Importance of probiotics in kids

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Probiotics are live strands of bacteria that are GOOD for you. Bacteria is usually associated with disease or sickness, but there is good bacteria that colonizes the gut. This gut bacteria is called microflora, or just flora for short. Flora plays an important role in...

Healing butter: ghee

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Ghee is another name for clarified butter, and is a traditional healing food in India. It is made by heating butter until it liquefies into a golden liquid. The milk solids are removed, making it suitable for those who are lactose intolerant. You can also buy it in...

Have more energy

by | Blog, Nutrition, Physical Therapy

As a Physical Therapist, I share a personal space with my patients when treating them. Over time, found that each patient brings their own set of expectations, fears, and perceptions to the table.  The visit with me to facilitate healing only begins when our...

Foods that are making me older

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Can food be inflammatory? YES. “Dietary patterns high in refined starches, sugar, and saturated and trans fatty acids, poor in natural antioxidants and fiber from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and poor in omega-3 fatty acids may cause an activation of the...

Food sources of vitamin B12

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Food Sources of Vitamin B1 Vitamin B12 is required for proper red blood cell formation and neurological function. It is bound to the protein in food and is released by the activity of hydrochloric acid and enzymes in the stomach. Those with low amounts of hydrochloric...