In the following pages, you’ll find answers to various questions regarding your nutrition consultations with me (Alia Almoayed):

What is nutritional therapy?

Nutritional therapy offers you insights and advice on how your food and lifestyle choices are affecting different aspects of your life and causing various symptoms such as mood swings, low energy levels, digestive problems, etc.

A nutrition consultation with me involves an individual assessment of your diet and lifestyle and recommendations and guidelines for either specific ailments or general health issues. It is a one-on-one consultation, suitable for people of any age, including adults, children, and even babies. It is not an off-the-shelf programme, it will be catered to your own individual needs and will take all your time restraints, cravings, and moods into consideration.

The aim of the consultation is to help you address any health complaints, and/or help you maintain your health and prevent disease. The consultation is strictly confidential, and it offers a nutritional analysis and dietary and lifestyle guidance in a casual, comfortable setting where you can have all your health concerns addressed and your questions answered.

Is nutritional therapy for me?

Nutrition therapy is suitable for people of all ages. Nutrition can help address a range of symptoms from headaches, low energy, and PMS, to more serious conditions such as diabetes, heart conditions, and digestive problems. Nutrition can also help weight loss or weight gain by introducing diet and lifestyle recommendations that can be sustained throughout life.

Nutritional Therapy will help you conduct your life in a more productive manner by addressing not just the symptoms, but underlying issues and causes of ill health. It will guide you in the direction of general wellbeing and will help you get a lot more out of your body to attain a better quality of life.

Unlike reading a health or diet book, the nutrition consultation will highlight issues that pertain to you individually and will address issues in the order of their importance to your present state of health. It will also work on preventative measures to help you maintain optimum health and prevent disease.

Are you going to stop me from eating the things I like the most?

No. My policy is to negotiate your favourite foods with you and come to a compromise when it comes to certain favourites. Changes to the diet will be made with a long-term view, not as a short-term fix. These changes will take place gradually to improve health and eating habits at the same time. Any ‘unhealthy’ habits will be gradually improved, which will make it easier to slowly reach and maintain optimum health.

Can you help me lose weight?

Yes. I have helped many people lose weight and I can help you too. However, my weight loss programme is very selective. If you want to see me for weight loss, you have to fill in a questionnaire and email or fax it back to me. My weight loss programme has a no-fail rate so I do not accept people who are not serious about getting results. Based on your questionnaire, I will let you know if the programme is suitable for you. If you would like to join my weight loss programme, please email me ASAP and I’ll send you a questionnaire for you to fill out. Please note that the weight loss programme is very popular so clients will be served strictly on a first-come-first-served basis. For more information on my weight loss programme, click on ‘weight loss’.

Can nutrition advice replace my doctor’s advice?

No. Nutrition is a complementary therapy that is meant to work in conjunction with medicine if necessary, not replace it. Always inform your doctor of your nutrition programme and diet changes; and do not discontinue any medication without the consent of your health care provider.

How does the nutrition consultation work?

You email me or call me to set up an appointment, select a consultation package, and come to my office for the first consultation of your package, which usually requires about 2 hours. The consultations are very thorough and they include history taking, detailed discussions about your specific symptoms, diet and lifestyle recommendations, and any necessary supplements and/or tests - all of which are catered just for you. Follow-up consultations will be set-up at the first visit.

All consultations must be purchased in packages. Prices of packages vary. From my experience, I found that one consultation does not allow me enough time to make effective changes that will improve your life. Because diet and nutrition require a long-term process, results are often achieved after a minimum of 3 consultations. Additional follow-up consultations can be purchased thereafter for maintenance.

What do I get?

When you reserve a nutrition consultation package, you won’t just get a regular appointment, you’ll also get:

• One-on-one consultations with me, which, according to one of my clients is ‘like sitting with a nutrition encyclopaedia’. You do not need to read dozens of books on health; all your questions and concerns will be answered right here.
• Peace of mind. That health problem that has been lurking over your mind will finally be dealt with. Instead of worrying and stressing about it, you’ll finally be doing something about it.
• Better health. Not only will your health improve, but you’ll feel great as well. You might find improvements in your skin, hair, or even digestion simply because you’re giving your body what it needs to stay healthy.
• Life skills. The nutrition information that you learn during the consultations will last with you a lifetime. Unlike most diets, the effects do not ware off once you’re off the programme. You will learn diet and lifestyle skills that can be used and applied to any of your future situations, including moving countries, travelling, or going to dinner parties. These methods that will help you achieve and maintain optimum health for yourself and your family, and even pass down your knowledge to many generations to come.

After each consultation, you get:

• A folder with all the handouts and relevant information that we discussed
• An easy-to-follow action plan just for you
• Any relevant menus and/or eating schedules
• A supplement programme
• Information on any recommended tests or detox programmes
• Email support

After the first consultation, you will also receive a Health Report outlining the main points discussed during the consultation and a typed out action plan. This is usually sent by email or post within 48 hours of the consultation.

What have others said about their consultations?

The nutrition consultations can change your life. They can shed light on things that you were never aware of, and can help you move up to the next level. You can get the most out of your life. You can finally look and feel great. But don't just take my word for it. Many of my clients shared their experiences. See the testimonials page for all their juicy comments.

I’m interested, what should I do?

Before you sign up, remember that this consultation may change your health and many of your long-held beliefs about your body; you have to be ready for that change and willing to make the necessary adjustments in order for it to work for you.

If you are serious and ready, then you will benefit tremendously from the consultations. All consultations are by appointment only, and require at least 2 weeks notice. Follow these steps:

• Email me or call +973 17611891 to let me know which consultation package you would like.
• If you are coming for weight loss, you must first fill out the weight loss questionnaire. Email me right away and I’ll send it to you and you must fax it or email it back to me ASAP.
• Once you have done the above, I will reply to you within 48-72 hours letting you know of the next available slot. Once the consultation is confirmed, all cancellations must have at least 24 hours notice or may be subject to a penalty.

I congratulate you on taking your health into your own hands. It is a big step and you will not regret it. It will be the best decision you make, and you will be very pleased with the results.

Your journey to better health has just started, contact me ASAP to guarantee a slot!

I look forward to meeting you soon,

Nutritional Therapist, Author