She remembered who she was and the game changed
"Dad" I hear the boy next door yell. "Yes buddy" the dad yells back. This innocent little exchange between father and son is something that my children will no longer experience. The jokes, the stories, the banter that father and child naturally and freely exchange. Trips to the cricket, shooting hoops, watching them score a …
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Last week in yoga we focused on the Lotus flower and all of its beauty and meaning. I have always had a strong connection to these beautiful flowers. You may have even noticed that I have a photo of a lotus flower on the top of my blog. They grow in muddy water and manage …
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When I think of Italy I think of pasta, pizza, tomatoes, mozzarella. To my surprise Italians are very aware of gluten allergies. All Italians are tested for gluten sensitivity at an early age. Those who test positive receive some fabulous benefits – a monthly stipend from the government so they can purchase gluten-free food. It’s …
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My nutritional approach is simple. If it grows, eat it, if it doesn't grow, don't eat it. It is easy to be ravaged by guilt when we stray from our dietary goals. In Paris I was determined to be guided by my body. When trying my first croissant I was very interested to see how …
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My eating philosophy involves clean eating. When I say clean eating I mean eating whole, organic, healthy and fresh foods. My goal with this type of eating is for my body, skin and soul to glow with health and also give me endless energy. It has required some patience but after exactly a year and a …
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Since returning from overseas I have been wonderful. Health wise I had a one month break from my injections for MS and feel so good that I have decided to continue my break. My head feels clear, my legs are working spectacularly well and I just feel great. Don't worry I am not acting blindly …
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I have returned safely from my overseas travels to Dubai, London, Paris, Italy and Singapore. Before we left I continued to feel quite apprehensive about the trip and now we are home I cannot believe the lessons I have learnt while away. At yoga today my instructor said "learning is trying something new". Well, my …
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Authenticity requires a genuine willingness to be vulnerable and transparent, without it we will have no personal integrity. I am about to go on an overseas adventure and in an effort to be totally transparent I wanted to admit that I am feeling a little apprehensive. I am the absolute first person to admit that …
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First and foremost Happy Fathers Day to every father out there and I hope you had a wonderful day. "Fathers make an important difference in the lives of their children, one can never underestimate the power of a loving, involved and engaging Dad. They really matter in big and small ways". - By Dr ATHENA STAIK, PH.D. …
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In the last two months we have had two new babies born into our family. A baby girl and a baby boy. As we visited each baby in hospital I could not help think that these little babies are total LOVE. They LOVE every inch of their bodies. They have no guilt, no shame, and no comparison. …
Multiple Strengths 