Paula Melendez – The Southwest Nutritionist

We welcome Paula Melendez a nutritional therapist registered with the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). Leveraging her BSc in Biomedical Sciences and Master’s degree in Nutrition, she translates evidence-based research into personalised, scientifically sound diet and lifestyle recommendations, integrating a holistic perspective that encourages mind-body wellbeing. Paula specialises in unpicking complex cases that often fall through the gaps of standard healthcare – from persistent gut issues to systemic fatigue.

Using the tools of functional medicine, Paula aims to uncover the root cause of individuals’ health concerns. Paula believes treating symptoms just isn’t enough. Most of the time symptoms are connected through an underlying cause. Bringing the body back into balance involves addressing this ‘root’ cause. Since every person is unique, what is nourishing to someone may be detrimental to the next. This is why there is no such thing as a quick one-size-fits-all solution, or a ‘perfect’ diet. Encouraging the body’s natural healing ability means understanding the individual’s health history and providing the body with the right tools.

Paula will be talking about gut health / exercise-induced GI distress, as well as nutritional strategies to support joint health and build resilience against physical trauma.

Website: www.thesouthwestnutritionist.co.uk

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