NEWSFLASH!

Vitamin D deficiency recognised in UK
24th January 2012
Vitamin D deficiency has been recognised as a major problem amongst children in the UK, according to consultant paediatrician Dr Benjamin Jacobs talking to the BBC. It is thought that one in three babies in the UK lacks Vitamin D. The UK's Chief Medical Officer is taking steps to raise awareness of this problem within the NHS. Research links Vitamin D insufficiency to rickets, seizures, poor immune function and more.
Have your Vitamin D levels checked-- contact us for details

Food Intolerance

Food Allergy and Intolerance Week
23-31 January 2012

Allergy UK says that an estimated 45% of people in the UK have food intolerances. Food intolerances can cause a wide variety of symptoms. Contact us for help with food intolerance testing and an individual nutritional programme.

Want to know more?

Phone us:

UK: 01480 411291
07720 708435

Portugal: 289 411153

Patients have said:

"I did not realise such a difference could be made from changing and balancing my diet and adding the correct supplements"

"I am surprised at how well I now feel, and the extra benefits that I did not expect; my sleep pattern is so much better and I have much more energy."

"I really had tried everything. I am now much less bloated and toxic, lost weight and have lots more energy"

Corporate Clients

How can nutritional therapy impact my business?

Productivity and morale can be strained by absenteeism and ill health amongst your staff. Employees who are brimming with optimal health are likely to have:

less absenteeism
fewer doctor and hospital visits
better mood and attitude
improved concentration and focus on the job
higher energy levels

The Olive Tree Clinic can provide an information and educational service to help promote the health of your employees. Click here for information regarding our corporate packages, or to contact us for more information.

Are you interested?

If nutritional therapy interests you and you would like further information or to book an appointment at The Olive Tree Clinic, click here.

Your Consultant

Margo Goldspink comes from a background as Managing Director of a thriving London university company. She became ill with chronic fatigue syndrome or ME, and for eight years was unable     to work, read or walk very far. Amongst many therapies tried, she believes that nutritional therapy was the only approach with any lasting impact. she now has even more energy than before she became ill.

After her recovery she trained in Nutritional and Functional Medicine to be able to share her experience and help others.



Qualifications and Experience

MA and PhD (University of Cambridge)

BSc (Nutritional Medicine)

Diploma in Iridology (Plaskett International)

Functional medicine training (University of Functional Medicine)

Post-graduate level conferences on Probiotics, Detoxification, Coeliac disease, Thyroid conditions, Inflammation and Pain, Fatigue, Adrenal Stress, Thyroid conditions, Sports Medicine and many others.

Genomic testing training

First Line Therapy Practitioner training

DAN! Professional Nutrition Training, General and Science sessions Fall 2010 (Autism Research Institute) see http://www.autism.com/.

Professional Memberships and Registrations
British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy BANT (GOL0111191)
Nutritional Therapy Council
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council, CNHC (000278- D10)
General Naturopathic Council
British Society for Environmental Medicine
Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists
British Holistic Medical Association
Integrative Medicine for Mental Health
International Network of Integrative Mental Health
Food for the Brain
Functional Medicine Town
Treating Autism

Approved Supplier to Caudwell Children



Fields of special interest

Whilst we maintain a general practice, fields of particular interest include the following:
healthy bran function, vitality, mental wellbeing, sound sleep
optimising energy levels
supporting wellbeing through correct breathing
improving food tolerance
healthy digestion
planning conception and a healthy pregnancy
First Line Therapy:
to address weight problems and energy slumps, monitor muscle maintenance and body composition in athletes, the elderly and anorexics as well as the overweight

June 2011: Exhibiting at the Treating Autism Conference, London

September 2011: Integrative Medicine for Mental Health, Sedona, Arizona, US