My ‘gift of health’ Xmas vouchers for Nutritional Therapy interventions based on the functional medicine model, can be a meaningful way to support a loved one’s health this holiday season in Gibraltar. Nutritional Therapy focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues, offering a personalised approach to chronic disease management and prevention (see fig.1 below).
My Xmas vouchers (example above) are personalised, printed and delivered to you by hand well in time for the special day (see example below). Here are some reasons why my Xmas ‘gift of health’ vouchers are such an thoughtful and impactful gift:
Chronic Condition Management: Functional nutrition therapies have been shown to significantly improve quality of life for individuals dealing with chronic conditions (1), such as diabetes, autoimmune diseases, digestive disorders or many others. By personalising nutritional interventions, these vouchers can help your loved one addresses nutritional imbalances that might be contributing to poor health, long-standing symptoms, contribute to disease development or help prevent future complications (2).
Prevention-Oriented Approach: Nutritional Therapy and the Functional medicine model (fig.1) emphasises lifestyle and dietary changes that reduce the risk of future health complications or can even improve or help find resolution to complex health issues. For example, balanced nutrition and supplementation can help prevent deficiencies that might otherwise lead to chronic diseases (2).
Personalisation and Long-Term Benefits: The functional medicine model involves a holistic assessment of medical health history, health, symptoms, professional dietary assessment, stress, sleep, and activity levels, creating a highly individualised, sustainable and meaningful healthcare plan. Research suggests that such an approach fosters sustainable improvements in physical and mental well-being over time and quality of life (1).
Supportive Framework: Nutritional Therapy practitioners often work as part of a collaborative healthcare team including other healthcare professionals, including doctors and other allied healthcare professionals, to guide patients in adopting and maintaining healthier habits, making this approach a long-term investment in health (3).
Therefore, gifting my ‘gift of health’ this Xmas could open doors to healthier living for someone you care about while demonstrating thoughtfulness and support for their wellness journey by working with a fully qualified nutrition professional. Get in touch with me by email, phone or using the contact form below to get more info and ask any queries, personalise and arrange your Xmas voucher today.
- Cleveland Clinic [Internet]. [cited 2024 Dec 14]. Cleveland Clinic Study Finds Functional Medicine Model is Associated with Improvements in Health-Related Quality of Life. Available from: https://newsroom.clevelandclinic.org/2019/10/25/cleveland-clinic-study-finds-functional-medicine-model-is-associated-with-improvements-in-health-related-quality-of-life
- The Power of Functional Nutrition | The Institute for Functional Medicine [Internet]. [cited 2024 Dec 14]. Available from: https://www.ifm.org/articles/power-functional-nutrition-2
- BANT UK. Nutritional Therapy T- he basis of nutritional therapy [Internet]. 2024 [cited 2024 Dec 14]. Available from: https://www.bant.org.uk/bant/content/pdf/BANT_NT_DESCRIPTOR.pdf