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: Healing gout

Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for gout—a painful form of arthritis predominantly affecting men.

Nov 18, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Claire Nielsen: Identity vs. emotional state

Positive thinking and self-loving declarations do work, writes columnist Claire Nielsen.

Nov 11, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

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.

Nov 4, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Claire Nielsen: Start your day with a smoothie

Columnist offers readers her smoothie recipe.

Oct 28, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

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.

Oct 22, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Claire Nielsen: Coping with teen rebellion — take nothing personally

All we can do is our best with an open heart and understanding ears.

Oct 17, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

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

Struggling with digestion? It could be your gallbladder.

Oct 15, 2024 11:10 AM Read more >

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

How coffee became essential, and why we should rethink our daily cup.

Sep 9, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Claire Nielsen: The worst-case scenario with pain meds

Don't be afraid to seek out natural alternatives, writes columnist Claire Nielsen.

Aug 16, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

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

Columnist Claire Nielsen breaks down the therapeutic apology method.

Aug 7, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

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