Author: makikomethod
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Compromised Sensory Perceptions
When the gut flora is compromised, a person’s sensory perceptions are compromised, both in children and adults. Gut health with compromised gut flora is called gut dysbiosis. In the modern lifestyle, almost all of us have some level of gut dysbiosis, which negatively affects our lives, especially human maturity, integrity, resilience, determination, emotional intelligence and… Read more
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The GAPS Diet for Busy New Yorkers
Just thinking about changing your diet can be stressful. Since my practice is in Manhattan, many clients are super busy as they are multitasking. So, following the GAPS Diet approach may not be easy, especially for parents raising a child with Autism or other developmental challenges. Here, I offer a Simpler Starter Program, The Five… Read more
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Something Changed In My Head By Anderson
My client Anderson was dedicated to his healing process. One day, I asked him, “What had changed in you?” He said, “Something changed in my head…” He could not explain in words. So, He picked those bottles and showed me. I told him, ” You are brilliant!” And I was very impressed by his memory,… Read more
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GAPS Food Allergy Test
You can perform your own food allergy test by yourself. Paint a little bit of the food you want to test on the wrist where the skin is soft before you go to bed. Make sure that the painted food is dry enough so that it does not wipe off while you are sleeping. Check… Read more
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How to Communicate with Child with Autism
In the Broadway show The Curious Incident of the Dog in The Night-Time, the main character, 15-year-old Christopher, exhibits common Autism symptoms, which are sensory sensitivities. He has difficulty with physical touch and personal space due to his neurological condition. When people are too close to him, it can be overwhelming and cause him significant… Read more
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Sauerkraut
The GAPS Diet is a beneficial bacteria restoration diet not only for the gut flora but also for what 90% of our body is made of. Can you believe it? 90% of who we are is made of microbiome! Only 10% is human? Marvelous, is it? So, when they are not happy, we can not… Read more
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Liver Pate
When I was a child, my mom often cooked my father’s favorite. One of them was liver pate (either chicken or beef). She made pate with onion and garlic. I didn’t like liver back them. They were too gamy to me. But a few years ago, my husband and I were in Mexico. We found… Read more
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Lacto-Fermented Onion Families
Spring is the season for onion-family vegetables such as ramps, purple scallions, garlic, etc. You can find Organic fresh ones in various stores and markets. Recipe: Fill 2/3 of a pint-size mason jar with the onion of your choice. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of sea salt and the juice of 1 whole lemon. Close the… Read more
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Lacto-Fermentation Recipes
Below is an introduction to basic lacto-fermentation. I like to use a quart-size mason jar except for sauerkraut and Chinese cabbage. Select a non-leafy vegetable (preferably seasonal), such as turnip, carrot, celery, radish, garlic, eggplant, etc.…… Basic options: -Fill 2/3 of a jar with vegetables, and add 1 ½ teaspoons of sea salt -Fill 2/3… Read more
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Marination Recipes
Many clients with GAPS are susceptive to gamy smell. I found that when those animal based foods are marinated in probiotic foods, they are purified by good bacteria. Therefore, those foods become much more flavorful and easier to digest. Below is some idea of marination. Miso and Ginger juice MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN One long piece… Read more