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MORNING FIRST SIP | SWINGING BACK INTO ACTION EP. 02

Hello! Welcome back! We are here at our new episode of swinging back into action! The series where we hope to connect with all of you with some healthy habits and health ideas with Functional Health Nurse Practitioner, Haruko! Get 20% off your first consultation with Haruko! Connect and book below: - WtsApp: 9627 3010 (To Haruko)  - Email: Haruko.fnp@gmail.com Our body’s made of 60-70% water, so no wonder we should be nourishing with good quality water. Water – you were dry fasting all night. Nourish with good clean (reverse osmosis) or mineral water. If you only have filtered water/reverse osmosis water, then add some minerals (fulvic/humic acid), to replace the nutrients. Apple Cider Vinegar Improve gut health – antiyeast, antiviral, antifungal properties. Inhibit the growth of gram neg bacteria in your gut that make endotoxins (LPS) Helps indigestion and heartburn – hypochlohydria (low HCl), due to poor diet, stress, smoking, alcohol, PPI /antiacids thinking they need to lower the acid when in fact they need more acid to digest. Natural antihistamine Stabilize blood sugar – must need with so many people insulin resistant/metabolic syndrome Reduce cravings by stabilizing blood sugar. No hangry feeling here! Boost weight loss – decrased sugar cravings means less ingested calories. Stops accumulating new fat by activating the enzyme called AMPK. Haruko's Morning Drink  INGREDIENTS (adapted from Mark Hyman – the face of our IFM) 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground or fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon powdered cinnamon 1 cup water Optional for the bold: 1 ml liquid magnesium or fulvic/humic acid Baking Soda Test To check for hyphchlohydria 1. Perform test first thing in the morning on an empty stomach (before eating or drinking) 2. Dissolve ¼ teaspoon of baking soda into 8 oz of cold water 3. Drink the solution and start a timer 4. Record the time until your first burp 5. Perform on 5 consecutive days (or longer) at the same time each day to give a better estimation of your stomach’s acidity What do your results mean? Less than 2 minutes to burp = Normal level acidity 2 to 5 minutes to burp = low-normal acidity More than 5 minutes to burp = possible hypochlorhydria Water: How much should you drink every day? https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-li... What Is Fulvic Acid, and Does It Have Benefits? https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/... Exploring the Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/ex... Antimicrobial activity of apple cider vinegar against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans; downregulating cytokine and microbial protein expression. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... What Is Hypochlorhydria? https://www.healthline.com/health/hyp... Vinegar (acetic acid) intake on glucose metabolism: A narrative review. https://www.researchgate.net/figure/E... Boost Your Hydration and Your Brain. https://drhyman.com/blog/2018/01/23/b... Information provided by this video or links are for general informational purposes only and provided in good faith. It does not substitute for direct, individual medical treatment or advice. It is the responsibility of you and your healthcare providers to make all decisions regarding your health. Foodcraft recommends that you consult with appropriate healthcare providers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of any disease or condition. Products sold on our website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.