Allergies are treated by avoiding the foodstuffs that contain the allergen. Sometimes this avoidance is permanent as in cases of severe allergies. In cases of intolerance and less severe allergies, the bodies’ tolerance of these foods can be improved. Often education as to which foods contain the offending substance is needed and then slowly as…
Disordered eating may be complex or easily rectified, depending on the underlying cause thereof. Each individual is treated differently and evaluated in accordance with the circumstances and causes of the condition. It is often a slow process requiring patience and small steps in bringing about the changes and transformation in the individual’s lifestyle and eating…
Picky eaters are often children and even adults who may experience adverse sensations, associations and feelings (emotions) with certain foods or food textures. Sometimes there may be underlying intolerances or allergies however there is no single reason why a baby, child or adult will be a picky eater. That is why the early introduction of…
During this stage a mother may need guidance as to which foods to start with, how to initiate the process and which foods to avoid feeding her baby. The weaning process requires much patience and support for both the mother and the baby being weaned. It is important that it becomes a fun and enjoyable…
During pregnancy and lactation, a woman has unique nutritional needs. She may need guidance and counselling how to meet those needs in a healthy manner. During lactation a mother may need additional guidance to meet the increased nutritional requirements so that her body remains in optimal health whilst producing nutritious breastmilk for her baby.
It is important that healthy individuals ensure that they are taking in sufficient nutrients and calories to meet their daily nutritional requirements. Regular exercise is important for maintenance of a healthy lifestyle and healthy weight. However, exercise not only burns up calories but in accordance with the levels of exercise practiced, additional nutrients maybe needed…
Weight maintenance and control is very important because as a persons’ BMI increases and goes over the ideal range, the effort the heart has to pump and circulate blood around the body increases. Thus the heart has to work harder to circulate the blood through this greater tissue mass, placing a strain on it. An…
Raised cholesterol or hypercholesterolemia is a condition where the levels of cholesterol are raised. There can be many causes of this such genetic predisposition, poor lifestyle and eating habits are the most common. Often with effective weight loss and nutrition intervention the condition is improved or levels may return within the normal range. Stress management…
High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart attacks and death worldwide. It is very important to control your blood pressure levels. Often stress and an underlying condition may place a person at risk for developing high blood pressure. To control hypertension, it is important that overall health is managed and not…
There are three types of diabetes namely Type 1 Insulin Dependent Diabetes and Type 2 Non -Insulin Dependent Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes. Early diagnosis of diabetes and the correct treatment thereof are imperative to avoid any of the complications associated with diabetes. Blood glucose levels and other risk factors often associated with diabetes such as…