Registered Dietitians (RDs) are the only qualified health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems at an individual and wider public health level. Uniquely, dietitians use the most up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, health and disease which they translate into practical guidance to enable people to make lifestyle and food choices that are right for them.

Dietitians are the only nutrition professionals to be regulated by law, and are governed by an ethical code, set out by the Healthcare Professions Council, to ensure that they always work to the highest standard.

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Nutritional Therapy is the application of nutrition science in the promotion of health, peak performance and individual care. Registered Nutritional Therapists use a wide range of tools to assess and identify potential nutritional imbalances and understand how these may contribute to an individual’s symptoms and health concerns. This approach allows them to work with individuals to address nutritional balance and help support the body towards maintaining health. Nutritional Therapy considers each individual to be unique and recommends personalised nutrition and lifestyle programmes rather than a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

Nutritional Therapy is recognised as a complementary medicine and is relevant for individuals with chronic conditions, as well as those looking for support to enhance their health and wellbeing.

Nutritional therapy can be used effectively to support the following:

Digestive issues e.g. IBS, Crohn’s, Colitis, bloating

Skin conditions e.g. Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne

Mental health, depression, anxiety & low moods

Hormonal imbalances e.g. PMS, PCOS, Endometriosis, Menopause

Fertility, conception planning, pregnancy health, IVF dietary support

Chronic Fatigue, MS, Fibromyalgia

Diabetes

Cardio-vascular issues including high BP

Weight Management

Food Allergies or food intolerance

Thyroid conditions

Brain health and cognitive function

Sports Nutrition

Preventative healthcare for optimal health and wellbeing

Practitioners never recommend nutritional therapy as a replacement for medical advice and always refer any client with ‘red flag’ signs or symptoms to their medical professional. They will also frequently work alongside a medical professional and will communicate with other healthcare professionals involved in the client’s care to explain any nutritional therapy programme that has been provided.