• Urinary tract infections

    Posted Feb 28th, 2011 By drbowers in Nutrition With | No Comments

    One very common problem occurs when bacteria climb up where they shouldn’t be. Specifically up the urethra toward the bladder and eventually the kidney. Bacteria that are OK in the gut are not OK in the urinary tract.  This is called a urinary tract infection or “UTI”.  The symptoms can vary but most commonly include : pain …

  • living with probiotics

    Posted Dec 1st, 2010 By drbowers in Nutrition With | No Comments

    It was just a few years ago when I sat in a seminar and was told that the most dominant and important bacteria in the human digestive tract was Lactobacillus acidophillus. Also that introducing this one alone would substantially heal the gut. This was the only bug to be putting into the upset tummies of …

  • Hydrating for Endurance Events

    Posted Jul 27th, 2010 By drbowers in Nutrition With | No Comments

    If you are training for an endurance event( anything longer than 10k),  you need to become an expert on hydration. It is all about a balance between input and output. What you pee and sweat is the output. What you drink is the input. We measure the difference in weight. If you could measure your …

  • Fiber

    Posted Dec 21st, 2009 By drbowers in Healthy Living, Nutrition With | No Comments

    Fiber also goes by the names “roughage” or “bulk”. It is a non-nutrient, but has many benefits. We’ll review those in a minute. It generally comes from the cellulose of plants. A great example is the tough fibrous stuff when you chew celery. The bands of stringy “collenchyma cells are the fiber that can be so …

  • Vitamin C

    Posted Nov 24th, 2009 By drbowers in Nutrition With | No Comments

    Vitamin C is an antioxidant. Which might be an easy way to say it gives itself up for the intruder. The intruder which could be a chemical, harmful portion of sunlight, virus, bacteria, mycoplasm or hormone (the bad, recycled type).  These are all looking for an extra electron. It is like when you rub your …

  • Blood sugar troubles

    Posted Jul 14th, 2009 By drbowers in Diseases, Nutrition With | No Comments

    Do you find yourself sleepy after meals, having poor concentration, urinating frequently- day and night,… you may be having trouble with your blood sugar. Your pancreas is the organ that responds to the sugar you ingest. If you eat mostly breads, pasta, rice , potato, even corn, peas or carrots, they are high in carbohydrates. “Carbs” are …

  • Omega oils

    Posted Jul 3rd, 2009 By drbowers in Nutrition With | No Comments

    Omega 3 is a common supplement used these days. It has many properties which can be beneficial. It is terrific as an anti-inflammatory. Especially good for joints, it may control the inflammation associated with trauma and even arthritic swelling. It is important to understand that inflammation is a big chemical reaction. You can effect it …

  • Dandelion Root

    Posted Sep 20th, 2008 By drbowers in Nutrition With | No Comments

    Dandelion Root contains sesquiterpene lactones, phenolic acids, triterpenes, sterols, vitamins, minerals and other substances that together: support healthy liver and gallbladder function by supporting bile production to digest fats, and by assisting the liver in natural filtration and neutralization of accumulated toxins, and encourage natural function among the body’s major organs of elimination. Caution: Not …

  • Amino Acids

    Posted Sep 20th, 2008 By drbowers in Nutrition With | No Comments

    I have been interested in amino acid therapy for a while now. My interest has increased due to the incredible recovery and  improvement of several patients doing A.A. rx (amino acid therapy). What might be helpful is to get an overview of what A.A. are. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. The bricks in …

  • Alkaline Foods

    Posted Sep 20th, 2008 By drbowers in Healthy Living, Nutrition With | No Comments

    Here is a handy table for find the alkaline level in common foods. Alkaline Foods pH above 7 Eggs, soda crackers Low Acid Foods pH of 5.0-7.0 Meat, fish, poultry, dairy Medium Acid Foods pH 4.5 – 5.0 Soups, pasta, pimento Acid Foods pH 3.7 – 4.5 Peaches, oranges, tomatoes High Acid Foods pH 2.3 …

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