I experienced a traumatic illness at a very young age while I was residing in an orphanage. The experience impelled me to make the conscious decision to never be sick again and lead me on my journey of preventative health. I started in Martial Arts at the age 15 so that I could develop a sense of discipline and a greater level of confidence within myself. Although I earned my black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do, I never felt energized from it. I was always feeling very fatigued and learned that I may be genetically predisposed to diabetes. This planted the foundational seeds for learning the synergistic relationship between food and blood sugars. While working at G.N.C. (General Nutrition Centre) in Montreal, Quebec I realized that many people appreciated the benefits of nutritional supplementation but were not sure on what direction to take with them. I then challenged myself to become a Master Herbalist through the 3-year program at the Canadian Association of Phytotherapy. In 1982 I began studies at the Kushi Institute in Boston, Massachusetts where I delved into the fundamentals of T.C.M (Traditional Chinese Medicine), the 5 Elements of healing and Facial Diagnosis, and became accredited as a graduate teacher advisor. It was at the Kushi Institute that I connected with John Heinerman, a Medical Anthropologist and biochemist, who I collaborated with in developing a line of Herbal supplements. In August of 1986 I was invited to lecture in Edmonton, AB on Herbs and TCM. I eventually ended up making Edmonton my home and pioneered the launch of The Inch Loss Clinic that focused on maintaining healthy blood sugar balances through food choices and dropping inches versus numbers on the scale. My passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine was reignited during the pivotal period of the birth of my first son in 1992 who was diagnosed as legally blind in one irregularly shaped eye. Doctors advised that he required corrective eye surgery every 2 years due to the muscle weakness in it and it was quite disheartening. While trying to soothe my son one evening at 2:00 am, I remembered in a flash that his liver condition was connected to his eye health. Within days and weeks of administering a blend of botanical herbs, his eye improved in colour and began tracking and moving like his healthy eye. The knowledge of T.C.M. helped me save my son from endless surgeries and further suffering. In 2002 I opened the storefront, Healthy Solutions, in downtown St. Albert, Alberta where I have established over 20 years of meaningful relationships within the community and a large referral-based support system through effective healing and personalized coaching. I am a proud father of two adult sons, have a black belt in karate and Tae-Kwon-Do, have read well over 2000 books, completed over 65,000 health consultations and I have not been ill again since the age of 8 years old. Now, with over 40 years of experience as a Master Herbalist, as The Herb Coach, I am extending my reach on-line to enhance more lives using T.C.M. with the finest herbal and nutritional supplements available and products that improve the external toxic footprint on our homes, our bodies, and our planet. Take advantage of a personal consultation and join the thousands who are becoming empowered with a new understanding of what our bodies are really communicating to us.