Hazel Cook BSc Nutritional Med, Reflexology Practitioner cert
I have been practising reflexology for over 10 years and have done postgraduate training. Following my qualification I started my training in nutrition firstly on a diploma course with the Plaskett Nutritional Medicine College and finally completing a degree in nutritional medicine with Thames Valley University in 2008.I belong to the Association of Reflexologists (www.aor.org.uk) and BANT (www.bant.org.uk) and follow their codes of conduct.
I first became interested in nutrition as a migraine sufferer since childhood and as an Art student studying in London during the 1970's. My college doctor suggested an elimination diet. This involved eliminating certain trigger foods. For the first time since I could remember I did not have migraine headaches.
My interest in nutrition developed further while pregnant with my two sons when I became aware of the importance of pre-conceptual nutrition and also during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
At the begining of my studies in nutritional medicine my eldest son at the age of 14 was diagnosed with post-viral fatigue and later chronic fatigue. This was a very difficult time, as a previously healthy, athletic boy became a person who could barely walk for more than 5 minutes. I believe that nutritional therapy played a major role in his full recovery.
Over the years I have been to many seminars to keep me up to-date with current knowledge and products. Recently topics have included weight management, chronic fatigue, food for the brain which included information of how nutrition can play an important role in helping depression, learning problems including autism and ADHD.
