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Human Nutrition
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“Let
your food be your medicine, and your only medicine be your food.”
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(Hippocrates:
460 - 360 BC)
Nutrition,
is a relatively modern science, regarded as being founded by Lavoisir in
the 18th century. It is
the study of foods in relation to the living organism.
It
had its roots in observation made by the ancient Greeks and later,
Egyptians. Whilst some of the principles enunciated at that time were
incorrect, others were scientifically verified millennia later.
But
to the ancients ( as now also increasingly to modern science), food and
its role in the promotion and restoration of good health and eradication
of disease, was inextricably bound.
Thus
in the ancient Egyptian medical text, Eber’s Papyrus, (1550-1570 AD)
prescribed squeezing roasted beef liver against the eye for diseases of
the eye.
Ancient
Chinese writings (1600 BC) prescribed liver dipped in honey, and Galen
(129-299 AD) recommended regular consumption of goat liver for night
blindness.
Scurvy
was described in the Eber’s papyrus and Hippocrates (460 – 360 BC)
listed the symptoms.
Goitre
is mentioned in ancient medical writings (581 – 682 BC), recommending
seaweed (a source of iodine) as a remedy.
The
description of rickets was more recent (Daniel Whistler in 1645), but cod
liver oil was a traditional remedy, first formally introduced into medical
practice in the late 18th century.
Today
we describe nutrition as an integrated science, including basic sciences
such as chemistry and physics, allied sciences such as medicine,
physiology, biochemistry, and microbiology, as well as the social
sciences.
The
science, constantly evolving through research, is now applied globally to
the pressing needs of nutrition-related illness and disease in the
developing world and also the rapidly increasing problem of ill-health
associated with dietary excess, resulting in obesity and nutritional
imbalance induced illness, principally in the developed world.
The
UK is a world leader in nutritional science and research aimed at
improving health and reducing the burden of nutrition-related illness and
diseases throughout the world.
For the benefit of her patients Claudia takes a strong interest in all current scientific studies and clinical research into allergic pathways, gene expression and genomics, whole body and tissue specific, energy and nutrition requirements (as signalled by the brain and hypothalamus), lipid metabolism. These studies in nutritional advancement equally applicable to a wide range of issues covering obesity, metabolism, cardiovascular systems, bone disease, as well as Hepatitis C and HIV.
Phytomedicine
Phytomedicine, science based plant based medicine and discipline . Registered Phytomedical Practitioners aim to find and treat the cause of the disease and not just the symptoms. People are treated as individuals. We believe that it is this approach that gets the best results.
Trained Phytomedical practitioners have to obtain a University degree in Phytomedicine before they are able to register with their professional bodies (CPP ). Practitioners train for at least three years and adhere to a strict code of conduct before they can gain MCPP after their name.
Phytomedical practitioners are trained in the same diagnostic skills as mainstream doctors and treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. A full medical history is always taken and diagnostic tests are performed. Allopathic medications are being considered before prescribing customised formulations of Phytomedicines for patients.
Woman and Home Magazine 01/2009
Fiona Trimmer, 46, a housewife from Sanderstand reports about her successful eczema treatment with Claudia Louch: 'Following Claudia advise has helped clearing my eczema.'
Healthy Magazine
01/02 2009
Q&A Ask the experts: Claudia is asked by the reader Jenny Croft: 'How can I ward off chilblains this winter?'
BBC 2
Claudia Louch features as the BBC's Nutritionist in the program series 'The Supersizers'.
The
Observer
Magazine 03/08
The Observer features
Claudia's treatment options for Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS).
Natural
Health
Magazine 02/08
Natural Health votes
Claudia's skin-care as the treatment of the month and the equivalent of
choosing haute couture over high street!
Zest Magazine 01/08
Zest loves Claudia's
Customised Skin-care.
Pregnancy & Birth
Magazine 01/08
Claudia's advice on
skin-care for acne during pregnancy.
Tatler
11 & 12/07 & 01/08
Claudia's Skin-care as seen
3-months consecutively in Tatler magazine.
Family
Health 08/07
Claudia's patient is
interviewed by Family Health, the magazine issued by the Royal College of
Nursing, to be found in all GP surgeries.