Robyn O'Brien at TEDxAustin 2011

Robyn shares her personal story and how it inspired her current path as a "Real Food" evangelist. Grounded in a successful Wall Street career that was more interested in food as good business than good-for-you, this mother of four was shaken awake by the dangerous allergic reaction of one of her children to a "typical" breakfast. Her mission to unearth the cause revealed more about the food industry than she could stomach, and impelled her to share her findings with others. Informative and inspiring.

About this speaker

Robyn authored "The Unhealthy Truth: How Our Food Is Making Us Sick and What We Can Do About It." A former Wall Street food industry analyst, Robyn brings insight, compassion and detailed analysis to her research into the impact that the global food system is having on the health of our children. She founded allergykidsfoundation.org and was named by Forbes as one of "20 Inspiring Women to Follow on Twitter." The New York Times has passionately described her as "Food's Erin Brockovich."

WHAT IS TIME?

WHAT IS TIME?

The word time means to me quality of life. We live in a fast paced world and never relax until suddenly we get a disease. We go to the doctor and he prescribes us a quick fix drug. The drug may be the band aid , but might not fix the problem this being similar to cancer. The individual is given the notice and the first thing the doctor recommends is surgery, chemo or radiation. These procedures are not solving the issue, its plainly covering up the problem. From the beginning we need to uncover the issues. Are you living in a good environment? Do you eat the healthier foods, such as organic and not GMO’s. Do you try to stay away from chemicals? Do you meditate and eliminate stress? Do you exercise and maintain a level of fitness? Do you know your family history (DNA)?

Once you figure how to change and live a healthy lifestyle the answer to these questions will provide the quality of life. This wise man taught me knowledge. He told me that cancer is complex, its not merely something that can be fixed. The individual person needs to find out the cause.

I am blessed to not only receive functional medicine, but to be given this knowledge of lifestyle to live a quality of life in Mexico. Living a stress free life, exercising, meditating, eating organic foods, staying away from chemicals, will help to change my DNA. Its been a challenge using these tools to manage the cancer , but a successful one. I am able to breath the air and start an organic garden and live in an environment to give me time while fixing the problem. Thanks to the wise man Dr Perez.

  

JUST A REGULAR WEEK HERE IN AJIJIC MEXICO

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m STILL ALIVE AND HEALTHY

This week just zoomed right by me. I started out like every other Monday by going to the organic market. Dan and I then met our friends who are down here from Florida at one of the local cafes’, after a bite to eat and drink; Breta introduced us to a local artist and store owner. The store is called Hector’s Art and it is located at Av. Hidalgo # 95a Riberas del Pilar; Ajijic. He offered many high quality items for sale and were among the best I have seen in the area.


By the time Dan and I arrived home it was late afternoon and time for me to unload the food and prepare something for dinner. Even though the food I purchase is organic I still soak and wash them in a vegetable solution. The process is to soak the vegetables or fruit for about 10 minutes and then rinse using bottled water. There is nothing going to live on my vegetables or fruit!!!

Evening came and after dinner it was time to use the computer and as I was typing my eyes glanced out the window. The view was awesome; the sky had this pink top layer that just lightened up the sky. Dan had to take a picture for it was just unbelievable.

Tuesday was a day of rest and just staying around our apartment. After cleaning the house Dan and I ventured out for a walk along the property. I am very blessed to be able to experience the beauty all around me. Nature here surrounds me, it’s like the trees are saying this is where we belong. The mountains echo a since of peace and I do not know of any other place that we could of called home other then right here.

Wednesday we went into town once again. While walking the streets, sometimes I feel that I am living in the Wild West times. People ride horses in the streets and then if they want to go shopping, they tie the horses up outside. I had to take a picture my mind could not resist.

Thursday is our laundry day and we just hung around our place. We had plans to go with our Florida friends for dinner before they go back to the states. We met them down near the restaurant. The night was young and the celebration started and before long we wished them a safe trip home.

 

Friday we went to Chapala to see our butcher at the plaza in the middle of town. It’s unbelievable the amount we get for the cost and it is all grass fed beef.

Saturday another friend that we met here at Hotel Perico, came by and asked if we would like to go out to listen to some music. Well, we took him up on his offer and had a real good time listening to a live band that played songs from the 60’s, 70’s.

Until next time…Mexico is a safe place to live….