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The Cardiovascular System and Blood
HEART
Your heart is a four-chamber holding and receiving organ with a system ofvalves that allow blood in and out. You have two chambers on...
Fats (Lipids) and their Metabolism
Fats are one of the “Big Three” componants that all foods have to some degree. Proteins (amino acids), carbohydrates (sugars) and fats (essential fatty...
Enzymes: The Biocatalysts
Putting the puzzle of health together would not be complete without the understanding of enzymes. The physical world, on all levels, is in a...
Irritants and Stimulants
Most people consume large amounts of irritants and stimulants in their diets, so called because these compounds irritate and stimulate tissue, causing excessive mucus...
The Eliminative System
THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
The immune and lymphatic systems work together, offering your body both protection and elimination, respectively. Both fall under the category of “Eliminative...
The Digestive System
MOUTH AND SALIVARY GLANDS
The mouth offers the mechanical (teeth) and initial enzyme breakdown ofwhole food sources into smaller and simpler complexes. The salivary glandssecrete...