Nutritional medicine

Written by Super User on 08 March 2018. Posted in Uncategorised

Nutritional medicine

Individual Support for Better Health, Well-Being and Sustainable Weight Loss

Nutritional medicine focuses on the influence of nutrition on health, disease and overall well-being. Individual nutritional counseling may help reduce symptoms, positively influence chronic illnesses and support long-term weight reduction.

Many people want to lose weight but feel overwhelmed by conflicting information, diets and short-term results. Strict diets often lead only to temporary weight loss followed by the so-called yo-yo effect.

The goal of nutritional medicine is not a short-term diet, but a long-term, healthy and individualized change in eating habits.

Why Is Nutritional Counseling Important?

Nutrition affects many areas of health. An unhealthy diet may increase the risk of:

overweight and obesity
high blood pressure
diabetes
high cholesterol and lipid disorders
cardiovascular disease
joint pain
digestive complaints
fatigue and exhaustion
sleep problems
chronic inflammation

Individual nutritional counseling may help to:

reduce body weight
increase energy levels
improve digestion
stabilize blood sugar and blood pressure
reduce symptoms
improve quality of life

Individual Nutritional Counseling

Every person is different. For this reason, nutrition should always be adapted individually.

During nutritional counseling, the following factors may be considered:

age
body weight
existing medical conditions
current medication
level of physical activity
daily work routine
sleep and stress
personal preferences and eating habits

Together, an individualized nutrition plan is developed that is realistic and suitable for daily life.

Weight Reduction: Healthy and Sustainable Weight Loss

Healthy weight reduction means slowly and permanently reducing excess body fat. Fast crash diets are usually not helpful because they often lead to muscle loss, fatigue and rapid weight regain.

A healthy rate of weight loss is usually about 0.5 to 1 kilogram per week.

Long-term success is mainly achieved through:

healthy eating habits
regular physical activity
adequate sleep
less stress
long-term lifestyle changes

Common Causes of Excess Weight

Overweight and obesity are usually caused by several factors at the same time.

These may include:

eating too many calories
lack of exercise
stress
emotional eating
lack of sleep
hormonal changes
medication
metabolic disorders

For this reason, the underlying cause should always be considered during weight reduction.

Which Diet Helps With Weight Loss?

There is no single perfect diet for everyone. The most important thing is a balanced, varied and sustainable way of eating.

The following are generally recommended:

plenty of vegetables
protein-rich foods
healthy fats
whole grain products
less sugar
less fast food
fewer soft drinks
enough water

Adequate protein intake is especially important in order to preserve muscle mass during weight loss.

Examples of protein-rich foods include:

fish
lean meat
eggs
yogurt
cottage cheese
legumes
tofu

Nutritional Medicine for Specific Conditions

Individual nutritional counseling may be especially useful in the following situations:

Overweight and Obesity

A targeted change in eating habits may help reduce body weight and lower the risk of secondary illnesses.

Diabetes

The right diet may help stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce fluctuations.

High Blood Pressure

Less salt, weight reduction and a balanced diet may have a positive effect on blood pressure.

High Cholesterol and Lipid Disorders

Reducing sugar, alcohol and unhealthy fats may help improve cholesterol and blood lipid levels.

Digestive Problems

Nutrition plays an important role in irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis, bloating and other digestive complaints.

Nutritional Counseling and Stress

Many people eat more or make unhealthy food choices during stress, fatigue or emotional strain.

Nutritional medicine may help to:

recognize emotional eating
distinguish between hunger and appetite
change unhealthy eating habits
develop healthier routines

Exercise and Weight Reduction

Physical activity is important for successful weight reduction.

Even regular walking or gentle exercise may help to:

burn more calories
maintain muscle mass
improve metabolism
increase overall well-being

When May Medical Support Be Helpful?

If weight loss does not occur despite healthy eating habits, or if significant symptoms are present, a medical examination may be useful.

Possible causes include:

thyroid disorders
hormonal problems
side effects of medication
metabolic disorders

Nutritional Medicine as Part of a Private Medical Home Visit

Our private medical home visit service offers individualized nutritional counseling and support for weight reduction directly in your home, hotel or workplace.

This may be especially suitable for: