Comments on: Finding the Right Nutritionist for You

By: tracy

tracy — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:35:37 +0000

Great post, I wonder who would be best for me. My 6 year old has Neurofibromatosis a tumor disease. He also has high total and LDL cholesterol. They will drug him a couple years. He sees an Endocrine doctor but I would love to find an Integrative Health doctor and solution. Any ideas?

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:17:20 +0000

Great post, Stefanie and so relevant to what we have discussed…as for me still weighing my options. When you figure out legally what everyone can be “called” let me know!

By: Mel

Mel — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:08:39 +0000

I went to half.com and found this book at a steal. Look forward to reading it! I’ve already noticed subtle changes in my body due to reducing caffeine, hoping to find more inspiration through this book!

By: Sapience

Sapience — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:44:28 +0000

A very distinct thought but I would suggest everyone to add up some YOGA, MEDITATION and INDIAN AYURVEDA in order to make it perfect because we will always have to look back to nature in times of crisis.
Rick

By: sue

sue — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:33:03 +0000

Excellent post – just completed “Food as Medicine” conference in DC last month and was sooooo happy to find that of the nearly 500 attending, 1/4 were physicians. I became friends with a young MD who told me she was thoroughly confused – others were verbally angry, felt like they were in essence being told they had been “bad” doctors, but for the most part, most were open-minded and wanted to know how they could implement this into their own practices – a step in the right direction!

I watched my own mother more than 25 years ago who was a breast cancer survivor for 17 years, go totally raw for two years. I watched her during those two years look more alive, more vibrant than I had ever seen her. She grew her wheatgrass, sprouted, juiced….but she received no support from anyone, not even me. I am an RN, but at that time, very traditional. I wanted to see research, but there was none.

Times have changed. There is now an abundance of research. The public is open and ready. As the doc who was in charge of the DC meeting said, “The time is now!”

As with everything, there is the good, bad and the ugly – choose wisely!

PS The new “tag” is “functional medicine”!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:31:48 +0000

I wish there was someone like you in the Dallas/ Ft. Worth area. RAther, I wish he or she was easier to find.

By: Stefanie Sacks

Stefanie Sacks — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:31:44 +0000

Thank you Cathy. I am awaiting the specific legal details so we can further discuss. I will get back to you all on this. It can be very confusing for there is a certified nutrition specialist, certified nutrition educator, registered dietitian, nutritionist and so on (and words are used together, interchangeably,etc). That being said, I still believe it all boils down to doing your research and finding someone who works for you.

And Kat, thank you for your support! Good luck to you and if I can be of any assistance, feel free to e mail me.

By: Stefanie Sacks

Stefanie Sacks — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:18:50 +0000

Callie,

Thank you. It actually is my business and have been working with people on food lifestyle change for over 10 years now. You can take a look at my site, http://www.stefaniesacks.com. I wish there were more people doing what I do. Perhaps it would make for a healthier nation.

By: Kat Ruyle

Kat Ruyle — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:10:44 +0000

Stephanie, this blog was wonderful! I am a dietetics major at Kansas State University and am very excited to become a ‘nutritionist’! I read your bio a couple months ago on Kris’ page, and was so inspired! I ALSO looked into going to the culinary school in which you attended, which is cool.
I think that food and education can seriously change the world. Diet can make people more peaceful and healthier among other things, and really that’s where it starts. I am so excited that you wrote this blog today! So much great advice for folks wanting to make positive changes in their lives.
Bravo to you and what you do!!
Sincerely,
Kat Ruyle

By: Cathy Webster

Cathy Webster — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:31:09 +0000

What is a nutritionist and who is qualified to call themselves this?
It all depends on what state you are in. You need to look at your state laws regarding it. In NY you have to be licensed to be a nutrition”ist”. It is that “ist” at the end of it that makes the difference. Holistic Health counselors and others can give nutrition counseling but can not call themselves a nutritionist. Hope this helps… Cathy