Metabolic Typing

Natural Heath Medicine offers Metabolic Typing as a helpful tool in identifying the best nutrition plan for you.

Based on over 25 years of research, Metabolic Typing is one of the most powerful tools available to determine how your body is utilising food for energy. It takes the guesswork out of deciding the best nutrition for you and provides a basis from which to develop your personal 'recipe' for good health and wellbeing.

While everyone needs the same nutrients, different people can need them in vastly different amounts. What proportions of protein to fat to carbohydrates are right for you, what types of foods are right for you, and what 'quality of food' really means, all need to be clearly understood to avoid metabolic dysfunction and degeneration.

About our genetic history

While everyone needs the same nutrients, different people can need them in vastly different amounts. At one end of the spectrum, Eskimos have thrived on 10 pounds of meat a day, enormous amounts of fat and almost no carbohydrates. Then at the other end, there are cultures where people live well on mainly vegetarian diets.

Most of us though, fall somewhere in between. And most of us can't track our heritage accurately enough to identify where on this scale we are.

Alleviating the frustration

The fact that you need to eat at least three times a day, every day of your life, means that food has a powerful influence on how your body performs and your overall health - or lack of it.

It can be frustrating when someone eats exactly the same food as you, but doesn't gain any weight, while you gain plenty. Or visa versa. Many factors determine what macro- and micro-nutrients you need. Lifestyle, genetics, and your hormonal and nervous systems are just some of them.

This is why a 'one size fits all' approach to nutrition will never be effective. And this is why Maria Harpas at Natural Health Medicine will create a treatment plan based on your particular situation.

What to expect

• Initial consultation
  This is so Maria can identify any body systems that are not functioning optimally and blocking factors that could be compromising your health.
• Online questionnaire
  Maria then sends you an email providing information about how to take the detailed online questionnaire (sent to the USA).
• Follow-up consultation
  Maria explains what your metabolic typing report means, and then provides you with the information you need to begin working on your nutritional plan.

Contact Maria Harpas to explain more about Metabolic Typing
and discuss what nutrients your body needs.

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