Autoimmunity in sport: case study of a recreational marathon runner – Amy Desborough
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. Dietary diversity matters: Dominique’s limited diet, although macronutrient balanced, lacked phytonutrients, fibres, and antioxidants that […]
Gastrointestinal and performance considerations in a natural Masters bodybuilder – Paul Ehren
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 nutritional practices by both his family and his two employees. Eddie had competed at a […]
Musculoskeletal injury problems in a former distance runner – Dr Ruth Wilde
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 nutritionally depleted former distance runner. She fasted from 8 p.m. until around 11 a.m. each […]
A professional vegan footballer (Part 1) – Ian Craig
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 he was heterozygous for the COMT 472 gene, which is involved in the inactivation of […]
A professional vegan footballer (Part 2) – Gerard Finnemore
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 open; it presents as anxiety but doesn’t easily respond well to conventional anxiety treatments” Elite […]