individual needs, some of the topics included are:
- Assessment of health and dietary history
- Understanding the digestive process
- Identifying nutritional imbalances, deficiencies, and food intolerances
- Personalized protocols to meet individual needs
- Meal plans
- Quick cooking and simple Recipes
- Implementing self-care habits (exercise, meditation, relaxation)
- Improving food choices
- Guidance on safe detoxification and cleansing
- Transitioning to vegetarian, vegan and living foods lifestyle
- Tools for making positive food choices when socializing and traveling
- Learn natural, non-toxic beauty care tips
- Importance of organics, supporting local farmers markets and the positive impact on the planet
- Choosing eco-friendly products, such as household products and skincare and understanding the impact on your health and the environment
Each client has unique needs when it comes to nutrition. The body's innate wisdom is constantly trying to achieve homeostasis (balance), and each person requires individual health and nutritional support. It is important to maximize optimal health by introducing nutritious foods, and understanding how food affects mood and vice versa. Food is a very intimate matter and by connecting mind, body, spirit, we fully nourish our whole being.