FAQ

 

  • Yes all consultations are done by Zoom. You will receive a link in your booking confirmation email.

    Or you can also book in directly with the Female Health DNA Package which includes a consultation to go through results.During this New Client consultation we will do a full health assessment, medical, health and family history, and make any dietary, lifestyle and supplement recommendations and advise on any testing if necessary..

    PLEASE NOTE - We cannot analyse testing from other DNA companies, but please do send us any recent blood tests or any tests that you have ordered via our website. However it is NOT necessary to have any testing done prior to your first consultation. If you are looking to do some testing prior to your consultation please see Lab Testing Page here. Please note that this option is not normal practice in this field of functional medicine but we like to give our clients that do know which tests are right for them the option to get ahead and order direct with the lab.

    We do not receive copies of these tests so please make you are have sent your results to us at least 7 days prior to your appointment.

  • Absolutely. Metabolic Balance helps find and treat the root cause of your health issues rather than applying another quick symptom fix. For example, if you have a migraine your GP might recommend pain killers or a specific migraine drug. With MB (and functional medicine) we look at the reasons why you’re getting the headaches in the first place. Are they because of a diet trigger or allergy, a deficiency, an overload of a toxic chemical, a structural or lifestyle issue or something else? MB is just one set of tools that can offer you answers to your health problems. It looks at the bigger picture which is vitally important to optimum health.

  • It sounds like you may have become Leptin resistant. This is our satiety hormone. Your brain may not be receiving the message from your stomach telling you that you are full so you keep eating. MB aims to reset Leptin and other hormones that are preventing you from losing weight. 

  • Yes. Metabolic Balance is a natural weight management programme that uses nutrition and lifestyle guidelines to reset your metabolism and hormone levels (including insulin) to help your body reach its natural weight. It offers fast results and long term success. 

  • Yes. MB will help you find the root cause of your imbalance and make those last few pounds far easier to lose. It’s a bespoke programme so will work where traditional calorie or macro based diets will fail. 

  • Yes. My whole family (and many others around the world) have followed the programme. When you create new healthier family eating and lifestyle habits you’re giving your children a great tool to take into adulthood.

  • If you have been limiting your calories the chances are your body has gone into starvation mode and you may actually be storing fat. You need the right nutrients to get your metabolism working again to enable you to lose weight. MB can help you with the best food choices for your unique biochemistry. 

  • Blood tests are used to determine the foods that are best suited to your biochemistry and a bespoke plan is created for you in Germany and explained to you by your Metabolic Balance Coach.

  • It is important to eat lots of whole foods on the MB programme so if your current diet is rich in fast food, take-aways, oven-ready meals, restaurant meals, cafe snacks and packaged treats, then yes, you will need to do more cooking and food prep. However, even if you think you’re not a fan of cooking now, once you begin seeing how easy the recipes are and how delicious natural, whole food meals can be, you’ll soon develop a love for home cooked food and will be amazed by how therapeutic you find chopping vegetables! (Trust me, it happens all the time!)

  • Like any lifestyle or dietary change, there is a steep learning curve at the start. Once you find the supermarkets, farm shops or market stalls best suited to your lifestyle and budget and get into the habit of writing a shopping list and planning meals in advance, you’ll soon find it works out cheaper than your current habits - particularly if you eat out or buy ready prepared food a lot now. 

  • It would be better to find out your exact situation in advance before you sign up to the programme. Please pop me an e-mail pippa@pippacampbellhealth.com to discuss your personal situation and we can decide (in conjunction with your cancer care specialist and GP) whether the plan would be the best way forward for you. 

  • Yes. I’ll make sure each plan is customised for you and will direct you to other helpful resources to ensure your success. 

  • Yes. As a nutritionist I look at all aspects of your medical and lifestyle history to come up with a plan that helps you achieve your short term goals as well as boosting your long term health and vitality. 

  • Yes. They can all join enjoy the healthy, whole food recipes, but do remember your plan is customised to suit your specific biochemistry and medical history. If someone else in your family needs more 1-1 guidance then it’s best if they book a separate appointment. However, eating healthier as a parent is one of the greatest gifts you can pass on to your children.