Wedgwood Nutrition

"Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food" Hippocrates 

Frequently asked questions

Q:  What times are you available for a consultation?
A:   My timetable is fairly flexible and we should be able to find a time that is convenient for you - whether it's in the morning, afternoon or early evening.

Q:  Will I need to pay you on the day of the consultation?
A:  Yes please, I accept cheques (payable to Lee-Anne Wedgwood) or cash is fine too.

Q:  How long will it take for me to find relief from my symptoms? 
A:  This depends upon the condition you have and how long it takes for the body to heal itself. Generally speaking, I would expect to see an improvement after 3-4 weeks of a new dietary regime (we would then review your progress at a follow-up consultation in order to make any fine-adjustments).

Q:  What is your cancellation notice?
A:  Please allow at least 24 hours notice if you wish to cancel an appointment. Otherwise, I will need to charge the full appointment fee.

Q:  Can you prescribe nutritional supplements?
A:  As a dietary therapist, my focus is on food, however I may suggest multivitamin supplements, vitamin C and a probiotic (see What products do you recommend?)

Q: What happens if I don't see any improvement in my condition?
A:  Some conditions have been caused by many years of nutrient imbalances - so some conditions may take a longer to heal than others.  However, the body is an amazing natural healer and 'what you put in, comes out'.  Give your body a chance to heal itself; be good to yourself.  Also it may take us a few consultations as we work together, to find the perfect system that works for you and your lifestyle.  

Q: Are you a member of any professional organisations?
A: Yes, I am a member of the RAWORTH Guild of Graduates.

Some interesting UK nutrition facts...

The most common disease in the UK is Lung cancer - it affects more men than women*. 

1 in 3 people in the UK die from cardiovascular disease (heart disease)*. 

Over 2 million people in the UK are  known to have diabetes*.

In the UK, breast cancer accounts for 1/3 of cancers and 12,000 deaths per year**

By the age of 60,  9 out of 10 people suffer with arthritis in the UK**.

1 in 4 people in the UK suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure)*.

*source: bbc.co.uk/health (July 2007)

**source: Holford, P (2004), The New Optimum Nutrition Bible.  Piatkus Books: London