Chinese Nutritional Therapy
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In Chinese medicine, we look at food as medicine and prescribe foods based on your Chinese diagnosis. A healthy diet and good digestion are key components in achieving optimal health. Diet affects every aspect of your health and is an important part of healing the body.
Treating Disease Through Diet In Traditional Chinese Medicine, diet plays an important role in treating disease. Natural foods, like many herbs, are comprised of many healing properties and can be used to treat a vast array of illnesses and medical conditions. |
How Does It Work
At your first visit, you will be given a food diary which you will maintain for six days. Ellie will evaluate your food diary and then set up an appointment with you to complete your evaluation. It takes approximately 75 minutes. You will receive a booklet with all the information you need to begin making changes. This involves thoughtful meal planning, purchasing quality food, food preparation, and enjoyment of food. Ellie will help you find the right foods and recipes to treat your current health conditions.
What kinds of food will I be able to eat?
This diet is primarily made up of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans and legumes, nuts and seeds, and good quality protein. It encompasses all foods and is not restrictive.
Can I lose weight on this diet?
Most people do lose weight while on this diet. Weight gain can be caused by many different things. If that is your goal, Ellie will help you to achieve that.
At your first visit, you will be given a food diary which you will maintain for six days. Ellie will evaluate your food diary and then set up an appointment with you to complete your evaluation. It takes approximately 75 minutes. You will receive a booklet with all the information you need to begin making changes. This involves thoughtful meal planning, purchasing quality food, food preparation, and enjoyment of food. Ellie will help you find the right foods and recipes to treat your current health conditions.
What kinds of food will I be able to eat?
This diet is primarily made up of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans and legumes, nuts and seeds, and good quality protein. It encompasses all foods and is not restrictive.
Can I lose weight on this diet?
Most people do lose weight while on this diet. Weight gain can be caused by many different things. If that is your goal, Ellie will help you to achieve that.
Fees
Nutritional Evaluation: $100 (includes booklet). You can not schedule an appointment using the Online Appointment Scheduler for this appointment. Ellie will schedule it for you.
Nutritional Evaluation: $100 (includes booklet). You can not schedule an appointment using the Online Appointment Scheduler for this appointment. Ellie will schedule it for you.