How Can a Registered Dietitian and Certified Leap Therapist Help You?
Many have heard about registered dietitians and some have heard about leap testing, but how do you know if you need help from these experts? The fact that you are looking for this type of information means that there is already a question in your mind. In this article we will tell you what the role is of these professionals and how it can help you.
When you contact a Registered Dietitian and Certified Leap Therapist, first we start by looking at your area of concern or desire. What is bothering you daily, that is a source of frustration, anxiety, or not allowing you to feel well and perform your best? This is a first step in assessing your nutritional status. This could be an issue you may not know how to fix, or something you have tried to fix, but were unable to resolve. Good examples are the problems created with food & chemical sensitivities. They are difficult to identify and cause a multitude of seemingly unrelated symptoms. The most common symptoms of food & chemical sensitivities are: fatigue; headaches; irritable bowel/gut pain; diarrhea or constipation; gas & bloating; inability to lose weight; joint and muscle pain; sinus problems; rashes; lack of mental focus; irritability and anxiety. This list is short, there are many more.
These symptoms also happen to be common to many other ailments, and in general are associated with our western lifestyle of poor diet, lack of exercise and sleep, and high stress. A Registered Dietitian, trained in areas of food science, nutrition, diet therapy, counseling and menu planning, can correctly identify and get to the root of the problem and then treat it appropriately using proven methods. They will provide you with an affordable diet plan comprised of REAL FOOD you can eat. They can provide shopping assistance with a grocery tour, or a pantry makeover to help you stock your pantry with healthy choices. Through cooking classes or individual cooking instruction, a Registered Dietitian can even teach you how to prepare the meals they suggest.
Other health professionals do NOT have the skills, training or resources to identify and treat food, nutrition and dietary concerns, including food sensitivities that a Registered Dietitian and Certified LEAP Therapist does. They can get you well, then work on achieving optimal health, if that is your desire.
Location does not need to be an issue. Good Leap Therapists and Registered Dietitians are available to help clients via Skype, which she does with numerous clients around the country. They can help clients meet goals for weight, energy, vibrant health, and resolution of current problems. Dietitians can also help clients to reduce the need for over the counter medications and prescriptions, save them lots of money, help them to plan and prepare healthy meals, shop for the healthiest food choices, understand food labels and sort out the facts of nutrition and health.
Food labels is key when we are bombarded with nutrition information from many sources. These sources are often inaccurate, too general, or just vague enough to sell you a product or service. The advice from well meaning friends/family may also not be appropriate for you.
Here are some descriptions of success stories from Registered Dietitians and Certified Leap Therapists. Names are of course changed for privacy.
Carol is a registered dietitian, who took time off to be at home with her daughters. She had been struggling with multiple food sensitivities, allergies and thyroid condition between herself and her 5 year old daughter. With such success in the LEAP (Lifestyle Eating and Performance) program, Carol returned to private practice, got additional training and certification to do MRT Testing and LEAP nutrition therapy with her own clients.
Here are some other examples of people that a Registered Dietitian and Certified LEAP Therapist have cured:
Cindy 22 and Antonio 33 both want to firm up, lower body fat and run marathons, finishing with a respectable time. They don’t know what to eat. Laura is always getting colds and flu, feels like she is always dragging, fatigued and has trouble getting through the workday. Despite her positive attitude, she feels continually anxious and struggles meeting personal and sales goals with her company.
Anne is an active retiree, ready to “enjoy life”, but her constant bouts of diarrhea, gas bloating and asthma-like wheezing prevent her from doing so. She has been to all sorts of doctors who proclaim they can find nothing wrong with her, and that all her diagnostic tests are normal.
Kiel is a 2 yr. old toddler, whose Mom is stressed, because he cries constantly, is irritable, allergic to soy, eggs, dairy, oranges, and possibly gluten. His mom doesn’t know what to feed him, or what to do about his behavior.
Tom is 45 and has hypertension controlled with medication, is normal weight and just found out his cholesterol is “sky-high” according to his physician. He really doesn’t want to go on more medication.
Alice is a Registered Nurse, overweight, just had recent surgery, and cannot yet resume any meaningful exercise program. She also eats out often, about 12 times a week, doesn’t like to cook and knows from family history, she is on a precarious course.
Dana has had food issues all his life. He has gotten to the point of eating a very clean, organic, vegetarian diet. He works out regularly and is physically fit, has lots of energy and sleeps like a baby. Recently he has been experiencing gastric discomfort, minor rashes, diarrhea, and sinus issues. He can’t figure out why, and is running out of foods to eliminate from his diet. He is confounded at 38.
Allan is 96 yr. old and despite numerous diagnostic workups, cannot find out why he continues to loose precious muscle weight he needs to keep mobile, and have the energy to do his hobbies.
Registered Dietitian and Certified Leap Therapists have been able to help all of these clients resolve their issues, achieve optimal health and do so in a way they can comfortably maintain. Many have attended cooking classes to learn healthy ways to easily prepare foods they love.
If you are suffering needlessly, please contact a Registered Dietitian and Certified Leap Therapist to set up an appointment for an initial consultation, so they may assess your situation and provide a plan of action suitable for you. In the San Diego County area, look for Donna Wolf. She has had great success in helping people feel better through modified nutrition and counseling.