Physiology: The Digestive System
Your digestive system works to turn food & liquids into the fuel your body needs. Saliva is formed in your mouth when you see, smell, or think about food and begins to break it down for digestion.
The word lymph comes from the Latin word “lympha” which means “water.” It was first described in the 17th century by Olaus Rudbeck and Thomas Bartholin. The lymph system is a network of tissues and...
The term gut-brain is a fairly new and growingly popular term. Studies are beginning to reveal a deep connection between gut health and mental function, pointing the way for tremendous revelations...
Fun Fact: You Are More Bacteria than You Are Cells! Now that I’ve caught your attention - Yes, that is indeed a fact. Scientists today estimate that the average human male has around 30 trillion hu...
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