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Claire  Nielsen

Claire Nielsen

Claire Nielsen is a health and nutrition coach, columnist, public speaker at health expos, and founder of www.elixirforlife.ca.

She has published articles on nutrition, mental health and relationship health for several years.

Recent Work by Claire

Claire Nielsen: Media violence and our children's long-term exposure

Claire Nielsen: Media violence and our children's long-term exposure

"The parents of my generation did not realize the negative impact that media and gaming violence would have on our children’s mental health," writes columnist Claire Nielsen.
Claire Nielsen: Start your day with a smoothie

Claire Nielsen: Start your day with a smoothie

Columnist offers readers her smoothie recipe.
Claire Nielsen: Raising teens to 'let be and let go'

Claire Nielsen: Raising teens to 'let be and let go'

It is up to us to accept the lessons and give up what we used to know, and heal any generational traumas or dysfunctional parenting styles.
Claire Nielsen: Coping with teen rebellion — take nothing personally

Claire Nielsen: Coping with teen rebellion — take nothing personally

All we can do is our best with an open heart and understanding ears.
Claire Nielsen: The role of the gall bladder in our bodies

Claire Nielsen: The role of the gall bladder in our bodies

Struggling with digestion? It could be your gallbladder.
Claire Nielsen: Is coffee a friend or foe to our health?

Claire Nielsen: Is coffee a friend or foe to our health?

How coffee became essential, and why we should rethink our daily cup.
Claire Nielsen: The worst-case scenario with pain meds

Claire Nielsen: The worst-case scenario with pain meds

Don't be afraid to seek out natural alternatives, writes columnist Claire Nielsen.
Claire Nielsen: The power of the apology — it's never too late

Claire Nielsen: The power of the apology — it's never too late

Columnist Claire Nielsen breaks down the therapeutic apology method.
Claire Nielsen: Dying before resolution

Claire Nielsen: Dying before resolution

Columnist Claire Nielsen reflects on parent-child relationships after recently losing her father.
Claire Nielsen: Healthy recipes from my kitchen

Claire Nielsen: Healthy recipes from my kitchen

From scrambled eggs supreme to a bean dip, there's no shortage of tasty meals on this list.
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