Avalon Family Nutrition

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What is Nutritional Therapy?
The food you eat affects every cell and system in your body. It optimises how you look and feel. The right nutrition can make the difference between feeling just 'okay' and feeling in top form, both mentally and physically. Nutritional therapy aims to find imbalances in your diet through thorough assessment as well as biomedical and functional testing. It aims to correct these imbalances by providing the nutrients you need through food and supplements to improve the state of your health and wellbeing. A nutritionist can help you make sense of the myriad of health information confusing you and help you make the right changes to your diet to achieve better health.


The right nutrition can help you

* Increase your energy levels and sleep better

* Reduce your stress levels

* Relieve bloating and digestive problems

* Improve your mood and concentration

* Improve your child's mood and concentration

* Strengthen your immune system

* Get rid of food cravings

* Prevent osteoporosis

* Increase your chances of conceiving

* Reduce blood pressure and cholesterol

* Have healthy, glowing skin

* Identify food intolerances

* Lose weight


ABOUT DONNA

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After battling with her weight since her teenage years and a prevalence of Coeliac disease in her family, Donna took an interest in health which led her into the pathway of Nutrition. After completing her Diploma and having her three children now aged 6, 4 and 1, Donna founded the Avalon Family Nutrition practice. Her goal is to address the confusion and anxiety about eating right and to give you the tools and knowledge to address specific health requirements for you and your family.

As a working mother with three children she understands how a busy lifestyle impacts on poor food choice which is why Donna aims to give simple, concise and practical advice so her clients can take control of their own health and wellbeing. Donna is passionate about teaching our children the fundamentals of healthy eating and snacking and conducts talks to school aged children about the importance of good food.

Her interests lie in digestive disorders, children’s health and safe and effective weight loss strategies. Donna is a registered member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society and Nutrition Australia. She also holds a certificate in Senior First Aid.

Please contact Donna at Avalon Family Nutrition with any queries or for more information on how proper nutrition can help you or someone in your family. Mob 0402 265 481 donna@avalonfamilynutrition.com.au


Shake-It Weight Loss Program at Avalon Family Nutrition

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Your body has three main sources of energy. It can burn fat, glucose (carbohydrate), or protein. When we burn fat, we produce substances called ketones. These are produced normally, and when we measure these ketones in our urine, we know we are burning fat efficiently. High levels of dietary carbohydrates, also known as high glycaemic load foods (e.g. sugars and starchy foods such as bread, rice, pasta and potatoes), work with the hormone insulin to 'switch off' fat burning and increase fat gain. It becomes virtually impossible to lose fat if you have raised insulin levels. When your body’s blood sugar and insulin levels are low enough you will switch to a higher level of fat burning. This is the secret to Shake It. To burn fat you need to restrict high glycaemic load foods to a level where your body will produce less of the hormone insulin thereby increase the rate of fat burning. Eating less food is not the answer; you need to specifically reduce the high glycaemic index, carbohydrate-rich foods in order to 'switch on' fat burning.

For more information go to Shake-It

In-House Testing performed at Avalon Family Nutrition

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Zinc status test: Zinc is paramount to a healthy immune system, hormone function, metabolism, hair skin and nail repair. For children it can assist with poor appetite and frequent illness.

Food Intolerance Testing (ELISA Food Detective): A food allergy is different to an intolerance. While symptoms to food allergy are usually severe, food intolerance symptoms are often delayed and less specific ranging from migraines, bloating or a just a general feeling of unwellness. This blood test is conducted via a small skin prick and results are determined in house within 40 minutes.

Urinary Indicans Test: This urine test shows the level of bad bacteria in the gut. This level is directly linked to how ‘leaky’ the gut is. Repairing the gut is paramount to resolving a majority of health issues.

Urinary pH Testing: to check the acid/alkaline balance within the body. Too much acid can impact our health and wellbeing.

Your First Consultation at Avalon Family Nutrition

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Your body’s nutritional needs are unique to you. Prior to the first consult, you will be required to complete a health questionnaire and a 3-day diet diary. Donna will discuss these during a1 ½ hour session which may include biochemical and functional tests and result in an individual diet, and supplement program. Foods as medicine are used as much as possible, but supplements are sometimes required to assist the body to restore. Depending on your health goals, subsequent consultations may be required.


Fees
Initial consultation $90 (1 ½ hours)
Child (U16) Initial Consultation $70 (1 hour)
Follow up Consultations $45 (45 minutes)

Associations
Registered Member of Australian Traditional Medicine Society
Member of Nutrition Australia


© Avalon Family Nutrition 2012. ABN 78 185 773 977 Donna Williams, Nutritionist Dip. Nut. ATMS 25126 14 Lewis Street Avalon NSW 2107 m 0402 265 481 donna@avalonfamilynutrition.com.au