Metabolic Balance Plan

When our metabolism is not functioning optimally, it can lead to insulin resistance and chronic low-grade inflammation, the latter laying at the basis of almost all Chronic Diseases. There is evidence to suggest that metabolic dysfunction can contribute to the development of many chronic diseases, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers and auto-immune diseases but also chronic fatigue and depression. Therefore, optimising metabolism through lifestyle interventions can play an important role in both the management of chronic disease as prevention thereof. Optimising metabolism can enhance resilience to various stressors and improve the body's ability to adapt to challenges. An optimal metabolism will thus help you to cope optimally with high demands of modern life as well. 

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Metabolic Balance Plan: a comprehensive and science-backed approach

​At its core, Metabolic Balance is a science-based approach to nutrition that takes into account your individual metabolism, health history, and goals. The program begins with a thorough intake. Thereby blood tests and (validated) questionnaires are to determine your unique needs.​

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Step 1: Initial Metabolic Balance Consultation

Our comprehensive blood test analyses 36 parameters, including your hormone levels, blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, liver and kidney function, and more. By analysing this data, our team of experts is able to create a nutrition plan that is tailored to your specific needs, based on the unique characteristics of your body. We will provide you with personalised intake recommendations based on your blood test results, so you know exactly what foods to eat and in what quantities to achieve your health goals. During this appointment, we also take your body measurements and look at your own personal food likes and dislikes. (although we do find taste buds quickly change once on the plan!). These results help form the building blocks to creating your plan.

 

Step 2: Undertaking a fasting blood test

This single blood test looks at 36 different parameters. These include inflammatory markers, blood glucose levels, TSH thyroid results, cardiac makers, pancreatic and liver enzymes, iron studies, and cholesterol levels.  Results from your test will help form your own dietary and nutritional requirements that will feature in your metabolic balance plan.

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Step 3: Receiving your personalised Metabolic Balance plan

Usually within a week of having your blood tests taken, we can have your personalised nutrition plan ready for you. Your plan concentrates on the exact foods that possess the essential vital nutrients your body most needs to optimise your metabolism. Your plan is delivered in a 1-1 consult and is also available via the metabolic balance app. A metabolic balance plan is easy to follow and will include four phases. Also included are your meal plans and shopping lists, as well as a laminated handbag size for convenience. 

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The plan can take place either at location or entirely online. Feel free reaching out discussing the options. 

 

Comprehensive lifestyle plan

In addition to personalised nutrition recommendations, for those who are interested, we are able to offer a comprehensive lifestyle plan that takes into account other factors that can impact your health and wellbeing. With my background in health science, and as a therapist in the clinical Psycho-Neuro-Immunology, I'm able to offer additional evidence-based interventions that can complement your personalised nutrition plan to enable a comprehensive approach, taking into account all components important in health. All evidence-based and adapted to your needs and daily life. This can of course be executed together with your doctor or health-care provided. Teamwork - especially in the management of chronic disease - makes the dream work.