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  1. Does Lemon Juice Detox the Liver? The liver, the gall bladder and the colon, as well as the stomach and digestive system are all connected and important to good health.  It seems odd that the stomach, which converts food to useable nutrients would have an effect on the liver, wh...
  2. How To Make Vinegar from Honey The information here is from a 1905 book called "The Production of Vinegar from Honey." There was a time when people were accustomed to the task of making vinegar for the household, but today it is a lost art. Vinegar was kept on hand as a food item...
  3. HERB MEDICINE - AILMENTS REFERENCE This is a quick reference for physical diseases and natural herbal remedies. The referenced list of herbs may be combined into a compound related to a condition. For a more exact customized formula that benefits your constitution, I would strongly re...
  4. A GUIDE TO A HEALTHY DIGESTIVE SYSTEM   SO WHAT IS DIGESTION? Digestion is the process by which complex foods are broken down into simple substances that the body can use for energy and tissue building.  Digestion begins with chewing and includes the action of acids and enzy...
  5. Constipation Remedies Constipation is the difficulty in passing stools, or the infrequent passages of bowel movements. Stools may be hard, dry, and can move very slowly through the large intestine. It is not uncommon to experience constipation from time to time, but chron...
  6. Ginger The look of ginger is pretty unappealing, but you can't judge a book by its cover, right? Fresh ginger is something that I always have on hand and use almost every day. Come in and discover the wonderful properties and uses of this ancient root...
  7. IBS Treatment I've been reading all the information on IBS treatment and noticed the challenges in choosing one for you. The first thing to consider is whether you want to take medication for the rest of your life or whether you want to find something natural that...
  8. The Good Bacteria, Lactobacillus Acidophilus When we hear the word bacteria we automatically think negative about it. After all, some bacteria really cause infections. However, that negative belief about bacteria may not be always true especially for your digestive tract, which considerably hol...
  9. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition that affects 10-20% of all American adults with women being twice as likely to have this problem.  IBS is the most common gastrointestinal disorder; however the majority of people never report the conditio...
  10. Coping with Colic Colic is a word that terrifies most horse owners, and rightfully so. While mild episodes of colic are fairly common and sometimes easy to treat, severe episodes can be life threatening. Aside from old age, colic is the number one cause of death among...
  11. Importance of Good Digestion to Overall Health The condition of a person's digestive system can significantly affect their overall health. Although many health professionals agree that to be truly healthy a person needs a healthy digestive system, many people do not emphasize the health of this a...
  12. 3 Reasons Why Bodybuilders Need More Fiber   This article outlines the 3 main ways that fiber aids in the muscle-building process and why all bodybuilders should make sure they are consuming adequate amounts.   Click HERE to see all of my Lenses    One more thing be...
  13. Tre-en-en - Healthy Cells, Energy In order for you to be your healthy, energetic best, your cells must be their best, too! But... becuse of today's "modern" food processing, cell-powering whole grain nutrients known as lipids and sterols have been stripped from our food...
  14. Enzyme Nutrition, The Food Enzyme Concept Enzyme Nutrition Author: Dr. Edward Howell Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Avery (January 1, 1995) Language: English ISBN-10: 0895292211 ISBN-13: 978-0895292216
  15. GREAT HEALTHY EATING Saving huge on medical bills There's this strange, vague time coming up in the future that people refer to as "someday." "Someday" must be really magical because that's when countless people say they will do wonderful things. Quit schmoking. Exerc...
  16. Probiotics - Friendly Bacteria I have created this lens to help spread the word about friendly bacteria, also known as probiotics.  I take a probiotic supplement on a regular basis to help combat chronic digestive problems and Candida overgrowth that have plagued me for years...
  17. The 10 Minute Herbal Education Program These educational materials were designed with the wonderful herbs and supplements of Nature's Sunshine Products in mind. These materials are intended as an educational program for anyone interested in improving their health by supplementing with, in...
  18. Herbal Remedy for Heartburn It is estimated that one third of all Americans suffer from the condition known as heartburn, which is sometimes also referred to as gerd, acid reflux, gastric reflux, or hiatal hernia. Fortunately, there are natural, herbal remededys that have been...
  19. Ginger Root Zingiber Officinale, also known as ginger, is a root with a peppery, spicy flavor that is available in fresh root form, ground, crystallized and candied.  Ginger is a creeping perennial that is indigenous to tropical Asia and other tropical area...
  20. Healing Teas Tea started as a drink made with medicinal herbs in China about 5000 years ago. For more than 4000 years now, tea has been a faithful staple in many cultures and countries around the world. In some cases, many people believe that tea can actually cur...