What is Naturopathic Nutrition?

Naturopathic nutrition aims to restore optimal health and bring balance to the whole body, mind and emotions through diet, lifestyle, environment and natural supplementation.

About Naturopathic Nutrition

Identifying and supporting the root cause

Creating the right environment can help manage/prevent illness and chronic disease* Identifying and supporting the root cause aims to restore an individual’s vitality of life.  

Naturopathic nutrition treats the individual, not the dis-ease, which is why it is important that time is taken to discuss a detailed case history, through a questionnaire and consultation, to understand the individual rather than the disease.  

Small changes can make a huge difference

Making changes can sound daunting, but I believe in working with you taking small steps at a time to make sure any changes work with your current lifestyle, motivation and budget. Small changes can make a huge difference! We forget how to feel well and just accept a range of symptoms as being normal.  
 
Ensuring a nutrient-dense diet from whole foods and clearing the body of toxins from chemicals and emotions. Naturopathic nutrition can support with many things.  

I can help to “Nourish your body, Feed your soul, Balance your emotions”

*Please note that we do not medically diagnose or treat disease and advice is in no way intended as an alternative to medical advice from a GP.

Ways you can work with me

Whether you’re looking for preventative support or deeper healing, I’ll guide you to the right level of care.

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Gut Health & Digestion

Trouble with IBS, SIBO, bloating, reflux and gut-related skin or mood issues?

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Energy & Hormones

Trouble with fatigue, blood sugar instability or hormone imbalance?

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Emotional Wellbeing & Nervous System

Trouble regulating your emotions, struggling to relax, rest or sleep properly?

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Building Nutritional Foundations

Build a nutritional way of living for vitality and long-term wellbeing?

Not sure where you fit?

A free discovery call will help us decide the most appropriate support for you.

Naturopathic Nutrition Testing

Functional testing is something that can provide specific information supporting symptoms you may be suffering and is available. I aim to work naturopathically in the first instance as these tests are not always necessary, so I only advise them where I believe real benefit can be found. Additional charges are applicable for any tests, interpretation of the tests are included within packages.

Allergy & Gut Sensitivity Testing

Identifying allergies and sensitivities can allow the diet to be individualised to remove any food stresses from the body ensuring that any missing nutrients are received through an alternate source.
 
Allergies can develop from a very young age or develop throughout life brought on by stress, changes in hormones. These trigger an immediate reaction from your immune system putting stress on the body.  Sensitivities trigger a more delayed milder immune reaction. Allergies can cause a wide range of symptoms including bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, brain fog, migraines, rashes, itching, sneezing, sore/itchy throat and in severe cases anaphylaxis shock.
 
Gut intolerances are caused by an inability for the body to break down and digest certain foods which may due to a lack of the required enzymes or related to gut inflammation or conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome/Disease.  Symptoms may include constipation, diarrhoea, cramps, bloating etc. 

Muscle Response Testing or Blood spot tests are available to identify specific allergens/intolerances.

Gut Health Tests

Stool testing clinically evaluates the root of any inflammation, digestive function and the diversity of your gut microbiome, including any yeasts or parasites. Some conditions have similar symptoms so testing may be required to obtain further information, identifying the underlying cause to be treated.  

Keeping your microbiome in balance through good gut health can improve your mood and memory. Gut health is also necessary to support the absorption of nutrients, improve the immune system and allergic responses.

Kinesiology (Muscle Response Testing)

Muscle Response Testing is a non-invasive technique that helps to identify imbalances in your body. This is carried out by testing the response between your muscle and brain, when gentle pressure is applied to an arm or leg whilst being exposed to potential triggers, such as foods, substances or environment factors.  

The process involves testing the strength of a muscle whilst the body is in contact with or near a possible trigger or imbalance. When the muscle response changes, the body is experiencing an imbalance/stress due to the substance being tested. This can reveal underlying sensitivities, intolerances, allergic reactions or imbalances in the body. 

Emotions & Nutrition

The effects of emotions are of particular interest to me, as emotions play a huge part in our wellbeing and overall homeostasis.  As well as affecting our mood, energy levels, sleep patterns, immune system and reproductive function, negative emotions triggering the stress response, may cause dehydration in the body, affect how well we digest food, absorb nutrients and eliminate toxins. 

Resolving emotional imbalances, past and current, in conjunction with diet and lifestyle changes, can support overall homeostasis.  ​

As a qualified Bach Flower Remedy practitioner, through the vibrational healing powers of flower essences, I can support you to balance your emotions restoring the positive aspects of individual qualities, by unblocking the positive flow of energy. Negative thoughts cause physical symptoms, for example if you experience fear your body is in ‘fight or flight’ releasing adrenalin and cortisol causing your heart to beat faster and raising blood pressure.
 
‘Bach® Original Flower Remedies was founded on the simple idea that ingredients born from nature can be incredibly powerful in supporting our emotional wellbeing, which is key to our overall health’. Bachremedies.com
 
Dr Bach developed a unique method of transferring the healing energy from trees and flowers to water, preserved with brandy. Each remedy is aimed at a specific emotion or mental state restoring the positive qualities of an individual state. 
 
‘If we follow our own instincts, our own wishes, our own thoughts, our own desires, we should never know anything but joy and health’ Bach
 
Masaru Emoto conducted the love/hate rice experiment which demonstrates the effect of emotions. You can view it here.

“I was so impressed by Sarah’s calm and nurturing approach to my issues

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions about the services listed above or about naturopathic nutrition in general, you may find answers in the FAQs.

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