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tract (spic and span), using nutritional sponges and scrubbing pads found in whole grains, fruits and vegetables. These foods are an abundant source of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, phytochemicals and rich in fiber. Add to this microbe fighting powerhouse three things: ORGANIC, ORGANIC, ORGANIC. Learn to use only organic whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which are void of pesticides. Pesticides might make economical sense to farming, but can bankrupt our intestinal environment. To maintain good intestinal health our bodies require thirty or more grams of fiber daily. Fiber is divided into two types soluble and insoluble. Insoluble fiber is vital in formation of stools and decreases the time that waste is eliminated from our system. Poor transit time of waste material increases the feeding time for bad bacteria and increase risk of certain colon cancers. Insoluble fibers prevent the buildup of mucus and fecal material on intestinal walls which lead to poor absorption of nutrients into the body, which in turn can lead to deficiencies such anemia or osteoporosis. In addition soluble fiber act's to absorb digestive bile, which is made from cholesterol, so when eliminated causes more cholesterol to be converted to digestive bile, which lowers blood cholesterol (LDL)levels.

The knowledge to bring healing and prevent disease by maintaining intestinal health is thousands of years old. Greek and Roman writings 2,000 years old, describe fermented milk (lactobacillus), garlic and onion (which feed Bifidobacteria) as standard practices for physicians treating intestinal disorders and preventing sickness and disease. Indian writings called the Vedas, 5,000 years old describes the use of enemas' for intestinal cleansing. The modern science of Microbiology, has taken this knowledge and elevated it from "abracadabra," and expanded our knowledge and documented its effect on intestinal well-ness. Pro biotic, pre biotic and symbiotic, are the latest cutting edge use of these ancient healing techniques.

Pro biotic - comes from the Greek, and means pro life, it is administered by eating live bacterial organisms. Pro biotic bacteria not only survives digestion, but aides in digestion. The most numerous of the pro biotic bacteria are Lactobacillus, Acidophilus and Bifidobacteria, however there are hundreds of others strains. The best food source of these bacteria are yogurt or kefir, but they can also be taken in liquid, powder, capsule or pill forms as well. Look for organic

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