Nutritionist: Many people don't eat right foods for their bodies
Have you ever stopped to wonder how the foods we eat are affecting our daily lives?
A local nutritionist says too many people are suffering from a variety of conditions because they just aren't eating the right foods for their bodies and a simple blood test makes quite a difference.
Nutritionist Sandra Meyerowitz is working to uncover ways to help those who are suffering from gastrointestinal problems to migraines, fibromyalgia and ADHD.
Meyerowitz is hoping to figure out why so many people feel so bad.
"They've been to doctor after doctor and no one can give them useful advice that's going to give them relief," said Meyerowitz.
She said the fuel we choose for our bodies has an even bigger impact on our health than most of us would think.
When Melanie Thomas made her first visit to Nutrition Works, she was fed up.
"I knew something was wrong because I felt that bad every day," Thomas said.
The 28-year-old relied on pain relievers and antacids just to get through each day.
"I was having migraines at least three times a week and couldn't get out of bed some days, sore all over," Thomas said.
Thomas' complaints were familiar to Meyerowitz.
Every day she hears from patients whose lives are constantly disrupted by pain and often embarrassing issues.
"Gas and bloating, reflux, cramping, fluctuating between diarrhea and constipation, a whole host of symptoms," said Meyerowitz, who is working to turn the tide for her patients.
Through a simple blood test called MRT, Meyerowitz said she can determine what foods and chemicals trigger negative reactions.
The test covers everything from wheat, dairy, fruits and vegetables to the chemicals in every-day over-the-counter medications.
"Once they find out what their reactive foods are and can stay away from them then their whole immune system, all inflammation is decreased," said Meyerowitz.
Through careful diet planning, patients like Thomas are seeing life changing results.
"I feel amazing," Thomas said.
It's not just adults who are benefiting from Meyerowitz's work.
She said children with ADHD are learning to manage their symptoms without medication and are living fuller lives.
"They can think clearly, skin improves, they don't have behavioral outbursts," Meyerowitz said.
The altered diets aren't always easy to follow and dedication is a must.
For patients like Thomas, it's not always bad foods that cause problems.
Broccoli and almonds are major triggers for her.
By following the plan set out by Meyerowitz, Thomas said her pain and frequent trips to the doctor's office are gone.
She's hoping others will follow her lead and change their lives from the inside out.
Meyerowirz sends her patients' lab work to a facility in Florida, the only lab in the country performing the MRT test.
For more infomation on the MRT test visit smartnutritionworks.com