Nutrition

Nutrition plays a vital role in health and wellbeing.  However, when disease is present, the body often cannot absorb the nutrients that it needs to function properly.  Sleep is disturbed, concentration can be compromised and energy limited as a result. The Center uses testing; and diet, supplement and intravenous therapies to address this important area of well being.

			Diagnostics We perform specific blood tests to assess levels of amino acids, essential fatty acids, minerals and heavy metals in the body. Amino acids support the proper functioning of the immune system, and are an essential element for proper and restful sleep and the production of energy. Essential fatty acids are the building blocks for cell membranes and thus are an integral part to maintaining metabolic control. Adequate minerals are necessary for the body to produce energy and to help it rid itself of heavy metals, toxins and Candida. Once we understand what your body needs through blood tests, we give nutritional guidance to help improve your metabolism and how your body functions.
			Nutritional Consultations What might be a healthy diet for one person may make another person ill.  Since the diet most appropriate for you is determined by your metabolic type, we offer nutritional consultations to determine your unique nutritional requirements.  Both Chinese Dietary Therapy and Metabolic Nutrition can be used to address your condition.
			Nutritional Therapy Nutritional therapy can be taken orally or intravenously.  Intravenous therapy is a way to rapidly replace essential nutrients and may be recommended if your laboratory blood results reveal a severe deficiency in amino acids, essential fatty acids and / or minerals. This can be due to a poor diet. It can also be due to a digestive or malabsorption problem, for instance, a deficiency in stomach hydrochloric acid, food allergies or food intolerances. The use of nutritional therapy strengthens your immune system, helps heal your condition, and increases your energy. In addition, intravenous therapy can support you while you use acupuncture, herbs and / or oral supplementation to correct the problem that led to the deficiency in the first place.