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Nutrition and Diet Therapy Overview

Nutrition and diet therapies educate people about the connection between food and health. Nutritionists and dietitians promote good eating habits to help prevent disease and to treat preexisting conditions. Proper nutrition also helps regulate behavior, increase energy and boost mood.

In therapy, nutritionists work with a patient's unique biological makeup to plan a diet regimen that will facilitate her return to optimal health. They may educate those with high blood pressure about restricting salt intake, encourage diabetics to take vitamin E supplements to prevent complications and help restore low serotonin levels in alcoholics and patients suffering from drug addiction.

Though many of us are aware that a healthy diet can prevent disease, not enough of us know about the healing power of food. With the right vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and amino acids, people can begin to fight all sorts of conditions from cancer to drug abuse.

For example, vitamin C can be used to help relieve the withdrawal symptoms that drug addicts suffer. And the amino acid tyrosine can be used to treat cocaine addiction. Other foods can provide a boost in daily functioning: oatmeal helps enhance memory, blueberries can heighten motor skills and salmon can improve cognition.

Nutrition and Diet Therapists in San Francisco

Kristin Hoppe BS, NC Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"I have developed a nutrition program that encourages you to look at the food you consume beyond the pure nutritional aspect, and to enjoy the many facets involved; the joys of cooking ..." See full profile	3388 17th St. Suite 209 San Francisco, California 94110 (415) 407-7339
Julie Matthews NC Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"I'm a nutrition consultant with a focus on children and family nutrition. My main specialty is autism, with a particular emphasis on digestive health. Within my support for families, I work with ..." See full profile	1274 Waller St Ste 6 San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 437-6807
Catherine Ziegler HHC, AADP Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"As a health and nutrition counselor, my mission is to support you in your health concerns and inspire you to find your best, healthy self. Depending on your health goals, we may ..." See full profile	1320 Lombard Street Apt. 606 San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 889-9483
Sara Braxton Ferrigno BS, NC, RYT, FLTcert Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
""I am a certified nutritionist and registered yoga instructor creating personalized menu and fitness plans based on body composition and individual needs. I specialize in weight management, blood sugar regulation, eating disorders, ..." See full profile	1529 Shrader St San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 682-4844
Matthias Putz NLC, PhT, CPT, MBW Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"Integrative Therapies, Nutrition, Lifestyle, Optimal Health, Maximum Productivity, Peak Athletic Performance Consultations & Coaching, Education & Integration"_____ Overcome Serious Health Challenges Without Surgery, Drugs, Chemotherapy, Radiation______Accelerate Recovery From Illness, Injuries, Accidents By ..." See full profile	San Francisco, California 94127

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