Comments on: A slightly more personal message than usual as drbriffa.com reaches the 500 mark http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/ A Good Look at Good Health Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:34:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Dr John Briffa http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87903 Dr John Briffa Mon, 19 May 2008 06:50:31 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87903 A HUGE THANK YOU to all of you who have posted comments of appreciation and support here - they are genuinely much appreciated! John Briffa A HUGE THANK YOU to all of you who have posted comments of appreciation and support here - they are genuinely much appreciated!
John Briffa

]]> By: Julie Craker http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87754 Julie Craker Sun, 18 May 2008 19:43:27 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87754 I discovered you through your book "Natural Health for Kids" and was an avid fan of yours as soon as I opened the book. The hugest thank you for having the courage to do your journey and therefore give guidance and credibility to those of us who have made the same discoveries, reap the immense benefits of wellness, but don't have the credentials to back up our claims. My last hurdle at 60,( embarrassing number when I have far more vitality than at 21 and my mate is 32), is the emotional stress for trying to keep my children and grandchildren safe. My preventative measures are scoffed at by some of my closest family and friends and much of the medical community, therefore it is hard to get my children to follow my and my partners advice. I am making headway and working on releasing stress to my organs, as you are soooo right, the emotional component to our well being. Once again, thank you. I discovered you through your book “Natural Health for Kids” and was an avid fan of yours as soon as I opened the book. The hugest thank you for having the courage to do your journey and therefore give guidance and credibility to those of us who have made the same discoveries, reap the immense benefits of wellness, but don’t have the credentials to back up our claims. My last hurdle at 60,( embarrassing number when I have far more vitality than at 21 and my mate is 32), is the emotional stress for trying to keep my children and grandchildren safe. My preventative measures are scoffed at by some of my closest family and friends and much of the medical community, therefore it is hard to get my children to follow my and my partners advice. I am making headway and working on releasing stress to my organs, as you are soooo right, the emotional component to our well being. Once again, thank you.

]]> By: Rosemary Holland http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87469 Rosemary Holland Sat, 17 May 2008 17:13:22 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87469 Congratulations and thanks for all your advice over the years. I try to follow it but as I am on a low-fibre diet it is difficult for me to eat very much veg, nuts seeds etc etc. This is because I had cancer of the bowel 20 years ago (I'm 85 now) and had most of my rectum removed. My weight is fairly stable at 7 stone but I have to confess to eating quite a lot of carbohydrates. Keep up your good work! Rosemary Holland Congratulations and thanks for all your advice over the years. I try to follow it but as I am on a low-fibre diet it is difficult for me to eat very much veg, nuts seeds etc etc. This is because I had cancer of the bowel 20 years ago (I’m 85 now) and had most of my rectum removed. My weight is fairly stable at 7 stone but I have to confess to eating quite a lot of carbohydrates.
Keep up your good work!
Rosemary Holland

]]> By: Clive http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87440 Clive Sat, 17 May 2008 14:50:23 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87440 I have been a convert to your style of medicine for a long while, as for me you highlite a little used word now called integrity. Thank goodness we still have professionals around that have commonsense,integrity and a good sense of humour and I look forward to reading your articles in the future. I have been a convert to your style of medicine for a long while, as for me you highlite a little used word now called integrity. Thank goodness we still have professionals around that have commonsense,integrity and a good sense of humour and I look forward to reading your articles in the future.

]]> By: catherine http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87367 catherine Sat, 17 May 2008 05:08:29 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87367 What a lot of effort you have taken and what a lot of value you have given. You have definitely helped me to take a more holistic view on life: its problems and its opportunities. What a lot of effort you have taken and what a lot of value you have given. You have definitely helped me to take a more holistic view on life: its problems and its opportunities.

]]> By: Cindy Moore http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87345 Cindy Moore Sat, 17 May 2008 02:37:42 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87345 Happy 500th post! I have enjoyed and learned so much from your efforts and thank you for putting in the effort!! I certainly can understand your take on the medical industry....I'm a RN (32 yrs now) currently working in health care related software. I've thought about going back to nursing, I really do miss it....but the idea of telling people to eat garbage and then throw pills down their throats just doesn't sit well. I'd be curious to hear your take on the Marshall Protocol. (http://www.marshallprotocol.com/) I've recently been diagnosed with Palindromic Rheumatoid Arthritis and have seen several sites promoting it. Makes no sense to me, but would love to know if you've heard of it and what your opinion is. Happy 500th post! I have enjoyed and learned so much from your efforts and thank you for putting in the effort!!

I certainly can understand your take on the medical industry….I’m a RN (32 yrs now) currently working in health care related software. I’ve thought about going back to nursing, I really do miss it….but the idea of telling people to eat garbage and then throw pills down their throats just doesn’t sit well.

I’d be curious to hear your take on the Marshall Protocol. (http://www.marshallprotocol.com/) I’ve recently been diagnosed with Palindromic Rheumatoid Arthritis and have seen several sites promoting it. Makes no sense to me, but would love to know if you’ve heard of it and what your opinion is.

]]> By: Peter Phillips http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87308 Peter Phillips Fri, 16 May 2008 22:21:49 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87308 I enjoy your well written articles as a good read. And as a Type 2 diabetic, I find your writings are very helpful with my weight and sugar level control. Keep up the good work! I enjoy your well written articles as a good read. And as a Type 2 diabetic, I find your writings are very helpful with my weight and sugar level control.

Keep up the good work!

]]> By: lu http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87283 lu Fri, 16 May 2008 21:06:45 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87283 clever, cute & funny too. clever, cute & funny too.

]]> By: Deborah Booth http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87276 Deborah Booth Fri, 16 May 2008 20:36:36 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87276 Well done , loved the 500th..... my glorious children called my mince gunge (that cheap desperate standby of the latter part of the week circa 1983, "Soggy Meat".... my daughter thought if she hid it under her knife and fork I wouldn't notice... Keep up the good work. Well done , loved the 500th….. my glorious children called my mince gunge (that cheap desperate standby of the latter part of the week circa 1983, “Soggy Meat”…. my daughter thought if she hid it under her knife and fork I wouldn’t notice…
Keep up the good work.

]]> By: Chris Highcock http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87262 Chris Highcock Fri, 16 May 2008 19:46:21 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87262 That is a really helpful and enlightening post. Thanks Chris That is a really helpful and enlightening post. Thanks

Chris

]]> By: Ruth http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87237 Ruth Fri, 16 May 2008 18:15:57 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87237 Thank you very much for your input, it is much appreciated. Well done that man, it's good to have so much useful information. Thank you very much for your input, it is much appreciated. Well done that man, it’s good to have so much useful information.

]]> By: Karen Pearson http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87235 Karen Pearson Fri, 16 May 2008 18:03:08 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87235 Really enjoyed reading about you, I have met you and it is really interesting to hear about John Briffa the man - keep up the good work. I look forward to the next 500 blogs Karen Pearson Really enjoyed reading about you, I have met you and it is really interesting to hear about John Briffa the man - keep up the good work.

I look forward to the next 500 blogs

Karen Pearson

]]> By: Hilda http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87233 Hilda Fri, 16 May 2008 17:50:33 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87233 THanks for such an honest message. I can't imagine most doctors doing that. I feel it is such a pity that we as nutritionists cannot share our successes and knowledge with most doctors. They do not want to know even when the results are obvious such as the dissappearance of eczema of someone's skin. Surely any scientifically minded person would ask, 'What did you do?' I recently saw a client with ADHD who was put on ritailin (aged 5) without ANY questioning about diet. In fact his diet was 90% wheat! It is a pity that we cannot work together but they see us as aliens from another planet. THanks for such an honest message. I can’t imagine most doctors doing that. I feel it is such a pity that we as nutritionists cannot share our successes and knowledge with most doctors. They do not want to know even when the results are obvious such as the dissappearance of eczema of someone’s skin. Surely any scientifically minded person would ask, ‘What did you do?’

I recently saw a client with ADHD who was put on ritailin (aged 5) without ANY questioning about diet. In fact his diet was 90% wheat! It is a pity that we cannot work together but they see us as aliens from another planet.

]]> By: margaret http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87223 margaret Fri, 16 May 2008 17:15:35 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87223 well done doctor B, love your writing, have read your books, just brill well done doctor B, love your writing, have read your books, just brill

]]> By: Lindy http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87219 Lindy Fri, 16 May 2008 16:53:07 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/blog/2008/05/16/a-slightly-more-personal-message-than-usual-as-drbriffacom-reaches-the-500-mark/#comment-87219 You have really opened my eyes Dr Briffa ever since I came across you in the Observer. What you say makes so much sense and after reading more around nutrition, I am convinced you have it right. My family complains because I am always saying Dr Briffa says ..........!! However there is so much blind advice given by doctors who just don't think it through, many doctors just don't seem to engage their brains sometimes! I am convinced exercise and your diet approach is the right one. Many people think I look at least ten years younger and are often really surprised when they know my age. So many people's health is seriously affected by their diet. Keep crusading Dr Briffa! You have really opened my eyes Dr Briffa ever since I came across you in the Observer. What you say makes so much sense and after reading more around nutrition, I am convinced you have it right. My family complains because I am always saying Dr Briffa says ……….!! However there is so much blind advice given by doctors who just don’t think it through, many doctors just don’t seem to engage their brains sometimes! I am convinced exercise and your diet approach is the right one. Many people think I look at least ten years younger and are often really surprised when they know my age. So many people’s health is seriously affected by their diet. Keep crusading Dr Briffa!

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