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Introduction |
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Part I |
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7 | (10) |
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7 | (4) |
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What is considered a "normal" poop? |
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11 | (1) |
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How do I get my intestines working? |
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12 | (3) |
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How long should it take to poop after I eat? |
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15 | (1) |
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How long should I wait between meals? |
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15 | (2) |
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17 | (20) |
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17 | (2) |
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Why is it so important to chew my food before swallowing? |
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19 | (2) |
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I recently heard someone mention "oil pulling." What is that, and why would someone do it? |
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21 | (1) |
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How does the condition of my mouth and teeth affect my intestinal health? |
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22 | (1) |
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Tell me more about these bad bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. What kinds could I get? |
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23 | (2) |
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What are the chances that I have or will get some of these bad bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites? |
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25 | (1) |
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What is a "DNA stool test," and what is it most commonly used for? |
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25 | (1) |
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How does a DNA stool test work? |
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26 | (1) |
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What kind of medical or health practitioner can check me for bacteria, parasites, and fungal infections? |
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26 | (1) |
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Can a DNA stool test be used to identify whether someone has bacteria, parasites, or fungus and, if so, which one(s)? |
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27 | (1) |
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OK. So a DNA stool test could help. What other tests are available, how do I get them, and how effective might they be? |
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27 | (2) |
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I want to learn more about parasitic infections. Where can I find more information? |
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29 | (1) |
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How can I reduce my chances of contracting these bad bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites? |
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30 | (1) |
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How do I avoid eating contaminated food? |
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31 | (1) |
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I don't want to ruin my business trip or vacation with "traveler's diarrhea"! How can I protect myself, particularly while traveling abroad? |
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32 | (2) |
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What should I do if I get "traveler's diarrhea"? |
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34 | (1) |
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How can I ensure that I will poop consistently when I travel? |
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35 | (2) |
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37 | (16) |
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37 | (2) |
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What is acid reflux, or "GERD," and what can I do to prevent it? |
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39 | (2) |
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I have been diagnosed with Candidiasis...What is that? |
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41 | (2) |
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What caused my Candida yeast overgrowth? |
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43 | (1) |
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How do I reduce my Candida levels? |
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43 | (4) |
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I feel fine, but want to keep my Candida levels in check. What do you recommend? |
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47 | (2) |
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Will digestive enzymes help me? |
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49 | (4) |
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53 | (16) |
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53 | (2) |
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I feel sick to my stomach-is it the stomach flu or food poisoning? |
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55 | (1) |
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Am I at risk of getting gastroenteritis? |
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55 | (1) |
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What causes bacterial gastroenteritis ("food poisoning")? |
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56 | (1) |
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What causes viral gastroenteritis ("stomach flu")? |
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56 | (1) |
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Other than bacteria and viruses, are there any other causes of gastroenteritis? |
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57 | (2) |
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How long does it take to get and recover from gastroenteritis? |
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59 | (1) |
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It sounds like dehydration is a major concern with gastroenteritis. How will I know whether I am becoming dehydrated? What should I do to avoid it or rehydrate myself? |
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59 | (1) |
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What should I do if I get gastroenteritis? |
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60 | (1) |
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So when should I call a doctor? |
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60 | (1) |
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What are some steps I can take to help prevent getting gastroenteritis? |
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61 | (1) |
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I ate something at a social function and now my tummy is upset. What should I do? |
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62 | (1) |
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Why do I see food in my poop? |
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63 | (1) |
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What is the relationship between fat and pooping? |
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64 | (2) |
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Why do green drinks and healthy foods taste so bad to me? |
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66 | (1) |
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What can I do to remedy the bad taste in my mouth? |
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67 | (2) |
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5 The Small Intestines: The Duodenum |
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69 | (8) |
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69 | (2) |
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What can I do to alleviate abdominal pain accompanied by fatigue? |
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71 | (1) |
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I have diarrhea. What should I do? |
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72 | (1) |
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Sometimes I go days without pooping. Should I be concerned? And if so, what specifically should I do? |
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73 | (1) |
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What is leaky gut and how can it affect me? |
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73 | (4) |
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77 | (10) |
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77 | (2) |
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Do the liver and gallbladder clean themselves? |
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79 | (1) |
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So is the old saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" true? |
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80 | (1) |
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I have acne. Why does acne occur, and how do I treat it? |
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81 | (3) |
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Why does my skin clear up when I eat better or cleanse? |
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84 | (1) |
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Tell me more about food allergies. How do they develop, and what are common symptoms? |
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85 | (2) |
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87 | (6) |
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87 | (2) |
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How do gallstones develop? |
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89 | (1) |
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What can I do to reduce the possibility that I will develop gallstones? |
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89 | (1) |
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What happens if I develop gallstones? |
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90 | (1) |
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Why is cholesterol important? |
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91 | (1) |
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What can I do to reduce my cholesterol? |
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91 | (2) |
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93 | (4) |
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93 | (2) |
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I have pancreatitis. What can I do to help myself? |
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95 | (1) |
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How do I care for my pancreas? |
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96 | (1) |
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9 The Small Intestines: Jejunum and Ileum |
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97 | (8) |
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97 | (2) |
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It feels as if food is stuck and I see a bulge in my tummy area. What should I do? |
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99 | (1) |
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How might I know if I have a hernia? |
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100 | (1) |
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How might I prevent getting a hernia? |
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101 | (1) |
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I have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease. What is this? |
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101 | (1) |
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If I have Crohn's disease, what can I do to help myself? |
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102 | (3) |
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105 | (3) |
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I have gas. What causes it, and how do I eliminate it? |
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108 | (2) |
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What exactly is constipation, and what causes it? |
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110 | (1) |
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What remedies might I use to prevent constipation? |
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111 | (3) |
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I sit a lot during the day. What can I do to support healthy bowel movements? |
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114 | (3) |
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I have acute constipation. What can I do to get my bowels moving again? |
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117 | (1) |
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What would you do, Mardell, if you were constipated? |
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118 | (1) |
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My child is frequently constipated. What can I do? |
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119 | (1) |
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I have diverticulitis. What should I do? |
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120 | (1) |
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How do I reduce fecal incontinence? |
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121 | (1) |
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What are hemorrhoids, and what can I do about them? |
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122 | (1) |
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What is the correct way to sit while I am pooping? |
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123 | (1) |
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I am a visual person. Do you have any pictures to help me understand what can go wrong in the large intestines? |
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124 | (5) |
Part II: Nutrition |
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129 | (36) |
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What causes or increases the likelihood of dehydration? |
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130 | (1) |
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How will I know whether I am dehydrated or becoming dehydrated? |
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131 | (1) |
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Water is water is water, right? |
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132 | (2) |
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In addition to using sources of water that are least likely to contain contaminants, what else can I do to avoid exposing myself and my family to risky water sources that may contain amoeba, protozoa, and/or sewage? |
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134 | (1) |
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What are probiotics, and why should I take them? |
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135 | (1) |
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Are there different types of probiotics? Which should I take and how? |
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136 | (1) |
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What foods, beverages, and additives are bad for me? |
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137 | (1) |
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What is the difference between sea salt and table salt? |
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138 | (1) |
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I can't afford "health food." What are my options? |
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139 | (1) |
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What is a cleansing drink that I can order in a restaurant? |
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140 | (1) |
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My digestion is out of whack from having a medical procedure and taking antibiotics. I want to cleanse and rebuild my intestinal tract. How should I eat to best support this process? |
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141 | (2) |
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What can I combine with my greens to make them tastier and more filling? |
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143 | (2) |
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I've been hearing a lot about "super foods." What are they? |
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145 | (2) |
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What do you eat, Mardell? |
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147 | (1) |
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But do you ever "cheat"? If so, what do you do to get back on track? |
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147 | (1) |
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Mardell's "Six & One" Self-Feedback Strategy |
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148 | (1) |
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How can I practice portion control? |
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148 | (1) |
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Intestinal Health Checklist |
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149 | (4) |
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153 | (2) |
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155 | (10) |
Part III: Cleansing |
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What is an intestinal cleansing program, and why should I incorporate this into my overall health and wellness routine? |
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166 | (1) |
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What are some ways to cleanse or detoxify my body? |
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167 | (4) |
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Is there a difference between cleansing and fasting? |
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171 | (1) |
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I poop every day. Why would I need to cleanse? |
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171 | (1) |
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Why not just use a laxative to clean my bowels? |
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172 | (3) |
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Are enemas effective for cleansing and detoxification? |
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175 | (1) |
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I've heard about coffee enemas. Why would I do one of those? |
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176 | (1) |
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Can I do a coffee enema myself? If so, how? |
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176 | (2) |
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I am concerned that I may have parasites, fungi, or imbalanced bacteria. What are my options? Would cleansing help reduce or eliminate any of these situations? |
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178 | (2) |
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OK, I get it. Cleansing may be good for me! How often should I cleanse? |
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180 | (2) |
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Cleansing is difficult to do! What do you recommend? |
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182 | (1) |
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How does a liver/gallbladder flush work, and why would I do one? |
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183 | (2) |
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What if I want to cleanse my intestines but not do a liver/gallbladder flush? |
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185 | (1) |
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Grapefruit is cleansing, right? |
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186 | (1) |
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Why are colonics so important for my overall health and especially when I'm cleansing? |
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186 | (1) |
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What is the difference between a closed, pressure-feed colonic system and an open, gravity-feed colonic system? |
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187 | (2) |
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Which colon hydrotherapy method is best for me? |
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189 | (1) |
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190 | (1) |
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My friend got cancer. Will colonics keep me from getting cancer? |
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191 | (1) |
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What is cancer, and how does it happen? |
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192 | (1) |
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What causes normal cells to become abnormal and out of control? |
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193 | (1) |
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What are the symptoms I might experience if I have cancer? |
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194 | (1) |
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What can I do to avoid getting cancer? |
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195 | (3) |
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What are my options to treat my cancer if I get it? |
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198 | (2) |
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Do I need to add nutritional support with cleansing? |
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200 | (1) |
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What do you do when you want to cleanse or lose weight, Mardell? |
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201 | (1) |
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How do you eat after a colonic, Mardell? |
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202 | (1) |
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Why do I feel sick and bloated or get cramps when I drink alcohol after a colonic, intestinal cleanse, or liver flush? |
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203 | (1) |
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Yikes! Something disgusting and smelly came out of me while cleansing-what is it? |
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203 | (2) |
Closing |
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205 | (4) |
Notes |
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Bibliography |
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Index |
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About the Author |
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