Nutrition is a science, just as chemistry, biology, and physics are sciences. Since nutrition is a science, it involves research and the use of scientific methods to answer questions. The questions which nutrition researchers ask, are often about which foods and how much of those foods people should eat, for optimal health and wellness.
A staggering 80% of chronic illness could be prevented or delayed through adopting healthy lifestyle habits.
There is more to medicine than pharmaceutical interventions, surgery, and reactive healthcare focusing on symptoms (the Allopathic system).
Lifestyle-medicine (the Functional system) is the fastest growing medical specialism and strives to address the root cause of chronic illness and disease, delivered within the context of both functional medicine and conventional care and guidelines.
Lifestyle-medicine contributes to prevention, management and even reversal of chronic disease.
The success of Lifestyle-medicine has been so remarkable that more and more clinicians are adopting this way of practising medicine. This shift is bringing the medical community together in a drive to share knowledge that will directly benefit patient outcomes.
Just a few words from satisfied clients
“A big thank you to Rachel for the really informative and enjoyable webinar she gave. Her approach is so sensible and really gives you the confidence and inspiration to put the advice into action. To have someone help you navigate the huge volume of wellbeing messaging and advice out there is so valuable”
Vicky, Yorkshire
“I just wanted to properly thank you for all your help over the last few months. Your knowledge, guidance and support has literally been life-changing for me.
Since following your recommendations, I have spent the first winter period since 2001 without any cough or chest infection. 22 Years of struggling and I suppose, an acceptance that I was just ‘that way’.
I have changed my eating patterns and am never hungry. I am sleeping better than ever and my skin is glowing – I have had so many compliments lately! More than that, I actually feel more emotionally balanced,
better able to cope with life’s ups & downs and with more energy and focus than I have had in a long time. At an age when everything tells me I should be feeling rubbish, old, past it – I feel anything but.
I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for me. I will be forever grateful”
Gaynor, Yorkshire
“I just wanted to thank you for the chat you gave us all today, it was so informative and really useful.
I really enjoyed listening to everything you had to say and could have spent all day chatting with you!
Some feedback since making some changes: having been given some really helpful handouts about diet and how the bodies needs change during perimenopause.
I have really upped my protein intake with every meal- this has really helped me moderate my sugar dips, reduce snacking and eat more healthily.
I have noticed significant changes in my mood, hormones and sleep which has definitely been down to your sound and practical advice.
Thank you so much you really helped me make a difference”
Nicola, Tiny Tickers. Leeds
“Rachel was so helpful and knowledgeable and really made me stop and think about how my everyday habits were impacting my energy levels and mood. I made a few instant changes that she highlighted and it made a big difference to how I feel. I am really looking forward to working with Rachel on a more targeted approach”
Carly, Yorkshire
Suffering from low energy and generally feeling miserable as my 50th birthday loomed, I approached Rachel for a
consultation.
“Having been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and suspecting the peri menopause, we sat down and I talked through what was going on now and my health difficulties from the past.
Together we set some health goals and Rachel developed a realistic eating and drinking plan. Importantly she drew out foods that would be beneficial to me- ones that commercial ‘diets’ had encouraged me to avoid in the past.
Over a three month period my energy levels began to increase from following Rachel’s recommendations along with adjusted medication.
I am so grateful to Rachel for opening my eyes to the potential that food has to help you feel better and for helping create a realistic eating plan that has moved me from miserable to marvellous!”
Claire O, Leeds
