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Mental illness can affect any family but when the Stephan family was ravaged by suicidal thoughts over a period of years that were the results of mental illness, the result was tragic.  David Stephan related his story on the Health First radio show about how bi- polar illness caused the death of his mother and grandfather and resulted in the hospitalization of his siblings.  David said that if it wasn't for the persistence and prayers of his father Anthony Stephan things could have  been much worse for him and his siblings. Anthony's dedication to his family and solving the problems...

Debilyn Smith author of "Running from Cancer" was on the health first radio show with Dave Fuller,  talking about her struggle with Cancer. Debilyn stated that 50% of cancers can be prevented if only people would focus on doing what they need to do to protect their health. This includes, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight with a diet of vegetables and fruits, oils and proteins, drinking lots of water, and reducing risks by eating less red meat, using less toxic skin care products, avoiding stress and excess alcohol and taking Vitamin D regularly. Might seem like a no brainer...

Recently Gary Kibsey was interviewed on the Health First Radio Show on CFIS. During that interview Gary talked about his journey towards natural health products and better health starting when his wife was pregnant with their first child.  Gary picked up a book in a health food store and as a result he ended up throwing out all the white sugar and flour in the house. When his wife came home she asked him "Gary now what are we going to eat?" Now over 30 years later, a chartered herbalist and author, Gary talked about his health challenges and research...

We have a couple great seminars coming up -To help you get learn more about how you can feel better! Beneficial Bacteria - Sept 9th 7-9 pm Coast Inn of the North  with Niels Wandler,        Find out about how beneficial bacterial can help crohns, constipation, weight loss and mental health. The Gut Brain Connection - Thursday Sept 24th at 6:45 - Coast Inn of the North -With Lisa Kilgour RHN        - Learn how your diet can improve your brain function   Free Admission - bring your friends

Dreena Burton was a guest on the Health First Show recently, and talked about her experience moving from eating the conventional north american diet which was making her overweight, and filled with aches and pains at the age of 23.  Now 20 years later she feels better than she ever has.  Dreena decided that her food was making her sick and changed her diet to one of eating only vegan, no meat no dairy.  Since then she has experienced incredible energy, has given birth to 3 thriving daughters and looks to be the image of health.  Her latest book Plant...