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0 0 0 0 Ahhh, the liver! What an underappreciated organ. This wonderful organ keeps our bodies humming away every day, but  we often take it for granted  and even forget its role in our wellness. Today I want to share 10 facts about your liver, and also give you some easy ways to show it some tender love and care. The liver has MANY roles in the body, but one of the most well-known roles is detoxification of our bodies. We are bombarded every single day with all sorts of things that must be detoxified from the body. The numbers are actually really scary. Of the 85,000 new chemicals developed in the last 60 years, a whopping 90% of them have never been tested for their effects on human health. More than 9,000 of these chemicals are food additives. Scientists currently estimate that humans carry at least 700 toxic chemicals in our bodies that have not been studied ( source ). So, as you can imagine, our poor livers have the odds stacked against them ever...

Diabetes and Exercise Posted on Exercise can make a real difference for people who have diabetes. Exercise can help control your weight and lower your blood sugar level. It also lowers your risk of heart disease.  Heart  disease is a condition that is common in people who have diabetes. Exercise can also help you feel better about yourself and improve your overall health. Path to improved health Talk to your doctor about what kind of exercise is right for you. The type of exercise you can do will mainly depend on whether you have any other health problems. Most doctors recommend aerobic exercise. This type of exercise makes you breathe deeply and makes your heart work harder. Examples of  aerobic  exercise include walking, jogging, aerobic dance, or bicycling. If you have problems with the nerves in your feet or legs, you may need to choose other exercises. Your doctor may want you to do a type of exercise that won’t put t...

Jingle Juice Recipe Posted on   It is about that time of the year when the jingle begin to roll, it is the yuletide once more, there are a lot you would want to entertain your guests with , here is the recipe for a juice that would blend with pretty much everything you place on the meal table before them. Ingredients 4 c. Cran-Apple Juice 2 bottles red moscato 1 bottle prosecco 1/2 c. vodka 2 c. frozen cranberries 1/3 c. mint leaves 1/2 c. sugar, for rimming glasses 2 limes, sliced into rounds Directions Using a wedge of lime, wet the rim of your glasses. Dip in sugar until coated. Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl, stir together and serve.