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.

NUTRITIONAL MEDICINE at the OLIVE TREE CLINIC

Are you as healthy as you used to be?

Most people can say that they used to be healthier than they are today.
More energy......
Buoyant mood........
Great digestion.....
Free of aches and pains.........

Is this you? Why has your health changed?
Has exposure to chemicals or anti- nutrients had a negative impact?

Is a sub-clinical nutrient imbalance slowing you down?

Are 21st century stresses taking their toll?




Nutrients- the building blocks of health

The human body is constantly re-building itself. Old cells die, and new ones replace them. The new cells are built from the raw materials provided in the bloodstream and derived from your food.   Your new cells will work their best if there are adequate nutrients available for their formation and function. If not, sub-optimal performance is likely. If your cells are not working properly, your health will be less than ideal.

Nutrition has therefore a very direct and vital impact on the function of every single organ in your body.



What is Nutritional Therapy?

Nutritional therapy is a modern, scientific, whole-person approach to improve health using diet, nutrient supplements and lifestyle changes to work towards optimal well-being.   A personal protocol is designed for each patient, with a holistic approach to improving wellbeing.

Specialist training

At The Olive Tree Clinic, continuing education is a high priority to ensure that we are kept up to date with recent developments in this fast-moving new field of science.   Postgraduate training has included the following areas:

Mental Health:
Defeat Autism Now (DAN!) Registration: Autism Research Institute, 2010 Conference, Professional Nutrition, Science and General sessions
Integrative Medicine for Mental Health (2011 Conference, Sedona Arizona)
Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference (2010)
Integrative Medicine for the Treatment of Depression and Bipolar disorder (Canadian Society for Orthomolecular Medicine)
Recognising the Metabolic Phenotype in Autism
Treating Autism International Biomedical Conference QMC 2011
Treating Autism Conference Bournemouth 2009
Autism/Asbergers: Nutritional and Dietary challenges and Treatments, Jim Adams/Autism Research Institute London 2011
Mental Health Masterclass (Dr William Walsh, 2006)
Tics,Tourettes, OCD and Depression Conference

Breathing and Capnography:

Breathing and Capnography in Clinical practice: level1 Certification

Breath and nutrition, health, performance and well being.
Pain and Respiratory Alkalosis

Foundational and other:

Functional Medicine University: Postgraduate Certification in Functional Medicine
Genovations Intensive Training- genetic polymorphisms

Foundations of Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis
Functional Medicine Seminar (BANT)
Skin Conditions
Sports Nutrition
Probiotics: sorting the wheat from the chaff
Collaboration with the Medical Profession
First Line Therapy:  addressing weight problems and blood sugar imbalance
The Many Faces of Pain
The Stress Continuum
Calming Nervous Hyperarousal
Illuminating the Functional Medicine Web
Gluten Sensitivity and Coeliac Disease