What is a Holistic Nutritionist?

Perhaps you’ve wondered what a Holistic Nutritionist really is, or in Alberta a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant (C.H.N.C.). Why would you go to see one? What makes them stand out? Or what makes them different?

Well, let's begin with understanding the meaning of the word holistic. The word holistic is characterized by the ‘comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole’.

In other words, holistic nutrition views all the various parts and systems of the body as pieces of the whole and functioning interdependently. It means we aren’t simply addressing a client’s physical symptoms, we are looking at the treatment of the whole person which includes their emotional, mental, social, and spiritual health as well.

So, a C.H.N.C. will assess their client’s diet, lifestyle, supplementation, health history, stress, emotional state and more in order to get to the root cause of his or her health issues.

Here are some of the things a C.H.N.C. may be able to help you with:

  • Allergies

  • Detoxification

  • Digestive Disorders

  • Energy/Fatigue

  • Emotional Eating/Overeating

  • Memory

  • Mood/Depression

  • Skin Issues/Eczema/Psoriasis/Acne

  • Sleep/Insomnia

  • Weight Loss

A C.H.N.C. understands the importance of quality, fresh, organic, nutrient-dense foods and how it influences the body, mind, and emotions. And, the reverse, that our thoughts, emotions, and stress also have a direct impact on our physiology.

To give you a deeper understanding of what qualifications a C.H.N.C has, let’s take a closer look at what is learned in school.


Here is a list of some of the courses they would have taken:

  • Anatomy/Physiology

  • Cellular Biology

  • Chemistry/Bio-Chem

  • Symptomology

  • Pathology

  • Body-Mind-Spirit Connection

  • Preventive Nutrition

  • Sports Nutrition

  • Pediatric Nutrition

  • Natural Supplementation and more

So, if you’ve been struggling to know what you should be eating, when to eat, or maybe even why to eat….

If you’re interested in the body-mind-spirit connection and how improvement in your mental, emotional, and spiritual health can really affect your physicality…..

Or maybe you’re looking for guidance on how to safely cleanse or simply what supplements you should be taking…..
 

Then maybe a Holistic Nutritional
Consultant is the right fit for you!