Neurological Conditions
Neurological conditions encompass a variety of diagnoses, including Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, dementia, motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), and stroke. These conditions can significantly affect nutritional status, while diet and nutrition can also play a crucial role in managing symptoms and enhancing overall well-being.
How our dietitians can help with Neurological Conditions:
- Provide you with education on the link between nutrition and your specific condition.
- Assist with symptom management. Certain neurological conditions, like Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis, can affect eating habits and digestion. Dietitians can suggest meal plans that are easy to digest, provide adequate nutrition, and help manage symptoms like swallowing difficulties, weight loss, or constipation.
- Help you understand how a well-balanced diet with specific nutrients (like omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, B vitamins, and vitamins D and E) can support brain function.
- Give you practical ideas to manage symptoms. We recommend specific foods, nutrients, or supplements that can assist in managing problematic symptoms while optimizing health, energy levels, and nutritional status.
- We ensure that overly restrictive diets are avoided.
- People with neurological disorders may have difficulty absorbing or metabolizing certain nutrients, which can worsen symptoms. Dietitians assess the individual’s nutritional status and recommend food choices or supplements to address any deficiencies.
Our Dietitians take gentle approach to nutrition for chronic neurological conditions. We understand that health is complex, can impact families and carers and is influenced by many factors, some out of your control.
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