The common adage of “Food is the best medicine” is a cornerstone of naturopathic practice. Naturopaths understand that what we choose to eat directly influences every outcome of our health. Without adequate nutrition, we cannot function properly. The body’s biochemistry is delicately balanced and thrives on key nutrients, antioxidant rich and toxin free foods.
Clinical nutrition is using what we eat to enhance our health, reverse disease and heal pathology. Adopting a healthy diet is often the first step towards correcting health problems. Many medical conditions can be treated more effectively with foods and nutritional supplements than they can by other means, with fewer complications and side effects. Nutritional recommendations are customized to the individual’s needs and health concerns. “We are what we eat!”