We work on the lungs as well as focusing on the upper respiratory system, and of course the entire lymphatic system.  Your body remembers how to defend itself from unwelcome pollutants and copes much more efficiently with the allergens this season brings.  Imagine a spring with no more sneezing, itchy eyes or wheezing!  Call us to book your appointment — 905 335 9355 or book online at http://LETITHEAL.ClickBook.net

As many of you may already know, I am so proud of my 13 year old daughter, Racquel!  Some of you may have met her when she’s helped at the clinic on really busy days.  She asked to start the weight loss program we have at Let It Heal when we first began to offer it.  Just a little history on her, weight has been an issue for her, even from the start (she was 10lbs 1oz at birth!) but as she got older nothing seemed to be helping and things got worse.  We got her off gluten, dairy and she started exercising LOTS! With all these changes, you’d think the weight would have been falling off, but no, to all of our frustration, there was no big change.  So, my husband and I researched and discussed the Ideal Protein weight loss plan and found that there is a special form of the diet that is safe for adolescents (and diabetics) and agreed that as long as she stuck with it, and felt good, we’d give it a go!  Well, that was 6 months ago. She is finished the final phase of the diet this Friday with a huge success story.  She has lost 30 lbs and 60 inches overall. She has grown 2 inches and her skin has never looked more beautiful! Vanity part of it aside (although she is loving it), there was a huge health benefit also.  The sore achy knees and ankles she complained about daily are a thing of the past! In fact she has taken up jogging and all sorts of exercise I never thought she would do.  Her teacher mentioned that she used to complain of stomach aches every single day, and even 2 weeks into the diet , that stopped completely. Her confidence has skyrocketed!  Anyone who is a parent knows that we worry about our kids, especially when the peer pressure, teen years and high school are added to the mix. The timing for this transformation is great as Racquel is starting grade 9 next year. I would highly recommend the Ideal Protein Weight Loss program to anyone with weight to lose. It’s safe, healthy weight loss and the food is good!  I have to be honest, we didn’t think she could stick it out, so we’re also amazed at the willpower this kid has.  She has also proven to herself that no challenge is too big.  If she can do it, anyone can!

Firstly, consider cutting out carbs.  Breads, grains and fruits convert to sugar and give your body the energy it needs.  These are the first thing that need to decrease if you want to burn fat.  When your body can’t find the energy it needs from sugars, the next place it looks is in your fat stores.  You have to trick it into burning the fat on your body… which can only be achieved by depriving it of the instant gratification.  Many people also find that removing gluten from the diet completely helps improve digestion, decrease headaches and ultimately improve overall health.

Protein is essential for supporting a healthy body.  Its main function is building, maintaining, and regenerating all types of tissues in your body. In fact, most muscles, organs and hormones are comprised of mainly protein.  A diet without enough protein may still allow you to lose weight, but cause you to burn some of the essential tissues in your body instead of burning fat.  An easy way to calculate how much protein you need in a day is by determining your lean body mass in lbs, dividing it by 2 and the number you get is the number of grams of protein you should be consuming each day.  Keep in mind that on average, our bodies can only effectively process 20 grams of protein every 2 hours, so there’s not point in overdoing it.  Too much protein will not only be wasted, it will put undo stress on your liver/gallbladder.

Water is essential for many of our body functions including weight loss.  Making excuses about not liking the taste, too many trips to the washroom or water retention does not excuse you from needing it.  There’s very little room for negotiation when it comes to drinking water.  Once you’ve done it consistently it will usually become second nature and your body will actually enjoy it.

Timing on food consumption is a very important factor in weight loss.  Late night eating is an absolute no-no — your body needs a 12 hour break from digestion in order to reset and perform the maintenance required to operate properly.  After that 12 hour break, it’s time for a high-protein breakfast.  Having only protein in the morning takes full advantage of that 12 hour break — your body has no carbohydrates left hanging around and will be forced to burn fat until lunchtime.

Vitamins and minerals are another essential part of a weight loss regimen.  When you cut down on certain foods, your body is not getting the nutrients it requires and will not be functioning properly.  Essential fatty acids, multi-vitamins and calcium are all very important in maintaining a healthy body.  Magnesium and potassium will help you relax and feel calm and alkaline.  For those people experiencing high stress, B vitamins may also be recommended (weight loss or not, B vitamins are essential to a healthy nervous system).

Vegetables are still an essential food item when losing weight, but some are rather high in carbohydrates.  Avoid carrots, corn, peas, squash and beets while dieting.  Remember also, tomatoes are a fruit, not a vegetable so they should also be avoided.

If you’d like more information about our medically developed weight loss method, please feel free to inquire by calling 905-335-9355 or email info@letitheal.com

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To get to the point, we have a great workshop coming to Let it Heal and I can’t wait to share it with you!  If you feel passionate about your life, as if you are living your life’s purpose and have an intimate connection with friends and loved ones, you don’t need to be at this workshop.  Then again, if you feel stuck and anxious to make a shift in your life, then I highly recommend attending this session, presented by two fantastic authors who are experts on living the magical life you were put on this earth to live.

Suzanne Letourneau and Carolyn Hildalgo present this evening workshop that will help you:

• How to become the master of your mind therefore your Life
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  How to clear the critical blocks stopping you from living YOUR life
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  How to release the toxic impact of criticism, and judgment from your relationships
• 
  Learn the 4 Secret to attract anything your heart desires.

Watch their YouTube video to learn more!

Ideal Protein initiation fees are waived for the entire month of January! This means you can get started losing 3-7 lbs per week without any start up costs other than your ideal protein foods.

Try our t-zone vibration machine for a week at no charge — improve circulation, lymphatic system, core strength and aerobic capacity by using the t-zone for only 10-minutes per day.

TGI (transformational guided imagery) will help you lose weight, quit smoking, decrease stress, sleep better and more. This electronic hypnosis device uses LED lights to activate different parts of your brain while delivering a very powerful message. Try a free demo and see if you like it!

Eating the required 5-10 vegetables per day is not easy for most people.  In fact, according to Statistics Canada, over 56% of adults are not even meeting the minimum requirement!  It’s not just because vegetables don’t taste as good as junkie alternatives — they are generally harder to prepare, require refrigeration and have to be bought frequently to ensure freshness.  They just don’t fit into the busy, convenience based lifestyle that Canadians have adapted.

Sadly, though, health problems such as heart disease, obesity, cancer and stroke also don’t fit into a busy lifestyle.  You have no control over your genetic disposition, but you have every control over what you put into your body.  A healthy diet is the best way to ensure good digestion, which allows proper nutrient absorption, alkaline pH levels and ultimately a body that disease can’t survive in.

This 2-hour workshop will explain just which vegetables and fruits to choose, how to combine them and give you a great sampling of recipes to get started. It is being held on January 11 at 6:30 pm at Fortinos – 2515 Appleby Line (at Dundas). For only $25 you will learn how to get 2011 started on the right foot and make it your healthiest year.  To register, email Jane Berry at Fortino’s Community Room – and be sure to come hungry!

On December 17, we had a Let it Heal Christmas party.  We all dressed up fancy, decorated the large room in the clinic, and ordered a caterer to prepare the best prime rib he could muster (and chicken for those of us who prefer not to eat red meat).

As usual, we planned our regular gift exchange, where everyone comes with a gift valued around $20 and we all swap and then fight for the favourites.  As usual, my husband and I came prepare with our gifts for the exchange.

What I didn’t know is that all of the wonderful girls that work with me at Let it Heal had decided to boycot the gift exchange in favour of a much more worthy cause — ME!  They pooled their money together and bought me the most beautiful piece of art I have ever had my eyes set on… one which they knew I wanted but couldn’t fit into the budget.

The photo below doesn’t do justice to the beautiful art on our wall at our new clinic.  I look at it and feel light, hope, faith, love, God, health…. so many positive things… I only hope that you feel the same next time you are in.

So this is my public “thank you” to all of my wonderful co-workers at Let it Heal — you really shouldn’t have… but I”m so happy that you did!

Why not give the gift of health this season to your loved ones? We are offering a great deal again this holiday season — purchase a gift certificate for $60 or more, and you will receive a complimentary ionic detox footbath for yourself! It’s the gift that gives back!

This year it’s even better because we have even more services for you to choose from – in addition to massage therapy, Bowen, iridology and ear candling – we also have some fantastic all natural skin care products, aromatherapy diffusers, volcanic ion-cups and all-natural nail polishes for great gift ideas!

So why not do your shopping at Let it Heal and make everyone happier and healthier this Christmas!

Well we found a great organization in Burlington that makes sure this won’t happen this Christmas.  We have a tree outside our clinic with dozens of gift tags on it.  Each tag has a senior’s name and gift request written on the back.  To make a senior smile on Christmas, all you have to do is come by our clinic, choose a tag, purchase the gift and bring it to the organizer of the charity.  The gifts are anywhere from a pair of socks to cardigans… nothing that would break the bank.

If you are interested, please feel free to swing by the clinic for your tag.