At Evergreen Natural Health Center we assess diet for each patient based on current state of health as well as health goals. Even mild micro-nutritional deficiencies can create subtle symptoms of disease. Nutritional deficiencies and imbalances rob the body of its own natural resources and can manifest as symptoms such as fatigue, mood swings, and insomnia. Many times, these symptoms are taken for granted as natural when they could be addressed through lifestyle or dietary changes. Poor nutritional choices can ultimately contribute to chronic diseases such as arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis, to name a few.

And it is not just the nutritional profile of the foods that are important. Other aspects of diet and nutrition that we address include:

• Quality of food
• Quantity of food
• Balance of macro-nutrients (fats, proteins, carbohydrates)
• Balance of micro-nutrients (e.g., selenium, calcium, zinc)
• Food sensitivities
• Food allergies
• Weight goals

One of the differences at Evergreen Natural Health Center is that we don’t simply suggest a dietary change, but we teach patients how to implement these changes within their own lives.