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When I went to see Susan I was experiencing symptoms of low energy, brain fog, bloating, insomnia, dull skin and more. Susan put me on the candida plan and within weeks I could feel the difference. Her plan removes yeast, sugar and other toxins while promoting clean eating. Susan taught me about the importance of eating clean unprocessed foods, getting enough exercise and ‘crowding out’ bad habits. 
In addition to losing weight (down a whole dress size!), my hair and skin are healthy looking and people have been telling me how great I look. I really do look younger, and have more get up and go than I’ve had in years!  I like what I see in the mirror.
 I would highly recommend working with Susan. She has been practicing for many years and is knowledgeable about nutrition/food industry. Susan cares about her clients and is a great listener.  

Thank you!
Monica





I am a 63 yr. old woman who suffered with stomach and intestinal issues, gas, bloating
I met Susan Kingston two years ago
Her program has helped me to get started on a program of wellness path.
Being a vegan and not being well at all, Susan introduced me to Kefir, organic meats, bone broth and fermented foods such as kimchi and fermented sauerkraut juice.
She had me completely cut out sugar and cut down on fruit
She is extremely knowledgeable with supplements. Consistent questionnaire tests really help me see where I was and where I am today
To date I have lost 50lbs and feel so much better!
 
I would highly recommend Susan Kingston
 
DD



Gabrielle, age 21
It's normal, everyone feels the same, and it’s just something you ate today. Everyone around me kept telling me these kinds of the things every time I complained of feeling bloated, having cramps and gas. This all started when I was about thirteen years old, by the time I was 21 years old, I couldn’t bear it anymore. But before I go into my symptoms, let me tell you a little bit about my lifestyle. I have always eaten quite well, lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins, by the time I was nineteen I also cut out gluten and eventually lactose. I have also always been very active, from running to yoga, boxing, essentrics, you name it I did it. Of course I also occasionally indulged in sweets, alcohol, chips, ice cream and so forth, but not on a regular basis. All my problems really peaked after a trip. After a one-month trip in Indonesia where I had to take multiple types of antibiotics (doctor’s order) and vaccines complemented with a fair amount of alcohol and junk food, I came back sicker than ever. My energy levels where low, waking up even more tired than the night before. I was scared of eating, as I felt extremely bloated immediately after. I was reacting to everything I was eating, and it became problematic in social situations, there’s nothing worst than feeling constantly bloated for your self-esteem and your mood. A few weeks after coming back from Indonesia I also started having urinary track infections, repeatedly, once again the doctors prescribed antibiotics and I felt sicker and sicker, each day that passed. I tried everything, cutting out alcohol, carbs, sugar, lactose, gluten, but nothing really seemed to fix my problem, or I wouldn’t be rigid enough to really see the benefits, dealing with all this when you are 21 years old can be quite overwhelming.

I started reading books about health and reading blogs online to figure out what was happening to me. My symptoms where pretty broad as I had been dealing with this for such a long time, and I couldn’t figure out if I had IBS or food intolerances. After yet another visit to the doctor, I told her I thought I had IBS or a candida overgrowth in my gut, she told me the candida overgrowth was impossible to have at my age and that if I had IBS there wasn’t anything I could do except take probiotics. I went to see a gastroenterologist and after getting a few tests done, he told me I also had nothing and tested negative to celiac disease (gluten). These answers weren’t working for me, there was NO way I would spend my life feeling this way. Although everyone told me I had to trust doctors and that they were the only ones that could help me, I decided to look into holistic medicine, that’s when I came upon Susan Kingston’s website. I called her immediately and booked an appointment.
This was probably the best decision I ever took, as from that point on my life changed completely. Turns out I had a candida overgrowth that had grown so much it had inflamed my whole gut, making me react to any food I was eating. This inflammation led to weight gain, bloating, gas, undigested foods in my stool, mood swings, urinary tract infections, vaginal infections, acne and an overall bad absorption of all my nutrients and vitamins. Basically anyone’s worst nightmare, after years spent in the unknown and frustration, I FINALLY understood what was going on with my health. The protocol was pretty rigorous at first, but I was willing to do anything as I was in so much pain, within a week I already felt SO much better, and after six months I felt like a new person. Was it hard? Yes, did I cheat? Yes (try not to go out or drink alcohol when you are 21 years old and try explaining to your friends you have a candida overgrowth in your gut without them looking at you like you’re an alien). I also stopped taking the Pill as it was absorbing most of the nutrients I needed to heal my gut. Its been exactly a year now and I can’t believe how different I feel, my nails are strong, my skin is glowing, I still experience a bit of bloating when I don’t eat things I should, but I don’t react to everything I eat; I have energy, I am absorbing what I am eating, therefore no more crazy cravings, mood swings, my weight has stopped fluctuating so much and my inflammation and water retention has significantly reduced. Although my journey to optimal health is still ongoing, and it will take time as I spent so many years destroying it, I can't even imagine what my health would be like today if I had not met Susan. Thank you so much!
Gab!



Susan Kingston was an amazing "find" for me in starting to put puzzle pieces together as to why I was sick, and linking together the elements of mind health and body health. I had always separated the two.

I thank Dennis Reed who is a personal friend of mine with linking me up to Susan who lives in Montreal. He had spoken so highly of how Sue had helped him discover his candida problem that even though I live in Ontario, I decided to consult with her. Dennis had "brain fog" and blocked ears/hearing and sinuses problems before seeing Sue. I was intrigued because Dennis looked so fit and when I asked him what he had done, he talked about Sue non-stop for 15 minutes.

 I was comparing notes with how he felt compared to my symptoms as he talked and it became clear to me that Sue could help me too, as I as I had brain fog, problems with sleep, dietary issues and mood swings. My lower GI was a mess and regular doctors and specialists despite many blood profiles, GI and throat scopes and samples taken could not help me. They basically said I had nothing wrong like celiac or cancer or other evils of the gut but yet they couldn’t tell me what was wrong or what I could do about it. They called it irritable bowel syndrome and sent me away with the name of a probiotic and basically said "good luck".

 I couldn't take that lying down - I am the kind of person that needs to get to the root cause and address issues head on. I didn't want to continue to mask the issue with the use of this new probiotic and immodium - that was not satisfactory to me.

So Susan has helped me immensely to link everything together, body and mind and spirit. The calming supplements that she proposed has helped me sleep consistently each night and allowed my mind to get the rest it needs. It calms the mind of all the thoughts from the day and allows the body to rest. The amino acids and multi-vitamin that she custom-made for me based on my symptoms has seriously increased my energy level and reduce brain fog episodes.

Most importantly Sue taught me the dietary tricks, including the use of fermented foods and eliminating processed foods and sugars that has been most helpful to me and my family. My cooking skills are much better now and we are eating organic/free range meat, eggs, fruits and vegetables and are including healthier types of protein, starches and carbohydrates in our meals. I am even beginning to appreciate the taste of grilled fish, and that is saying a lot.

Sue's innovative and creative recipes and her concentration on what is going on with me in a total, not just a partial picture, is the first time anyone has helped me look at my health so holistically. I am so much better off for having worked with Sue and on the road to better health and much healthier and happier future due to her - thank you from the bottom of my heart Sue!


Jon







Back in the early Spring my husband and I contacted Sue for some life style changes and looking for better health, as we were wanting to start a family. Sue worked with us and put together a plan that would give us the results we were looking for. Prior to these changes I would find my husband coming home from work being very agitated,  unable to cope at any level from the days events and would and could be affected for long periods of time. Since the changes in our lifestyle my husband now has the ability to deal with situations in a very positive manner and has actually been promoted in his job!


When my husband and I contacted Sue wanting to start a family, we were talking about a year of cleaning up our systems and rebuilding before we started to try. With a unexpected surprise we found out in June that I was indeed pregnant.  I had no symptoms from being pregnant; no sickness,  no tiredness- absolutely nothing 
(hence the surprise!). I am now 6 months pregnant and still have zero symptoms. With a few new added changes to my diet I have a very active baby with a strong heart beat and I feel absolutely great with minimal weight gain. 


Sue, we could not be happier with our new life changes and never dreamt that a pregnancy could be so easy and amazing! We hear so many stories from friends who are also expecting, such as morning sickness, fatigue, moodiness, high blood pressure and gestational diabetes! 


I am also thankful for the changes that my husband has gone through with his diet and his mental state. He truly never thought that his diet could affect him in the ways that it did, but I this shows you how much the food and what we take in does affect everything we do! 
You are a truly miracle worker and looking forward to working with you once the baby is born so we can give our little boy the best start we can!  



Shannon and Joe



Hi Susan,
Thank you for your help with the diet plan for our Autistic daughter.
Just so you know we have had amazing results so far with her just by removing the Casien.  She is talking a lot now, asking for her isa (sussa/ pacifier), wawa (Water), apple (apple juice), nana (banana) and the list goes on and on. She is also very engaged as well.
She is beginning her therapies this month but already your diet has had wonderful results.
Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
L.




I was diagnosed with acute sinusitis about 3 1/2 yrs ago after returning home from a BC trip to the islands.
Ever since then, my sinuses and ears would always be full of fluid. I was not able to shake it. I finally went to an ENT ( ear nose throat ) Specialist. We worked away with Dr appointments and allergy appointments; 3 ear operations (tubes inserted in ear drum ) and countless times on Prednisone , Nasonex , and even an attempt at some crazy antibiotic called Biaxin. Bad side effects from that one. My chest was sore and unable to breath. Scary. Anyway, nothing worked and my ENT wanted to do a sinus operation: open the sinus cavity to let things drain better. A friend suggested I seek a Naturopath and I found Susan Kingston.
She immediately put me on a special diet figuring what I am suffering from is high levels of Candida. I followed her suggestions. What else but try it and hope. Well, after about 2 months my sinuses  cleared and I could hear properly again. The only sinus filling episodes I get now are my own mistakes of certain foods I eat.
I also found, following Susan's advice, that my energy level sky rocketed, and joint pain in my knees, back and shoulders were nil. I lost weight and can think much clearer than I have for years. My stomach feels much better and my body just feels clean and energized.
Love what you've done for me Sue!
Thanks Sue

Dennis Reed, Fergus, Ontario


Here are my reflections on this beautiful rainy day,
26 months after both our teenagers girls were showing various symptoms of fatigue, concentration, vanishing and shot down of certain muscles in their bodies……
We decided to visit our general doctor as we could not understand what was happening to our kids and were desperate to find out what was going with the girls!!

We then entered a series of scans by various doctor referrals and nobody could exactly find out what our daughters were suffering from……until we were referred to Susan who then analysed what was in my kids bodies…..


Beyond neurological deficiencies and cardiac deficiencies both my daughters are now doing so much better 80 % knowing now what they can eat and how our system responds to the things we put in and on it!!
Susan has made a big difference in our lives…..at one point we thought nobody will ever find out what was wrong with our daughters …but we never gave up…..
we found Susan  18 months after the first symptoms appeared and will never let her get away from our family again !!!
Thanks Susan for being such a good coach especially with 2 teenagers who don’t necessarily have the motivation to remain healthy in those crazy years…..
You have given them and us so much hope with your positive results and magical improvements  by them feeling so much better and giving them the opportunity to get back to most of their activities…..

 The Rancher kids




I contacted Susan to help me with a menu plan for my daughter who has 53 food intolerances. I wanted to ensure that she wasn't missing and nutriments and/or minerals. Susan was great. Not only was she able to put together a plan that corresponded to what my daughter needed but she also took into account the other familiy member's likes and dislikes. She came up with a menu plan, recipes, grocery list and recommendations that met exactly our needs. The recipes are easy, fast, delicious and most of all...very healthy. Susan has a vast knowledge of the different foods and supplements and their direct effect on our system. Thank you Susan for all of your help.

Kim




 I went to see Susan to try to look better and be fit. I followed the instructions she gave me about lifestyle and diet changes, as well as certain supplements to boost my energy levels. When following the program I am full of energy with a really positive sharp mental attitude, self discipline and motivation unlike anything I've ever had in my life. I work out at the gym 4 times a week in a rigorous fitness program and I look and feel great! I notice now when I have unhealthy foods because my body is more receptive and it tells me when something is not right instead of just feeling numbed out and dull all of the time. 
Thank you Susan for your guidance , I would recommend you to all of my friends! 
Angela Fremont age 18

 
 At the age of 28 I had a severe Gout Attack, this was the first one ever. After the diagnosis at the doctors I was given a prescription of pills to help alleviate the pain. I did not want to take the pills for the rest of my life so I contacted Susan. I was advised from Susan some Life style Changes and to begin certain Supplements. As of this point in time I have not had any flare ups and lead a normal life without any medication.
Joe Garbutt age 28


  In June I developed a small boil up on my upper thigh. A week later the boil began to have no improvements and was getting bigger with a strange large faint red ring around the area and down the thigh. After a trip to the hospital the
doctors determined that I had a boil that had Staph infection. They immediately wanted IV antibiotics and to have it lanced off. After refusing the treatment of the antibiotics I called Susan for recommendation for alternative treatment. I followed Susan's recommendation and within the first 2 days there was incredible reduction in size. And within a week it was almost non existent. During the trip to the hospital I  was advised that the area of infection could very well be an area of re-occurring problems. I have not seen any indication of re-occurrence. Since the treatment of the Staph infection Susan has walked me through a cleansing program and diet and life style changes. Since these changes I have never felt better, I feel clear in my thoughts and when I do eat junk food I feel the immediate effects and it drives me back to the healthy life style I adopted.
Thank you Sue, you have made such a difference in my life!!
Shannon Reid age 31



 For years I struggled with keeping my weight from fluctuating. Every winter when I went on holidays, I would gain 10-15 pounds and spend the next six months trying to take it off. Susan gave me a diet to follow and I lost the weight fairly
quickly, but the wonderful thing that happened was that I did not gain the weight back when I went away the next year. Even though I went out to dinner more and drank more wine than I do when home, (which I blamed my weight gain
on), I didn’t gain. I have not gained weight in over 2 years and feel better physically and mentally. I realize now that, at times I used to be irritable, impatient, have trouble focusing and have mood swings. With Susan’s help, since I changed my diet I feel much more balanced and have more energy. I would recommend Susan to anyone who has any health challenges or just wants to have more vitality in their life. She is a very knowledgeable and caring person and she has changed my life!
Caroline Bobyk age 63




I contacted Susan because I wanted to be clear headed and focused. I used to feel like I had a layer of fog over my brain., and I would get distracted when I was trying to work. I also had chronic sinus problems and took anti-histamines regularly. I woke up with crust in my eyes and didn't have clear vision. I had trouble breathing often, feeling like there was a weight on my chest. I had weight gain and was feeling lethargic. I used to sweat profusely, especially at night as well, unlike anyone had ever seen. I had dark moods that would come on suddenly, and an inner unsettled feeling. Susan gave me an individualized plan for lifestyle, diet and supplements. When following the protocol that Susan laid out for me, I overcame all of the sinus issues and no longer take anti-histamines. I don't have the problems with my eyes or my lungs. I don't sweat at night at all, I lost weight, sleep better, and wake up energized. I feel clear headed and focused with a more consistent optimistic mood. I have learned a lot since meeting with Susan, and respect and trust her knowledge seeing results first hand. I will continue this path of a holistic approach to health and recommend Susan's services to anyone looking for a drug free and rejuvenated life. 
T.G. Sage male, age 46



I'm a fourteen year old girl who used to have extreme cramps and nausea the days before my period. I consulted Susan and after setting me up with a few supplements and a diet change the cramps and nausea slowly decreased until they were finally gone for good! I never have any PMS anymore!

Monica Lynn
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