Alternative Therapy - Nutritional

Nutritionists & Nutritional Counseling

Nutritionists are concerned with the nutritive value of the specific food eaten and optimal daily intake, which typically requires supplements. They are interested in feeding the body and in the body working at its best. Typical concerns are: which nutrients an individual is lacking, which foods and supplements boost the immune system, and which foods and supplements contribute to a faster recovery from surgery and other medical treatment. There are several criteria to consider when selecting a nutritionist.

1) Biochemical background: does the nutritionist have an advanced degree in biochemistry?
2) Years of experience.
3) Reputation in the community

Eligibility: There are no restrictions other than ability to pay. Most insurance carriers do not cover nutritionists, although they might if you are referred by your physician. Check with your insurance carrier. (and check to see if nutritionists accept any non-funded cases). Cost usually runs around $150 - $250 for the first visit, which usually lasts 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Follow up visits cost $50 - $75 lasting 30 to 45 minutes.

Referral Resource:

International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists
972-407-9089

American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
1759 R Street NW
PO Box 97167
Washington, DC 20090-7167
1-800-843-8114 or 202-328-7744
Internet: www.aicr.org

AICR offers a wide variety of materials on nutrition and cancer prevention, plus delicious recipes for healthful eating. Call to order publications like Moving Toward a Plant-based Diet, No Time to Cook or Sneak Health Into Your Snacks, or to request a complete publications, catalogue. You can also speak with an expert registered dietician by calling the AICR Nutrition Hotline at 1-800-843-8114, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday-Friday.

Literary Resources:

QUILLIN:
Beating Cancer with Nutrition

GEORGE VITHOULKAS, M.D.
Homeopathy, Medicine for the New Man

ANDREW WEIL, MD.
Any book written by Dr. Weil