CHECK OUT MY MCDOUGALL VIDEO!

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I ATTENDED THE MCDOUGALL ADVANCED STUDY WEEKEND IN SANTA ROSA, CA AT THE FLAMINGO HOTEL. THEY FILMED A LITTLE VIDEO OF ME TALKING ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE. CHECK IT OUT!
-BENJAMIN

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  1. heART teacherApril 14, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    It totally makes sense to me that you would be more productive and clear headed while eating a healthier diet. You are fueling your body and your brain, instead of burdening your organs and your brain with the task of cleaning all the poison out of your body, that is already working hard when you are unhealthy or overweight. I am happy to say that I have had very few migraines over the past few years, since I changed to a plant based diet. I am also glad to not have to pay for ridiculously expensive migraine medications. It is so incredibly empowering to see (and feel) the changes, that you have control over. Thanks for sharing your story:)
    Crystal

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