Celiac Disease, celiac sprue or gluten sensitive enteropathy is an autoimmune disorder of the small intestines. In our bodies, the small intestine is responsible for the absorption of the foods we eat. When someone with Celiac Disease ingests foods that contain gluten, the body produces antibodies that attack the small intestines and in particularly the villi.

Kidneys are not there just to help you process your urine. The kidneys are a vital part of your body, so important, that whoever designed us saw fit to give us a spare. Here are five important functions that your kidney performs for you.

1: Your kidneys help detoxify your body:

(OMNS, February 19, 2009) Cavities and gum diseases are not often regarded as serious diseases, yet they are epidemic throughout our society, from the youngest of children to the oldest of senior citizens. Research more than suggests that the same good nutrition that prevents cavities and gum diseases may also prevent other illnesses.

Many cultures have embraced the concept of using honey as a medicine. Cave paintings in Spain dating as far back as 7000 B.C. show men collecting honey from a bee colony. The medicinal properties of honey have been known since ancient times.

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We all know the benefits of eating a healthy balanced diet and consuming more fruit and vegetables, but what many people don't know is that vegetable juice helps to maintain the critical pH balance of the body.
But what's so important about maintaining the body's pH balance?