Clinical Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy

Clinical Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy are sciences that treat the overall health of a patient by studying their dietary intake and proposing the proper supplements. In the modern world diet is a frequently abused aspect of human life, in terms of both excesses and deficiencies, and the results of an improper diet can be extremely serious. Some diseases linked to diet include cardiovascular disease and diabetes but should nutritional needs be met then the incidence of these diseases can be dramatically reduced.

For humans diet can be defined as what the patient has consumed while nutrition is what happens inside the body as a result of what one has consumed. When patients provide themselves with the nutrients they need then they have achieved good nutrition. In the past people have been able to achieve good nutrition from what they consume but in more modern times this balance has proven harder to achieve as stresses on the human system have increased due to pollution, illness and excessive food refinement. These problems have resulted in an increased need for nutritional supplements.

The practitioner works to correct vitamin and mineral deficiencies to help the body reach its full potential. By considering the heredity of a patient along with environmental and other factors a Clinical Nutritionist can make a marked improvement in anyone’s life. The practitioner carries out a variety of tests and interviews to identify trends within individual histories. Once this is done they can create an individualized supplement program for their patient.

At CD Whyte Ridge the fundamental role of Clinical Nutrition is the optimization of patient health through a proper, customized, diet including supplements. By considering environmental aspects, age, lifestyle and the heredity of a patient our Clinical Nutritionists can enhance their overall health and well-being. Lastly we look at the patient and how they eat and then recommend nutritional and herbal supplements to replenish what’s missing.

Private consultations with our specially trained pharmacists can be arranged by phone at (204) 488-1819 or by email.