Clinical and therapeutic nutrition

Who this is for

This service may be right for you if:

• You have been advised to follow a therapeutic diet, such as low salt, renal or modified texture
• You or a family member are recovering from illness, surgery or a hospital stay
• You have unintentional weight loss or a poor appetite
• You are caring for someone with complex nutrition needs
• You live with more than one condition and the dietary advice feels conflicting

How assessment works

1. 01

   Clinical picture

   Diagnoses, recent hospital care, results and medicines.

2. 02

   Nutritional status

   Weight changes, appetite, intake and, where relevant, swallowing or digestion.

3. 03

   Medical advice

   Dietary instructions from your doctor or care team.

4. 04

   Home situation

   Who cooks, what is available and what is practical day to day.

What your plan includes

• A therapeutic diet translated into everyday meals
• Clear lists of what to choose, limit and avoid, with reasons
• Guidance for carers and family members
• Advice on nutrition during recovery
• Regular review as needs change

Research & evidence

Hamna's research covers chronic disease management, including digestive and cardiovascular conditions.

• Book chapter · 2025 · Chapter author

  Probiotics and Gut Disorders: Managing Conditions like IBS and IBD

  Probiotics are widely sold for gut problems, but the evidence varies by condition. A careful review helps separate what may help from what is marketing.

• Journal article · 2024 · Co-author

  Assessment of Modifiable Risk Factors Associated With Hypertensive Patients

  Blood pressure is shaped by daily habits as well as medicine. Knowing which habits matter most helps focus a nutrition plan on the changes most likely to count.

Common questions