WHY AND HOW THE DIET WORKS

CAUSES FOR WEIGHT-GAIN, OBESITY AND WEIGHT FLUCTUATIONS: THE PRINCIPLE OF THE SET POINT DIET AT THE HARLEY STREET NUTRITION CLINIC

Nutritionist and Health Scientist Claudia Louch's weight management works on the principle of leptin resistance; hence each patient undergoes not only rigorous health checks prior starting his or her diet. A crucial factor is the measurement of each patient’s leptin levels, which is performed by an independent laboratory blood test, and forms the very basis for each diet plan. Each patient receives his or her customised diet plan, depending on the health history, check-up outcome, life style and dietary requirements.

Steps of the dietary program include:

1. A patient questionnaire to be completed prior the appointment to determine each patient’s suitability for the diet
2. A first consultation, (up to 1-hour) will establish the patient’s and his/her family’s health history
3. Anthropometrical measurements and other diagnostic tests will be undertaken via high –tech medical devices:
4. BMI, Body Fat Percentage, Body Skeletal Mass Percentage
5. Resting Metabolic Rate
6. Pulsoximeter Blood Oxygen measurements
7. Spirometry Test
8. Blood Pressure and Pulse measurements
9. A comprehensive urine test, performed by an automated urine analyser, the results of which will be given to patients during the consultation.

All of this is an ancillary part of the consultation. Other investigations may be performed on site if deemed necessary depending on your health status.

  

Laboratory Tests

A comprehensive blood analysis, including a leptin test, is mandatory and patients are referred to an independent London laboratory. Further test requests may depend on the case history evaluation during the consultation. The blood tests form together with the consultation the basis for the customisation of a patient’s diet. Once all the data is collated and your suitability and health status hasbeen fully assessed, Claudia will customise a personal diet plan for you.

Follow Up Appointments

2-weekly follow-up appointments are mandatory throughout the duration of the diet. This is necessary to not only guarantee the success of the diet, but to monitor patient’s health status and talk through any issues, which may have arisen, as well as re-check anthropometrical measurements on a regular basis. Upon completion of the diet patients will be referred to an independent laboratory for a comprehensive blood and leptin test, to compare their current health status from the start of the diet.Upon successful completion of a diet program, patients will receive a maintenance diet for life.

How much weight loss may be achievable?
The average weight loss for female patients is 3kg (6.6 Pounds) within 2 weeks. The rate of weight-loss may vary and depends also on patient’s adherence and commitment to the diet. Men loose usually slightly more and may achieve on average a weight loss up to 5kg (11 Pounds) in 2 weeks. A steady rate of weight-loss may be maintained throughout the diet if the diet plan is followed as advised; each diet is customised for the patient’s needs and insures that all macro- and micronutrients are being supplied to the patient on a daily basis. The diet does not restrict any food groups, unless requested specifically by the patient, as it is designed to improve long-term health. The Set-Point-Diet is not a fad-diet, but based on sound scientific principles, providing the human body with all the nutrients it requires on a daily basis.

What if I am a vegetarian or vegan or have any other personal food restrictions?
As each diet plan is customised for the patient it is possible to tailor the diet to dietary preferences and requirements.

Is there anything else I should know?
All questions will be discussed during the first and following follow-up appointments. Patients will also be given with an accompanying diet a fact-sheet, which will guide the patient through the diet.

Claudia Louch’s Dietary Approach
Claudia Louch’s dietary approach is different to any other diet currently available, as her approach is rooted in the latest cutting edge science.

BOOKING A CONSULTATION

Holding deposit:
Please note that an appointment holding deposit is required at the time of  your booking, which will be redeemable against your full appointment fee. We accept the following Cards: Visa, MasterCard, Switch and Maestro.

Cancellations:
You may cancel your appointment 48 hours prior to the appointment without occurring any charge. However, The Phytoclinic will reserve the right to retain the paid deposit as cancellation fee, only if you fail to cancel your appointment within 48 hours prior the scheduled appointment. Please note only telephone cancellations are accepted. Email cancellations are not accepted. Cancellations for Monday appointments must be made by Friday noon.

BBC2 Documentary with Claudia Louch

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