The Power of Holistic Weight Management

Many patients trying weight loss diets find that their results are either disappointing or short lived, or both. This is often because many ‘fad diets’ are poorly designed, nutritionally deficient and not at all holistic. Fat loss requires dietary changes to be applied, but if underlying driving factors are not addressed, a patient’s weight loss goals may remain unattainable. In this sense, Healthcare Professionals that practice holistic medicine are best placed to help patients make lasting changes to their body composition. We can help you make the dietary and lifestyle changes you need to lose the weight, as well as helping  address the underlying driving factors that may be contributing to  weight gain and/or impeding  weight loss. The following case demonstrates the power of holistic approaches to weight loss.

Presenting Case

Female patient, 33 years of age, presented for weight loss. Patient had tried other weight loss diets in the past, with no lasting success. Symptoms  included  PMS indicating increased oestrogen activity may be an issue, significant stress and her energy levels were currently only 6 to 7/10.

Treatment Plan

• Dietary Changes based on a carbohydrate controlled diet that incorporates good levels of dietary protein, healthy fats and moderate exercise to promote a metabolic shift towards fat metabolism.
• Exercise: The patient was asked to increase her exercise to at least 40 minutes three to four times per week.
• Supplements Prescribed: Practitioner strength herbal and nutritional supplements for hormonal balance and improved energy.

The Best Person to Help

Short-term, symptomatic solutions are often offered to patients looking to lose weight. These do not help to address underlying drivers to disease and cannot, therefore, give long lasting results. Natural Medicine Practitioners at the Well Being Institute of Australia are in a perfect position to help you when it comes to weight loss, as we have the best tools available, ensuring patients no longer have to fight a losing battle!