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November/December 2002 # 1 -35

1:Has your work given you answers to your own mission in life?
2:IVF cycle and Ketogenics and Insulin Balance
3:Could the Ketogenics diet not be suited to my 41 year old body ?
4:Could supplementation with spirulina and kelp lead to any form of thyroid pathology?
5:What is the best way to de-stress and focus my concentration for my forthcoming exams?
6:A 10 day diet that I found amazing, can you please tell me where I can find it again?
7:Thank you so much for the X factor diet.
8:Am producing too much oestrogen and therefore my hair is falling out as a result?
9: Is Natural Progesterone Suppositories as advocated by Katrina Dalton in 'Once A Month' are an acceptable way of increasing progesterone levels at the peri menopausal stage?
10:Where can I buy Pyroglutamic acid in the UK.?
11:Are you able to point me in some direction to find any type of work involving Natural Health?
12:How safe is it to use seaweeds during radiotherapy?
13:Where can I Coenzyme A in the UK?
14:Leslie, do you know of any workshops about X factor and related topics in new Zealand?
15:How to allocate individual energy sources within a food in order to accurately measure calorific ratio?
16: Do I count all usable carbs on theKetogenic Diet?
17: The thyroid function temperature test on waking.
18: Could there be a problem in having too much fish as I eat it every day?
19: Stretching exercises for people with bad backs. Where can I find them?
20: Fresh milkwhey from a farm in my neighborhood, how much carbs and proteins?
21: Where can I get some CoA?
22: What can I use as an alternative to deodorant?
23: Is the X-Factor diet suitable for conceiving and pregnancy?
24: How does eggplant rate on the Carbohydrate list?
25: Counting calories, is there an alternative?
26: Is Insulin Balance OK for children?
27: Do you have your latest book Age Power available in New Zealand yet?
28: Re the X Factor Diet, I was under the impression that bread and potatoes should not be eaten, but find them in Leslie's recipes?
29: Watermelon and GI listing.
30: Could I still continue to have Live Muesli for breakfast on the Insulin Balance?
31: Biogenics and Insulin Balance, also is oatmilk, ricemilk and almond milk OK on Insulin Balance?
32: I have hard skin and scars on my legs through epilation. can you recommend any creams or natural masks to help?
33: I was thriving on Raw Energy way of eating, why can't I lose weight on Ketogenics?
34: Which means of water purification is healthier - distillation or filtration?
35: This is Colin of "Colin and Barbara" at your talk last night.

October 2002 # 1 - 23

1:How safe is it to use seaweeds during radiotherapy?
2:Where I can source coenzyme A in the UK?
3:Leslie,do you know of any workshops about x factor and related topics in new Zealand?
4: Are supplements recommended because we do not get enough from the diets?
5: Thyroid testing as statedin the X Factor Diet
6: Could there be a problem in having too much fish as I eat it every day?
7: Can I use fresh milkwhey on the X Factor Diet?
8: Where can I buy CoA as you write about in your What's New this month?
9: Can I have some serious pointers of how to fight off the pain of RA?
10: Antiperspirant deodorants can be unsafe because of their aluminum content. Where can I buy or what can I use as an alternative?
11: Is the X Factor diet suitable for conceiving and pregnancy?
12: I have been diagnosed with post viral fatigue and am seeking ANY advice as regards diet.
13:Do you have any recommendations to make dieting simple?
14: Is Insulin Balance OK for children?
15:Do you have your latest book Age Power available in New Zealand yet?
16: I would be very interested in the reprint rights to the 10 Day Clean Up Plan video and the book.
17: X Factor Diet, and bread and potatoes.
18: Can I have my Live Muesli on the Insulin Balance diet?
19: Is there some where I can purchase the Skin Matrix product please?
20: I had assumed you were a vegetarian and you are not.
21: I have scratched my legs to pieces through various methods of epilation. Can you suggest any treatments?
22: Which means of water purification is healthier distillation or filtration?
23: This is Colin of "Colin and Barbara".

September 2002 # 1 - 38

1:Please can you reassure me that my body does know how to heal itself and get through the menopause without recourse to drugs
2: I have been following Insulin Balance for 4 1/2 months and love it!
3:Do I need to continue with the Agnus Castus once I have started using the Serenity cream?
4:What are your thoughts on the Blood Type Diet.
5:Might you have any idea how I could get hold of some Splenda in south Africa.
6:I have a ketone reading of 'small' or 'trace' everyday but no weight loss on the scales.
7:Most women are advised to have annual mammograms, what do you think?.
8:I have been dieting, and have a sweet taste in my mouth.
9:Is it OK to carry on with the Insulin Balance diet when I am pregnant?
10:Insulin Balance & pregnancy.
11:Can you give more information regarding the reversal of osteoporosis program?
12:Any help on the whole area of self-control and feeling a bit more in control of this complex relationship that many women seem to have with food and self-image.
13:Is X Factor Diet effective in clearing any Candida albicans/fungal lurgey?
14:What is your view on mung beans (mung bean noodles) as part of X Factor diet?
15:Do you have follow up reference to side effects of Provera?
16: Can you advise us what to do for dark circle under the eyes?
17: Is "Pilates" an acceptable form of weight bearing exercise with regard to building lean body mass?
18: Are you well?
19: Can you recommend a new approach to skin care particularly face and neck?
20: Where in New Zealand can I buy coconut oil?
21: Where can I get Stevia in England.
22: Where do you recommend going for a detox fasting holiday?
23: How does one stay motivated and strong to start a new program of nutrition and well being.
24: Is it necessary to avoid fish now or are there ways around the mercury issue?
25: Have you heard about cold light laser treatment?
26: Can you tell me about carob chocolate on the Insulin Balance diet?
27: Someone desperate for that inside awakening.
28: I have read with interest that carbohydrate cravings can be linked to Candida Albicans.
29: Why is some parts of your newest book on high protein diet contradictory to earlier books?
30: What is the best face cream that you can recommend for a woman in her menopause years.
31: Have you any tips on how to handle long haul flights?
32: Is it the caffeine in coffee that blocks fat burning?
33: How do you weigh Whey to Go protein powder?
34: Please can you tell me more about Binaural sound system.
35: Please advise who I can contact in Auckland that would be considered a Ketogenic Consultant.
36: Could you please send me information on stem cell therapy?
37: I am having great difficulty locating the "Get Lean Video Program" by Dr. Michael Colgan.
38: NUTRITION in distance learning for a degree. Can you recommend an organization?

August 2002 # 1 - 20

1: My ketosis level goes from moderate to large and it doesn't matter how many vegetables I eat I can't get them down.
2: I am concerned about the potential health risks of a high protein diet.
3: Can you journey while you are asleep, and write it up when you wake up?
4: Is raw carrot a high glycaemic carb?
5: Is it safe to carry on with Insulin Balance while I am pregnant?
6: Can your books be purchased in a New York City bookstore?
7: Is it safe to do a detox (eg a short juice fast) if you are breastfeeding?
8: How long is it "safe" to remain on Ketogenics.
9: What is shamanic healing? What is its effects on soul exactly?
10: Insulin Balance, Ketogenics and surgery.
11: I would like to purchase your book which seems to be out of print.
12: Salmons' natural fats turning to saturated fats because they are farmed. Can you elucidate this?
13: Are there any vegetarian version of omega-3 supplements?
14: What can I substitute soy with in my ketogenic baking?
15: Where can I get a supply of natural progesterone sublingual granules (Passage to Power).
16: Have you any suggestions to lessen my desire for alcohol every evening?
17: Must I stop taking soaked flax seed on the Ketogenic diet?

June/July 2002 # 1 - 23

1:The detox of eating apples for 2 days. How does this fit into the X Factor diet?
2:How to find microfiltered whey protein
3:Can we not eat honey & potatoes occasionally on the X Factor Diet?
4: Supplements on the X Factor Diet
5:Soya flour & freshly milled flour on the X Factor Diet
6:Does Stevia cause a placebo effect and stimulate an insulin reaction?
7:Workshops in the Auckland Region in the near future
8:Is Ketogenics or Insulin Balance OK to follow whilst pregnant?
9: Soya milk recipe, & advice for alcohol craving
10:I'm enquiring after any books written by Dr Philip Kilsby
11:Are we getting enough complex carbohydrates on the Ketogenic Diet?
12:How important is it not to repeat exercise for a particular part of the body until the following week?
13:I am not overweight but scales that monitor fat levels give me 32% fat
14:Would you advise using Natural Progesterone Cream for women in menopause?
15:Can you tell me how to get in touch with the Dr. Robert Jacobs?
16: Where I can buy Skin Matrix serum?
17: As you are doing research all the time, have you found out any more about progesterone cream?
18: Where can I buy the plastic mandolin recommended in X Factor?
19: I want the Insulin Balance way of life but find the wheat cravings hard to beat. Any suggestions?
20: Is your X Factor Diet book translated into Dutch?
21: My daughter struggles to concentrate at school. Is allergy testing a good idea?
22: Can you please tell me where I can get a document that has the GI level for all foods?
23: I recently heard you should not take dolomite as it contains lead - is this right?

May 2002 # 1 - 15         May [cont] # 1 - 13

1: I am breast feeding. Is it safe to go into ketosis?
2:Does Soya yogurt, whey powder and fruit constitute a ketogenic breakfast?
3:Are you coming to Sydney as you have mentioned a tour of Australia?
4: I have begun to follow your X Factor Diet. I battle with motivation – I have about 6 and a half stone to lose.
5:My question relates to a new product Holosync that I saw on your website.
6:Can you tell me the best way to beat PMT sugar cravings?
7:Do you recommend one or a number of skincare brands that you have found to get results?
8: Is the X Factor diet suitable for a person who doesn’t want to lose weight at all but only needs to have a healthy way of eating?
9:I am having trouble getting into ketosis.
10:An alternative protein powder to microfiltered whey.
11: After 5 days on the Ketogenic Diet I'm having night sweats and hot flushes. Could I somehow have upset the hormone balance in my system?
12:Can you recommend alternatives to Tamoxifen and any other advice in getting/staying healthy post breast cancer.?
13:Is iversion therapy a good thing, it feels really good to my back?
14:I am concerned about having enough calcium in my diet.
15: I recently did a journey to see my soul and I saw a bird of paradise where my soul lives. What does this bird symbolize?

April 2002 # 1 - 36

1: X Factor book is the most remarkable book I have ever read in my life.
2: I am on Ketogenics and all is going well, I have lost 10kg in the first 2 weeks, and probably eating more than ever. There are a couple of issues not raised in your book.
3: I know it is normal to undergo a process of detoxification when switching to a raw diet but I feel awful.
4: I am in the middle of your Journey to Freedom program which is wonderful and I'd highly recommend it to anyone in need of getting in touch with their soul. Where can I purchase a small, small rattle?
5: I've been following the X factor diet for about 2 months. My question is - why DO I have so much energy.
6: When should you drink water - I am also curious to know how you overcame allergies.
7: What is the best source of whey and where can it be obtained in the Christchurch area?
8: Will Leslie be doing any journey to freedom workshops in Ireland?
9: I have just started on the ketogenic diet and wondered what the carb. content of sea vegetables is.
10: I have used wild yam cream and felt some relief from pms symptoms but not completely. I then tried 3 months of natural progesterone (serenity) cream and it seems to have got worse is this oestrogen dominance and should I stop using it?
11: I seem to have stopped losing weight on the X Factor Diet, I have lost 1 stone but have another half to go.
12: Do you think you will ever write an autobiography?
13: I would like to send Leslie a letter of admiration, does she have a direct email address?
14: What is your opinion of the different exercise regimes available i.e. Oxycise and Slendertone?
15: I feel this calling regarding American Indians. Where do I go from here?
16: I have looked for the Cauliflower Mash recipe on page 276 (day 11) but am unable to find it.
17: I have a newborn, 6 months. Given the info in the X Factor book I would love a suggested diet for him.
18: I have checked my temperature early in the morning and it is regularly 97. I have had my thyroid levels checked and my doctor says they are within the normal limits. What should I do now?
19: After 6 successful weeks on the ketogenics diet, what should I do to reduce the persistent muscle-fatigue I experience?
20: Do you consider Avocado Oil to be beneficial? Which of your books do you recommend specifically for energy recipes?
21: I was diagnosed with insulin resistance & high androgen levels almost 1 year ago. I was prescribed Metformin in increasing dosage.
22: I have high testosterone and have facial hair.
23: I am a bit confused over the quantities for the insulin balance diet.
24: I'm 18 and have been a 100% raw foodist for about a year, but started to get really weak at the end of it.
25: Please kindly advise if you are having any workshops in Christchurch NZ.
26: I am 24 and at the moment I have been night sweating a lot.
27: I have been taking Kelp in tablet form ever since first reading 'The Joy of Beauty' some years ago.
What worries me is taking it this way whilst pregnant and/or breastfeeding.
28: Do you feel there is there such a thing as an ADDICTION to food?
29: In the X factor book you say to restrict cheese to 100g - does that apply if its a main part of your protein?
30: Are colloidal minerals safe? I have read conflicting reports on the Internet and would appreciate your guidance.
31: The Blood Type Diet suggests that blood type 0 should avoid many things which are low carbohydrate and which your book on ketogenics recommends. What do you think?
32: I don't have all my teeth, is it OK to juice raw food instead of eating it?
33: I'm having difficulties living without bread. What do you think about bread made of Gluten wheat flour - is that OK, as it has very little carb?
34: Which juicer do you recommend?
35: Is there any company who will deliver Stevia to the UK?
36: On page 305 of The X Factor Diet whole oats are listed as having no carbohydrate or carb value. Is this a misprint. If so what are oats on the glycaemic index.

March 2002 # 1 - 41

1: I have a 14 month boy with allergies to dairy, soya, goat milk, and perhaps sugar and stone fruit.
2: After working as a OR nurse I developed Hep C after being exposed to infected blood.
3: How is Leslie? I was on of the "tribe" in the "To Age or not to Age" doco.
4: Will Leslie be doing any Journey to Freedom Workshops in Ireland?
5: Where can I buy coconut oil, please?
6: Can you confirm that the ketogenic diet is not harmful?
7: Whey protein from Solgar that you recommend comes with a warning that it contains phenylalanine?
8: On the X Factor diet I get that feeling after I have eaten of being hungry within about 10 mins or so.
9: Where can I buy Stevia?
10: I have just started the ketogenic program recommended in the X Factor Diet and as a vegetarian am finding it quite challenging?
11: Are you aware of Elaine Gottschall's book "Breaking the Vicious Cycle"?
12: Is there any advice you could give me on a particular type of diet for my climate?
13: What is the nutritional value of avocados?
14: Why am I always hungry? Like every 2hrs on the dot you could set your watch by it.?
15: I have just bought your book The X Factor Diet. I understand what it says, but how can I get around not liking any veg?
16: I have recently purchased the X Factor Diet and will be following the insulin balanced diet. Where can I find the recipes for this?
17: Thanks so much for Journey to Freedom.
18: I like to grow our own vegetables and fruit and wonder if there is anything I can do to protect them from aviation fuel fallout?
19: Can you please tell me if you can get microfiltered whey powder plain not flavored?
20: I would like to do the X Factor Diet, but I am a vegetarian. My question is - can I eat lentils and beans like kidney,chickpeas, etc? or can you please suggest an alternative?
21: Why do you include snacks in your programs?
22: I have Lupus and have regular quarterly injections of Depot Medrone Steroids. Will the X Factor Diet work for me?
23: I have been doing the ketogenic diet for about a week and I occasionally get lightheaded. You suggest in the book this could be a lack of potassium.
24: I have had a positive experience of taking HRT for 15 years. What advice can you give me now I have decided to stop taking it?
25: All the marathon training books talk about increased carbohydrate intakes on the lead up to the marathon - what should I do?
26: Since starting the X Factor diet 10 days ago I am having to get up during the night at least 3 times to go to the loo.
27: Please could Leslie give me the name/brand of a Wild Yam Cream that does not contain synthetic ingredients. I live in NZ..
28: Where can I buy whey protein in the UK as recommended in The X Factor Diet book. It is difficult to find in its pure form.
29: Some people may not convert or fully utilize Flaxseed oil, and may need to use fish oils as their primary source of Omega 3s.
30: I notice that substances DHEA and something called Pregnenalone? (is that right?) are being offered in supplement brochures.
31: Do you have any suggestions for raising serotonin levels with foods?
32: As I'm running - following a marathon training schedule, should I avoid the carbs like pasta, bread etc?
33: What is your opinion on the Carbohydrate Addicts Diet courtesy of the Hellers?
34: Are baby sweetcorn OK to use, why are eggs OK in this diet when we are constantly told to eat very few, is there any substitute for milk?
35: Do you recommend the protein bars available eg protein diet brand they have 3 grams carbs, 22 protein, I have been following your diet and have lost 8 kilos.
36: Please can you tell me if it is possible to buy Ketosticks by mail order?
37: I am planning to do the X Factor Diet. I live in Paris. I am wondering where I could get some of the products described in the book.
38: I am reading the X Factor Diet, I'm looking at the supplements particularity Chromium, Magnesium and Carnitine.
39: I really like The X Factor Diet, however, I don't eat meat (only fish) and so was particularly interested in whey protein. Is is suitable for vegetarians?
40: I have trouble keeping my ketone levels between trace and small, I'm usually on moderate.
41: Are there plans to rescreen the documentary 'To Age or Not To Age'?

February 2002 # 1 - 16

1: Is the X-Factor diet (ketogenics) suitable to use for PCOS.
2: Where do I get my calcium from besides the multi vitamin.
3: I wanted to ask Leslie about depression as I have read that she suffered with it in her early 20's.
4: The pre Westernised Japanese diet consisted of mainly rice, yet as a race they were quite lean and healthy. How does this fit with the low carb theory?
5:I don't like coconut. Does coconut oil taste like the actual flesh?
6:I have a vegetarian friend coming to dinner and wondered if you could suggest a 3 course menu that will allow me to stick to Ketogenics whilst still providing a varied meal for her.
7: All diets and fitness programs talk about exercise. I cannot exercise at all.
8:I am following the Ketogenics diet, I am using Ketostix and my reading is regularly above trace or small.
9: I am very confused by the new statements you have made in your book, The X Factor Diet, which seem almost opposite to the ones made previously in for example, The Raw Energy Bible.
10: My husband suffers the opposite to diabetic, he craves sugar and if he doesn't get it , he will faint,is a detox suitable for him, and if so what would you recommend?
11: How much acetyl-carnitine should I take?
12:Can you recommend a non-sweet, preferably non-flavoured micro-filtered whey protein?
13: Should I still be food combining or which book do you recommend?
14: You mention in the 'X Factor Diet' that when protein foods such as meat and fish are cooked, some amino acids are denatured and therefore are of no use to the body.
15: What is your opinion on some of the new systems of 'metabolic typing' that have emerged in nutrition?
16: Can Leslie recommend anything for menopause systems, ie Hotflushes, lack of libido depression?

January 2002 # 1 - 11

1:Can you please tell me a reputable source of Wild Yam cream in New Zealand?
2:What is the difference between Micro-Filtered Whey and Ultra-Filtered Whey?
3:I am curious as to why diabetics are not supposed to do hydrotherapy.Where could I find myself a hydrotherapy practitioner?
4:My partner has very hot baths. I’m sure this isn’t good for his skin, although I can’t remember why! Also I was wondering what your feeling’s were on ‘Colloidal Silver’?
5:The product Glycosport that you mention in your Lean Revolution book is not available here. Where can I buy it from in the UK or USA?
6:I have recently been diagnosed as having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and am trying to conceive.
7:Please could you advise on a healthy diet for pregnancy (is there a book available?).
8:What are the two women in the home page ‘kitchen’ photograph on? Also why is the circle broken?
9:I’m a 33 year old male, who is slender, slim, well lets face it, I’m just plain skinny! I’m desperately trying to regain the weight, but muscle, not fat of course.
10:My immune system has been in bad shape for a couple of years.
11:You appear in the USANA Essentials leaflet, but I cannot find a reference to this product on your website.

December 2001 # 1- 5

1: I am trying to locate the Leslie Kenton who wrote "Getting the Hang of Inversion Therapy."
2: I heard a rumour (probably that's what it is) saying Vit C causes cancer? Also that the new anti-ageing creams with C,E and Retinol actually thin the skin.
3: My friend has been diagnosed with breast cancer. How to help her through this hard time.
4: Would you give me some advice on how I can kick my bad eating habits.
5: Wondering where and how all those toxins are retained in the body, and why they don't get flushed out naturally with the other waste?

November 2001 # 1 - 12

1: I need numbers of good natural therapy detox for alcohol abuse.
2: What is your opinion on vitamin and mineral supplements for health maintenance?
3: Wild Yam as a natural contraceptive.
4: Are your books available in New Zealand--if so where can they be purchased?
5: The husband of a dear friend is very ill as a result of years of alcohol abuse.
6: What can be done about poor leg circulation?
7: What happens to raw vegetables after they are frozen? How much of their value as 'raw' is diminished?
8: My partner Graham has been diagnosed with haemachromatosis. Are there any foods that assist in reducing iron levels in the body?
9: What do you recommend as goo protein and fat sources for vegans?
10: As part of a Ketogenics diet (50:20:30) what can I eat for breakfast?! The rest of the day is fine but breakfast has me stumped!
11: Recommended weight training videos.
12: I've started working with Journey to Freedom - I find myself wanting 2 sacred places each with very different landscapes and characteristics.

October 2001 # 1 - 15

1: Can you please snd me an autographed photo?
2: How can I get a copy of the TV documentary: To Age or not to Age?
3: I am interested in info on GH4 (growth hormone.)
4: Could you give some advice or less on how one can improve sagging breasts?
5: Why is my skin so dry?
6: Did all the things that happened to "Michael" in "Ludwig" were real or made up?
7: A blockage of bowel
8: What happens to fresh raw vegetables after they have been frozen?
9: I feel I am depressed. Where can I start as it is so hard for me to feel motivated about anything at this stage of my life?
10: How long does my headache and dizziness last during a detox pls?
11: What is your opinion on macrobiotics?
12: I have ME. Have you any recommendations for raising energy levels?
13: What reference material would you recommend for transitional diets to raw foods?
14: I find keeping my energy level up really hard.
15: What is the right amount of protein and carbohydrate in the diet to promote optimal health?

September 2001 # 1 - 13

1: I have been following your BIOGENIC DIET and wonder if you can drink wine?
2: Your X-FACTOR DIET which is to be published in January 2002 contains two programs, KETOGENICS and INSULIN BALANCE. Who are they for?
3: I have tried to conceive for the past two years.
4: I’d like to know where I can get assistance on INSULIN BALANCE or KETOGENIC way of life.
5: I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, have had heart surgery and am always feeling tired, do you think there is anything I can do to get back a bit of my life?
6: What is the best thing I can do/eat to improve my skin?
7: Will you come back to Wales to visit?
8: My top lip wrinkles are becoming prominent and covered with facial hair on the top lip.
9: Natural sweetener Stevia. What is it and where can I get hold of it?
10: I need to find a way to wind down each day so I can face tomorrow with energy.
11: I’m worried about mammograms.
12: Recent documentary TO AGE OR NOT TO AGE
13: I keep hearing about progesterone and wild yam creams. What is the difference?

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