*Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition Therapy

Hello, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself.  My name is Beryl Turner, Nutritional Consultant, and I hold a Bachelor of Science in Natural Health with a Certification in Nutrition.  I have been a nutritionist since 2002 and am delighted to say that I will now be offering my services to the families and patients of The Center of Development. 

I am experienced in a variety of nutrition therapy areas.  My nutrition programs are customized for each individual.  The following are just a few medical conditions that have responded well with nutrition therapy: food allergies, food intolerances, digestive problems, constipation, attention issues, focusing problems, obesity and diabetes.  I can also guide parents who need extra help in determining what special diets are best for their child and family.

Nutrition therapy is the science of proper diet, lifestyle strategies and therapeutic nutrient intervention to correct diet insufficiencies and, promote optimal health.  Complementary nutrition therapy optimizes nutrition health in order to enhance medical treatment.  What children eat can profoundly shape the course of the brain’s growth, its functions, and its capabilities.  Food nurtures the brain, providing key nutrients and energy for growth.  Food protects the brain, shutting out harmful threats from a toxic and polluted environment.  Food alerts as well as calms brain activity.  There now exists a new understanding about the ways food changes behavior, mood, and mental proficiency in children.

In assessments for ADD/ADHD children and adults I address the issues of food additives, food allergies, environmental allergens, heavy metal toxicity, a poorly functioning digestive system, and nutritional deficiencies of essential fatty acids such as Omega 3 and GLA, B vitamins, magnesium, and other minerals.

I have seen great results in children and adults by simply changing their eating habits and implementing nutritional supplementation.  Nutrition therapy in conjunction with occupational, speech, vision, behavioral, and educational therapies can improve behavior and promote age-appropriate concentration and stability.