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"The longer I live the less confidence I have on drugs and the greater is my confidence in the regulation and administration of diet and regimen." - John Redman.

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"Foolish the doctor who despises the knowledge acquired by the ancients." - Hippocrates

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"Foolish the doctor who despises the knowledge acquired by the ancients." - Hippocrates

Food for your Gut : CARROTS

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Add these colorful root veggies to your lunch salad, and your gut and skin will thank you. Remember those crazy compounds that radishes were full of – Arabinogalactans (they're a type of fiber). Carrots contain them too, and they're a powerful, natural prebiotic.

Beans for Your Belly

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Fiber — it’s the unseen essential that keeps your digestive system humming. Digestion tip: Guidelines say to get 25 grams of fiber every day. Beans are a perfect high fiber, low fat food, serving up about 19 grams per cup. Good news for those worried about flatulence from high fiber foods. Besides most dried beans and lentils, other good foods for digestion that have a high fiber content are whole grains, raspberries, and artichokes, among many other fruits and vegetables.