Drew Canole - A Juicers Practical Approach to Common Autoimmune Conditions: A Roadmap to Healing Using Food as Medicine

A Juicers Practical Approach to Common Autoimmune Conditions:

A Roadmap to Healing Using Food as Medicine

By: Drew Canole

www.FitLifeTV.com

Published by FitLife House

Copyright 2015 FitLifeTV

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Hello, friend. This book is a real gift. The fact that you are reading this right now tells me that you care enough about yourself to do whats best for your body. That makes me happy, and it should make you happy too.

I believe in the magnetic power of the universe to bring things and people into our lives at exactly the right moment.

When a friend gave me my first juice, it changed my whole life. Up until then, I was putting bad fuelaka processed garbageinto my body. But the more I flooded my living cells with the live micronutrients, enzymes, aminos, and phytochemicals in fresh juices, the better I started to feel. I eventually lost 40 pounds and really started living!

Just as my friend approached me on that fateful day, you didnt pick this book up by chance. And if it was given to you, theres a reason. Explore it. Be open, because this book holds an incredible amount of information to help you to harness your own innate power to heal and make the rest of your life the best version possible.

What if I told you that if you made small shifts in your diet and lifestyle, the rewards would be huge? What if I told you that every single piece of information that I have outlined in this book was designed to leave you feeling better, more vibrant, more energized, and more confident in your own skin? And what if I told you that if you used the tools outlined in this book, you could be free of those aches, pains, and extra pounds youve been dealing with for so long?

Well, friends, all of thatand moreis absolutely possible.

I am going to show you how your choices affect your internal and external systems and how, with a few realistic upgrades, you can have the life you wantright now!

Ive received thousands of emails from our FitLife community over the years asking about different ailments and diseases. This book dives into 34 of those, providing YOU with the tools to take back your health and thrive.

You may be thinking, But Ive tried everything and nothing has helped! Or maybe youre asking, How is this book any different than all the others out there?

I am asking that you trust me when I say that this book is one of a kind and was written with YOU in mind.

The process of change may seem tedious and complicated. And in all honesty, it can be. But the best part about change is the journey and proving to yourself that you can do anything you set your mind to, despite the odds.

Regardless of where you are in your transformation, this book will serve as a guide, taking the guesswork out of where to begin, what to do next, and how to keep going.

I want to push you to get comfortable with being uncomfortable so that you can have everything you desire, my friend. Because youre worth it. And you deserve it.

I am going to give you the tools, but the work is up to you. I believe in you, and I know that you are capable of achieving anything you want. Remember, these topics are serious, and as much as I would love to be your doctor, I am not one. So, always consult with a physician before changing your current plan.

Get ready to take your life to the next level, because when youre done reading this, you wont want to look back.

Remember, were in this together.

Drew

Chapter 1: The Role of Our Immune System

Once you choose HOPE, anything is possible.

- Christopher Reeve

Youve heard of the immune system, but do you really understand what it does and why its so vitally important to your health?

First of all, lets talk toxin exposure.

Your body can only handle so much. So lets say, for instance, that your body can efficiently process and remove one million toxins in a day (which is a fact). Well, according to the Global Healing Center, we are taking in roughly two million toxins dailytwice the amount our body can handle! And these toxins are coming from normal day-to-day exposure to the air we breathe, the food we eat, the beverages we consume, prescription drugs, heavy metals, radiation, physical and emotional stress, parasitesand more! Essentially, simply being alive is a recipe for toxin-burden. The solution is to step up your game and get to work on supporting all aspects of your life, including the important parts youve been neglecting (sleep, stress, relationships, diet, exercise).

How about this for perspective? Just one packet of synthetic sugar can contain more than ten thousand toxic molecules in its ingredients! Yuck!

Our bodies are highly intelligent. We are constantly exposed to all sorts of toxins on a daily basis, and our body does its best to get rid of them as quickly as possible. The real kicker is that without proper elimination, these sneaky toxins can pass through the intestinal walls and find their way into your bloodstream where they go to work to create the perfect home for illness and disease. Let me repeat that. Overabundance of toxins creates illness and disease. Scary, but true.

And even though your body is working hard to keep your internal environment clean and free of junk, you arent superman. While drinking green juice may make you feel like you wear a cape and can save the world, the sad truth is that these toxins are more powerful than we realize. This, my friends, is just one of the reasons that supporting your body through proper diet and lifestyle habits is crucial for your overall health and well-being.

For the record, I encourage the superman (or woman) within. Keep doing your thing to save yourself and the world. Drink your green juice by the gallon, and if youre feeling extra awesome, wear that cape and sport it proudly. But also know that there is more to a healthy, sexy body than simply the right diet, and this book will provide you the tools necessary to get back on track and give those toxins a run for their money.

What Is the Immune System and Why Is It So Important?

The role of the immune system is to protect us from illness and disease, and it does so by attacking any foreign invaders that creep in, such as bacteria, parasites, and viruses. When its working as it should, it acts as a line of defense against the bad guys. A healthy immune system is able to differentiate between the bodys own healthy tissue and unhealthy tissue. When the immune system becomes compromised, such as in the case of autoimmune disease, the body has a hard time telling the difference between the good and bad tissues, creating a slew of problems if not corrected right away.

There are six major components to the immune system: l ymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, lymphocytes, and thymus . Each plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our immunity and ensuring that our bodys ability to fight is running smoothly and efficiently.

The l ymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system, and their job is to produce and store cells that fight infection, to be used as needed. They also contain a clear fluid, known as lymph, which allows those cells to be carried to different parts of the body and used accordingly. When were sick, these nodes can become enlarged and painful, which youve likely experienced at some point in your life.

The spleen is the largest lymphatic organ and is home to our white blood cells, which are used to fight infection and disease. According to the National Institutes of Health , the spleen also helps control the amount of blood in the body and disposes of old or damaged blood cells.