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Cruciferous, or brassica, vegetables are not just nutritious, but FULL of vitamins and minerals, contain glucosinolates, which give them their potent taste and smell, and fiber to aid in digestion. There are three specific catagories of crucifers: Leafy Greens Broccoli and friends Root Vegetables (some) Fast Health Tips in these Videos: http://bit.ly/1RYWcvN – SUBSCRIBE. First, let’s look at Broccoli and …

No beans about it, the kidneys play a very important role in our daily health. The Kidney’s are 1 of the 3 vital organs and work hard to keep you healthy. According to the National Kidney Foundation www.kidney.org., these are some of the tasks your kidney’s need to perform daily: Regulate the body’s fluid levels Filter wastes and toxins from …

To Cleanse or Not to Cleanse? Once you’ve decided to reduce the over-consumption burden of the holidays, where do you start? Well, first, what is toxic burden? Then, let’s look at ways to reduce it with cleansing. Toxic Burden is like “Mildew in the Shower” (Page 180): Imagine that you finish your shower, step out, close the curtain, turn off …

Squash, the word originating from the Narragansett Native American word askutasquash, is a vegetable that includes many varieties, all with unique health benefits. Some of the varieties of squash include: Pumpkins Zucchinis Marrows Courgettes Gourds And, so many more varieties, such as: Winter Hubbard Buttercup Acorn Summer Autumn And, cushaw. Cooking Videos galore on my YouTube channel:  http://bit.ly/1RYWcvN and SUBSCRIBE. …

… Healthy ~ Pumpkin is SO good for you, just look at all the benefits from this tasty orange treat: Improves eyesight Lower blood pressure Heart health Improved sleep Increased energy Supports weight loss Reducing cancer risks Smoother, silkier skin And, boosting your immune system! Some of the powerful ingredients are: Vitamin A Beta Carotene (otherwise known as “orange” food) …

Because digestion can be a complicated subject, let’s just make it a bit simpler by breaking it down into The Six Simple Stages of Digestion:        Part I, pages 8-10 gives you more details: Intestinal Health book www.IntestinalHealthBook.com  Chewing The mouth produces enzymes and saliva to begin the process of food breakdown, peristaltic action (intestinal movement), and stimulation …

Has your gut sprung a leak, otherwise known as “Leaky gut syndrome”? In short, this means you’ve got holes in your gut, specifically the small intestines. Medically, it is known as increased intestinal permeability. No matter what, this is not a good thing because the digestive tract lining that protects our body from unwanted particles, food, and other toxic substances …

… and renew your body! The goal of cleansing is to flush out toxins and pollutants that may have accumulates naturally or unnaturally via substances such as: foods, liquids, air, heavy metals, chemicals, pollutants, bacteria, viruses, and more. For more extensive information on this subject, see http://amzn.to/20By3fr Part III.  Additionally, any “good” or “bad” organisms living inside our bodies—such as …

When I grew up, we would go camping and there was no concern for water filtration or safety. Now-a-days, there is so much information available to help your camping and travel adventures stay safe & healthy & keep from getting intestinal illness (gastroenteritis). All you need to do is “keep it clean”! Your life source is WATER and remains equally, …

Does water source matter?   Yes, choose your source correctly to ensure staying healthy. The cleanliness of the water source you choose to drink has a significant impact on how well your body functions and how you feel…and, may have a positive or negatively affect your digestive system. Since your intestinal tract is the largest immune system, water plays a …