Wondering what it is I do in my 1:1 nutrition practice? Awesome, because I’m about to tell you!
First of all, my ultimate focus when working with each unique client, is to find your bodies balance so you can heal and your body can self regulate. We do this by:
MAXIMIZING:
Nutrient Dense, properly prepared, real foods - Learn about the best way to make all food as nutrient giving as possible though soaking, sprouting, organic, etc.
Increase Parasympathetic State – The parasympathetic state of the Autonomic Nervous System is foundational to digestion, regeneration, detoxification, and immune function. We will go over how to tap into this state and how important it is for overall wellness.
Optimize Digestion – Your absorption and nutrient profile is only as good as your digestion. We work north to south through all organs of digestion to optimize
Balance Blood Sugar – Your body will prioritize blood sugar regulation over a lot of functions of the body. Learn how to take your own blood glucose readings and how what and how you eat affects your blood sugar.
Hydration – About 65% of the body is water! If that doesn’t give you some insight to how important water quality and amount is to health, then I don’t know what will! I write more about water and hydration in this post.
Essential Fatty Acid Balance – Are we eating foods that contain essential fatty acids or taking supplements to acquire adequate levels? More about healthy fats here.
Mineral and Vitamin – Mineral and vitamin balance can be an effect of poor digestive function and/or a diet low in real, nutrient dense foods. Balance of these items is absolutely essential for optimal body function.
Antioxidants – There are thousands of different kinds, some we make and some we consume. They are vital for disarming free radicals, which can be found in fried foods, alcohol, tobacco smoke, pesticides, and air pollutants.
MINIMIZE:
Stress – Stress is neither good or bad, it’s the fact that in our culture stress is so high and out of balance that it sets the foundation for illness.
Allergens – This includes foods, environmental allergies, and even fabrics and household products.
Toxins – Toxins are all around us. How can we minimize what we come into contact with on a regular basis to decrease our overall toxic load?
Infections - Fungal, Viral, Parasitic, Bacterial, oh my! This can be anything from a chronic underlying issue to an acute infection.
PRIORITIZE:
Sleep - Sleep is my jam and one of my focuses in my 1:1 practice. It is one of the most foundational parts of health and when it’s bad, life just feels harder in all areas. Getting as much quality sleep - between 7-9 hours is best - is essential for maintaining good health. Not sleeping well? Set up a discovery call with me!
Rest - Rest is most definitely different than sleep. Are you going 100mph from the time you wake up until you hit the pillow? Try by carving out small amounts of time during the day to do restful activities. Which leads into the next!
Stress Reduction - This will look different for everyone! Maybe a short walk or time in nature, reading, a hobby like knitting, coloring, or needlework, or maybe time with your favorite movie.
Laughter - Funny movies, time with friends, watching standup, you get where I’m going here!
Exercise - This does not need to be high intensity interval training 7 days a week. Something as simple as a 45 minute walk per day is an amazing base. Strength training is a wonderful addition for maintaining muscle tissue as we age.
Stretching - Moving the body through gentle stretching movements helps keep tissue fluid, aids in lymphatic movement, lengthens tight muscles. Pair with some deep breathing exercises and this is a perfect way to spend 10-15 minutes before bed.
Breathing - We do it all day without even thinking about it (most of the time). Taking the time to focus on our breathing can help to tap into our parasympathetic state. This is the rest and recoup part of our nervous system and is incredibly important for digestion, immune function, detoxification, and repair.
Relationships - Are they exhausting or do they give you joy and energy? Always something to look at!
I use the following tools to figure out our priorities in regards to food, supplements, and lifestyle changes.
1) In-depth interview process
2) High end software to determine symptoms and what systems of the body to prioritize.
3) Muscle Testing - Autonomic Response Technique and Applied Kinesiology (only in-person sessions and if they client is interested)
4) Hands-on palpations to determine areas of inflammation/stress
5) Ongoing support and goal setting through a private client portal
WHAT THIS IS NOT.
Cookie cutter protocols
15-30 minute in and out appointments
Masking/Band-Aids for symptoms only
Does this sound like something you’re interested in? If you’d like to set up a discovery call, please hit the button below. I look forward to talking with you!