Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Nutritional Therapy
What is the difference between a Nutritional Therapist and a Dietician?
Nutritional Therapists must meet the National Occupational Standards for Nutritional Therapy and come under regulation by the Nutritional Therapy Council. Nutritional therapy encompasses the use of carefully compiled individual prescriptions for diet and lifestyle in order to alleviate or prevent ailments and promote optimal health. These recommendations may include guidance on natural detoxification, procedures to promote bowel health, methods to support digestion and absorption, the avoidance of ingestion or inhalation of toxins or allergens and the appropriate use of supplementary nutrients.
Dieticians work principally in the National Health Service and are regulated by the Health Professions Council. Their professional body is the British Dietetic Association. A dietician uses the science of nutrition to devise eating plans for patients to treat medical conditions. They also work to promote good health by helping to facilitate a positive change in food choices amongst individuals, groups and communities.
Nutritional therapists often work with patients, many of whom have been referred by medical practitioners, who have chronic health problems that conventional medicine finds difficult to treat.
What does therapy involve?
An initial consultation with a nutritional therapist will take approximately one hour during which time the therapist will explain the implications of diet and lifestyle on current health problems. A tailor made plan specifically targeting key issues to achieve the client's desired outcomes will be discussed and given to the client together with handouts with further information to take home and review. The treatment strategy will include details f which foods are beneficial, tips to make it easier to change your eating habits and promote health and vitality. Any current medications are taken into consideration and an additional plan of recommended supplements will be included in the treatment plan.
How much will it cost?
Initial assessment consultation (up to 1 hour) - £60
Follow up consultation (up to 1/2 hour) - £35
A follow up appointment is usually recommended to discuss any problems encountered during the change in diet and lifestyle. Supplements and testing may be recommended and discussed with the client, but these are not compulsory and are not included in the consultation charges.
Are there any conditions that Nutritional Therapy does not help?
Not really!
Good nutrition is absolutely fundamental to health and any health or wellbeing problems can benefit from improving diet and eating habits.
Conditions which may be helped by Nutritional Therapy:
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How can I arrange a consultation?
Telephone - 0131 226 2025, and request a consultation with Insight Nutrition and you will be sent a nutritional questionnaire.
Alternatively you can download the questionnaire (PDF) from this website and post it to Insight Nutrition, Insight Consulting Rooms, 35A Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7JF or you can fill out the questionnaire online, it will be emailed directly to the Consulting Rooms.