NUTRITIONAL and DIET ADVICE
Linda Munster is the Nutritional Therapist at Alternatives. Linda trained and qualified at The Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London, one of the UK's foremost nutritional institutions.
Several years ago Linda discovered the importance and benefits of nutrition and experienced at first hand how this can change energy levels, improve skin problems and stabilise mood.
In pursuing her interest in nutrition, she studied at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition for three years and now gives private consultations at Alternatives.
Linda is trained to help with a wide range of health issues by applying the principles of Optimum Nutrition and providing personal nutritional programmes tailored to individual health and lifestyle needs.
She believes that nutrition has to be realistic in everyday life and is dedicated to making nutrition approachable and enjoyable whilst supporting clients to achieve dietary change and support their own health.
Nutritional therapy
The job of the nutritional therapist is to address underlying causes of health problems, rather than just the symptoms, and to correct any imbalances or deficiencies through diet and supplements. Lifestyle changes such as exercise and stress reduction may be recommended.
Where it might help
Weight management
Lack of energy
Stress management
Skin problems - e.g. acne, eczema
Digestive problems such as flatulence, bloating and constipation
Hormonal imbalances including PMS, menopausal symptoms and infertility
Depression and anxiety
Allergies and intolerances
Supporting immune function
Cardiovascular problems
Living in the 21st century can place heavy demands on our bodies and, unless we match those demands with consumption of adequate amounts of the right nutrients, we are likely to function at less than our optimum level. Furthermore, our state of health does not only depend on what we eat but also on what we actually digest and absorb so factors such as poor digestive function or exposure to pollutants can all lead to a state of sub-optimum nutrition. This in turn can lead to numerous symptoms ranging from something as simple as unwanted weight gain to hormonal imbalances. Consequently many conditions, including common complaints such as high blood pressure, allergies and digestive problems, may respond to Nutritional Therapy.
As well as aiming to treat various symptoms, Nutritional Therapy could also benefit someone who simply wants to attain optimum health .
What to expect
You will be asked to fill in a questionnaire about your medical history, dietary habits, activity levels and lifestyle. This should be returned prior to the consultation.
The first consultation will last one hour and involves an in-depth analysis of your diet and lifestyle. We will discuss exactly what you wish to achieve from the programme and this will form the basis of the consultation.
Factors which may be influencing or contributing to your health concerns will be identified and we will then explore how nutrition may be used to address your issues.
A personalised dietary programme will then be developed to suit your particular needs. You will be given relevant handouts and plans.
Nutritional supplements may also be recommended in order to correct any biochemical imbalances and nutrient deficiencies.
In some cases, functional tests may be recommended, e.g. food intolerances, hormone imbalances, stress or digestive complaints.
The aim is to create a plan that is both appropriate to your needs, budget and achievable within your lifestyle.
Linda charges £50 for the initial consultation, 1 1/4 Hrs Max. and £30 for follow ups 45mins max.
Linda Munster is the Nutritional Therapist at Alternatives. Linda trained and qualified at The Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London, one of the UK's foremost nutritional institutions.
Several years ago Linda discovered the importance and benefits of nutrition and experienced at first hand how this can change energy levels, improve skin problems and stabilise mood.
In pursuing her interest in nutrition, she studied at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition for three years and now gives private consultations at Alternatives.
Linda is trained to help with a wide range of health issues by applying the principles of Optimum Nutrition and providing personal nutritional programmes tailored to individual health and lifestyle needs.
She believes that nutrition has to be realistic in everyday life and is dedicated to making nutrition approachable and enjoyable whilst supporting clients to achieve dietary change and support their own health.
Nutritional therapy
The job of the nutritional therapist is to address underlying causes of health problems, rather than just the symptoms, and to correct any imbalances or deficiencies through diet and supplements. Lifestyle changes such as exercise and stress reduction may be recommended.
Where it might help
Weight management
Lack of energy
Stress management
Skin problems - e.g. acne, eczema
Digestive problems such as flatulence, bloating and constipation
Hormonal imbalances including PMS, menopausal symptoms and infertility
Depression and anxiety
Allergies and intolerances
Supporting immune function
Cardiovascular problems
Living in the 21st century can place heavy demands on our bodies and, unless we match those demands with consumption of adequate amounts of the right nutrients, we are likely to function at less than our optimum level. Furthermore, our state of health does not only depend on what we eat but also on what we actually digest and absorb so factors such as poor digestive function or exposure to pollutants can all lead to a state of sub-optimum nutrition. This in turn can lead to numerous symptoms ranging from something as simple as unwanted weight gain to hormonal imbalances. Consequently many conditions, including common complaints such as high blood pressure, allergies and digestive problems, may respond to Nutritional Therapy.
As well as aiming to treat various symptoms, Nutritional Therapy could also benefit someone who simply wants to attain optimum health .
What to expect
You will be asked to fill in a questionnaire about your medical history, dietary habits, activity levels and lifestyle. This should be returned prior to the consultation.
The first consultation will last one hour and involves an in-depth analysis of your diet and lifestyle. We will discuss exactly what you wish to achieve from the programme and this will form the basis of the consultation.
Factors which may be influencing or contributing to your health concerns will be identified and we will then explore how nutrition may be used to address your issues.
A personalised dietary programme will then be developed to suit your particular needs. You will be given relevant handouts and plans.
Nutritional supplements may also be recommended in order to correct any biochemical imbalances and nutrient deficiencies.
In some cases, functional tests may be recommended, e.g. food intolerances, hormone imbalances, stress or digestive complaints.
The aim is to create a plan that is both appropriate to your needs, budget and achievable within your lifestyle.
Linda charges £50 for the initial consultation, 1 1/4 Hrs Max. and £30 for follow ups 45mins max.