Supporting MND/ALs
While there is no cure for MND/ALS, we believe that there is a lot that can be done to support symptoms, wherever you are on your MND/ALS journey.
functional support
We start by taking a full health history, mapping your life and looking for any drivers of symptoms and health concerns. We focus on dietary intake and optimising gut health, and then work systematically throughout the body, using nutrients, lifestyle changes and environmental considerations to optimise liver health, metabolic health, hormonal health, immune health, mitochondrial health, and brain health. We may run a variety of tests along the way, depending on your budget, to monitor your health markers, and to assess your nutrient status, nutrigenomics, metabolomic markers, immune markers, environmental exposures and mitochondrial function.
A functional approach to MND/ALS is complex. There are a lot of considerations, and as such, the minimum package we offer is an initial 1.5 hour consultation plus two one hour follow-up consultations. However, we recommend that new clients commit to 6 months of consultations at a minimum frequency of every four weeks. We schedule all of our MND/ALS/PLS clients quarterly, with the option to edit frequency as needed.
An initial 1.5-hour consultation is £250 and follow-up one-hour consultations are £165. To support clients who require longer-term support, we offer a discounted rate when 6 follow-up consultations are purchased, reducing the cost from £165 per hour to £150 per hour.
For information regarding commonly utilised tests (including costs), go to our FAQs page
To arrange a free 20-minute initial chat with Kirstie or Kerry to discuss your diagnosis and to better understand how she can support you, reach out to us at admin@younutritionclinic.com
conventional support
A functional approach may not be for you. Or perhaps you are working with the team but you would like some practical advice for managing your diagnosis that is out of the remit of an RNTP.
Rachael is a highly respected, retired MND/ALS specialist Consultant Nurse, with 42 years of experience in the NHS and 25 years of experience coordinating the Oxford MND care centre. She now offers support to clients with MND/ALS and other neurogenerative conditions, and their family members, with the following:
New to MND:
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Support navigating an MND/ALS diagnosis
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What should I expect
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Options for counselling
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Available NHS support/services
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Financial support e.g. PIP funding/Continuing Health Care funding/other funding and resources
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What additional support is available e.g. MNDA
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Advice on genetic testing and what to consider
Specific symptom management:
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Breathing issues
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Swallowing
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Saliva management
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Mucus production
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Bowel movements
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Neck support
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Paralysis
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Speech
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Pain
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Sleep
Guidance on medication options (pros and cons):
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ALS medications
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Other medications (skin, gut etc)
Equipment:
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Equipment options (for movement/paralysis, breathing, mucus, pain etc).
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Support regarding PEG/RIG
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Blended diets
Relationships:
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Advice on relationship management
Appointments are currently available on Wednesday afternoons. Once you have scheduled your consultation, you will be sent a questionnaire to let Rachael know what you would like to cover in your session. A 30-minute consultation is £75, and a one-hour consultation is £150.
To schedule a consultation with Rachael, fill out the contact form below, or reach out to us at admin@younutritionclinic.com
understanding and supporting your genes
For those who are not yet ready to work closely with a practitioner but would like to understand their genetic SNPs and would like some general guidance on nutrient support, Kerry offers ALS-focused Nutrigenomic packages:
Package 1: A 30-minute consultation plus 1 LifeCodeGX panel (methylation): £350
Package 2: A 1-hour consultation and two LifeCodeGX panels (methylation, detoxification): £600
Package 3: A 1.5-hour consultation and three LifeCodeGX panels (methylation and detoxification plus metabolics OR minerals and metals): £850
Further panels can be ordered on request. More information on the panels offered by LifeCodeGX can be found here
Note that the guidance provided in these packages is general support only. No specific supplement guidance can be provided without a full understanding of life and health history.