It may be time to work with a functionally trained nutritionist!

A Functional Nutritionist a registered dietitian who is trained to look for answers to why your body is not responding to your efforts.

The goal of a functional nutritionist  is to not only adjust your food intake, but to help you work with your doctor to identify underlying health concerns that warrant a deeper look.

First and foremost, a comprehensive nutritional assessment will be conducted to discern what area(s) of your body should be addressed first.

For most, the health of the GI Tract needs to be addressed first.  Liz utilizes the Mediator Release Test to identify food sensitivities which begins the process of healing inflammation. Unaddressed inflammation hinders weight loss.

Patients will be encouraged to seek additional laboratory parameters from their primary care physician to identify possible hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance,  vitamin deficiencies, oxidative stress, ph balance of body and more. Liz will look at these results with a nutritional eye to help adjust food choices as indicated.

For example, if you are insulin resistant, a carbohydrate controlled diet will be implemented.  If you are acidic, dietary modifications to correct this will be implemented(left untreated will hinder weight loss).  If you have thyroid hormone imbalances, a referral back to your physician will be recommended. Liz will help you ask your doctor the right questions.  If you have vitamin or digestive issues to address, appropriate supplements will be recommended.

Basically a functional nutritionist helps you identify what part(s) of your body are imbalanced, empowering you to be more in control of your own health. Liz will help you become a more informed patient, allowing you the opportunity to work closer with your physician towards your journey of becoming healthier.