What is a diet? Deprivation, starvation, low carb, low fat, raw foods, vegan, vegetarian, protein, soy-tein? The list goes on and on. The truth is, a diet is a nutritional lifestyle that is best suited for your personal health goals and needs. Determining which dietary components are most conducive to optimal health involves several areas of analysis. It is of no coincidence that some of these factors, when out-of-balance, also contribute to many of the common chronic diseases in our communities. For example, a practitioner may consider allergies and sensitivities, various disease patterns and blood chemistry abnormalities, nutrient deficiencies, exercise and activity levels, age, or other specific nutritional needs to decide which diet is most therapeutic for her patient. Therefore, it can be further deduced that diet plays a larger role in achieving health and wellness than just weight management. Below are some of the most common conditions that can be improved (and some even eliminated) with dietary intervention:

1. Eczema, Psoriasis, and other dermatological symptoms
2. Chronic Sinusitis and other allergic conditions affecting the upper respiratory system
3. Gastrointestinal Symptoms: GERD/reflux, IBS, constipation, bloating, gas, indigestion
4. Diabetes and Insulin Resistance
5. Obesity
6. Chronic Fatigue
7. High Cholesterol
8. Hyperactivity and attention deficit disorders