probiotics - Nutrition CPR

At least half of all Americans take at least one prescription drug, with one in six Americans taking three or more medications chronically, according data released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). (i) Additionally, the average American is reliant on six different medications by the time they are 65 years old. (i) While such medications are often modern day miracles that lessen symptoms, ease pain, and most importantly save lives, they are not without side effects that may have a profound effect on our nutrition status.

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Gut Check

Jaime Martinez March 26, 2014June 20, 2018

Did you know that 70% of the immune system is located in the gastrointestinal tract? As a result, a healthy gastrointestinal tract means a healthy immune system. Unfortunately, more and more Americans are in a state of dysbiosis or too many negative or bad bacteria in comparison to healthy bacteria. Dysbiosis is occurring in many due to a variety of reasons, such as, a poor diet, use of pesticides and herbicides that kill probiotics naturally found in foods, processed foods, sugar in the diet, and increased use of prescription and over the counter medications.

Got Kefir?

Jaime Martinez December 18, 2013June 20, 2018

Have you tried Kefir? My kids LOVE it and it is a staple in our refrigerator. Kefir is a cultured, fermented, thick milk product made with kefir “grains”. The grains are not an actual grain, like wheat, but instead a yeast, bacterial fermentation starter that resembles cauliflower.

It’s Elementary, My Dear…

Jaime Martinez July 17, 2013June 20, 2018

Optimal health, it is what we strive to for in life in order to have vitality and longevity. We exercise and we eat healthy but all too often I have found my clients are missing a crucial piece of the puzzle…supplementation.

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Is Your Medication Sabotaging Your Nutrition Plan?

Gut Check

Got Kefir?

It’s Elementary, My Dear…