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The Emotional Connection to Physical Illness
We now have the sickest generation of human beings to have ever existed in the history of mankind. Obesity, allergies, asthma, autism, ADD, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis and cancer are only a...
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A Nutritionist’s Take on Canada’s Food Guide
click image to enlarge Canada’s Food Guide is designed to be a guide for all Canadians as to the types and amounts of foods we need to eat, in order to be healthy. Nutritionists go to school for two...
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Chiropractors – Vital For Childrens’ Health
The modern-day chiropractic system and theory was founded in the United States in 1895. Today, chiropractors are better known and accepted than many of the other complementary therapists. They have...
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The Important Job of Parenting
Some of you know that I am working on my second book on the important job of parenting; a guide to emotional healing and wellness for children, which, of course, starts with their parents. Here is a...
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8 Back-to-School Nutrition Ideas Made Easy
It’s a new school year; many of us look at September as being a good time to start doing things differently. For years I felt as though making my girls’ lunches at night was too exhausting, after...
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The Impact of Nutrition on Oral Health
Poor oral health can affect our appearance and self-esteem, and has been linked to sleeping problems, as well as behavioural and developmental problems in children. Poor oral health can also affect...
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New Canadian Guidelines for Introducing Solids to Babies
There was an article in The Toronto Star last week (on September 25, 2012) stating that the new Canadian guidelines suggest that parents should be introducing meat, fish, poultry or meat alternatives...
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Juicing – Maximum Nourishment For You and Your Child
Many of us know that we are to eat approximately 8 servings (the size of our palm, without the fingers) of fruits and vegetables a day but finding the time to consume this amount can sometimes seem...
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Chlorine and Health Risks – Little Known Facts About Chlorine
Chlorination of drinking water has all but eliminated waterborne diseases such as typhoid fever, cholera and dysentery in many parts of the world. Proper chlorination kills the majority of bacteria,...
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Health Benefits and Healing Power of Herbs and Spices
At one time, spices were more valuable than gold and were even used as currency between some countries. Wars were fought to obtain control of the valuable spice territories. Today, exotic spices and...
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Being Misunderstood by Others When Eating Differently than the Majority
Welcome to my world and the world that many others share… a world where more and more people are finding they need to eat differently than the majority and differently than their ancestors because the...
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5 Tips to Appreciating the Christmas Holiday Season With Your Young Family
I remember when my girls were younger and I was still in ‘survival mode’ and the holiday season came upon me….I thought I wouldn’t be able to get through another day. This blog is dedicated to helping...
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8 Steps to Manifesting Your Health Goals
A New Year is upon us once again. It is at this time that we are naturally drawn to reflect on our lives. I hope that the majority of us are reflecting on the aspects of our lives for which we are...
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Sports Nutrition for Kids – 20 Superfoods and 5 Key Questions Answered
A few months ago, I was in a radio station with a hockey coach, waiting for my turn to be interviewed. The hockey coach was told that I would be up next, providing tips on how nutrition can improve...
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Genetic Roulette – Avoid Dangers of Genetically Modified Foods
I was notified that Dr. Oz told his audience this past week that there is no need to consume organic food. The only reason he would tell people this is because he has not done his research. Jeffrey...
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Using Love to Discipline Your Child
Your child misbehaved at school today and hit another child. You learn of this and may be horrified that your child is a reflection of you. You may be embarrassed that a child of yours committed such...
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Delicious, Easy and Healthy Recipes for Kids Created by Nutritionists
I decided that it was time to provide you with some DELICIOUS, EASY and HEALTHY recipes created by Nutritionists for your children! The first two recipes came from my book The Resourceful Mother’s...
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3 Things Doctors Don’t Tell You About the Flu Shot
It is that time of year again when adults and children alike are contracting the flu. Many doctors are recommending that parents give their children the optional flu shot, telling them that children...
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Drugs for ADHD – Side Effects and Repercussions
ADD/ADHD is North America’s leading childhood psychiatric disorder. When the following behaviour is pervasive and continues for at least 6 months, children are usually diagnosed with ADD/ADHD: Restless...
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12 Little Known Facts about Commonly Eaten Foods
People are often surprised to learn these 12 little known facts about foods they commonly eat. I thought I would share these with you this week. Did you know? Oats do not contain gluten however they...
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