Chico resident Janice
Condon (janicecondon.com), a retired occupational therapist, writes in an
author's note in her new children's book that "the overuse of antibiotics
in childhood" took its toll when she reached middle age. She joined a
local group which followed nutrition principles of the Weston A. Price
Foundation (westonaprice.org), emphasizing "nutrient-dense
foods" (such as raw dairy). Condon found renewed energy once her digestion
improved.
Helping children care for
their "bio-terrain" is at the heart of "Lulu Meets The King Of Poo" ($14.95
in paperback from Austin Macauley Publishers; also for Amazon Kindle), with
colorful illustrations by Paradise's Steve Ferchaud.
A
glossary at the end provides key definitions. "Bifidus" refers to "friendly
bacteria living mainly in the colon (large intestine)" and
"acidophilus" to "friendly bacteria living mainly in the small
intestine; also the bacteria added to dairy products (as yogurt and
milk)."
One night young Lulu
complains of a stomach ache to her mom. It might be the result of a big piece
of birthday cake she ate, but maybe anxiety over a science project she had yet
to begin. Once asleep, "she had an amazing dream: she climbed into her
mouth--and swallowed herself!"
In her stomach she meets a
new friend. "I'm Emily Enzyme, and this is my space./ How great that
you've landed in just the right place./ Your science project is what you came
for./ I'll give you an incredible, digestible tour!"
From the stomach to the
small intestine where Lulu meets Abby Acidophilus. "We help your food
digest," she says: "We hula in the villi; that's what we do
best!" (Speaking of hula, the author's website features a music video
called "Do The Acidophilus Hula.")
Then Lulu puts on rubber
boots for the journey to meet someone who lives in the large intestine.
"Big Benny Bifidus, King of Poo! At your service. How do you do?"
Benny tells Lulu that "there are more Bifidi in one quarter inch of your
colon, than all the people that ever lived on Earth!" And he adds:
"It's our most important duty/ We make things happen in your bootie."
Bottom line (so to speak):
That microbe team is pretty gutsy.
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