Nutrition: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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Alternatively, if you would like more information about any of the above please send us your enquiry via our Contact Form.
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Ideally, yes. A 3 day food diary will be emailed to you for completion online prior to each consultation.
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Ideally, yes, but in general only before your initial consultation. Upon booking this appointment you will emailed a health questionnaire to complete online.
This will not normally be necessary for subsequent appointments.
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It depends on your circumstances.
If you have recently had any tests performed via your GP or a specialist consultant then please send a copy of the results prior to your initial consultation. You can now obtain access electronically to these records via your GP to share.
There is ever-growing research and scientific evidence to support the importance of a diverse gut microflora and its influence across the various body systems (e.g. nervous system, genito-urinary, immune system). Depending on your situation a comprehensive gastro-intestional mapping / microbiome analysis, bladder microbiome or vaginal microbiome tests may be recommended. Please discuss this with your nutritional therapist as these can be arranged for you where considered appropriate.
We rarely recommend food intolerance tests, as there is conflicting evidence in support of their efficacy. However, in certain circumstances they can be provide useful information to facilitate a short term elimination of problem foods. You can discuss this with your nutritional therapist at your consultation.
If you are interested in getting your DNA tested to discover what disease risks are influenced by your genes and lifestyle, let us know as we can arrange this for you. The test also reveals your personalised impact on vitamins, nutrients and predisposition to gluten, lactose, caffeine and alcohol intolerance.
Other functional tests may be considered on a case by case basis and discussed with you if appropriate at you consultation.
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No. In our experience, they are too prescriptive and difficult to follow. We offer meal and snack ideas to fit in with your individual tastes and lifestyle.
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We require payment in advance of your appointment.
Please refer to our Payment Terms and Cancellation Policy for full details.
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Please refer to our Payment Terms and Cancellation Policy.
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Please inform us via phone or email as soon as you know that you are running late with an estimated time when you can join the call.
We appreciate that unforeseen circumstances can occur and where this happens we will utilise the remaining time we have available on the day to fulfill the appointment.
However, if there is insufficient time available we will endeavour to rearrange the consultation to a future date. However, depending on our schedules this may not always be possible.
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Please refer to our Payment Terms and Cancellation Policy.