Medical Nutrition Therapy
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In addition to diabetes, obesity, and GI conditions, nutrition is also imperative for many other disease processes. Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, thyroid abnormalities, PCOS, kidney disease, GERD, and many autoimmune and inflammatory diseases are just a few of the most common conditions that require medical nutrition therapy from a dietitian. The body truly is a holistic being which means the food that you consume will have an affect on almost any disease process going on in your body. Macy will help you better understand nutrition by providing research-based approaches to manage your diseases and symptoms and live a more fulfilled life.
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Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hyperlipidemia
Hypo/hyperthyroidism (Hashimoto’s, Grave’s)
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
Kidney disease
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
Cancer
Liver disease
Underweight/malnutrition
And more!
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Better understanding of how nutrition affects or interferes with your specific disease process
Symptom management
Improved nutritional habits
Knowledge of macronutrients and micronutrients
Improved relationship with food
Appropriate weight changes
Sustainable longterm health