Nutritional Therapy has strong roots in naturopathy, as well as allergy and environmental medicine movements.
Welcome to Nutritional Therapist
Nutritional Therapy has strong roots in naturopathy, as well as allergy and environmental medicine movements.
It is a complementary therapy, which means it can work alongside orthodox medicine. It is a way of using food and supplements to encourage the body's natural healing, which is achieved by:- detoxifing the body
- correcting vitamin, mineral and other micronutrient deficiencies
- restoring healthy digestion
- developing a positive attitude.
In order to achieve the above goals, a therapist asks a lot of questions about all aspects of your health and well-being including medical, diet and family history, menstrual problems, digestion, stress and energy levels and exercise. This helps the therapist discover if you have problems such as food allergies / intolerances, nutritional deficiencies, toxic overload or general nutritional problems.
Besides asking questions, in some cases the therapist may suggest doing tests, such as hair mineral analysis, hormone tests or food intolerance tests, in order to get a better understanding of your current health status.
Barbara Wicks - Treatments Offered- Nutritional Therapy
- Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET) - detecting and de-sensitizing allergies and intolerances - for more information about NAET look at my NAET page or go to www.naeteurope.com
- Airnergy - a very safe and gentle type of oxygen therapy which improves bio-availability of oxygen to the human body while using naturally occuring oxygen concentrations of 21 per cent (oxygen tanks, by contrast, normally work with concentrations far exceeding natural oxygen threshold)
- Chi Swing - passive exerciser which releases tension, re-energizes the body and stimulates lymphatic system
NAET Allergy Treatments
I am certified in Nambudripad 's Allergy Elimination Techniques (Basic and Advanced 1 levels) and offer NAET treatments for those clients who would like to discover and permanently treat their allergies and sensitivities.
Even though allergies are still not very well understood compared to some other medical conditions, there is an increasing number of practitioners, both in orthodox and complementary medicine, who believe they may be a missing link in many health problems.
The originator of the NAET method, Dr. Devi Nambudripad, who herself had suffered many years of ill health prior to her discovery, realised after experimenting with different healing techniques that successfully treating allergies can make a massive difference to one's health, even with many of the conditions not normally associated with allergies or sensitivities. Her method is a combination of oriental medicine, kinesiology, acupressure and nutrition, with all the modules being used in order to detect and permanently treat allergies and sensitivities.
Nutritional Therapy
Nutritional Therapy has strong roots in naturopathy, as well as allergy and environmental medicine movements.
It is a complementary therapy, which means it can work alongside orthodox medicine. It is a way of using food and supplements to encourage the body's natural healing, which is achieved by:- detoxifing the body
- correcting vitamin, mineral and other micronutrient deficiencies
- restoring healthy digestion
- developing a positive attitude.
In order to achieve the above goals, a therapist asks a lot of questions about all aspects of your health and well-being including medical, diet and family history, menstrual problems, digestion, stress and energy levels and exercise. This helps the therapist discover if you have problems such as food allergies / intolerances, nutritional deficiencies, toxic overload or general nutritional problems.
Besides asking questions, in some cases the therapist may suggest doing tests, such as hair mineral analysis, hormone tests or food intolerance tests, in order to get a better understanding of your current health status.
Airnergy
When treating clients, I follow naturopathic principles by looking not just at their diets, but also their lifestyles and other factors that may impact their health and recommend appropriate changes in those areas.
Naturopathy is based on the idea that the body has the power to heal itself given: clean air and water, the right food and exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Because of this approach, I have decided to add a really exciting new treatment, called Airnergy, to the nutritional consultancy services that I normally offer.
Airnergy is a machine which creates "energized air" that feeds every cell in your body with a type of oxygen that can be absorbed and used far more efficiently than the oxygen available in the regular air we breathe in.
Airnergy is a German invention and has been used over there for many years by:- individuals wanting to improve or preserve their health and well-being
- top athletes, including members of German Olympic and Para-Olympic teams
- business executives and other stressed-out individuals
- in health spas and beauty farms
It can be also successfully used as a complementary therapy for patients with a wide range of chronic and debilitating diseases. Because of its free-radical suppressing properties, Airnergy has also got a great potential as an anti-ageing treatment.
Airnergy has been demonstrated to be particularly helpful for chronic asthma or emphysema, sleep apnea, sleeping problem and macular degeneration, as clinical studies and testimonials from its many satisfied users show, but it can be also used to help with cardiovascular illnesses and metabolic disorders such as diabetes or chronic fatigue syndrome. It can be also invaluable for smokers or ex-smokers who want to minimise the ill-effects of of their smoking habits on their health.
Airnergy is a very safe therapy, regardless of your age. The level of oxygen during a treatment is the same as in the regular air we breathe (21%), unlike concentrated oxygen treatments, where the concentration of oxygen can be as high as 80 to 90% (i.e. oxygen tanks and similar devices).
Chi Swing Exerciser
The design of Chi Swing exerciser is based on the traditional Japanese exercise called "Goldfish Exercise", in which feet were swung sideways to create similar movement throughout the whole body. Initially the exercise was performed without any mechanical aids and was not that well known outside of Japan, but the invention of Chi Swing machine made this invigorating exercise easily available to people all around the world.
During a Chi Swing session a rhythmic wave of sideways movement travels through the body releasing tension and stimulating the body's healing and energy systems.
Trials conducted by the manufacturer of Chi Swing with 145 health professionals revealed the following benefits resulting from using the machine:- relief of back problems
- increased energy levels
- improved sleep patterns
- better muscle tone
- release of stress
- heightened sense of wellbeing
Some of the practitioners' comments about Chi Swing were as follows:
"... effective in decompressing and articulating hips, knees and spine and improving gut function through the continual passive movement effect" PP, Osteopath
"Using the machine is easy and enjoyable, calms the mind while invigorating the body - fantastic combination. My husband has benefited greatly (he has M.S.). I feel its use for people with conditions like this is very exciting - even when the person feels unable to "take" exercise, it's still possible to use the machine and feel its benefits. I feel sure it helps with overall good health and well-being but is also of use for specific conditions." AA, Aromatherapist
Get in touch with me to try a Chi Swing session, either on its own or in conjunction with Airnergy, and feel the difference for yourself.
Testimonials
Hay Fever and Weight Loss Success, Sweet Cravings Diminished
"I have been suffering from hay fever for the last 8 or 9 years, each year getting a little worse. I would lose my senses of smell and taste, even some hearing, and be constantly sneezing and blowing my nose. I would have a scratching sensation in my throat, my eyes would be red and running and the skin around my eyes would be red, itchy and flaking. Some of the symptoms would be there all year round, but each March, there would be a marked increase. This happened again this year, and I began to take antihistamine tablets and nasal spray, as usual.
In April, I had my first NAET treatment. I was fairly sceptical, but I was prepared to give it a chance. I felt an improvement immediately after the initial 25 hours, indeed I had much more energy and felt more awake. I stopped taking my medication and with the continued NAET treatments, have not had to take anything since, even in June, usually the worst month for me! I do still sneeze occasionally, but my senses of smell and taste are returning, my energy levels are higher and I seem to be thinking more clearly. I feel happier and more communicative. The dry, itchy skin around my eyes has cleared up. Also, as a bonus, several people have commented that I have lost a couple of pounds, although this was not something I was aiming for. I have realised that I do not crave sweet things as much as I used to and I have improved my eating routines with Barbara's expert guidance." (Joe T. from Ipswich)
ME And Candida Sufferer: Improved Energy and Stamina, Less Digestive Upset
"I was diagnosed with M.E. in 1988, ten months after I had to stop work. Since 1991 I have had homeopathic treatment, which has helped my recovery considerably, but I have always had to manage my energy levels and balance activity and rest. If I became overtired my muscles would ache, my legs would feel very heavy and walking would be slow and need effort. Also in the last few years my diet has become more and more resticted, as I have become sensitive to a number of foods.
When I heard of NAET, I decided to see if my diet could be expanded and more variety introduced. After just a few treatments I had more energy and a greater feeling of well-being than I have had for the last year. My muscles were less tight and I could walk much more freely, even when tired. Then a few weeks later, needing to hurry, I found I could actually run, my legs moving lightly and easily. I have also been able to re-introduce some foods that caused me problems in the past back into my diet." (Ann, 69, Suffolk)
Comment from Barbara Wicks: This testimonial was written by Ann at the beginning of November 2007. I continue to work with her and hope to be able to report further improvements to her health as time goes on.
Vegetarian, Eczema Sufferer: Marked Improvement of Skin Condition, Energy and Weight Loss
"I have suffered from eczema on my hands since I was very young and had really just considered it 'one of those things' but when I met with Barbara to get advice on improving my vegetarian diet I mentioned the eczema 'just in case'.
Having completed a diagnosis of which food group may have been causing the problem I decided to have a go at the NAET treatments despite being fairly sceptical of what does initially appear to be a very vaque treatment. Of course, I have been forced to eat my words because my hands have never been better. I have dispensed with all the traditional steroid creams - which never made a difference anyway - and this is the first time for probably ten years when my skin has not been split or cracked somewhere.
And the vegetarian diet has never been better either. I have introduced a few different foods and dispensed with the bad ones and as a result have a lot more energy, better complexion, and even lost some weight. A success all round." (Heather, Ipswich)
Service Categories
Allergy Testing / Treatments, Mens Health, Naturopaths, Nutrition, Weight Loss, Womens Health
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