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Be Prepared To Answer These Frequently Asked QuestionsIt\u2019s no secret that holistic nutrition isn\u2019t exactly a household name.Ask anybody on the street what a dentist is, or what a chiropractor is, and they\u2019ll almost certainly have an answer for you.But ask them what a holistic nutritionist is, and you might get a few confused stares.That\u2019s not to say nobody has ever heard of us \u2013 keyword data from Google shows thousands of monthly searches for the term in Canada alone.So, we all work to increase the visibility of our field, and that often comes with answering the questions people have about us.Below, you\u2019ll find some of the most frequently asked questions people have about holistic nutritionists, and how you might answer them.Holistic Nutritionist? Do You Mean A Dietitian?Of course, you know that these two professions are completely different.But the average person may not.So, what\u2019s the difference?First of all, each has its own set of credentials required to practice.For a dietitian, you need a bachelor\u2019s degree and a minimum one year of accredited dietetic internship, as well as to pass a licensing exam.Each jurisdiction has its own requirements for dietitians, though, so your results may vary depending on where you live.If you\u2019re planning on training to become a holistic nutritionist, on the other hand, you\u2019ll need a high school diploma and a diploma in holistic nutrition from Edison Institute or another accredited college.As well, dietitians often practise in hospitals and medical clinics, while holistic nutritionists more frequently work in private practice or integrative health clinics.What Does A Holistic Nutritionist Do?Holistic nutrition is based on the concept that diet and the environment are the key to one\u2019s health.By recommending dietary changes, including food combining and supplements, their goal is to help solve health issues from a natural perspective.A holistic nutritionist\u2019s training at Edison is also focused on more of an orthomolecular approach, which is the correct amount of nutrients for the individual.Training includes use of professional supplement formulas, herbal remedies and use of homeopathics to address all root causes \u2013 chemical, metal and emotional toxicity, and the effects that the environment has on our cells.As a holistic nutritionist, it\u2019s your job to serve as a teacher as much as a practitioner \u2013 you\u2019ll work with your clients to help them fully understand what their health needs are, and how your nutrition plan will help.\u201dOkay, But What Does That Look Like?When they ask this, they\u2019re probably asking you about how an appointment works.And the answer to this question, of course, depends on what holistic nutritionist career path you\u2019ve chosen.But if you\u2019ve decided, like many holistic nutritionists, to go into private practice, you might describe it something like this:Generally, the first step with clients is to have an initial consultation.During that session, we\u2019ll sit down together at my clinic, where we\u2019ll discuss your health concerns.I\u2019ll ask you a lot of questions about your health history, your current lifestyle and health concerns, and what your goals are.We\u2019ll also talk about the types of food you like and dislike, what your relationship is like with food, and what type of issues might be present in your life that stand in the way of your health.Using that information, I\u2019ll create a diet and nutrition plan that fits your lifestyle, and then we\u2019ll schedule a follow-up session to review the plan.That Sounds A Lot Like A Naturopathic Doctor. Are You A Naturopathic Doctor?Of course, you\u2019re not a naturopathic doctor, unless you\u2019re one of the rare individuals who happen to have accreditation as both a naturopathic doctor and a registered holistic nutritionist.If you\u2019re not, though, it\u2019s really like comparing apples to motor oil.A naturopathic doctor is a doctor; a holistic nutritionist is not.That means you can do more with a naturopathic doctor, like prescribe certain hormones, use acupuncture and other forms of traditional Chinese medicine, and, in some cases, use intravenous infusion therapy.And if that\u2019s what you\u2019re after, a naturopathic doctor can be a good addition to your team of health care providers.So, why see a holistic nutritionist?They focus primarily on diet and the environment, and how to get to the root of underlying causes.Below is a list of just some of the health conditions for which a holistic nutritionist is ideal to provide treatment for:Digestive issuesWeight problemsAutoimmune conditionsNutritional deficienciesHormone imbalancesDisease preventionWhy Do I Need A Holistic Nutritionist? Can\u2019t I Just Google It?With this question, they might be expecting a \u201cgotcha\u201d moment, where you, in a sudden moment of clarity, admit your entire professional life has been a waste of time, money, and effort.But the truth is, they\u2019re right.Sort of.Sure, you can learn about nutrition online.You can read a few books on whatever type of diet interests you.But the reality is that everyone\u2019s body is different.Canada\u2019s Food Guide, for example, offers a one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition, but this doesn\u2019t take into account individual needs.At the end of your program, you\u2019ll have spent 2000 hours becoming an expert in all things holistic nutrition.You\u2019ll have a deep, nuanced understanding of nutrition, what to watch for, and how to provide a nutritional protocol for anybody.There\u2019s no way you can replace that with a few Google searches.Contact Edison Institute Of NutritionOf course, these are just a few of the many questions you\u2019ll get answered during your time at Edison Institute of Nutrition.To find out more about an education in holistic nutrition, and what Edison has to offer, contact us today."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Want To Be A Holistic Nutritionist? 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