Ottawa Managing Chronic Conditions

For many of us, being healthy and engaging in health promoting behaviors are important values that we hold. As a reminder, being anti-diet DOES NOT mean being anti-health… We can absolutely be mindful of our health while opting out of restrictive diets and impossible body ideals.

At The Balanced Practice, we believe that health does not have a body size. We believe that solely focusing on weight as your measure of success is a slippery slope to disordered eating and ultimately does not lead to better health outcomes.

We support our clients to explore their health from an anti-diet and weight inclusive lens. We focus on the behaviors, thoughts, and emotions to empower you in learning more about how to take care of your body and engage in health promoting behaviors.

While acknowledging that diets are NOT a good solution for your health, we know that some chronic health conditions do require and benefit from nutrition interventions. At The Balanced Practice, we are committed to taking an anti-diet and weight-inclusive approach to your health.

Diabetes management does not need to be restrictive to be effective. The Balanced Practice prioritizes health overweight and embraces an anti-diet philosophy to support you in managing your blood sugar. Our expert team combines nutrition science and food psychology to create a collaborative plan to ensure you will be able to manage your diabetes effectively while fostering a positive relationship with food and body.

At The Balanced Practice, we believe in nourishing your body without restrictive diets, supporting long-term physical and mental well-being.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is unfortunately one of the conditions that has been targeted by diet culture over the last decade. The general message for PCOS patients (wrongly) suggests that a restrictive approach to nutrition is needed in order to manage symptoms of this condition. This restrictive approach will often lead folks to engage in disordered eating patterns that lead to worsening of symptoms.

Thankfully, The Balanced Practice prioritizes a holistic, anti-diet, and weight-inclusive approach to care. Our team focuses on personalized weight-inclusive care that combines nutrition counseling and evidence-based strategies that align with your unique needs and goals.

It is absolutely possible to manage PCOS while maintaining (or developing!) a positive relationship with food and your body. Our approach is rooted in compassion and education to support you in making long lasting change.

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