WONDERFUL NEW GLUTEN FREE WEBSITE

One of the great things about the internet is the huge number of websites being added all the time! I search often for new resources related to food, diet, food sensitivities, children's health and other related to topics and people often send me links they have found. This website was sent to me by our son and it is amazing. Take time to have a look at the recipes they offer as they are made with wholesome ingredients and very little sugar. The link is www.nourishingmeals.com
I gave a 3 hour lecture this week to the students at Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine and had an opportunity to share the story of my own family. It is clear that the information related to health, diet, and food sensitivities has come a long way in the 27 years since I began the journey. Students are learning about it in school and websites like the one listed above are plentiful. The days of mixing up a powdered milk substitute in warm water for our kids and having absolutely no alternatives available at school functions, birthday parties and camp are gone. Or, are they? Despite the huge number of resources and the articles appearing all the time about the impact of certain foods on many aspects of health, I continue to see patients who have been missed by the health care system. Their children have struggled for years with difficult symptoms and some of the adults I see have a lifetime story of challenges.

As my book is available in the next couple of weeks, it is my goal to do my part to change this story. Food sensitivities are no longer a fringe topic. There is ample scientific evidence to support the idea that the removal of trigger foods in our diet can eliminate many health, behaviour, and learning challenges. Why is it not being done more often? We are all resistant to change and our favourite comfort foods help us find peace in the midst of the busy pace of life. Because of the many great recipes, websites, and cook books available now, it is possible to create delicious comfort foods that satisfy our craving yet help us feel better. I hope that my book will encourage more people to embrace the idea and be willing to give it a try! The results might just transform their life as it is for me.

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MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH BY THE AMAZING LES BROWN

What motivates you to step past your fears, hesitation, and excuses to achieve something you really want? Do you listen to the doubts of others and let go of your dreams or do you listen to the compelling voice of your heart and soul calling you forward?

Les Brown has the most amazing story. He was given up for adoption as a child and labelled as educably mentally retarded. He never gave up or gave in thanks to his ability to move past the criticisms of others as he always saw something more for himself. Listen to this video where he shares his story and part of his philosophy of success. He is now known as the world's greatest motivational speaker - a guy with no university education who has never worked for a big corporation and was labelled as retarded as a child.

The link for the video is http://youtu.be/7gePFhPC8Sk

What excuses or stories are you using to keep you stuck? What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? What is stopping you? What if you taught this attitude of possibility to your kids as they grew up and encouraged them to fail so they were willing to take risks.

Les Brown's story inspires me. I would love to be able to motivate audiences as he does and speak only positive, encouraging words to myself when I slip up and make mistakes. He offers himself nothing but positive, encouraging self talk and moves past those saboteur voices that say something is impossible. I am practicing remembering to do that! I am getting better but there is still a great deal of room for improvement!!

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