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Finally - What Really Works is pleased to welcome Dermot O'Connor to the team. Dermot is a TCM practitioner who runs a successful clinic in Dublin working with acupuncture, Chinese herbs, dietary advice and Medical qigong therapy. Director of the International Institute of Medical Qigong for UK and Ireland, he also lectures internationally and runs regular training courses. Dermot is the author of our Chinese Medicine Zone. |
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One of the biggest problems facing all the practitioners in this burgeoning field is that it is unregulated and so there is nothing to stop you or me from setting ourselves up as nutritional counsellors or therapists. It is a myth that you can do just a handful of weekend courses to qualify - but it is true that with some of the courses, you can fast-track through and get a diploma in just eight months. What
is worrying too, is the lack of consistency about the qualifications
you need to For those of us seeking a nutritionist who has the relevant qualifications, a new and easy to use website has recently been launched - enabling the public to locate a nutritional therapist in their local area. All therapists listed on the site have completed a course approved by the British Association of Nutritional Therapy (BANT) so you can be assured of their knowledge and clinical experience.
Combining
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qualities, Laveré is the answer for women
searching for ‘the best of both worlds’ from their skincare
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The nutrient which emerged as the favourite in treating depression, SAMe (short for S-adenosylmethionine), prescribed as an antidepressant in the 14 different countries where it has been approved, has recently had its status changed to medicinal according to the Medicines Regulations Agency. The Agency regards SAMe as medicinal because it is a substance which is synthesised in the body's cells, mostly through metabolic generation in the liver. The methionine from which SAMe is manufactured is not regarded as a medicine and is commonly sold as a food supplement without any special restrictions. The agency has stated that "While SAMe is a naturally occurring substance, the amount required by a healthy individual is regulated in the body and supplementation is not required; the human diet cannot be deficient in SAMe."
* Disclaimer: The advice in this newsletter should not be taken as a substitute for medical advice or treatment, especially if you know you have a specific health complaint. Our advice is that you find a GP who is sympathetic to the usefulness of natural medicine. |
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get on the course in the first place. At ION, for example, where
you will need to attend a weekend course, once a month for three
years to qualify as a Nutrition Consultant, you
need A level biology and chemistry or an equivalent qualification.
At Rusland College in Bath, which offers a Diploma in Human
Nutrition, you do not need any “prior knowledge”
and there are no minimum academic criteria for acceptance onto the
course. The Diploma is not accredited, so officially you cannot
set up in practice - but how many clients would know that?
Search
results display a therapists qualifications, any specialisations
they may have so you can locate one with specific experience for
your needs, and a map of the area to help find their clinic. The
site can be found at 
specialist
skincare range.