Nutrition
Ways to Feed Your Brain
With proper diet, nutrition, and memory use, your brain can remain sharp and active well into your nineties. Many of you have been reading my blog for over a year…
Read MoreDealing With Stress Over the Holidays
At this busy time of year, some of you may be wondering just how you are going to survive each day. Your children might be small, you may have many family members and friends for whom you want to buy gifts, you may have many parties to attend and of course, there are still meals to prepare and housework to be done. And maybe you have to go to work each day right up until your festivities begin! And you are rushing, rushing and rushing to get it all done and still make things meaningful for yourself and those you are closest to. How do you do it all? How do you keep your energy levels up and your focus clear?
Read MoreWhy and How Do I Go Gluten Free?
I think that this year, my approach will simply be to go gluten-free. It is the gluten that is so hard to digest. It is the gluten that causes so much bloating for us and fatigue and moodiness. Did you know that gluten is one of the biggest contributors to acne? It also causes or worsens the following symptoms and conditions:
Read MoreAre Height and Size Impacted by Nutrition?
So, when looking at the children of today, starting with the size of newborns, what role is nutrition playing? Well, babies born very small i.e. less than 6 pounds, are usually nutrient deficient. Actually, most babies are born nutrient deficient these days but it doesn’t always show up in their size. And extreme smallness in children (height and weight) can also be a sign of nutrient deficiency. Other contributors to extreme smallness are lack of adequate protein, lack of sufficient sleep, too much sports, genetics or Celiac Disease (a disease caused by a complete intolerance to wheat). I have helped many babies with ‘failure to thrive’ by removing wheat from their breastfeeding moms’ diets.
Read MoreHow to Heal Bladder Infections Naturally
For years, I suffered from bladder infections, otherwise known as urinary tract infections (UTIs). As a result, I have studied them more than any other affliction and am honoured to be able to share the comprehensive, yet simply put, information I gleaned on the topic on how to heal bladder infections naturally.
Read MoreWhat’s Involved With Healthier Eating?
I remember when I was younger, being asked the old-age question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” One time, I remember my response being, “Well, if…
Read MoreThe Energetics of Nutrition
Jade taught her own course called “The Energetics of Nutrition”. I extrapolated these words from her course handouts. “It has often been said that food is a metaphor for life. How we relate to food often reflects how we relate to ourselves and to those around us. As our relationship with food changes and evolves over time, so does our relationship with our Self.
Read MoreOptimizing Your Child’s Day at School Through Nutrition
You may believe that food has this much of an impact on our bodies or you may wonder at the possibility. You may be tired of feeding your child the same old foods. The age-old questions are “What do I feed my child to help them be healthy?” and “What new ideas can you suggest for my child’s lunch?”
Read MoreCancer-Friendly Cuisine For Families
As cancer becomes more common among younger men and women, families are having to learn how to accommodate its influence in their home life. Since one of the primary ways modern families connect with each other is at mealtimes, discovering cancer-friendly cuisine is an important aspect of keeping family ties strong. What’s more, as you eat foods that nourish the body and support it’s ability to fight cancer, you’ll be introducing your family to foods that improve their health as well.
Read MoreHomeopathy – A Case Study Showing Profound Results
This is simply one example of the healing power of homeopathy. There are countless others. It’s the stories that need to become well known, until one day, homeopathy, other alternative healing modalities and diet once again become perceived as necessities in our world. Nicholas helped this girl through his private practice. He is also providing free advice for acute injuries or ailments at Nature’s Emporium every Thursday. Yes, you heard me correctly, free. He could be making hundreds of thousands of dollars or be doing a job that is internationally revered. But instead, he is quietly improving the lives of others in major ways, one at a time. Thank you Nicholas for your passion for health and your hard work. Thank you to the other practitioners out there doing the same. You make the world a better place.
Read MoreHow to Embark on a Healthy Family Vacation
Taking a trip, for any family, involves departing from the routine and regular eating habits. I welcome this change and I know my children do too. For me, it is such a relief to get a break from deciding on meals ideas and cooking. But how do you embark on and manage to eat healthily on a vacation?
Read MoreYour Kids and Treats
As I venture through the first days of summer, I notice the numerous social events that seem to take place once the warmer weather arrives. Along with the social events, come all the delicious treats. For some children, summer represents a “free for all” where they can indulge in unhealthy food whenever and however they wish. Often these children have parents that were raised strictly, who do not want to put their own children through the same “torture.” I can understand their way of thinking but when it comes to food, it is simply too important to one’s overall well being to let children make all the decisions.
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