7 FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A HEALTHY DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Food is a major determinant of health for these organ systems.  Food medicine is a medical treasure used by natural medicine physicians for over 4000 years.

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7 Food Recommendations For a Healthy Digestive System

The US Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services put forth seven recommendations for Americans, two years of age and older to follow. These diet and activity guidelines are updated every five years to include the latest scientific findings and are designed for the achievement and maintenance of good health.

 1. Eat a variety of foods

2. Balance the food you eat with physical activity; maintain or improve weight.

3. Choose a diet with plenty of grain products, vegetables, and fruits.

4. Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol.

5. Choose a diet moderate in sugars.

6. Choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium.

7. Avoid alcoholic beverages.

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“I am absolutely ecstatic about the results. There is no doubt in my mind that I am a walking testimony. …With Dr. Huang, you have a doctor for life.”

4-5 years ago, I was diagnosed with the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) and Lupus and I suffered the whole time. In 2000, I had a vaginal hysterectomy and a platelet issue and almost died. In 2004, I came down with a kidney infection and almost died and went home with a PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) line inserted through a vein in the arm for 2 weeks. I suffered from chronic fatigue, severe heart pain, bone pain with severe inflammation, severe lower back pain, and weight gain. I couldn't do anything and I lived on the couch. It was horrible and I thought that I was dying. I also had mononucleosis at the same time. I couldn't use my muscles to walk or move. I had so much swelling. Everything slowed down.

I sought the help of a cardiologist, bone doctor and went to a fibromyalgia clinic and also to UCLA. I took every drug known to man including Provastatin, Prilosec, Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide, Hectorol, and I had IV treatments. They gave me diabetes medication and had me drinking calcium. They were horrible. I had the shakes and low blood pressure. I had migraines, I couldn't see, and I was getting weaker plus having bone pain. As a result of all this, I ended up on Nitroglycerin tabs. I thought I was having complications from all the medications while getting worse. I was told there was no cure for me, but only manage me.

On March 10, 2011, I came to see Dr. Kevin Huang at Agape Acupuncture and go the natural alternative way so that I could at least function. I made this decision the day I went to UCLA and a liver specialist said "You have a fatty liver". I wanted relief for my autoimmune condition Lupus and my husband was a bit skeptical that no one could help me, but my friends and family were supportive. When I came here, the clinic was very peaceful. I felt there is a mission here - God's mission. I was treated with acupuncture and herbs and I love it. It's gentle. It treats the whole body, not just the symptoms. The herbs helped what was weak - my liver, kidneys and heart.

I am absolutely ecstatic about the results. There is no doubt in my mind that I am a walking testimony. I'm off the couch and exercising 60 minutes a day. I started feeling better when the swelling started going away. It's been awesome. I'm back to gardening, knitting, playing the piano, exercising, cooking, traveling and visiting my grandkids. The clinic is warm, welcoming and pleasant and the staff is very helpful. I have referred a girlfriend here also; her mom died of ovarian cancer and she has a lot of infections. I encourage others to give natural medicine a try because it does work. Once you understand how it works, it makes sense. With Dr. Huang, you have a doctor for life.

D.S.
Stagecoach, Nevada

Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans

What should Americans eat to stay healthy?

The US Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Service further elaborates on the above 7 guidelines which provides advice for healthy Americans age 2 years and over about food choices that promote health and prevent disease. To meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, choose a diet with most of the calories from grain products, vegetables, fruits, lowfat milk products, lean meats, fish, poultry, and dry beans. Choose fewer calories from fats and sweets.

 Eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures

Food choices depend on history, culture, and environment, as well as on energy and nutrient needs. People also eat foods for enjoy- ment. Family, friends, and beliefs play a major role in the ways people select foods and plan meals. This booklet describes some of the many different and pleasurable ways to combine foods to make healthful diets.

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Diet is important to health at all stages of life

Many genetic, environmental, behavioral, and cultural factors can affect health. Understanding family history of disease or risk factors—body weight and fat distribu- tion, blood pressure, and blood cholesterol, for example—can help people make more informed decisions about actions that can improve health prospects. Food choices are among the most pleasurable and effective of these actions.

Healthful diets help children grow, develop, and do well in school. They enable people of all ages to work productively and feel their best. Food choices also can help to reduce the risk for chronic diseases, such as heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, stroke, and osteoporosis, that are leading causes of death and disability among Americans. Good diets can reduce major risk factors for chronic diseases—factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood cholesterol.

Foods contain energy, nutrients, and other components that affect health

People require energy and certain other essential nutrients. These nutrients are essential because the body cannot make them and must obtain them from food. Essential nutrients include vitamins, minerals, certain amino acids, and certain fatty acids. Foods also contain other components such as fiber that are important for health. Although each of these food components has a specific function in the body, all of them together are required for overall health. People need calcium to build and maintain strong bones, for example, but many other nutrients also are involved.

The carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in food supply energy, which is measured in calories. Carbohydrates and proteins provide about 4 calories per gram. Fat contributes more than twice as much—about 9 calories per gram. Alcohol, although not a nutrient, also supplies energy—about 7 calories per gram. Foods that are high in fat are also high in calories. However, many low fat or nonfat foods can also be high in calories.

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Physical activity fosters a healthful diet

Calorie needs vary by age and level of activity. Many older adults need less food, in part due to decreased activity, relative to younger, more active individuals. People who are trying to lose weight and eating little food may need to select more nutrient-dense foods in order to meet their nutrient needs in a satisfying diet.

Nearly all Americans need to be more active, because a sedentary lifestyle is unhealthful. Increasing the calories spent in daily activities helps to maintain health and allows people to eat a nutritious and enjoyable diet.

What is a healthful diet? 

Healthful diets contain the amounts of essential nutrients and calories needed to prevent nutritional deficiencies and excesses. Healthful diets also provide the right balance of carbohydrate, fat, and protein to reduce risks for chronic diseases, and are a part of a full and productive lifestyle. Such diets are obtained from a variety of foods that are available, affordable, and enjoyable.

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The Dietary Guidelines describe food choices that promote good health

The Dietary Guidelines are designed to help Americans choose diets that will meet nutrient requirements, promote health, support active lives, and reduce chronic disease risks. Research has shown that certain diets raise risks for chronic diseases. Such diets are high in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and salt and they contain more calories than the body uses.

They are also low in grain products, vegetables, fruit, and fiber. This bulletin helps you choose foods, meals, and diets that can reduce chronic disease risks.

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NATURAL REMEDIES FOR YOUR DIGESTIVE HEALTH

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Crock Pot Adzuki Red Bean Recipe

  Try this recipe for hot adzuki red beans made in a crock pot, fun for the whole family & easy to make!

• 1 Cup of Organic Adzuki Beans

• 5 Cups of Filtered Water

• 1/4 Cup of Brown Rice or Ancient Grains

• 1/2 Cup of optional mixture dried fruits, dates, apricots, raisins, or prunes

Place all of the above ingredients into a 2 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high overnight (7-8 hours). It will be ready in the morning! Remember to turn off & unplug your crock pot. Your adzuki beans can be eaten plain or you may add organic milk (soy, almond, oat, coconut etc.). Sprinkle cinnamon or brown sugar or drizzle with honey, maple syrup or agave (to taste).

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GERD, IBS, Gastritis, SIBO, Celiac Disease, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Chronic Diarrhea, Dysentery, Severe Fecal Impaction, Constipation, Stomach & Abdominal Pain, Hemorrhoids, Bloody Stools, Hernia successfully treated with Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Natural Health and Healing

WHAT IS CROHN’S DISEASE?

 Crohn’s disease is a chronic and irremediable disease that is associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is an autoimmune disease that causes enduring inflammation and irritation to the lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Crohn’s inflammation commonly occurs at the end of the ileum (small intestine) and at the cecum (the beginning of large intestine) where they connect. However, Crohn’s disease conditions vary by person and inflammation can affect an individual in one section or segments throughout the GI tract (from the oral cavity to anus). Inflammation caused by Crohn’s disease can spread deep into the layers of the bowel tissue resulting in thickening of the bowel wall that does not subside. Subsequently, inflammation from Crohn’s disease can develop into colorectal cancer. 

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CROHN’S DISEASE SYMPTOMS

The cause of Crohn’s disease is not known. Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system is unable to differentiate between their cells from foreign pathogens. The body’s natural defense system would mistakenly believe these harmless bacteria in their intestinal tract are foreign pathogens. By protecting its own body from pathogens (virus, bacteria, fungi, or other microorganisms), the immune system produces a response and attacks the harmless bacteria that aid in digestion. Subsequently, inflammation and irritation in the GI tract causes individuals to experience intestinal obstructions, rectal bleeding, fatigue, loss of appetite, mouth ulcer, slow growth and many other disturbances within the GI system. Crohn’s disease can also cause inflammation on the skin, eyes, joints, and in the liver or bile ducts.

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ACUPUNCTURE TO BENEFIT CROHN’S DISEASE 

 Acupuncture and herbal medicine induce a homeostatic response on the cellular level by influencing the body’s internal organs to correct imbalances in their digestion, absorption, and energy production activities. They stimulate the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will change the experience of pain, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence the body’s own internal regulating system. Acupuncture helps Crohn’s disease by reversing tissue damage and reduces inflammation and improves quality of life. Acupuncture is safe and painless. There are no drugs or hazardous equipment used and no surgical operation performed.  

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“Once natural medicine began, he started to improve day by day and within weeks he had gained back all the weight he had lost (30-35 lbs)! By December 2009 he was off all medicine drugs and has been symptom free (healed from Crohn’s Disease) since 2009!... He’s back to normal and has been for 4 years now!”

CROHN’S DISEASE RISK FACTORS ARE

 Crohn’s disease is believed to be hereditary. That being the case, a significant chance an individual will have Crohn’s disease is if someone in their family or a close relative has Crohn’s disease. An individual has a higher risk of developing Crohn’s disease when both mother and father have IBD. Crohn’s disease affects both men and women between the ages of 15 and 35. Caucasian and Eastern Europe Jewish lineage have a higher risk of developing Crohn’s disease than African American, American Indian, Asians, or Hispanics. Active smokers are twofold likely to develop Crohn’s disease than non-smokers.

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TREATMENT OF CROHN’S DISEASE

 There is no cure for Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease can be treated with specific medication based on the severity and location of the condition. Medication such as steroids and immunosuppressants, aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, and immunomodulators can be prescribed to help control, sustain flair-ups and reduce inflammation. However, each medication has various side effects such as headaches, heartburn, acne, bone loss, high blood pressure, low white blood cell count and other side effects that can potentially lead to higher chance of developing infections and pancreatitis. Additionally, some medication can take several weeks or months before becoming active and require regular screening due to high risk of colorectal cancer. Since Crohn’s condition occasionally goes into remission, it is unknown if a specific prescription drug is effective towards Crohn’s disease. Surgery may be required if all medication drugs have been exhausted and ineffective towards the individual. Depending on the location of the condition, the operation consists of removing that specific part of inflammation from the intestines. However, each part of the internal organs plays a vital role in maintaining homeostasis within our body. By removing an essential part of the organ, Crohn’s disease can reappear but in other areas of the intestines that can lead to diarrhea or malnutrition.

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CASE STUDIES

 According to Healthcare Medicine Institute, modern research has proven that acupuncture has improved Crohn’s Disease Activity Index (CDAI) scores and quality of life, increased hemoglobin levels, and reduced C-reactive protein (CRP) levels for patients with Crohn’s disease. CDAI score measures during medicine and medical procedure for responses and remission of Crohn’s disease. CRP measures inflammation levels in the blood. Researchers have shown that acupuncture induces a powerful anti-inflammatory response that improves patient’s intestinal mucosal epithelium and intestinal glands in Crohn’s disease patients. Testimonials on Agape Natural Health have shown patients with Crohn’s disease have substantially improved with acupuncture. By receiving acupuncture and consuming herbal medicine regularly, it has proven to cause Crohn’s disease to stay in remission and promote health and quality of life.

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Work Cited

What is Crohn’s Disease | Causes of Crohn’s | Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. April 06, 2019. Crohn’s & Colitis. Retrieved from http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/what-are-crohns-and-colitis/what-is-crohns-disease/

National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. September 01, 2017. Treatment for Crohn’s Disease. Retrieved from https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/crohns-disease/treatment

HealthCMi CEUs. May 23, 2015. Acupuncture Anti-Inflammatory Crohn’s Disease Discovery. Retrieved from https://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1478-acupuncture-anti-inflammatory-crohn-s-disease-discovery

Agape Natural Health. September 24, 2016. Crohn’s Disease | Auto Immune Condition | Inflammation Small Intestines | Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Treatment. Retrieved by http://www.agapeacupuncture.com/blog/2016/9/23/crohns-disease-auto-immune-condition-inflammation-small-intestines-acupuncture-and-herbal-medicine-treatment

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California 92660

ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBAL MEDICINE GIVE GREAT RESULTS FOR CHRONIC CONGESTION AND ALLERGIES

CHRONIC CONGESTION AND ALLERGIES
Natural health remedies will give you surprising results.

“My Chronic Congestion cleared up, to the point of being virtually non-existence... Within a few weeks it increased my self-confidence which got me more motivated in taking Dr. Huang’s advice.”

June 2012 I was diagnosed with Chronic Congestion and Allergies. It was something I had to deal with and I had no idea how it developed. As a child I had allergies and as an adult I had them during the spring time for a week or two. Every morning when I woke up, I would need to cough up some phlegm, and I got tired of having to do that. I saw my G.P. and he recommended me to see an allergist. The MD prescribed Flonase and I felt that it did not help. The treatments lasted from July 2012 – August 2012 and it was ineffective. I was willing to accept that this condition was not going to go away. I had made an appointment to see an allergist but came to see Dr. Kevin Huang first so I cancelled my appointment for the allergist.

I was referred by a friend. She raved about the treatments and Dr. Huang.  On September 29, 2012, I began coming to Agape Acupuncture, Inc. hoping to get better. My friends and family were supportive. I thought it was very professional the staff, friendly and I like Dr. Huang’s bedside manners. I was impressed by the large volume of herbs on the shelf – that spoke to me that the clinic did a large volume of business.

I was very open to natural medicine and I knew the healing ability of the body and I was open to other modality. The treatments I received were herbs and acupuncture. I was very hopeful in getting my results. It was relaxing and I used the time to meditate and I have only experienced good effects from it. My Chronic Congestion cleared up, to the point of being virtually non-existence. Other additional benefits were increased energy and weight loss. Within a few weeks it increased my self-confidence which got me more motivated in taking Dr. Huang’s advice.

The results are fantastic! I’m very happy and very supportive of natural medicine. I have the confidence to further explore natural health remedies that will give you surprising results. My friends and loved ones are very happy for my results and still supportive. The staff is very friendly, very professional and greeted me by name. They are always very friendly and very professional. I would refer others to Dr. Kevin Huang, in fact, I have referred someone already. It’s a free consultation go in and see what he has to say and do your own research. It’s very important to maintain a positive outlook as I agree that has the greatest impact on our health.

Sincerely,
V.S., Los Angeles, CA
December 22, 2012

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FREE CONSULTATION | NATURAL HEALTH REMEDIES | I WOULD REFER OTHERS TO DR. KEVIN HUANG FOR ACUPUNCTURE, HERBS AND NATURAL HEALING | My Chronic Congestion cleared up, to the point of being virtually non-existence. Other additional benefits were increased energy and weight loss. Within a few weeks it increased my self-confidence which got me more motivated in taking Dr. Huang’s advice. The results are fantastic! I’m very happy and very supportive of natural medicine. I have the confidence to further explore natural health remedies that will give you surprising results. My friends and loved ones are very happy for my results and still supportive. The staff is very friendly, very professional and greeted me by name. They are always very friendly and very professional. I would refer others to Dr. Kevin Huang, in fact, I have referred someone already. It’s a free consultation go in and see what he has to say and do your own research. It’s very important to maintain a positive outlook as I agree that has the greatest impact on our health.