Vitamins and Minerals Consultation In a perfect world, we would get all the nutrients we need from a healthy and balanced diet, but we don't live in a perfect world. With foods sprayed with chemicals and meat containing antibiotics, the nutritional value of all food is far lower than it used to be. Even if you think your diet is healthy you still could be lacking in some vitamin and mineral deficiency. If you smoke, drink alcohol, eat convenience food, take drugs or have been ill, again your body’s reserves of vital vitamins and minerals will be deficient. So how do you start to build up the vital vitamins and minerals that your body needs? Most people will go to a health shop and buy loads of supplements that they think they need. This is a good start but be careful as you could be wasting your money. Taking one type of vitamin can lower levels of another. If you take all the supplements together you could cancel some out. When you take them (time of day) and with what food and drink will all affect the absorption. It can be very hit and miss if you self prescribe supplements. If you have specific health conditions it is really important that you are supporting and re-balancing your body with the correct nutritional supplements. Your immune could be low and needs boosting, your body might need help to fight yeast infection (candida) or your energy levels are depleted and need revitalizing etc. Whatever problem or condition you have it is very important to get professional advice on what vitamin and minerals to take and when/how to take them. Correct vitamin and mineral supplementation can be of help to the following conditions- * Stress * Sinus Congestion * Skin Problems * Weight Problems * Food Intolerances * Degenerative Disease * I.B.S. * Constipation * P.M.S. * Period Pains * Surgery (all kinds) * Vaginal Infections * Cystitis * Cervical Abnormalities * Breast Problems * Pregnancy * Prostrate Conditions * Sexual Disfunction * Fatigue * M.E. * Depression * Anxiety * Post-natal Imbalances * Panic Attacks * Hormone Imbalances * Osteoporosis * Menopause * Fertility * Candida * Poor Immune System * Viruses * Dyslexia * Infections * Insomnia * Migraines and Headaches * Cardiovascular Problems * Digestive Disorders * Blood Pressure Conditions * Inflammations * Arthritis (R.A.) * Pain Control * Eczema * Asthma * Allergies * Childhood Illnesses * Hyperactivity * Learning Difficulties * Injuries * Joint Pain If you have a health problem or would just like to know what supplements you should take and when, please contact us now for an appointment. The first consultation will be between 1-1½ hours and a detailed case history will be undertaken. Julie is the resident practitioner for Vitamin and Mineral Consultations. Julie is currently studying with Thames Valley University (London) and hopes to gain a Msc Degree in Nutrition Medicine in the very near future. Her goal in life is to encourage Integrated Medicine (the coming together of conventional and natural medicine) so that people can have a choice of treatments with the additional reassurance of medically trained practitioners. She feels it is very important to peoples health and well being that they are taken care of holistically, supported emotionally as well as physically, and are offered choices. She continues to increase her knowledge further by attending regular workshops and lectures. Julie believes in sharing her experiences and regularly gives talks to groups and organisations who like to increase their awareness of Integrated Medicine. To book an appointment or for further information please contact info@rainbowapothecary.co.uk or telephone: 01359 233133 | 
