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| Foreword | |
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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Introduction: Who Can Benefit from This Book? | |
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| The American Way of Life Is Hazardous to Our Health | |
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| Food and the Environment | |
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| Food Preparation and Technology | |
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| Food Additives | |
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| The Microwave | |
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| Genetic Engineering | |
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| Food Irradiation | |
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| The Changing American Lifestyle | |
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| Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers | |
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| Antibiotics | |
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| Pollution and Environmental Toxins | |
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| The Will to Change | |
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| A Voyage Through the Digestive System | |
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| You Aren't Only What You Eat | |
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| A Guided Tour Through the Digestive System | |
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| The Brain | |
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| The Mouth | |
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| The Esophagus | |
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| The Stomach: The Body's Blender | |
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| Small Intestine | |
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| The Pancreas | |
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| Gut-Associated Lymphatic Tissue (GALT) | |
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| Gut Serotonin | |
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| The Liver: The Body's Fuel Filter | |
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| The Gallbladder: A Holding Tank for Bile | |
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| The Large Intestine or Colon | |
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| The Bugs in Your Body: Intestinal Flora | |
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| The Many Benefits of Intestinal Flora | |
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| Probiotic Bacteria Help Us in Many Ways | |
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| Not All Intestinal Bacteria Are Friendly | |
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| Prebiotics | |
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| Foods and Herbs That Enhance Intestinal Flora | |
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| Probiotic Supplements | |
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| Dosage | |
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| Dysbiosis: A Good Neighborhood Gone Bad | |
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| What Causes Dysbiosis? | |
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| Patterns of Dysbiosis | |
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| Putrefaction Dysbiosis | |
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| Fermentation Dysbiosis | |
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| Deficiency Dysbiosis | |
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| Sensitization Dysbiosis | |
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| Candida: The Masquerader | |
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| Leaky Gut Syndrome: The Systemic Consequences of Faulty Digestion | |
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| What Causes Leaky Gut Syndrome? | |
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| Chronic Stress | |
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| Dysbiosis | |
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| Environmental Contaminants | |
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| Overconsumption of Alcoholic Beverages | |
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| Poor Food Choices | |
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| Use of Medication | |
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| Restoring Gut Integrity | |
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| Food and Environmental Sensitivities | |
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| Lectins | |
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| Elimination-Provocation Diet | |
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| Functional Medicine and Functional Testing | |
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| Acid-Alkaline Balance and pH Testing | |
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| Home pH Testing | |
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| Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis (CDSA) | |
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| Parasitology Testing | |
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| Elimination-Provocation Food Sensitivity Testing | |
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| Food Allergy/Sensitivity Testing | |
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| Leaky Gut Syndrome or Intestinal Permeability Testing | |
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| Heidelberg Capsule Test | |
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| Functional Liver Profile Testing | |
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| Indican Test | |
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| Lactose Intolerance Testing | |
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| Hair Analysis | |
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| Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth Test | |
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| Electrical Acupuncture Voltage (EAV) Testing | |
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| Organic Acid Testing | |
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| Moving Toward a Wellness Lifestyle | |
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| First Things First: Detoxification | |
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| Detoxification Programs | |
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| Fruit and Vegetable Cleansing | |
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| Metabolic Cleansing | |
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| Vitamin C Flush | |
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| Low-Temperature Saunas and Steams | |
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| Diet Means "A Way of Living" | |
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| Clean Out the Pantry | |
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| Rules for Eating, Cooking, and Shopping | |
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| Eat Local Foods in Season | |
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| The Life in Foods Gives Us Life | |
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| Plan Ahead: Carry Food with You | |
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| Eat Small, Frequent Meals to Sustain Even Energy Levels | |
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| Eat When You Are Hungry; Stop When You Are Satisfied | |
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| Relax While Eating | |
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| Choose Organically Grown Foods Whenever Possible | |
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| Eat as Many Fruits and Vegetables as Possible | |
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| Eat Lean Protein Including High EPA and DHA Fish One to Two Times a Week | |
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| Drink Clean Water | |
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| Respect Your Own Biochemical Uniqueness | |
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| Increase High-Fiber Foods | |
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| A Guide to Buying Food | |
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| Cereals and Grains | |
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| Eggs | |
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| Fish and Seafood | |
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| Seaweeds | |
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| Meat and Poultry | |
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| Oils, Nuts, and Seeds | |
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| Shopping List | |
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| Fruits and Vegetables | |
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| Legumes (Beans and Peas) | |
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| Whole Grains | |
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| Whole Grain Breads | |
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| Breads and Pastas | |
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| Cereals | |
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| Dairy Products and Eggs | |
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| Fish and Seafood | |
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| Meats and Poultry | |
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| Beverages | |
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| Oils, Nuts, and Seeds | |
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| Condiments | |
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| Natural Therapies for Common Digestive Problems | |
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| Mouth | |
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| Bad Breath or Halitosis | |
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| Cheilosis or Cracks in the Corners of the Mouth and Lips | |
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| Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease | |
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| Mouth Ulcers or Canker Sores | |
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| Thrush | |
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| Tongue Problems | |
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| Esophagus | |
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| Belching or Eructation | |
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| Heartburn or Gastric Reflux and Hiatal Hernia | |
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| Barrett's Esophagus | |
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| Stomach | |
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| Gastric Hypofunction or Hypochlorhydria | |
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| Gastric Ulcers and Gastritis | |
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| Liver | |
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| Hepatitis | |
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| Cirrhosis | |
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| Pancreas | |
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| Gallbladder | |
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| Gallstones | |
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| Small Intestine | |
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| Flatulence or Intestinal Gas | |
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| Parasites | |
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| Celiac Disease, Sprue, or Gluten Intolerance | |
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| Colon or Large Intestine | |
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| Constipation | |
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| Diarrhea | |
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| Diverticular Disease | |
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| Irritable Bowel Syndrome | |
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| Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis | |
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| Hemorrhoids | |
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| Natural Therapies for the Diverse Consequences of Faulty Digestion | |
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| Arthritis | |
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| Osteoarthritis | |
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| Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) | |
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| Psoriatic Arthritis | |
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| Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) | |
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| Asthma | |
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| Behcet's Disease (BD) | |
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| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | |
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| Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis | |
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| Fibromyalgia | |
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| Food and Environmental Sensitivities | |
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| Migraine Headaches | |
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| Psoriasis | |
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| Schizophrenia | |
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| Scleroderma | |
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| Resources | |
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| References | |
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| Index | |