Weight gain, anxious, hair loss, foggy head, dry skin, constipation - these are all common symptoms of an underactive thyroid, which is relatively common in the UK. We chat to Laura de la Harpe and ask her to share her knowledge on thyroid health and the role of nutrition in thryroid health, including:
- Common thyroid symptoms
- Available tests
- Test reliability
- What are the causes
- Foods to avoid/eat more of
- Medication
- Related health conditions
- Implications
Further information is on our website webinar page.
Laura de la Harpe:
Laura is an experienced nutritional therapist whose thriving Reading-based practice, Nutritional Benefits, has been established since 2007. She enjoys an excellent reputation for success and has clients from Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Surrey and London.
Laura's philosophy is based on the belief that by understanding how foods affect your energy, mood and general wellbeing, you can make changes to your health that are sustainable and achievable. Laura uses Functional Medicine principles to get to the root cause of health issues for each client, and then creates a tailored programme, teaching them how to understand food and its impact on health. She has a 'never give up' attitude, and will support each client to master their diet and make the right choices, so they no longer feel at the mercy of food.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Trained by World-renowned ION, qualifying in 2006.
- A member of the Institute for Functional Medicine since 2015
- A very experienced metabolic balance coach since 2011.
Laura is a fully qualified and Registered Nutritional Therapist. She studied or four years at the Institute of Optimum Nutrition in Richmond, obtaining the Dip ION and FdSc (Diploma in Nutrition and a Foundation Science Degree).
She is a member of the BANT which is the professional body for Nutritional Therapists. Laura is also a member of the Complimentary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) which was established with Government support to regulate Nutritional Therapy (and other complementary therapies). Its' key purpose is to protect the public and recommends when seeking a Nutritional Therapist to consult with someone who is CNHC registered.
Laura's areas of specialism include weight management, digestive disorders/IBS/ulcerative colitis, food allergies & intolerances, female hormone health, thyroid health, Hormones (PCOS, PMS, menopause and adrenal imbalances) including chronic fatigue.
Laura is also a qualified DNA Life practitioner and offers 4 profiles: DNADiet, DNAHealth, DNAOestrogen and DNASport.
Also a reminder:
- The information in this podcast is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
- The information is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition.
- If you have a diagnosed medical condition, you should consult a doctor before making any major changes to your diet, and;
- Some supplements may interact with medications and you should check with your GP before commencing any supplement programme.
