Orthomolecular nutritionist (Orthomoleculair voedingstherapeut)
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An orthomolecular nutritionist is a therapist, homeopath, weight consultant or, for example, a nutritionist, who specializes in orthomolecular nutrition. Orthomolecular nutrition is all about getting the right nutrition to strengthen and maintain the body. The most important activities of an orthomolecular nutritionist in short come down to giving nutritional advice to clients. The word orthomolecular is composed of orthos and molecular. These words mean good and molecules. It is important for everyone to get the right amounts of molecules to make our body work properly or to heal. How exactly an orthomolecular nutritionist works can differ per orthomolecular nutritionist and can differ per treatment, because different types of treatments are possible. Nutrition and dietary supplements are central to all treatments, because orthomolecular nutrition revolves around them. Some areas of focus of an orthomolecular nutritionist may include digestive problems, inflammation, obesity, addictions, and fatigue problems. An orthomolecular nutritionist will therefore focus on treating a client through nutrition and dietary supplements. This can be, for example, the omission of certain nutrients or the replenishment of missing nutrients. An orthomolecular nutritionist generally makes extensive use of various natural products, which are made from plants or herbs, for example. Orthomolecular treatments should be considered as alternative treatments with nutrients. An orthomolecular nutritionist cannot be regarded as a doctor or as a medical specialist.
An orthomolecular nutritionist is therefore a therapist who specializes in orthomolecular nutrition. Orthomolecular nutrition is all about getting the right building materials, so that people can function optimally. Creating balance plays an important role in orthomolecular nutrition. Getting the right amounts of vitamins and minerals is also important. Vitamins and minerals are very important for people to live a healthy life. One of the causes of a deficiency can be found in the fact that many vitamins can be lost during the preparation of food, or because someone simply eats unhealthy. To supplement any shortages, someone can take dietary supplements. In general, dietary supplements can help with stress, illness or as a supplement for a lack of vitamins or minerals. Despite the fact that orthomolecular treatment methods should be seen as alternative treatment methods, various therapists and other professionals use orthomolecular treatment methods. Consider, for example, mesologists, who combine alternative medicine with ordinary medicine.
THE PRINCIPLE OF HEALTHY NUTRITION
It is the orthomolecular nutritionists, who have specialized in healthy nutrition in a broad way. In many cases, orthomolecular nutritionists are nutritionists or, for example, weight consultants, who have additional training to become orthomolecular nutritionists. Orthomolecular treatment method involves nothing more than consciously dealing with food. Think, for example, of eating natural, fresh and especially organic foods as much as possible. Consciously eating good nutrients contributes to an important part of getting a balanced diet, so that health problems can be prevented. For example, people who eat very consciously are less likely to suffer from inflammation. Also mentally and physically, people are usually more resilient.
WHEN TO AN ORTHOMOLECULAR NUTRITIONIST:
- If you want to take a closer look at your diet
- If you suffer from ailments and want to get rid of them
- If you just want to keep your body optimal
- If you want to recover faster from an illness
- If you are looking for help with losing weight
- In case of severe fatigue
- With an addiction such as smoking
NUTRITIONIST:
TRAINING TO BECOME AN ORTHOMOLECULAR NUTRITIONIST
There are no nationally recognized training opportunities for the profession of orthomolecular nutritionist. However, there are courses for orthomolecular nutrition to follow in various places in the Netherlands. The length of the courses can vary from one day to a number of days. During the course, attention is paid to recognizing nutritional deficiencies and recognizing when extra dietary supplements are needed, giving nutritional advice and helping to prevent or improve conditions such as flu, rheumatism, colds, menopausal complaints, intestinal problems and allergies. In addition, there are also plenty of external training institutes where you can follow a course. Accounting is also important as an entrepreneur.
COMPANIES WHERE AN ORTHOMOLECULAR NUTRITIONIST CAN BE EMPLOYED
An orthomolecular nutritionist must in many cases be regarded as an entrepreneur who has his own practice. As described earlier, orthomolecular treatments can be given by different professionals. Think, for example, of homeopaths and naturopaths. The specialization orthomolecular nutritionist should therefore in most cases be seen as a supplement to a profession. It is not the case that orthomolecular nutritionists all work in the same ways, because orthomolecular nutritionists can use different starting points.
COMPETENCES ORTHOMOLECULAR NUTRITIONIST
The main competence of an orthomolecular nutritionist is the general knowledge of nutrition. In addition, advising and guiding clients can be regarded as an important competence. Advising and guiding clients relates to good communication skills and coaching clients. Generally important words are inspiring, motivating, knowledge, insight, listening, monitoring and a sense of responsibility. If you work as an entrepreneur, networking can also be regarded as an important competence.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS AN ORTHOMOLECULAR NUTRITIONIST
The labour market perspective of an orthomolecular nutritionist is not easy to indicate, because orthomolecular nutritionists can work in different ways. In most cases, orthomolecular nutrition is an addition to another profession. In addition, most orthomolecular nutritionists work as entrepreneurs. The career opportunities of an orthomolecular nutritionist should be seen in building a successful practice as an entrepreneur. Further possible career opportunities cannot simply be indicated.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY ORTHOMOLECULAR NUTRITIONIST
There are no examples of the working conditions, because an orthomolecular nutritionist can practice different professions. In addition, orthomolecular nutritionists are fairly often employed as entrepreneurs. An entrepreneur will have to determine his own terms of employment. It is also not possible to give a salary indication for this profession, because it concerns very specific activities.
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