Autoimmunity is not a ‘disease’ state specific only to very unhealthy individuals. Integrative nutrition practitioners, like Amy Desborough, are seeing multiple cases of autoimmunity in sport, many of which can be addressed by attention to patterns of nutrition and lifestyle....
Client profile Eddie was a 52-year-old male natural bodybuilder and self-employed builder with over 35 years of training experience, predominantly in resistance training and martial arts. He was married with two adult sons and was supported in his lifestyle and...
Nutrition can form a significant part of a musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation protocol, especially when other aspects of health are also out of balance. Functional medicine practitioner, Dr Ruth Wilde, showcases the use of nutritional management in this case of a...
This case study by Ian Craig showcases how many dietary cases represent more of a psychological than a nutritional intervention. I revisited his genetics tests, reaffirming his need for detoxification, inflammation and oxidative stress support, plus a little magnesium since...
In part 2 of this article, we now gain the perspective from clinical psychologist, Gerard Finnemore, who used qEEG assessment and neurofeedback and biofeedback strategies to support the professional footballer client. Overwhelm is like a computer with too many windows...
The menstrual cycle can affect an athletes’ dietary patterns and their performance capacity. Sports Nutritionist, exercise physiologist and personal trainer, Simone do Carmo shares her experiences through this case study. Ultimately, what matters as a practitioner is the person in...
What we believe and how we act profoundly affects our physiology. It’s no accident that many athletes are not reaching optimal health. Ian Craig views a complex chronic fatigue case of a long-distance triathlete. Chronic fatigue is not something you...
Most published case studies detail clear intervention strategies and happy endings. Ian Craig shares two very contrasting clients with challenging cases whom he recently had the fortune to learn from. I might consider sharing with you a perfect case study...
Gastrointestinal distress is a common issue, especially among long-distance runners. Simone do Carmo shares an interesting case of a competitive plant-based runner, that shows how improving gut health can have a major impact on an athlete’s performance. John was a...
