Nutritional therapy

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Breakspear has a unique clinical facility in which we are dealing with nutritional aspects of illness and the restitution of health. The purpose of nutritional therapy is to apply the most current scientific research on the use of diet, nutritional supplementation and herbs.

Nutritional therapy can help alleviate a wide range of conditions, and assist in the recovery from many ill-health situations. It can also be used as preventative medicine.

Each person has unique dietary and nutritional requirements, depending, in part, on lifestyle and environmental factors. This uniqueness, termed biochemical individuality, is thoroughly evaluated, and is an essential part in formulating any nutritional programme. The use of functional tests, such as stool analysis, may also be part of the therapy to identify imbalances in intestinal flora and evaluate other digestive parameters. To determine an individual’s current nutritional status, a comprehensive nutritional analysis computer programme may also be used.

The nutritional therapist assesses nutritional status and functional capacity, taking into account a variety of factors, from inherited strengths and weaknesses to the influence of diet, lifestyle and environment.

As well, recommendations may include guidance on natural detoxification, methods to support digestion and absorption, procedures to promote colon health, and also the avoidance of ingestion or inhalation of allergens or toxins. Lifestyle factors such as exercise are also addressed (if appropriate).

A nutritional therapist can also offer valuable advice on nutrition for mothers and babies, particularly during the transitional phase from milk to solid foods, which is a critical point in the possible development of allergies and sensititivities.

Our qualified nutritional consultants

Breakspear Medical Group is pleased to offer the services of qualified nutritional consultant, Ron Leon, and Angelette Müller to patients and anyone seeking nutritional advice.

Qualified nutrition consultant Ron Leon BSc (Hons) Health Sciences, MSc Nutrition joined the Breakspear Medical Group team several years ago and can provide a tailor-made diet and nutritional supplement programme designed specifically to improve your quality of life and help you achieve your goal. 

Breakspear Medical Group expanded its services so as to offer further support for patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and therefore recruited specialising nutritionist, Angelette Müller in September 2010. She has over 10 years’ experience as a practitioner, educator and culinary health specialist.  Miss Müller can be seen in a joint consultation with Dr Daniel Goyal or independently.

Feel free to make an appointment to discuss your nutritional requirements by telephoning Breakspear Reception 01442 261 333.

Nutritional studies

For years we have been inviting colleges specialising in sports therapy and natural medicine to arrange on-site training for students undertaking nutritional studies.

We provide clinical facilities for colleges to arrange for their students to experience out-patient consultations, and regard this as part of their training, or we can lecture on nutritional aspects of disease management and health restitution over a broad spectrum. This includes evaluation of laboratory tests, some of which have been specifically developed for our use at Breakspear Medical Group.

If your college or training facility is interested in affiliation with Breakspear Medical Group, please email or write:

Attn: Medical Director
Breakspear Medical Group
Hertfordshire House
Wood Lane
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 4FD
United Kingdom