The higher we eat on the food chain, the more natural resources and pesticides we consume. Animals raised for food in the U.S. eat enough grain to feed over five times the U.S. human population; if Americans reduced meat eating by 10%, the 12 million tons of grain saved annually could feed all the people on earth who starve to death. (more…)
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Monday, November 14th, 2011Looking for Something Different to Give to That Special Person – Unique Hand Crafted Gifts
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011Drawstring ‘Magick Bags’ are made in two sizes, from the finest satin in a variety of rich colours, with the option of a zodiac symbol. (more…)
How To Develop a Nutritional Program. Part 2
Monday, October 31st, 2011Analyze, try, evaluate
Because health status changes over time and because nutritional science is evolving rapidly, it is likely that your nutritional program will change over time. It is your responsibility to analyze your state of health and your options. You have many resources for information at your disposal including, doctors, pharmacists, health food stores, naturopaths, chiropractors, books, magazines, the internet, family and friends and many others. (more…)
Low-Carbohydrate Diets. Part 1
Monday, July 18th, 2011Although Dr. Robert Atkins’ original “Diet Revolution” began nearly 30 years ago, the battle continues. Today, there are many versions and variations of the low-carbohydrate diet.
Get Your Romance Right, at Last Part 3
Friday, May 13th, 2011Self-forgiveness is one of the most difficult stages in the healing process. We tend to review our past mistakes over and over again, and blame ourselves mercilessly for every perceived misstep. The truth is that we probably made the best decisions we could, with the information we had at the time. None of us get through our growing-up experiences unscathed. (more…)
Get Your Romance Right, at Last Part 2
Thursday, May 5th, 2011Does any of this sound familiar? Review your own relationship history. What patterns come to the fore? (See “Identify Your Relationship Patterns” at the end of Part I of this series.)
But I’m great at decision-making — why do I keep choosing Mr. Brown ? (more…)
Get Your Romance Right, at Last Part 1
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011“Sleepless in Seattle” … “Moonstruck” … Our favorite movies, books, plays and works of art, are all about finding romantic love. Some of my most-satisfying moments as a psychotherapist have occurred when bright, engaging women, previously unsuccessful in matters of the heart, have been able to break old patterns, let go of the past and find wonderful partners with whom they can share the rest of their lives. We are, in fact, a culture obsessed with romance. The paradox is that the thing a woman usually wants the most — a happy love life — is the same thing that so often eludes her. (more…)
Is More Weight Your Fate
Monday, April 4th, 2011Researchers estimate that genes may be as much as 70 percent responsible for how much you weigh. Each question you answer with a “yes” is a likely clue to the course of your weight over time: (more…)