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As a mother, I want to make healthy choices for my family. With so
much information out there, I feel over-whelmed. Can you help?
By Bernie Winter of Empowerment Centre
With today’s advertising using words like “Natural”, “Organic” and
“Healthy” to get our buying dollars, it is challenging to know what is
“best”.
When I was in my mid 30’s, I was a chronic asthmatic, suffered from eczema,
and I had no energy. I developed a brain tumor and cervical cancer, and was
gaining weight rapidly. I was prescribed many drugs, but I continued to get
worse. I was told by age 40 I would require an oxygen tank to be able
breath. My health changed once I went to a Naturopathic Doctor. He
identified that I had 114 environmental allergies and 225+ food allergies! I
was off the charts! He sent me to seminars, suggested books to read, and
taught me how to make healthy choices. I learned of the difference between
Organic and Certified Organic, and that the word “Natural” has no value in
selecting safe products. I learned about Genetically Modified Foods (GMO’s),
and how food is handled. I learned about labelling of products, the role of
the regulating agencies in Canada and the US, and I learned that if I want
to be healthy, it is up to me to choose wisely. In short, what I learned was
to ask questions and get the answers, or stay away from that product. I look
for scientific evidence, not testimonials, that products are safe for use.
Read labels, shop for certified organic foods, eat meat that contains no
hormones or antibiotics and drink distilled or spring water. Only use
cleaning products, personal care products or cosmetics that are
scientifically proven to be safe enough to ingest. In other words, “if you
can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin or into the air you breathe.” Take
quality, “food grade nutritional supplements” every day. Get rid of carpets
in your home, and avoid processed and fast food of all types, to list a few.
Value your health above all else.
Today I have enjoyed over 10 years of great health. No drugs (including
antibiotics and over the counter drugs), no asthma, no eczema, no flues or
colds, no more lacking of energy or having trouble thinking. When I removed
the toxins from my home, personal care and cosmetic products, my health
changed for the better, almost instantly. I still have the occasional
allergy attack, flu or cold - the difference is they last only a few hours.
For more advice on healthy living, Contact Bernie Winter at the
Empowerment Centre at 403.270.3164 or
info@reachhigheremowermentcenter.com or visit her website at
www.reachhigherempowermentcenter.com
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