The Resourceful Mother

Moving to wordpress

2010-11-25T07:30:00.000-08:00

I have finally found a wonderful lady to help me with this social media business. Her name is Joanne Burgess of Virtually Yours. I am moving my blog to wordpress and you can find me at www.theresourcefulmother.ca. You will see that Joanne has finally inspired me to write a blog post once a week. Please join me there!

An Apple a Day

2010-10-22T08:13:00.000-07:00

We have heard for years that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. The saying is true. But I believe that nowadays, there needs to be more to it than that. The apple needs to be chemical free - organic, being the cleanest option in existence today. When our grandparents were children, there was no need for organic produce because the soil was nutrient rich!

In addition, the apple needs to be of different varieties. Very few of us have strong digestive systems these days and when we eat the same food over and over, we are taxing the particular digestive enzymes needed to digest that particular food.

Different varieties of organic apples provide minerals, vitamins and fibre necessary for heath! An organic apple a day, of different varieties, keeps the doctor away.

Do you need Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)

2010-10-18T16:59:00.000-07:00

The majority of us are deficient in essential fatty acids, particularly Omega 3s. The best sources for Omega 3 are ground flax seeds and/fish oil. How do you know if your child is deficient? Symptoms/conditions of EFA deficiency are asthma, ADD, bad temperment, bleeding gums, bumpy skin on face or back of arms, clumsiness, cold hands and feet, constipation, dandruff, depression, dry, rough, cracked or peeling skin, dry, oily or loss of hair, dry eyes, dyslexia or learning difficulties, eczema, excess earwax, excessive thirst, fatigue, food or environmental sensitivities, frequent urination, hair thinning, hyperactivity, lowered resistance to infection, lack luster hair, poor concentration, sinus problems, sleeping problems, weak, brittle or split nails.

How do you cure your baby of colic?

2010-08-13T18:03:00.000-07:00

Colic means "unexplained crying" - does that clarify things for you? It sure didn't when my eldest was suffering from colic. There are two main causes of colic. It can be diet related - either mother's diet, if breastfeeding or baby's. Dairy is usually the biggest culprit i.e. cow's milk (formula), cream, sour cream, butter, cheese. It can also be that your baby's spine and nervous system are a little out of whack from birth, in which case, a chiropractor, cranial sacral therapist or cranial osteopath will come to your rescue. Please don't just wait for your child to outgrow it! Your child needs to trust the world will come to his or her aid from an early age. Please see my book for more details.

Change your child's diet and watch them flourish!

2010-07-27T17:08:00.000-07:00

There are too many families suffering these days. Children who are misbehaving, unable to focus, getting sick frequently and not sleeping properly are rampant. How can any of us fulfill our purpose in life when this is what is going on in our homes?

Cars need gas to run. If we were to fill the tank with donuts and chips, the car would not move. The human body is far more sophisticated and incredible. If we feed our bodies donuts and chips, it will run! For a while...and then eventually, the chemicals, sugar, and bad fats will make us sick. If our bodies were not so adaptable, we would not be able to eat donuts and chips. We would know immediately that these foods do not nourish the human body or help it perform.

We all know someone that is sick or has died from health challenges. The best way to keep your child healthy for life is to implement a healthier lifestyle within your family. We need to go back to the way things used to be. Eating more homemade meals, lots of fruits and vegetables and foods from health aisles or health stores is what is needed. There are tasty, healthy alternatives to every food out there. Just try a Twilight chocolate bar from Nature's Emporium or better yet, share it with a friend!

There is still time to help your child flourish before school starts. Dare to be different!

Autism and Nutrition for the mind

2010-06-09T16:36:00.001-07:00

The most significant contributing factor in autism is undesirable foods and chemicals that often reach the brain via the bloodstream because of faulty digestion and absorption. Much of the impetus for recognizing the importance of dietary intervention has come from parents who have noticed vast improvements from their children when changing their diets. Culprit foods might include: Gluten, Dairy/Casein, Citrus Fruits, Chocolate, Artificial food colorings as well as others.

Aspartame - the artificial sweetener with the most lawsuits

2010-06-09T16:36:00.000-07:00

Aspartame is a leading cause of seizures, lupus, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, brain tumours, parkinson's, alzheimer's, mental retardation, birth defects, fibromylgia, diabetes, anxiety disorders, and breathing difficulties. It accounts for over 75% of the adverse reactions to food additiveseported to the FDA. Watch out for diet pop, other artificially sweetened products (aspartame is the technical name for Nutrasweet, Equal, Spoonful and Equal-Measure) and gum!

What are the foods that cause or worsen eczema?

2010-05-30T21:03:00.000-07:00

Eczema is becoming far too common amongst babies and children these days. The foods that are the biggest culprits for eczema are wheat (#1), dairy (#2), soy, sugar, eggs, chcolate, nuts, strawberries, oranges, tomato, grapefruit, grapes, potatoes, dark pop, animal products, and peanuts (a legume, not a nut!). You can purchase my book to learn about other conditions and their major food culprits www.theresourcefulmother.com

How to cure ear infections naturally and quickly

2010-05-14T20:51:00.000-07:00

Your child has an ear infection and is in pain. There is no need to panic. When common allergens (dairy, wheat, sugar and refined carbohydrates, peanuts, corn and eggs) are avoided, more times than not, the amount of fluid in the ears decreases significantly, infection heals and hearing improves. A fast-acting natural remedy: Mix a couple of drops of olive oil with some pureed garlic (size of a pea) and put it in your child's ear, securing it with a little bit of cotton. This anti-inflammatory solution penetrates the eardrum, settles the pain, kills infection and works really well overnight. Remember garlic is a natural antibiotic!

Spring into Health

2010-04-13T08:28:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone. You must have wondered what happened to me....the publication and sales of my book, The Resourceful Mother's Secrets to Healthy Kids, is what happened. What a wonderful experience it has been. So many people have been helping, out of the goodness of their hearts, in selling my books and spreading the word on how to raise healthy children in today's world.

It is my intention to write in this blog once a week now. I had told you I would be sharing excerpts from my book with you but those are on my website now. This week's topic is 'cleansing children' because in the spring, we not only spring clean our homes but it is the best time to spring clean our bodies.

Ideas for cleansing children of all the toxins that accumulate in their little bodies include:

Feed your child detoxifying foods such as organic fruits and vegetables, beans, flax seeds, green powders, garlic and onion
Ensure your child drinks lots of filtered water from a cup he or she enjoys sipping from
Add epsom salt to your child's baths - ensure they drink a cup of water while splish splashing
Go for a walk each evening to the park, jump on the trampoline or ride your bikes together

Sounds simple, doesn't it? That's because it is. Now the trick is implementing it. Just pick one thing you are going to focus on for a week, whether it be the food, water, epsom baths or exercise. Don't try to do it all or you won't be able to stick with it. And if you think this week is too busy, start next week or the week after! All that matters is that you start eventually.

Does anyone else have other cleansing ideas to share? I'd love to hear from you!

Hit counter

2009-11-29T09:39:00.000-08:00

I just asked Taylor if she knew how to add a hit counter to my blog because if I knew others were actually reading my blog, it would encourage me to write more often. She said that she had an idea as to how to do it and promptly left the room. About 2 minutes later, she called me into the office and said, "What do you think of this?" Hadn't she found an apple counter? Unbelievable! The grasp children of today have on technology continually amazes me.

Are any of you interested in reading excerpts from my book? That will be the subject of my next blog. Until then, remember to take time out each day, in these weeks leading up to Christmas, to do something you enjoy, and only you. It's the season for giving but don't forget to give to yourself. Because if you give to yourself, you will have far more to give to others.

November Update

2009-11-21T16:25:00.000-08:00

Ya, you're right. I'm only writing once a month. I'll change that once my book comes out. My days right now are filled with final edits to my book because the week after next, my book is off to the publisher! So exciting.....my book is scheduled to be published in January 2010.

This month I also spent a lot of time helping others overcome H1N1. I learned so much and feel confident that I can help others overcome this horrible flu. This is why I'm offering two seminars explaining how to prevent and overcome H1N1. Contact me if you're interested!

I had to write before October ended!

2009-10-31T15:15:00.000-07:00

Hello! It has been a while since I've written. Helping a child with homework in grade 5 is a whole new ball game for me - now I know what the rest of you have been doing all these years! Anyways, it was my goal to write again before the end of October, so here I am..... on the last day of October, as my girls get ready excitedly for trick-or-treating. It used to be that I had to go visit the neighbours prior to Halloween night to bring them treats for Taylor that she could safely eat. Even though that was years ago, I still feel relief each Halloween that we are able to go out with her like any other family. Now the concern is my girls eating treats and lowering their immunity, making them more at risk for H1N1! Last year, my girls enjoyed a visit from the Candy Fairy who took away their candy after they had eaten their favourites and replaced the candy with a gift of their choice. That backfired. Paige told friends at school about the Candy Fairy and they told her that there was no such thing. She then asked me if the Tooth Fairy was made up too. When asked any question directly, I cannot lie. I told her there was no Tooth Fairy. Next she said "Next you're going to tell me that there is no Santa." I thought I was in the clear with that one as she hadn't asked me directly. But no....Taylor was in the room and had been keeping that secret for 3 years so she told Paige there was no Santa. If you liked the Candy Fairy idea, before I told my whole story, make sure you tell you tell your children that the fairy does not visit all homes!

Is your child reacting adversely to food?

2009-08-13T10:23:00.000-07:00

The majority of children today are reacting adversely to food. Over 200 symptoms, conditions and disease can be triggered or worsened by food. Examples of symptoms that can be caused by food are fatigue (the #1 reaction), rashes including diaper rashes, colic, spitting up, reflux, diarrhea, constipation, frequent colds or infections, poor sleeping, fussiness, behavioural challenges, and many more. Unfortunately, the majority of people view these symptoms as normal because they are so commonly seen but they are not! If these symptoms are not addressed, more symptoms appear and eventually the symptoms become conditions and conditions turn into disease. I am not here to scare you. I am here to tell you that it is up to us as parents to start recognizing symptoms and discover the root cause (it's easier than you think!) because the body will keep communicating with us whether we like it or not! I'd like to hear from you as to the symptom/s your child is experiencing......

My first post

2009-08-12T16:47:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! My ten-year old daughter, Taylor, saved her money for 3 years so that she could buy herself a used laptop. After doing her own research as to how to create a blog, now.... here I am. I couldn't be any prouder. Thank you Taylor!

It is my intention to use this blog to help parents and caregivers understand children's nutrition better and, of course, help put an end to this epidemic of children reacting adversely to food.