Understanding Chinese Medicine & Qi Gong
Vital Health Zone is proud to announce Kay Hutchinson, who is our resident chinese medicine and qi gong expert and who is available to answer all your questions about chinese medicine and alternative health.
Kay has a private practice and is available for distance consultation, via telephone or email.
Kay answers all your chinese medicine and qi gong questions below:
Q: Could you please let me know which foods should I be eating for breakfast, lunch and dinner in order to maintain healthy gut bacteria?
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A: Foods that are rich in acidophilus promote a healthy intestinal flora.
These foods include miso soup (but only if cooked by placing the miso during the last part and warmed, as cooking or boiling will destroy the healthy bacteria), yogurt, tempeh, and kombucha, a fermented drink. You can also check certain types of health bars and smoothies that advertise "acidophilus-rich" on the labels.
Balancing pH level can also be helpful - apple cider vinegar or lemon juice in water can achieve this naturally, but of course, it is best to get your pH level tested by a medical physician to see where your levels are to determine the correct dosage of vinegar or lemon juice, or whether these additions to the diet are appropriate for your body.
Please note that the information provided is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or treat medical conditions. Consult with your medical physician regarding appropriateness of using herbs in your healing process.
Contact Kay Hutchinson, CAMQ, CAMT at Aiki Healing today for a consultation for a custom herbal formulation.
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