Nutritional Therapy & Lifestyle Counselling
Nutrition and lifestyle are an important part of maintaining health and have always formed part of the broader tradition of Chinese medicine.
Rather than following a single diet or set of rules, I consider nutrition in the context of the individual — their health, digestion, constitution, symptoms, activity levels and everyday life. Where appropriate, dietary recommendations may form part of a broader treatment plan alongside acupuncture, herbal medicine, movement and other aspects of care.
My approach brings together principles of Chinese dietary therapy with contemporary nutritional science and evidence-based recommendations. This allows traditional observations about digestion, food and constitution to sit alongside our modern understanding of nutrition, metabolic health and chronic disease.
In general, I favour a predominantly whole-food, plant-rich and Mediterranean-style approach, adapted to the individual rather than applied rigidly. The aim is not perfection or restrictive eating, but sustainable habits that support health over the long term.
For people undergoing treatment for complex conditions, including cancer, nutritional needs can change considerably. In these situations, recommendations should always take into account the person’s medical treatment, symptoms and nutritional status, with referral to a dietitian or appropriately qualified nutrition professional when specialist support is required.
I see nutrition as one part of a much larger clinical picture.
Digestion, appetite, bowel function, energy, sleep, movement and emotional wellbeing are interconnected, and dietary advice is most useful when considered within that wider context.
Rather than prescribing complicated diets, I usually focus on practical, realistic changes that fit the individual and can be maintained over time.
Where useful, I also draw on the principles of Chinese dietary therapy, adapting foods and eating habits according to the person’s presentation and digestive health.
