9 Nutrients to support your immune system, and where to find them. Food is Medicine Food really is medicine, and there are specific nutrients that are particularly valuable in supporting our immune systems. The following are what I believe to be the top immune supporting nutrients based on current research. Zinc Quercetin Vitamin C Glutathione
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Before I get to The How, I always start with The Why and The What… Why is gut health so important? The health of the gut is tied to our children’s overall health and wellness, their immune function, their brain function and even their temperament. (1) (2) (3) As I write in my book ‘Mila’s Meals: The Beginning &
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“If you want to fix your health, start with your gut. Gut health literally affects your entire body.” Dr Mark Hyman Tweet Did you know that about 70% of our immune system is housed in our gut (or “gutter” as Mila calls it)? Well to be more precise, your gut lining houses 70% of the
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To Take Care of Others, You Must First Take Care of Yourself. Self-care is not just about taking care of our physicality, but also our mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.
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As a member of the South African Society of Integrative Medicine I was invited to participate in a project to bring Health & Wellness to South Africa’s low-income communities. This initiative was spearheaded by Dr. Stephanie Thomas who wanted to put together a strategy she could share with Faith Leaders on practical steps they
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This is part one of a 4-part blog series covering the immune system and how best to support it, yourself and your little ones At This Time. (See what I’m doing there… some Harry Potter “that which shall not be named”!) [ordered_list] IMMUNE SYSTEM 101. Part 1 (this post) is a brief introduction to what
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This is an excerpt from the “Unlearn” chapter in my book Mila’s Meals: The Beginning & The Basics. Disclaimer: As with everything concerning food there are two sides to any debate raging around every one of the topics in this chapter – both sides will be defended with scientific proof, and ‘absolute’ recommendations. I am
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This is an excerpt from the “Unlearn” chapter in my book Mila’s Meals: The Beginning & The Basics. Disclaimer: As with everything concerning food there are two sides to any debate raging around every one of the topics in this chapter – both sides will be defended with scientific proof, and ‘absolute’ recommendations. I
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