This blog is particularly dedicated to my dad who had a brainstem stroke in February 2009.
If my dad didn’t have this debilitating and disabling stroke this project may never have happened. But life is like that; we know that we will leave this earth someday…how it happens is yet to be determined. Unfortunately for some when bad health hits there are regrets and guilt, “why didn’t I take better care of myself?” Most of us know that good health is precious and that there is no guarantee we will escape health problems. Don’t wait to take charge of your health, let striving towards continued good health be a priority in your life.
There is always light in the darkness
Thanks to my dad, this project: http://www.brightonyourhealth.com/ has emerged with the continued goal and focus to help others to live longer, healthier and more productive lives. If after reading the words in this website one person changes the way they live, if only one person practices their own “personal health reform” than the words in this blog are worth all the efforts it took to get them there.
Let me tell you a bit about myself. I’m Mary, a registered dietitian with a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition and Exercise and Sports Science from Colorado State University. For the past 10 years Europe has been home base, with summers spent in America and time devoted to raising 4 lively kids. My professional experiences have included working with infants, pregnant women and young children with the American public health program called WIC (Women, Infants and Children). Have also had the privilege of counseling different age groups with various types of medical nutritional issues. Worked for many years as a dietitian focusing on nutritional preventive health, as a clinical dietitian in acute care intervention, and in home health care.
Why should you listen? Because you care about yourself or those around you. Because lifestyle related diseases such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes have immense emotional, physical and financial impact on a whole. Because by caring about yourself and living a healthier lifestyle you can decrease your risk for health problems. How can I help? I have many years of experience helping clients from all ages through nutritional consultations in hospital settings, public health programs and private consulting. What is my niche and how is it different from others? Living and traveling in Europe with an American cultural background is already a great mix. Plus add-on an American nutrition and professional background. VOILA…a new perspective that not many are privileged to have. The outcome on my nutritional focus? A realistic way of eating and living, that people can stick to. A healthy way of life without deprivation and guilt. Ideas that are easy to implement in our daily lives and easy to stick to.
Enjoy reading! There are new links to books and other products added by request from readers.
Thank you for your support and I welcome comments, suggestions, and other feedback.
Thank you for your support and I welcome comments, suggestions, and other feedback.
Here are links to my other social media profiles:
Linked In, Twitter, Facebook
Merci, Grazie, Gracias! Mary Brighton
About Mary Brighton
I am a Registered Dietitian with a Master's degree in Exercise and Sports Nutrition and Human Nutrition. Living in Europe for the last 10 years I hope to open the reader's eye to how eating and living the European way can slow down lifestyle related diseases.
What a good idea ! we look forward to more very soon.
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Really impressed Mary – well done.
Sad to read of the seriousness with your Dad – please pass on our very best wishes.
Looking forward to speaking with you asap and as stated in my separate e mail…we MUST meet up soon. 2010 is it!!
Love to all the family
best wishes and luck for 2010
cbxx
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Mary, that is FAN TAS TIC ! ! !
it’s great because reading you we can feel your enthusiasm and your honesty;
i’m gonna spread the word that an amazing girl has opened a hugely important website that can help with personal health and so mental wellbeing ! ! !
I do that next week miss;
xx
Pia
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