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Pearls of wisdom from a day with nutritionist Cyndi O’Meara

July 22, 2015 · 13 Comments

Pearls of wisdom from a day with nutritionist, Cyndi O'Meara

 

Pearls of wisdom from a day with nutritionist Cyndi O’Meara

 

On the weekend, I flew down to Brisbane to see one of my long-time inspirations and affiliate partner, nutritionist Cyndi O’Meara.

 

I first encountered Cyndi about six years ago and found her books pivotal in my health journey. The thing I love about Cyndi is that she is down to earth, doesn’t rest on her laurels but keeps learning and investigating, is not afraid to speak up, does not sugar-coat things and doesn’t have a celebrity/ego thing going on! Her passion is infectious.

The seminar was a whole day event and there were so many lightbulb moments and pearls of wisdom. Things that shocked me, inspired me, educated me and geared me to action! I know I wasn’t alone – the whole room was lapping up these gems.

I am sharing some of those pearls with you today. Now, obviously I am only able to give you snippets here and can’t fully expand on these concepts and explain them all (you will need to go to one of Cyndi’s seminars for that) but if something catches your interest, research it further. Ask your holistic practitioners, get a book or check out Cyndi’s website.

 

Keep learning and educating yourself!

 

A day with Cyndi

 

♥ “The population will become split between the smart and the dumb. The smart ones will begin taking their health into their own hands because they’re already seeing that what we are doing now is not working”. Dr. Dwight Lundell

 

♥ At the MINDD foundation conference, experts predicted that 1 in every 2 children born will have autism by the year 2032.

 

♥ Just because it’s common, doesn’t mean it’s right or the truth.

 

♥ We can heal a nation by going back to our kitchens and cooking. “It is our empowered, divine honour to be in the kitchen, to feed our family, to heal a nation.”

 

♥ We are living a modern life with an evolutionary body. Look to traditional cultures for answers.

 

♥ You might think that cut up apples in a bag are a healthy choice, but they actually contain a nasty preservative to stop them going brown!

 

♥ Fructose makes peptides which make amino acids which make serotonin. Don’t be so quick to stop eating fruit!

 

♥ Eating fat, sugar and salt is not necessarily bad! It all depends on the quality. Choose unprocessed forms as these elements all play a part in our wellness.

 

♥ Dulse is a great source of natural iodine ( a mineral many of us seem to be lacking )

 

♥ Sea salt can contain a lot of pollution from the ocean. Pink Himalayan salt is pure.

 

♥ Cyndi uses coconut oil to brush her teeth!

 

♥ It can take 17 years for current research to reach students. Don’t just rely on what your doctor tells you.

 

♥ We are made up of 90% bugs! The microbiome is where it’s all happening. The microbiome will influence so much in your body from the immune system, to absorbing nutrients, to protecting us from heavy metals, to your mental health. It’s so important to get your microbiome sorted!

 

♥ To establish a good microbiome for your baby, the absolute best things you can do are: have a natural birth, have skin to skin contact straight away and breastfeed.

 

♥ Things that destroy the microbiome include antibiotics, antacids, the contraceptive pill, some supplements, processed foods, artificial additives, pesticides and municipal water.

 

♥ “Genes do not control us they respond to what we do, and our microbiome allows adaptation and robustness of the individual, rather than the species”.

 

♥ Five Steps to Healing the Microbiome

1. Remove parasites and offending foods

2. Rebuild with broth, spices and herbs

3. Replenish with ferments and pre and probiotics

4. Retain your individual food needs

5. Review what’s working and what’s not

 

♥ The wheat we eat now, the way it is grown, harvested and processed and consumed is so different to how it used to be. Go back to basics, choose a good wheat with as little possible processing and chemicals. Emmer Wheat is an ancient, traditional wheat.

 

♥ Did you know that wheat can be found in our medications and vitamins?

 

♥ Many vitamin and mineral supplements are made from synthetic ingredients. Vitamin A can contain acetone, Vitamin C can contain glucose, Vitamin B can contain a by-product from the petrochemical industry and fish oils may be topped up with soybean oil and other fillers like propylene glycol.

 

♥ Inca Inchi oil can be used as an effective face moisturizer.

 

♥ Use green stevia, not white stevia!

 

Genes do not control us

 

 

♥ Did you know that most dates you buy can contain sulphites, rice flour and/or oil as well? Dates are sometimes also pollinated with wheat. Cyndi has sourced dates that are just pure organic dates without anything added.

 

♥ Aim to have single ingredient products in your fridge and pantry.

 

♥ Waking at 3am with cramps could be a sign you have a parasite.

 

♥ Some probiotics contain GMO bacteria.

 

♥ Eat your cheese with figs – there is a component in figs that will help you digest cheese. (Well I don’t need to be told twice…. yummo!)

 

♥ Rewild yourself!! Connect with nature, get good sleep, decrease screen time, get your circadian rhythms in sync.

 

♥ Connect with the sun and moon. As soon as you wake up, get out and get some sun on you. At night, go outside and look at the moon.

 

♥ Follow the FOSET principle of eating. Foods that are Organic, Sustainable, Ethical and Trusted.

 

♥ Don’t get overwhelmed. Make changes on step at a time and make those changes solid and sustainable.

 

♥ Don’t beat yourself up for what you used to do. We can only educate ourselves and start doing things better now.

 

 

Some people and resources suggested by Cyndi:

Why Isn’t My Brain Working?

Dr Sarah Ballantyne – The Paleo Approach

Lights Out

Underground Wellness

Dr Terry Wahls

Dr Leo Galland

 

 

In conclusion:

I really do trust implicitly the information and products that Cyndi provides. I always knew the Changing Habit’s food products were great but listening to Cyndi talk about how she sources them was incredibly impressive. Thorough research and testing is done on all products so you can be really sure you are getting the best quality product out there! Cyndi will not introduce a product into her range that she would not eat herself.

Now, it’s not possible to see Cyndi for one on one consults anymore. But, in order to reach and help more people, there are several ways you can get assistance and benefit from the amazing knowledge and widsom of Cyndi O’Meara!

 

♥ Check out the Changing Habits’ website. There are loads of free blogs and articles to learn from.

♥ Read the book, Changing Habits Changing Lives.

♥ Do the 21 Step Reset – it’s a great place to start for all the basics.

♥ Do the Hunter Gatherer Protocol – learn how to restore your body back to optimal health.

♥ Do the 4 Phase Fat Elimination – get back to your natural weight, eliminate toxic fat safely with real foods and support drops.

 

If you are not sure which one of these things is right for your particular issue, then you are able to get a consult with the resident nutritionist, Sheridan to point you in the right direction.

 

If you get the chance to see Cyndi live, then don’t hesitate to go – you will enjoy every minute of it, learn a lot and be inspired to get your health sorted!
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Filed In: HEALTH / Tagged: Changing Habits, Cyndi O'Meara, nutrition, nutritionist

The Top Ten Must Have Books for Natural New Age Mums

July 1, 2015 · 7 Comments

The Top Ten Must Have Books for Natural New Age Mums

I am a massive book lover. Ever since I learnt to read, I have always had a book on the go.

We have such a great little library at home, covering all sorts of topics of interest to natural, new age mums! Actually the Natural New Age Dad can also be found reading up on them as well. The kids don’t let us go near bookshops anymore because we spend far too long in there!

I thought I would share the top ten books that I find invaluable. The ones I keep coming back to often and that I use as references throughout the website and our life! Books that have helped me learn more about being happy, healthy, and holistic.

♥ Healthy Home Healthy Family by Nicole Bijlsma

Building biologist, naturopath, acupuncturist and mum from Melbourne, Nicole Bijlsma shares with us her extensive research and knowledge in this book. Healthy Home Healthy Family covers everything you need to know about keeping your family safe at home including: electromagnetic fields and radiation; drinking water; allergens; mould; dust; pets; plants and pollens; chemicals in personal care and cleaning products; pesticides; our clothes, bedding and toys; cookware and building materials. You will be surprised at how many health problems can be caused by ‘sick building syndrome’.



♥Changing Habits Changing Lives

Nutritionist and Aussie mum Cyndi O’Meara has been sharing her healthy living message for 25 years! She is my go-to person for all things nutrition. Changing Habits, Changing Lives is one book that truly has changed my life.

With each chapter dedicated to small changes, healthy living becomes achievable and sustainable. I also love Cyndi’s down to earth, no BS approach. There’s a good reason why she has such a loyal following!

 

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♥ The Chemical Maze Handbook

This book is simply a must-have for decoding all those labels! It’s quick and easy to use and doesn’t hurt your brain with too much advanced science info. Simply look up an additive or chemical via their numbers or name and Bill will tell you if it’s okay or not and the potential health hazards. Keep a copy in your handbag and become empowered to choose the best possible products for your family!

Nourishing Traditions

♥ Nourishing Traditions

Although this book is by an American author, the information remains relevant to us. Sally Fallon is a pioneer in the nourishing, traditional, real food movement. Over ten years ago she was dispelling the low-fat myth and urging us to eat animal fats and broth.

She also goes in to other diet myths like soy and helps us to understand how a traditional approach to food is one that is best for our health. Packed full of recipes, Nourishing Traditions is the well researched reference book for anyone who wants to adopt a real food way of life.

Like Chocolate for Women book

♥ Like Chocolate for Women

This is the ultimate self-care bible for women everywhere.  Kim and Fleur cover so many topics including aromatherapy, ditching guilt, aging with grace, simple exercise, healthy meals and balancing hormones. Every time I read it, I pick up some new gem to take away. This book is so inspiring and insightful but at the same time presented in a loving, gentle, down to earth manner. One of the books I love to gift to my girlfriends!

The 5 Love Languages

♥ The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman 

We stumbled across this book so many years ago and I still like to refer to it. If you feel like you are constantly butting heads with those you love, have a read of this book! When we work out how our family and ourselves express love via one of the “Five Love Languages” we can then be guided to deeply understand each other. This works not only with our spouses but also our children, our extended families and friends and those we work with. A truly easy to understand and implement concept that will bring more harmony to your relationships!

The Coconut Oil Miracle

♥ The Coconut Oil Miracle

Written by qualified naturopath and nutritionist, Bruce Fife, this is one book that was also life-changing for us! We have embraced coconut oil with a passion and use it everywhere and everyhow! This book is your go-to guide with ideas, current research, recipes and detailed information on how coconut oil can be the best thing you have ever discovered for your health and wellbeing!

9781742373775♥ Buddhism For Mothers

There is no denying motherhood comes with as many highs as it does lows. This beautiful book gently encourages us to become calmer and happier mothers through principles of Buddhism. Sarah applies the practices to the everyday challenges of being a mother and helps us to nurture ourselves to be the best we can be. A must-have for all mums.

♥ Wholefood Baking

Jude has attained the level of goddess in wellness circles! She truly is an inspirational woman and well ahead of her time. In this award-winning book, Jude shares her philosophy and information about nourishing ourselves with wholesome, organic food.

natural-remedies♥ Natural Remedies

Mim Beim is arguably Australia’s best known naturopath! With over 25 years of experience, she really is a leader in her field. In this book Mim has the natural remedies for over 200 common ailments and she firmly believes in diet and lifestyle before medication. This is a must-have reference book you will use over and over again – I do!

 

It was so hard to narrow this down to ten books! I tried to choose the most popular books by experts in their field to give you the most useful and reliable information. There are so many more I want to share with you though, so I think I will have to do a follow up!

 

I would love to know what you would add to my list! What is your top ten? 

 

Filed In: HEALTH, HOME / Tagged: best books, books, building biology, health books, nutrition, parenting

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