In principle, a healthy diet which helps the body decrease and control inflammation, balances hormones and blood sugar, eliminates toxins and maintains the right alkaline pH should consist of these basic foods:
1) Fresh or raw vegetables, especially green, leafy vegetables and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and kale.
2) Foods high in healthy fats and Omega 3 such as wild salmon, mackerel and sardines, avocado, extra virgin olive oil, chia seeds and walnuts
3) Probiotic foods such as kefir, greek yogurt or apple cider vinegar
4) Foods high in anti-oxidants, such as goji berries, blueberries, dark chocolate
5) Fibre-rich foods, such as wholemeal rice, bran-based cereals, beans and almonds
Nutritional supplements are recommended when the diet is not ideal.
For a more personalized approach to nutrition, The Pain Clinic recommends Balance by Sara.
What we eat, as well as our lifestyle (including stress levels, sleep, exercise etc) can have a profound impact on the way we feel including managing chronic pain and mental health illnesses.
Nutrients from our food are needed as building-blocks to help produce brain chemicals (such as serotonin, dopamine, melatonin etc) which are all involved in mood balance, brain function, pain sensitivity and sleep quality.
Sara will first review your case in detail including a review of your current diet, lifestyle routine, stress levels, environmental toxin exposure, relationships and genetics through functional testing. Genetic testing looks at various pathways and examines genes which can be impacting neurotransmitter metabolism and nervous system function. By analysing genetic variants we will be able to alleviate symptoms and improve mental health through tailored nutrient and lifestyle support.
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