Narrowed Focus

I am now officially focusing my energy on guiding Moms--especially busy Moms like myself--toward optimal nutrition. Changing the health of Americans and others truly starts with Mothers--even before conception. This is not to say that Dads' roles and nutrition status do not impact the health of our children. But Women have a lot of power here. First of all, we can choose a mate who takes care of him/herself and is committed to supporting us in doing the same. In a tie for first, we can take care of ourselves in preparation for our unborn children and as a healthy model for those already with us. Moms establish the tone of the feeding relationship from day one by being sensitive to their babies' needs, making eye to eye contact and breastfeeding. Dads, Partners and family members have supporting roles in making for a good feeding relationship as well and the value of these roles are not to be underestimated. Mothers must care for themselves first so that they may be fully engaged and attentive with their children--physically, emotionally and spiritually. Part of caring for themselves is maintaining a healthy weight, which comes with optimal eating, hydration, supplementation when necessary and exercise. Knowing what optimal eating really means will ensure that Moms (and Dads AND Grandparents) are feeding their children well and establishing lifelong good habits. Understanding the difference between adult eating patterns and child eating patterns also ensures that children will be fed and nourished optimally. Unfortunately, many of us have learned eating patterns that are far from optimal, and we are in a state of needing to unlearn our current habits. This can be confusing without the right resources and experts for guidance. So many times, Parents continue the negative eating behaviors established in their childhood with their own children. Who can blame them? We teach what we know. And, of course, who do any of us look to for advice on how to feed their children? Primarily, this tends to be the very people who taught us how to feed ourselves. And so the cycle continues.
I would like to be a positive influence in the lives of Parents and Children by focusing my practice on Mothers. Locally, I am beginning a series of classes called "Gourmet Healer Healthy Moms", which have various topics that pertain to self care, weight management, pre-natal and pre-conceptual nutrition, fostering a positive feeding relationship, childhood nutrition, eating well on a budget, cooking and more. Nationally and globally, I will soon begin providing my classes via Webinar, so that I may reach a wider audience, including those who already receive my e-newsletter. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I embark on this new journey.

Blessings and Good Health,

The Gourmet Healer