Dr Pete's Health Secrets

                 The Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni plant was discovered more than 1,500 years ago by the native Guarani people, growing in clumps of two or three along the edges of the rainforests of Paraguay .  In the beginning, the natives used the leaves for their medicinal benefit, to freshen their breath, and to sweeten and mellow the strong taste of herbal tea. Research conducted at the University of Southern California has demonstrated the connection between tobacco smoking and blood sugar levels.  The main trigger of the high that smokers experience is sugar and its ability to allow nicotine molecules to transmit that “high” to neurons. Smoking we all know is bad for you. It has been demonstrated to gave a casual effect on lung, prostate and breast cancer, heart disease and many chronic health conditions. These findings strengthen the connection between nicotine cravings in smokers attempting to stop and blood sug...

            Your liver is the main factory of your body. The food you eat is the raw material for this factory. It is in this factory that nutrients are processed for use by your body.  The more food you eat the more you increase the workload of this powerhouse.  The liver also plays an important role of neutralizing toxins that enter the body. It also produces bile that is essential for fat digestion and absorption. It is therefore clever to eat foods that detoxify or cleanse the liver. Also remember to eat small frequent meals rather than heavy large meals. Lemons . Lemons are high in vitamin C content which helps eliminate toxins and other chemicals in your body. Eating this fruit actually helps reduce your liver cholesterol so that it will be in perfect health. You can make some lemon juice which you need to drink first thing in the morning. This will help boost your liver’s function. Tomatoes . One reason wh...