The Lydian Center for Innovative Medicine :: Cambridge, Massachusetts :: Services

Science is continually proving the vital role nutrition plays in keeping us healthy. Recent research regarding Vitamin D and how it can help prevent many forms of cancer and the clear evidence of essential fatty acids and how they reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease are just two examples of the power nutrition has in all of our lives.

Nutrition is a great preventative tool but it is also very useful for those with chronic health conditions. Quality nutrition has the ability to strengthen and support the body at the cellular level-where disease ultimately begins. Whether it's diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease or mood disorders, nutrition is part of the answer to help one heal and improve their level of health.

Understanding the work of Roger Williams Ph.D. helps to understand the importance of nutrition is today's world. He coined the phrase "biochemical individuality" and "genetotrophic disease," a disease resulting from the suboptimal intake of nutrients necessary to meet the genetically determined biochemical needs of the individual. His work did not gain favor initially but over the past 50 years Dr. Williams has been proven right, and the concept of biochemical individuality stands as one of the great insights in the evolution of medical thinking. He was adamant in his belief that the standard American diet contributed to the diseases of our culture because people's genetic needs were not being met and flawed gene expression was the result. Diseases of overconsumption/undernutrition (eating too much food of too little nutritional value) include heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke, dementia and nervous system disorders, lowered immunity and increased infection, digestive disorders and more. Roger Williams work began in the 1950's and is needed more than ever in today's world.

Eric's approach:

Replete nutritional deficiencies through the use of whole foods and supplementation.
Assist clients on implementing a variety of nutrient rich foods into their diet taking into account individual needs and likes.
Looking closely at food allergies especially gluten and dairy and how they affect overall health.
Using lab based testing to uncover deficiencies and possible underlying causes of many health concerns.
Detoxifying the body for renewed health and longevity.
Incorporating positive lifestyle factors that help one build long term health.
Teach and support along the way.

Nutritional therapies assist in improving or alleviating many health concerns including but not limited to allergies, blood sugar imbalance, cholesterol/triglyceride imbalance, digestive complaints, fatigue and hormonal imbalance, mood disorders, learning disabilities and weight management.