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Weight Management Programme

The weight management programme is a personalised programme to help people lose weight and to maintain their weight loss.

Although the programme will vary from person to person, there is a framework upon which the programme is based, and this is discussed below.

A number of tests may be advised, and these may be carried out by your practitioner.

Certain tests may be available directly from Better Health, Chester, and it is possible to follow a modified - but still successful - programme without having to visit a practitioner. You may be assessed with a telephone consultation by a practitioner at Better Health Clinic, Chester, by ringing (01244) 322822.

What Tests Do You Need?

A number of tests are recommended in the programme:

Metabolic Screening using the BEST System - this is a modification of the Full Body Screening
Vitamin and Mineral Test
Amino Acid Profile
Organix Test
Body Fat Analysis

The Amino Acid Profile and the Organix test are available without a visit to a practitioner, and these form the basis for a very successful programme.

Those that are able to visit a clinic near to them may have the other tests carried out - either alone or in conjunction with the above two.

Metabolic Screening

Metabolic Screening is a modification of the Full Body Screening, and is carried out using the BEST System.

This system uses certain measurements taken from specific points on the hands and feet to screen for various imbalances. These can indicate the presence of allergies, digestive system dysfunction, hormonal imbalance, and so on. These can be important features in weight problems.

The screening is used as a basis for personalising your programme to include the most important features for your particular needs. This strengthens the programme and enhances its chances of success.

Vitamin and Mineral Test

The vitamin and mineral test is also carried out using the BEST System. Alternatively the Organix test may be used.

This will enable us to find any specific nutrient deficiencies that you may have, and helps us optimise supplementation included in the programme.

Amino Acid Profile

This test is available without having to visit a practitioner - just contact the Chester Clinic.

The test enables us to identify any amino acid deficiencies.

Amino acids are extremely important to the body, and if there are deficiencies this will encourage you to eat. If you don't eat the right type of amino acid in your diet, then the body will still tell you to eat.

Correcting these deficiencies with personalised nutrient supplements is the key to correcting these deficiencies thus reducing your cravings for food.

Organix Test

This test is also available without having to visit a practitioner - just contact the Chester Clinic.

This test enables us to identify any other nutrients that are deficient.

Again, optimising your nutrient supplements will maximise your chances of success with the programme, and your supplementation regime will be personalised to your specific needs.

Body Fat Analysis

This test is available only by visiting a practitioner.

The Weight Management Programme is geared towards achieving healthy weight maintenance, and it is body fat that determines whether you are over-weight, rather than your actual weight in pounds or kilograms.

Although body fat analysis is unavailable except by visiting a practitioner, it is possible to use Body Mass Index to determine your ideal weight. This simple calculation, based on height and weight, is used for those taking part in the programme that cannot visit the Clinic.

Please note that Body Fat Analysis may be available at various gyms and health clubs, and you could make enquiries locally regarding this if you are unable to visit a practitioner.

What Advice Do You Get?

The programme is individualised, and the regime will vary from person to person.

However, there are certain common elements that will be applicable to everyone.

The programme will include all or some of the following products:

Better Balance

This is the only oil allowed in the programme, and may be used for cooking, in addition to being taken as a supplement. It is available as capsules, in addition to being supplied in bottles.

Many people are deficient in essential fatty acids, and these are important for proper digestive function and hormonal function, and help to maintain the metabolism.

Taking the correct amounts of essential fatty acids, in the correct ratio of Omeg-3 to Omega-6 is important, as this will help with fat breakdown and fat metabolism also.

Better Meal Replacement

This is a meal replacement formula, which contains the correct balance of carbohydrate, fat, and protein for easy digestion, assimilation and absorption.

This also helps maintain the metabolism whilst allowing you to reduce your calorie intake.

This also contains essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids required for healthy metabolism.

Cantamil 2001

This is a high strength multi-vitamin and mineral, that is recommended if there are any deficiencies present.

Although the Better Meal Replacement will ensure that you take at least your recommended daily requirements in your daily food intake, Cantamil 2001 will provide higher amounts if they are required. This will depend on the results of the Vitamin and Mineral test or the Organix test.

Cranberry powder

This is an important constituent of the cleansing aspect of the Weight Management Programme.

Many people who struggle to lose weight find that the body needs cleansing. This includes liver cleansing in addition to bowel cleansing, and the Cranberry powder, in conjunction with certain other constituents of the programme, help to achieve this.

Gymnema Plus

Many people have developed a sweet tooth, which makes it very difficult to keep to a weight losing programme.

Gymnema Plus helps to reduce sugar cravings, and helps with the pancreatic functioning, boosting carbohydrate and fat metabolism.

Gymnema Plus also has an effect upon the liver, again aiding digesting, but also cleansing of the liver.

J29 herb capsules

This is a herbal product used for bowel cleansing. It helps with elimination from the bowel, and correcting any sluggishness in the bowel emptying.

Many people find that their bowels are not cleared effectively, and the ideal is to have 2 - 3 good bowel movements a day.

The dosage of J29 taken should be adjusted to achieve this, although you should find that the whole programme, with the dietary changes, will help in this respect.

Dietary Advice

Specific dietary advice will be given by your practitioner, but there are certain common themes, with certain foods that should be avoided, and certain foods that can be eaten freely.

Dietary 'Lots'

is a list of foods which you can eat lots of

Dietary 'Nots'

is a list of foods which you should completely avoid during the Weight Management Programme.

Dietary 'Not-a-Lots'

is a list of foods which you do not need to avoid, but should limit during the programme.

Specific advice regarding the programme, how to go about it, and what to take and when, will be given when you start the programme, when your test results are available.

How Successful Is Our Treatment?

Our treatment programmes are usually very successful. We often succeed where others have failed.

The reason for this is due to the tests carried out – which enables us to tailor the treatments according to the specific needs of the individual – and also due to the experience we have gained over the years together with the efficacy of our unique, specialised products – herbal, homoeopathic and nutritional.

Individual treatment programmes may be complex, and may need some commitment to follow successfully. Dietary changes together with a number of supplements, herbal and / or homoeopathic medicines to take every day, may be required for a period of up 10 – 12 weeks for proper lasting results. However, most if not all, will experience encouraging weight loss in the first two weeks of starting the programme.

We will give you as much support as you need during the programme.

How Much Does it Cost?

It is impossible to estimate the cost in any individual person, as the actual programme recommended will vary from person to person.

The tests that may be required also vary in cost, and further information may be found together with information relating to each specific test.

It is possible at the Clinic to start the programme with a minimum £60 registration. This includes products for at least three weeks and a Vitamin and Mineral analysis.

However, the main programme - which guarantees weight loss - is available for £275. This is the full 3 month programme, including products and all tests required. The programme is also available at £30 per week - minimum duration 13 weeks or three months.

Although this is an expensive programme, it is comprehensive, individualised, and backed by experts with a wealth of experience in dealing with weight management.

The more you invest at the beginning, the better the results will be.

We always offer a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION, and further information regarding cost may be discussed at this time.

(Free consultations may not be available at all the Clinics we visit.)

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