RAW AND ORGANIC: One of the toughest things I've written and definitely feeling vulnerable but here it is. Im gonna share something I don't normally talk about and when I do it's more as a joke. I graduated high school at 198lbs and in the 26 years since then I battled with my weight. I learned to "embrace it" rather than fight it. I started buying "Big Dog" shirts, I became a dad and went by "Big Daddy" all as coping mechanisms with the fact that I was overweight. In my "prime" I tipped the scales at 300lbs. I would go to lunch with some buddy's and would joke that I would order the family pack all for myself. I think you get the picture. I completely embraced the life of excess, I ate really well. I drank really well, I smoked cigarettes. I used to joke and say "I drink, I eat, I smoke, and I make a really darn good living." Through it all thankfully not a single cholesterol issue, no diabetes or blood pressure issues. Or so I thought, until earlier this year. Forget what perception social media creates. Earlier this year my life was out of freakin control. I had a serious panic attack and ended up at the doctors. He says to me, "I've been telling you to lose weight, and now here you are with a need to take blood pressure medication". A month later my blood pressure was still high and we had to double up my dosage, and even then it was still high. I needed to do something. I did the obvious, I quit smoking, eliminated drinking, started being a little more consistent with my exercise still not much help. I needed professional help, I have kids, a family, friends still need me, I felt like I was gonna die way too soon if something didn't change. I try to surround myself with good positive influences and I can't thank my good friend Christine Bou Sleiman enough for her help in this journey. read more

Healthy Selfie - Nutritionists Near Me - Glendora, California

I'm so thankful that I found Christine. I truly feel if I didn't get her help I Would have most likely lived the rest of my life with these horrible issues. I struggled with terrible bloating, weight gain, horrible stomach issues, loose stool and terrible heart burn. Prior to finding Christine I seen many doctors and stomach specialists. They did many test including a colonoscopy and endoscopy procedure. Throughout the years of all these trials to my surprise they could not figure out my problem. I was so discouraged and ready to finally give up and then I received Christine's info. I decided to try one last time and worked with her. She quickly ordered a stool sample test and said this test should give us the answers we need. I was reluctant to do this test but decided to give it a chance. One she received the results she seen I had very high levels of H-pylori and candida something non of the other doctors detected. After these findings I was given a regiment of supplements to follow to cure these issues. Again I was reluctant to go through this process because it seemed a little overwhelming but again decided to give it a chance. At first I really didn't see much change but then about 4 weeks into it I started seeing and feeling a difference. I then continued the protocols and continued to get better and better. I was so surprised and excited this was finally all working out. After completing the process I felt great. Absolutely amazing in fact. Christine was amazing throughout and entire process. We had multiple follow ups and she made everything very easy for me to order the supplements I needed. Many of my friends and family seen my transformation and also can't believe what she did for me. For the first time in over 2 decades I feel awesome. I'm so so thankful for all her hard work and dedication to her patients. If I can give any advice is stick with it and follow through with what the protocols are and I'm confident she can help with what your dealing with. Even though it may seem overwhelming and hard it's definitely worth! If you read this Christine I can't thank you enough for everything. You are amazing! read more

Healthy Selfie - Picture to the right is at the beginning of working with Christine. The pics to the left is 6 months later. - Nutritionists Near Me - Glendora, California

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Working with Christine has been great! I found her through yelp and am glad I did. After doing some tests, she helped me see what I was missing nutritionally and suggested supplements/diet/lifestyle changes to help balance gut bacteria. I have noticed a huge improvement in my symptoms since working with her. Thanks Christine! read more

I had the pleasure of meeting Christine back in 2018 when I contacted her for nutrition and healthy eating counseling. Throughout my lifetime, I have tried many different ways to lose weight and have always failed. With Christine's program, I learned how to understand the food I eat and how my body works with this food. Christine did not restrict my eating habits but showed me how to read labels and introduce healthier things into my diet. Christine taught me which foods encourage a healthier lifestyle and healthier living. Live healthy and safe! read more

Loved working with Christine! I never had a nutritionist before and was somewhat skeptical when my doctor suggested it. My goal was to eliminate any inflammation in the body caused by the foods that was affecting my vestibular disorder. After 2 months of LEAP program I feel like a new person: my chronic fatigue is gone, no more dizziness or inability to function. I am blown away by Christine's depth of knowledge of foods, micro-elements, and her ability to make on-point recommendations for my condition. This is not something I would've been able to accomplish on my own. You are in great hands with Healthy Selfie! read more

We were in a very tough spot with my 9 yr old daughter, she wouldn't eat and every meal was a fight. Eating was becoming a very anxiety ridden situation. I needed a professional to help explain to my child why eating and eating healthy was important and what it can do. It opened both our eyes coming here. I am glad I found her, it definitely set our family on a better path. Thank you so much, I truly do appreciate your patience during the visit. Oh ya thanks for letting me have an emotional breakdown on the phone prior to the visit as well . Hahah . If you need coaching for your eating you found the right lady! read more

I sought the help of Christine for long term stomach/bowel problems that my doctor only wanted to give me meds... Treat the symptoms and not the cause. With Christine's background and education she recommended special tests that helped determine foods that I was sensitive to as well as vitamin deficiencies. With this information she was able to guide me in changing my diet as well as add vitamins and minerals that my body needed to function optimally. I have lost 30 pounds and my stomach/bowel problems which I suffered for many years has finally been resolved. read more

Christine is a dream to work with. She is very passionate about health and getting you on the right track. You can tell that this is a vocation and not a job. She is the best example of healthy living. She is very inspiring and motivating. You want to succeed for yourself but also to make her proud. Because she truly cares. Start a healthy path now. It's easier than you think. read more

She does her due diligence and research in reviewing patients case and history very carefully prior to providing any advice . Friendly , kind and conscientious about patients health that is highly recommended. I had great experience and her recommendations helped me in my way of life significantly. read more

My 8 year old son has been having some difficulties in school with his behavior/attentiveness due to his ADHD. We knew that it could have something to do with his diet and nutrition, but we did not know where to start until we met Christine. She educated us on the concept of food sensitivity and vitamin deficiencies and the effects it has on a child's mind and body. After our consultation with Christine, we absolutely knew this was exactly what we needed for our son's health. We began with a mediator release test to discover if any food sensitives were prevalent in his diet and a micronutrient test to see which vitamins he was deficient in. After receiving the results on both tests, Christine set forth a detailed plan of action to address all of his needs, which included a specific meal plan which educated us on the types of foods that had the most health benefits and reduced inflammation, as well as vitamin supplements recommendations. It turns out that the majority of the food he was used to eating was negatively reacting in his body. Her nutritional guidance is not something we could have googled and accomplished on our own. We are so thankful to have meet Christine when we did because we were never interested in using prescription medication and always hoped we could help him organically. She is extremely thorough in her research and an excellent communicator to make sure we understand everything and most importantly never lets us feel overwhelmed with all of this new amazing information we now know to help our son's overall wellness. We have seen such a positive improvement in our son over the past few months; not one call from school or note home since beginning with Christine. It really is AMAZING to see how proper nutrients and eating can make such an impact on a person. Thank you Christine!!!! read more

Where do I begin! I had an amazing experience working with Christine on my nutrition and health. My first visit with her was very welcoming and felt like a casual conversation as she collected information on my issues. Not to mention her office is so cute and inviting! Very positive vibes in there. I knew I was anemic and also had been feeling very tired and weak for a while. Christine ordered me a micronutrient blood test that would show any deficiencies I might have. It was easy for me to get my blood taken at labcorp that week and then met with her just a couple days later for our second meeting to review the results. She was very thorough in our review and made it very easy to understand what each micronutrient meant. She describes things in a way that you can understand and retain (unlike how I normally leave any doctors appointment feeling more confused than before). She then ordered me the vitamins and supplements I needed in order to stabilize any of my results that were too high or too low. She wrote me down a schedule of when to take each pill/drop and which ones were recommended with food or without. I came back 3 months later after sticking to my plan and we did a follow up exam. In the meantime Christine can emailed me 2-3 times to check in and follow up on how everything was going and if I needed any more supplements. I felt like she had me on her radar and as if I was her only client! Just a very personable woman! In my 3rd appointment t with Christine, my results had shown that my deficiencies and #s that were off had all stabilized and I had shown amazing improvement. More important than that, I could feel a major difference in my energy level, concentration, mood and noticing way less bruises than usual. I thank Crissi so much for her hard work and dedication! I feel so much better physically and mentally because of her! Highly recommend for any sort of health issues, weight loss, aches, pains..... she helps you find cures in an ALL natural way through nutrition, supplements and overall better life habits. I feel myselfie is way more healthy :) read more

I sought Christine's help two years ago when i developed gastro intestinal and reproductive problems. Doctors just wanted to give me pain meds, which didnt help. I read that diet can play a big role in reducing inflammation, which can help with pain, as well as balancing gutt micro organisms. I had no idea that even foods considered healthy can cause discomfort and symptoms if our bodies cannot digest them. I ordered several tests with Christine to help me figure out some vitamin deficiencies i had, which foods were safe for me and which foods i needed to eliminate using the LEAP diet. It was an eye opening and life changing. I kept a food journal for over a year and tracked my symptoms. I noticed a huge difference within a few weeks. My symptoms improved by a lot. I lost 30lbs and had more energy. Christine was very professional, flexible, and supportive every step of the way. She even helped me shop the first time so i can get a good idea of what to look for on food labels. I highly recommend Christine. I will say that the LEAP diet is a huge commitment. If you are not willing to follow the diet to the specifications given, dont expect to see results and positive changes. I had to accept that this was a life changing commitment, not a temporary solution. Thank you Christine for everything you did for me. Im forever grateful read more

I decided to see Christine because I was fed up with feeling terrible all the time. I had headaches,constant issues with my stomach, always bloated and never had any energy. She recommended I take a blood test to see if what I was eating was behind all my symptoms. After getting the test results back and changing my diet with Christines close supervision and help, I started to feel better. More energy, headaches were gone, bloating was gone and I even lost some weight. I am very happy with the results. Christine is very knowledgeable and always goes out of her way to help you. I definitely recommend Healthy Selfie and Christine to anyone that needs help and wants to take control of their health issues. read more

Working with Christine has turned my life back around. I have my heath and my happiness back! For about a year and a half, I was battling symptoms that kept getting worse no matter how hard I tried to research and fix them. I had scratch-like rashes all over my body at all times of the day, persistent acne, chronic constipation that could not even be relieved with laxatives, chronic UTI's (every 3 months) and other vaginal infections, extreme dark circles under my eyes, and countless other symptoms. Additionally, I would wake up with extreme nausea and headaches, almost as if I was hungover from alcohol, the majority of the week that would leave me bedridden for hours until the early afternoons. I had no energy and could see myself looking sicker everyday, but had no answers. When my dad recommended me to Christine, I thought it was worth a shot and I was so desperate for answers. Christine was so amazingly thoughtful and listened so intently as I talked to her about when my symptoms started and the progression of it all. She asked questions and dove deep into all possibilities. I was so grateful even after our first meeting because she listened and offered more insight than any of the 10 doctors I had seen in the past year. I had finally felt heard and had hope that everything was going to get better. Christine's plan allows you to skip the guessing game when it comes to food sensitivities. I had began to suspect I would need to change my diet and went gluten free and started eating a lot of rice and chickpea products. After the food sensitivity test, I learned that I was actually sensitive to those things, not wheat! No wonder I kept feeling sick. At any rate, the diet is very restrictive the first 10 days and my symptoms even worsened after a few days on the diet. But, Christine was really there for me and told me to keep going and that that was normal. Even though I had never been on a restricted diet before, I was determined to get the best possible outcome from this diet plan. Fast forward to the end of the first month and my symptoms had decreased by about half. Two months later, I felt back to my old self...it was a miracle! Although it was tough socially being on such a restricted diet, it was completely worth it. Now, I have been able to slowly add in the foods that I know I am sensitive too and am just making more conscious choices about what's good for my particular body when I grocery shop and order food out. The sense of control over my symptoms and understanding the reason why they occur has given me such relief. I understand why the flare ups occur and what to do to bring them back down. Additionally, although sometimes pricey, I also completely recommend following through with all of her supplement recommendations. Christine is brilliant because she looks at your labs extensively and customizes a supplement regimen for your own personal healing. I personally credit the supplements as a major part of my healing (i.e. was sensitive to gluten at the beginning of this journey because of my permeable gut lining but because of taking a certain supplement I am now completely able to eat all of the bread I want!) Christine is one of a kind because she answers emails promptly and with well thought out answers and advice. She thinks outside the box and you truly feel cared for and feel hope that things will get better when working with her. I truly recommend her to anyone feeling sick without an explanation. She gave me my energy back and I owe her everything! I cannot say enough good things about my experience this year with Christine! She is kind, intelligent, and respectful. Thank you so much for your hard work, Christine!! read more

I am so thankful I found out about Christine and her services. I was suffering from low energy, weight issues and occasional swelling. After my first consult with Christine I knew she was going to help me improve my life. She completed an analysis, sent me detailed results, and patiently discussed the results with me. She even went grocery shopping with me! Christine is knowledgeable, caring and passionate, and one of the most genuine people you will ever meet. She is always available for follow-ups and is so great about checking in on me. You will be so happy you found Christine! read more

Don't hesitate! I went to Christine initially for my mom. She has had a chronic cough for as long as I can remember and had recently started having joint pain, stiffness and lack of energy. I had a sense it was diet related and went to Christine for help. She ordered the necessary bloodwork and identified food that was causing my mom lots of inflammation. They worked together to eliminate certain things from her diet and add foods that had the nutrients and benefits that she needed. The results incredible. My mom's cough became almost non-existent and she was feeling more energized and healthier all around. Since she had such amazing results, I ended up using Christine for myself and sending my father in law to her as well. I had been suffering from off and on stomach issues for years and could never pin point the cause. I'd get bloating and stomach pains after meals but couldn't find the consistent culprit. Trips to a GI didn't help to identify anything specific either. With Christine's help, I identified foods and additives that were causing my symptoms. I felt so much better and barely ever have those symptoms these days. An unexpected benefit was also a more balanced mood - I went through a period of mood swings and lack of energy and that all seemed to balance back out as a result of going through this process with Christine. My father in law had similar successes with his stomach issues (which had been a lot more severe than mine to begin with). He rarely has GI flare ups now (and used to on a regular basis). So...to sum up that very long review :), Christine is amazing at what she does and is an absolute pleasure to be around. She truly cares and is emotionally invested in helping her clients reach their optimal health. read more

Thank you so much Christine, you are an absolute wealth of knowledge for better healthy living and are genuinely interested in the well being of your clients. Your personalized assessment and dietary recommendations shows the care you have for people. I would highly recommend you to any and all interested in improving their health and especially to those who are interested in doing so by simply eating the right foods. I lost 12 pounds in the first couple weeks and am down almost 20 since I started your dietary program. Your food tour was spectacular and opened the way to new foods and preparations for me to try and the quantities that I should be consuming. Additionally, I had some blood pressure concerns that I wanted to help offset by eating healthier...well I'm very happy to say that after several visits to my doctor and consulting with you for a dietary solution to help the situation, my blood pressure is down and normal. A million thanks for your services Christine...you truly are a gem. Eric K read more

Christine helped me get through so many digestive issues including but not limited to bloating, nausea, diarrhea. I was starting to feel fatigued due to having food sensitivities and not absorbing the nutrients. I was starting to feel anxious and overwhelmed - MDs were not able to help me or get to the root of the problem. I did the LEAP/MRT and Christine helped me with figuring out what foods to start with and incorporate. She helped me through gut issues including leaky gut, h. pylori, and overall dealing with my gut health. I had so many issues in the beginning and she responded quickly to my emails and phone calls. I have been with her for almost two years as she continues to guide me through diet, gut health, and supplements that keep me healthy. It was not easy and it took a while but I can say I am 95% better than when I first started. It has not been easy but Christine is very supportive. If you are having any digestive/health issues that you want to treat and you are unable to figure out where to start I would recommend Christine. read more