Virginia Ziulu
DipNT IHS, mNTOI
Functional Medicine Nutritional Therapist.
I am a Nutritionist originally from Sardinia in Italy who moved to Ireland in 2005 to learn English, fell in love with the country and settled.
I realized how much influence food has on our health and mental well-being.
I started my studies with a Dietary Coaching Course at the Institute of Health Sciences in
Dublin. Half way through the course I realized I wanted to know more and discovered a
whole new world which lead me to continuing my studies for a further 3 years to gain my
much deserved Diploma in Nutritional Therapy.
I have struggled with weight all of my life and in 2010 I was diagnosed with a condition
called Lipedema. It is a chronic condition which impairs fat metabolism and distribution
over the body. As a result, my thighs, calves and ankles are abnormally swollen and
painful to touch. It is predominately a genetic condition with cause unknown. My
grandmother has it.
In conventional medicine there is no cure for Lipedema right now and the option currently
offered is Liposuction considering diet and exercise don't work to burn off the Lipedema fat.
However my Functional Medicine background has lead me to persist and seek
alternative options and specialists.
I never lost hope and always believed that the body will eventually readjust itself with the correct nutrition and fitness activity.
I am working with two specialists and the fat is beginning to break down.
Correct balanced nutrition and activity are what Functional Medicine is all about,
supporting the person as a whole whilst trying to understand the root cause of any health issues.
I have been working in the health/natural health industry for the past 4 years and I am
passionate about helping people with their health issues. It’s great to get the feedback,
seeing how LITTLE diet changes can have a HUGE impact on a person’s life including
mood and general approach to life.
I currently run one to one consultations from Natures Options Health store in Newbridge,
Co Kildare. I also run a skype service and am available for health and nutrition talks.
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