Tag: biology

  • Colon

    Colon

    Most specialists now agree that a poorly functioning digestive system is the root cause of most disease. The small intestine is 27 feet long and if spread out covers the entire length of a tennis court. The small intestine must be alkaline (at a pH of 8.2 – 8.5) in order for digestion and absorption…

  • Liver

    Liver

    The liver is the largest solid organ in your body. It performs more jobs than any other organ in the body. It creates glucose, the body’s only chemical that gives us pure energy. It creates digestive fluids needed to digest foods. The liver creates hormones, cholesterol, breaks down fat, kills bacteria and viruses; synthesizes protein…

  • Death, Taxes and Stress!

    Death, Taxes and Stress!

    The old adage states, “The only things required in life are death and taxes.” I’d like to add stress to the list. It seems that in all walks of life stress happens. Today we will look at different types of stress, intensity of stress, what stress does to the body, and identifying and managing the…