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Many people think of Dandelions as a nuisance. This time of year, I always hear folks sharing ideas on how to get rid of those darn dandelions and which poisons work the best. On the other end of the spectrum, there are those throughout the world who welcome and embrace the dandelion as both food and medicine. The dandelion is a wild vegetable that is abundant, extremely nutritious and still free. The parts used are mostly the leaves and root. They are high in vitamin A, B, C, beta carotene, minerals and fiber. Dandelions act as a natural diuretic and are a popular blood and liver cleanser. They are also considered a general tonic to help nourish and strengthen the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, stomach and intestines. Dandelions have been known to help with anemia, cirrhosis of the liver, hepatitis, and jaundice, reducing serum cholesterol and uric acid levels. Dandelions have even relieved menopausal symptoms for some. Hot flashes have been linked to liver congestion in certain individuals. When there is liver congestion, previously used hormones that are ready for discard become trapped in the liver, recycled and used repeatedly, eventually causing toxicity.

There are many causes of indigestion including stress, smoking, alcohol, ulcers, and of course a high fat diet. But what many people do not realize is that most common forms of indigestion in basically healthy people can be prevented by simply eating foods in the correct combinations, or more importantly, avoiding food combinations that are likely to cause indigestion. This article will give you a brief overview of the food combinations that are most likely to give you a pretty bad case of indigestion. Hopefully, after reading this and avoiding these combinations, you’ll find that your bouts of indigestion are few and far between.