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Through our private practice clinics, we spend time working with
you to devise individualised nutrition advice for all aspects of
nutrition including general health, well being and dealing with
medical issues. Consultations include a dietary assessment with
written and verbal advice. Follow up consultations are provided
as necessary to continue supporting your dietary and lifestyle changes
and provide additional information and education. We can also undertake
body composition assessment, provide individualised meal plans,
give tips for cooking and shopping, and provide regular recipe updates.
Weight Control
Been there, done that? Already tried nearly every diet you can,
and still you end up heavier than when you started? Whether you
are new to losing weight, or have been at it for years, we can help
you progress towards your weight loss or body shape goals. Our weight
control program supports you in identifying key areas in your diet
and / or lifestyle, then helps you to work through implementing
realistic changes. We spend time working out how best to break those
old habits and create new, healthier ones. We have a wide range
of resources available to help you, including tips on eating on
the run, travel, holding dinner parties and reading food labels.
Our step by step program can be tied into a fitness regimen with
the help of our recommended personal training associates. We also
have special strategies for teenagers and children.
Impaired Glucose Tolerance
and Diabetes
More and more Australians are now being diagnosed with impaired
glucose tolerance (IGT) or diabetes. Of great concern is that what
was once an old person's disease, is now appearing in relatively
young or middle aged individuals. It can be a frightening prospect,
especially when there is a plethora of confusing information around,
along with the threat of numerous long term side effects if blood
glucose levels are not controlled.
As accredited practicing dietitians, we pride ourselves on keeping
up to date with the current treatments and management for IGT and
diabetes, and will help to clarify all the confusion. This incudes
an explanation of the Glycaemic Index and Glycaemic load. We also
have specialised information for those who may be pregnant, need
to lose weight, or have high cholesterol / blood fat levels in addition
to IGT/diabetes.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects
approximately 5-10% of pre-menopausal women. This results in disruptions
to the menstrual cycle, failure to ovulate normally, an increased
risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. We
have developed some nutritional strategies to assist in managing
body weight and insulin resistance.
Heart Disease
With guidelines for ideal cholesterol levels becoming tighter, and
the earlier detection of elevated blood fats or blood pressure more
prominent, now is the time to get your health under control and
prevent heart attacks and strokes. We can provide you with specialised
advice to manage your cholesterol levels, triglycerides and blood
pressure through a combination of diet and exercise management.
Gastrointenstinal Disorders
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Coeliac disease
- Diverticular disease
- Hiatus hernia
- Constipation
- Loose bowel motions
We have a range of up to date information and eating plans to assist
in the management of these uncomfortable and often debilitating
problems.
Food Allergy / Intolerance
We use the latest elimination diets to assess food intolerance issues
and provide lists of suitable foods and recipes once your specific
problem foods have been identified. This may include salicylates,
glutamates, amines, preservatives, colours, wheat, dairy, lactose
or gluten.
Being Underweight
Underweight problems may relate to eating disorders, loss of appetitie
due to illness/surgery/medication, restricted food preferences (fussy
eaters) or inability to gain weight for sport. We can help those
of any age group with tips, recipes and special supplements where
required. We also work closely with a number of pyschologists and
psychiatrists if further assistance of this type is advised.
Vegetarian Diets
Simply cutting out meat without thought of replacing the important
nutrients that it provides is NOT the road to a healthy lifestyle!
Vegetarian diets need to be well planned and balanced to provide
the all the positive benefits associated with this style of eating.
We can show you how with a range of alternatives and plenty of great
tasting recipes.
Advice for pregnancy and breastfeeding
For many women this is a time when they pay the most attention to
their nutritional intake as they prepare to give their child the
best start possible in life. It is also a time of change for the
mum to be who may have many questions about the best food choices.
Healthy Eating for all ages
We have a broad range of general nutrition advice for everyone from
young children through to the elderly.
Other areas where we may be of assistance
Renal disease
Gout
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