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Eating a Variety of Plants Helps Build a Strong Infant Gut Microbiome

A mother’s gut microbiome plays a significant role in seeding the infant’s gut. The baby’s microbiome is also “seeded” during vaginal delivery. By the time they are toddlers, their bodies host trillions of bacteria that shape their immunity, digestion, and even brain function. And, as demonstrated by recent research, the diversity of plants your child… Read More: Eating a Variety of Plants Helps Build a Strong Infant… »

Weekly Health Quiz: Plants, Protein and Muscle

1 Which of the following has been shown to dramatically lower mortality in septic pediatric patients? Intravenous vitamin C with hydrocortisone and vitamin B1 Recent research has demonstrated an intravenous protocol of vitamin C, hydrocortisone and vitamin B1 lowers mortality in septic pediatric patients, from 28% to 9% in the first 30 days. Learn more.… Read More: Weekly Health Quiz: Plants, Protein and Muscle »