Health=Happiness

06/10/2021

Well said.

“Do your part” seems to be the prevailing rhetoric of the last year. What does it actually mean?

For me, I don’t look outside for defining who I am and how I want to “do my part”. I look inside. I begin with me. What is my body telling me.

The best way that I can “do my part” is to be the healthiest I can be. To unburden the health (AKA disease) care system, is to not be a part of it.

To do that I practice the prevention lifestyle (see the latest Today is The Day podcast). Part of that involves regular testing. I’ve addressed the importance of vitamin D testing before (see VitaminDHub.com).

But once a year I do a full “workup”. I test all of my nutrients, gut health, mitochondrial health, fatty acids, toxic elements, and amino acids. These are tests that can’t be ordered from a conventional medical doctor, because they don’t DIAGNOSE. They catch imbalances way before they grow into a disease.

This is the power of functional nutrition. This is what I teach in the certification program (FunctionalNutrition.com). This is what I teach my clients. And this is what should be taught to every person the planet. Join the movement. You’re needed.

03/15/2021

Monday/March Strong:
☘️ Feel lucky
💧Drink more water
☀️Take Vitamin D
🥦 Eat more vegetables
💊 Take Zinc + Probiotic
💚 Clean Living
❌ Easy on the alcohol
🤸‍♀️ Exercise!
😴 Sleep
🖤 Stay away from Twitter and negative news!

10/28/2020

More than 80 per cent of hospitalized COVID-19 patients had vitamin D deficiency: study

https://beta.ctvnews.ca/national/health/2020/10/27/1_5162396.html

Take your Vitamin D! ☀️

More than 80 per cent of COVID-19 patients at a hospital in Spain had a vitamin D deficiency, according to a new study.

10/21/2020

It's a REALLY good time to ensure you and your loved ones are taking Vitamin D! A lot of evidence out there supporting that good Vit. D. levels go a long way in supporting your immune system and the fight against COVID-19.

Get liquid, emulsified Vit. D. for best absorption. If your levels are low take 5000 IU at least and if you have no issues with K2 (ask your Dr.) then that will help you absorb.

08/17/2020

Tips for Building Stronger, Healthier Lungs

Good time for this!

https://m.activebeat.com/your-health/12-tips-for-building-stronger-healthier-lungs/5/

In addition to the heart, brain and liver, the respiratory system, including the lungs, accounts for one of the most important parts of the human body. Without properly functioning lungs, a person will struggle to find the air and energy to complete even basic physical activities. The act of breathi...

02/26/2019

Joyous Health

Joyous Health

If you have any of these oils in your cupboard, it's time to say "see ya later" (or rather, never!).

11/12/2018

7 Powerful Immune Boosting Supplements - Dr. Kellyann

I am making sure I am all stocked up and prepared to stay healthy during flu/cold season. Sending some immune boosting supplies to my daughter who is away at University.
This article nails it, the only thing missing imo is Vitamin C. https://www.drkellyann.com/7-powerful-immune-boosting-supplements/
In a Nutshell: Vitamin D, C, Zinc, Oil of Oregano, Bone broth (make your own!), probiotics.

I don’t have time for a sick day and neither do you! Use these powerful immune boosting supplements for preventing illnesses or shaking them off quickly.

02/13/2017

Yaworsky Wellness

I've already had 5 of these today. To my recollection I have not been ill in over 5 years. Coincidence?? What are you feeding your body to avoid "cold and Flu season"?

12/10/2016

Depression: 9 Nutrient Deficiencies Which Make You Feel Blue

Excellent Read.

It's time to turn the blues into gold.

10/12/2016

Josh Gitalis Clinical Nutritionist

I can tell you firsthand how much my life and my health changed once I figured this out. I suffered horrible ear infections my whole childhood, often had phlegm in the back of my throat instigating an irritating cough. As I got older I experienced such serious brain fog, lethargy and mood swings. I have been gluten and dairy free for probably 5 years now (with the occasional lapse) and ALL of this is gone (I am super smart now:-))! On top of that my arthritis in my knee and hip are almost non existent.

Seems like everyone's child and their dog is allergic or sensitive to gluten and dairy. Find out why this happens to so many children. The reason might surprise you.

09/22/2016

Don't wait until winter is here and you are feeling blue or blah! Get yourself sorted out now. Fall is the perfect season to reset your health and figure out what will optimize your health, your energy and/or that of your kids!

07/06/2016

Can’t Sleep All the Way Through the Night? Try Raw Honey

Can’t Sleep All the Way Through the Night? Try Raw Honey

In our age of western medicine, the society has turned away from the natural health remedies that were greatly used by our ancestors. We often rely more on the modern chemically produced pills than all natural traditional medicine. Honey is much sweeter than sugar and is far better for you. Honey is...

03/03/2016

Natural Electrolyte Sports Drink Recipe | Wellness Mama

I believe many kids who are playing sports could benefit from this and NOT the ones with the crap and dye in them!
I will be giving this a try this weekend:-)

This homemade electrolyte sports drink is an alternative to store-bought drinks with artificial ingredients. Vitamins + Electrolytes.

02/18/2016

Banana Zucchini Muffins - Made From Pinterest

My family's favorite muffin - double the batch and keep in freezer for lunches. I actually triple it! I use GF AP flour and coconut oil.

http://www.madefrompinterest.net/banana-zucchini-muffins-2/

Carole is with us today with another great post, this one is from her garden. Great idea for using up the last of the season’s surplus. I have a small garden but I am not a gardener. You see, I am notorious for garden neglect once I complete the initial planting in the spring. …

02/09/2016

Josh Gitalis Clinical Nutritionist

Strongly believe in the relationship between Nutrition & Mental Health. Start giving a little more time to breakfast thought and prep.! SO worth it.

The future of our world begins with breakfast.

02/02/2016

Susan Finlay's Personal Page for 2016 Bust a Move Presented by Morguard and St. Laurent Centre

Mini Nutrition Consult?
I think everyone needs a mini Nutrition consult to ensure you are maximizing your health, your energy and your life!
I am raising funds for Bust a Move Breast Cancer Fundraiser. I am donating all proceeds from my Mini Consults to research Breast Cancer and provide local women who undergo treatment an "after the bell" program to support them in their recovery.

Mini Consult:
PM me. Via E-mail we will determine your 2-3 main health concerns. I will follow up with some questions which you will respond to in as much detail as possible. I will then give you some excellent Nutrition, Lifestyle & Supplement suggestions tailored to your concerns.
JUST $35.00 and you can get a tax receipt (by donating directly to my page link below)!
For $75.00 you can come by my house have a smoothie and a one hour consult. LIMITED OFFER.
http://ottawacancer.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1149923&supid=377900283

01/31/2016

Mental Health Awareness | Nu Healings Nutrition Ottawa

Put simply, what you eat directly affects the structure and function of your brain and, ultimately, your mood.

Yesterday was Bell “Let’s Talk Day” to raise awareness around mental illness and end the shame that many individuals face. By now most of us are well aware of this issue for one reason or another, but what no one seems to be talking about is how to better address this ever growing epidemic. Most ind…

01/27/2016

My best cheat night dinner yet! 30 sec. prep + ten minutes chopping.

Place four chicken breasts (yes raw) in crock pot with 1/2 cup chicken broth, squeeze a lime or lemon over top, sprinkle with salt, pepper and 1 TBSP of chili powder. Cook on high for 4 hours. Pull apart with fork.
Prepare full leaves of romaine, cut a pepper, grate some cheese, prepare a bowl of favourite salsa, slice an avocado and make tacos with your favourite shell, lettuce wrap or tortilla or just create a taco salad.
DELICIOUS! I promise. Better than always using ground beef, beef is inflammatory and harder to digest.

01/27/2016

Thanks to one of my clients for this testimonial: "Sue developed a fantastic nutritional guide for me. It was very thorough, and she took into account all aspects of my lifestyle, not simply nutrition. Her advice was knowledgeable and backed with research, and tailored to my specific needs. Sue is passionate about holistic health and nutrition, and it shows!"

01/20/2016

It's cold out there and while the sun is shining you are likely wearing a hat and several layers so the Vitamin D just can't get in!
Get some Vitamin D for everyone in the family - so important for us Canadians! Vitamin D plays a huge role in absorbing calcium, managing moods and fighting cancer - just to mention a few!

01/19/2016

Made these for breakfast this am and they were a hit with all family members - success!

Need a new clean eating recipe that everyone can enjoy, and help save time in the mornings getting out the door? Check out these super cool individual baked oatmeal cups! I'll have to start making these and send the kids and the hubs off to school with a great healthy meal!

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Ingredients:
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cups applesauce, unsweetened
• 1 banana, mashed
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 1/2 cups, Old Fashioned rolled oats
• 1/8 cup chai seeds (optional)
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• Optional toppings: blueberries, raisins, walnuts, chocolate chips, pomegranate seeds.

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix eggs, vanilla, applesauce, banana and honey together in a bowl. Add in oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and mix well with wet ingredients. Finally pour in milk and combine. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Divide mixture evenly into muffin tin cups. I used a 1/4 measuring cup, measure just a tad under 1/4 cup to make 12 servings. Add the toppings.

Bake 25-30 minutes until a toothpick in center comes out clean. Cool and enjoy or freeze them in gallon freezer bags.

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11/02/2015

Worry about your health, your energy, your happiness but I agree not your weight!

After receiving an honorary doctoral degree from Indiana University last year, three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep offered excellent advice to aspiring performers that is wonderfully applicable to women in general: "For young women, I would say, don’t worry so much about your weight. Girls spend way too much time thinking about that, and there are better things. For young men, and women, too, what makes you different or weird, that’s your strength. Everyone tries to look a cookie-cutter kind of way, and actually the people who look different are the ones who get picked up. I used to hate my nose. Now, I don’t.”

For a few of our favorite self-esteem boosting books about the importance of loving yourself, check out "I Like Myself" for ages 3 to 8 (http://www.amightygirl.com/i-like-myself), "A Smart Girl's Guide to Liking Herself, Even on the Bad Days" for ages 9 to 12 (http://www.amightygirl.com/a-smart-girl-s-guide-to-liking-herself), and "The Body Image Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help Girls Develop a Healthy Body Image in an Image-Obsessed World" for ages 13+ (http://www.amightygirl.com/body-image-workbook).

For a diverse selection of books for both children and teens that encourage acceptance of physical diversity and appreciation of one's own body, visit our "Body Image" book section at http://www.amightygirl.com/books/personal-development/life-challenges/body-image

For Mighty Girl stories for children and teens that celebrate the value of being yourself, quirks and all, visit our "Individuality" book section at http://www.amightygirl.com/books/personal-development/values?cat=338

10/29/2015

Pumpkin Frittata Recipe

Add a dash of healthy to your Halloween!
1. Pick up some good quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Himalayan Pink Sea Salt and roast those pumpkin seeds!
2. Use the pumpkin flesh - try these Pumpkin Frittata's - YUM!
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/36103/pumpkin+frittata

A healthy and cheap pumpkin frittata recipe that your kids will love.

10/26/2015

Bacon, hot dogs and processed meats cause cancer, WHO says

Bacon, hot dogs and processed meats cause cancer, WHO says

World Health Organization rewrites its health guidelines on meat consumption, arguing that processed meats cause cancer. Red meat carries a high risk too.

10/19/2015

I really believe this...

10/15/2015

Behold the 34 ingredients that make up Doritos Cool Ranch tortilla chips

Cool... well not really but very interesting!

The processed foods you eat look nothing like food when deconstructed.

10/13/2015

"No disease was ever a drug deficiency". Think about that.

10/05/2015

Did you know that frozen blueberries in a smoothie completely disguise the green of spinach!!!

My kids morning smoothie consists of:
1 frozen banana, 1 scoop of natural peanut or almond butter, one scoop of Metagenics kids vanilla protein powder, a very healthy handful or two of spinach, a cup of frozen blueberries, chocolate almond milk and water (ice if they like it colder) and a splash of maple syrup.

Also, I often empty a capsule or two of probiotics in there. They love it! I used to have to hide making it because of the spinach, now they ask for the spinach - I think they realize it makes them feel good PLUS as I tell them it checks off a few of their servings of veggies a day in something delicious! If they prefer I could make them broccoli for breaky:-)

10/01/2015

After a busy summer I am back in the saddle with my Health=Happiness Nutrition business!

My focus and areas of expertise include: mental health, joint health, disease prevention, headaches, energy levels and digestive related issues. Message me directly for a consultation.

Stay tuned for health tips and once again it is time to start that Vitamin D supplementation!

06/30/2015

MRI Shows Cancer Cells Thrive On Processed Sugar - Complete Health and Happiness

So important to understand this.

by Amanda Froelich Want to improve your health? Change your diet! This message is slowly permeating mainstream society, but has yet to convince fast-food lovers and sugary-treat fanatics. Largely unaware of food consequences, many still dive into high-fat, high-sugar food options without a second th…

06/09/2015

Planning to guide a group through a ten day spring detox. Msg me if you are interested in joining.

06/03/2015

Magnesium Anti-Anxiety Elixir Recipe

Anxiety sucks. Do what you can to fend it off naturally!

We want to share to you a powerful makeshift lime/lemon soda called “Magnesium Anti-Anxiety Elixir” that will lower your anxiety levels, alkalise your body, aid in your weight loss and boost your energy. Here...

05/22/2015

How A Vitamin Cured My Anxiety (and how you can see if it’s causing yours!)

Very interesting. So many body imbalances play a part in anxiety and mental health.

Anxiety and anxiety related conditions negatively impact individuals, and our society. Over 40 million people in the U.S. will experience impairment because of an anxiety condition this year. Only 4 million will receive treatment, and of those, only 400,000 will receive proper treatment. What if…

05/16/2015

https://www.facebook.com/jamieoliver/videos/10153032288989807/

05/15/2015

After a year on a mainly anti-inflammatory food regime, I hardly feel the aches, pains and arthritis I have! So exciting.