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An Overview Of What A Holistic Nutritionist Does

By Carolyn Clark


It is safe to say many people look at the concept of nutrition from a generalized perspective. Few people ever bother to look at its various dynamics, with the difference between a holistic nutritionist and a dietician being a good example. It is important to understand the differences involved if you are to choose your nutritionist correctly.

Just as it is named, holistic nutrition takes a holistic approach to the whole nutrition paradigm. It is often taken up as part of a whole inclusive healthcare plan. On the other hand, a dietician simply offers dietary advice based on the medical findings of a doctor.

The techniques used in enforcing holistic nutrition are largely evidence based. This essentially means using techniques that have been proven to work in dieting, detoxification and general lifestyle. Unlike dietetics, it does not solely focus on a single aspect of an individual. It seeks to look at aspects such as medical history, lifestyle, dietary habits and emotional stability as part of finding the cause of a particular medical issue.

There are a plethora of medical problems that practitioners who follow this approach tend to be specialists in. They include cravings, depression, weight loss, hormonal problems, skin conditions, food allergies, detoxification, fatigue and sleep complications. Upon analyzing the causes of the aforementioned conditions, they give advice on supplements, lifestyle and the best foods to eat.

Individuals in this profession are not generally regulated by the government. However, there are certifications that prove competence, so one should watch out for them when looking for a nutritionist. Most competent practitioners have diplomas and have acquired further professional certifications.

The issue of medical insurance for nutritional problems is still a grey area in the employment sector. All said and done, it depends on what you agree with your employer. Most insurance plans omit coverage for attendance by unregistered practitioners.

Nutritionists who subscribe to the wholesome paradigm usually focus on promoting the intake of healthy meals and the avoidance of factors that tend to increase emotional distress in people. To them, meals should be shared in family settings. Furthermore, they advice against eating foods planted in polluted soil. They believe polluted soil waters down nutrients.

Holistic nutritionists like to use diagnostic tools to give dietary recommendations. A good example is cell microscopy that analyzes blood samples to produce information about the nutritional compounds in the body. Cell microscopy is particularly useful in establishing bodily levels of fatty acids, folic acid, protein, vitamin B12 and iron. In advanced tests, it also uncovers digestive problems, liver stress and the presence of harmful bacteria.

Choice of nutritionist basically depends on the nature of the problem one has. Those with food sensitivity problems and general medical issues may opt for holistic nutrition. If one is looking for in depth nutritional advice based on a specific medical issue, the best person to talk to would be a dietician.

It should not be hard to find a reliable practitioner. One may ask his doctor for recommendations. Another alternative is the internet or referrals from loved ones. The most vital thing to consider through it all is the expertise and academic qualification of the person selected.




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