Who should see a Dietician?
Any person who wants to ensure they are eating for optimal health and vitality,
regardless of your illness or health. Latest reasearch shows that most people are not eating a healthy balanced diet. This
explains the epicemic of preventable diseases and high obesity rates..
These are some of the most common conditions which respond
well to nutrition therapy:
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Insulin resistance and "Syndrome X"
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Weight Management
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Diabetes Mellitus type 1 and 2
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High Cholesterol
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Irritable bowel syndrome (spastic colon)
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Chronic Fatigue
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Food allergies and intolerances
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Gluten intolerance - Celiac disease
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Lactose intolerance
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Constipation and Hemorrhoids
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Gout
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ADD and ADHD
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HIV and Aids
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Chron's Disease
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Diverticulosis and Divertikulitis
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Reflux and Hernia
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Constipation
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Arthritis
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Cancer
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Diseases of the liver
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Diseases of the digestive system
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Osteoporosis
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Diseases of the kidney
There are so many other areas in which nutrition plays a vital role:
Warning:
As you can see the field of nutrition and diet therapy requires extensive knowledge of both the medical and nutritional
field. It is important that the person you consult regarding your diet is fully trained and qualified as a Dietitian. Dieticians
are registered with the HPCSA and should have a practice number. Several people claim to be "nutrition experts" and do
not always have the necessary knowledge to help you.