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I Know I Should Change But…

I Know I Should Change But…

How many times have you talked sharply to yourself as you bailed again on a behavior you really meant to change or a plan you truly intended to follow through on? How many “shoulds do you have on your list of things you really mean to do? We all have areas in our life where change seems easy and even effortless and other areas where we seem to fall off […]

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Only 10% of Your Happiness is Determined by Your Happiness

Only 10% of Your Happiness is Determined by Your Happiness

How happy are you today?  Does your degree of happiness depend on your external circumstances?  Do you spend your life on a roller coaster of emotions because you allow the external experiences of your life to determine your attitude?  Does your child’s attitude and degree of happiness mirror yours? Henry Cloud has just written a book entitled “The Laws of Happiness”.  He quotes research that states that only 10% of […]

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Could Diabetes Be Caused By A Dairy Intolerance?

Could Diabetes Be Caused By A Dairy Intolerance?

Could it really be possible that type one diabetes is triggered by an intolerance to dairy products?  More and more literature is appearing in journals and on the internet that offers compelling information about the link between the two.  As I have worked with many hundreds of people in the last 25 years to address their food sensitivities I, too, have noticed a pattern.  In the families where there […]

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Never, Never, Never Give Up – Joy’s Inspiring MS Journey

Never, Never, Never Give Up – Joy’s Inspiring MS Journey

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 I had the pleasure of working with the author of new book that chronicles the courageous journey of one woman and her family with MS.  Joy Neufeld began having symptoms in childhood but went undiagnosed for many, many years.  She searched for answers in many places and is now sharing her story to inspire others. If you, a friend, or a family member has MS, you […]

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Inspiring Success Stories on a Paleo Diet!

Inspiring Success Stories on a Paleo Diet!

  One of my favourite things is inspiring stories where people of any age have overcome adversity.  The link below is to a podcast that shares the success stories of people who overcame a wide variety of chronic illnesses by switching to a Paleo style of diet.  It is a posting on the wonderful website http://scdlifestyle.com/which has loads of resources on grain free diets. http://scdlifestyle.com/2013/02/joe-salama-shares-50-paleo-success-stories-podcast-56/ A Paleo diet emphasizes healthy, organic, grass fed […]

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The Health Information Contained In Your Poop!

The Health Information Contained In Your Poop!

  How often do you really notice the colour and shape of your poop!!! Do you know what is normal and what might indicate a problem?  This link offers medically accurate information on exactly what is normal and what might indicate a medical or diet related problem.  I encourage you to take a few minutes to read the article and watch the videos.  There are a great deal of clues […]

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Heal Your Gut, Transform Your Health

Heal Your Gut, Transform Your Health

The impact of poor digestive health on our entire body is finally being researched and acknowledged.   For years the importance of taking probiotics along with antibiotics and the roll of chronic childhood infections in predisposing people to many adult illnesses was considered fringe and unscientific.   I have been involved in the area of food sensitivities for almost 30 years and have witnessed, first hand, the crucial importance of […]

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Nothing Can Keep Me Down If I Can Find A Way Up!

Nothing Can Keep Me Down If I Can Find A Way Up!

NOTHING CAN KEEP ME DOWN IF I CAN FIND A WAY UP!  What inspiring words from a 97 year old woman about to try and break the world record for the 100 metre sprint.  She began running at 67 and has competed in many races since then.  Her goal now is to break the world record for people over 95.   She lost her husband when he was 42 […]

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I Removed A Food From My Diet And Now I Feel Worse

I Removed A Food From My Diet And Now I Feel Worse

  One of my favourite resources and one that I recommend to all my new clients is the magazine and website of Gluten Free and More.  They offer a wealth of information and loads of great, family friendly recipes that work in the lives of real parents.  If you join their website at https://www.glutenfreeandmore.com/you will be emailed recipes regularly that are always delicious and easy. Today I was emailed an article […]

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The Sugar Addiction Cycle

The Sugar Addiction Cycle

This is a great portrayal of the impact of sugar on the body.  The impact of sugar on your blood sugar and the dopamine level in your brain sets up the craving cycle.   The only real solution is to eliminate sugar completely and to eat a diet that balances your blood sugar.  The diet that supports an even blood sugar level is one where each snack and meal […]

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