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Colon Hydrotherapy: What You Need to Know

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:42:20 +0000

As discussed in a recent video we posted, colon hydrotherapy is another method of cleansing the colon of toxins. For this detox method, you flush out toxins with the use of streams of water sprayed inside the colon.

When the water is sprayed inside your colon, the fecal matter will become soft and is eventually pushed out due to peristalsis.

This method works great for removing toxins that may have accumulated over the years. Colon Hydrotherapy is also commonly referred to as “colonics” or “colonic irrigation”.

Reasons for Doing Colon Hydrotherapy

Preventive measure to flush out toxins
Help improve metabolic efficiency
Help with abdominal pain, continuous headaches, migraines, etc.
Assist with pre- and post-surgery, barium x-ray, stool samples, etc./li>
Help your digestive system with issues like constipation, diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, colitis, diverticulitis, bloating, nausea, etc.
Help inspire a lifestyle change

Effects of Colon Hydrotherapy

Colon Cleansing — Colon hydrotherapy is another form of colon cleansing. It will help break down and flush out any toxins that may have accumulated over your lifetime. Read more about the benefits of colon cleansing.
Exercising the Intestinal Tract — Colon hydrotherapy helps keep your intestinal tract strong, as accumulating toxins can actually weaken the colon walls leaving you more susceptible to developing disease. Colon hydrotherapy also improves peristalsis, which will help you pass impacted fecal matter on a daily basis.
Hydrating the Intestinal Tract — Since water is absorbed into your body through the colon, hydrotherapy will increase the amount you absorb, while softening the fecal matter. The outcome can lead to improvements in circulatory and cardiovascular systems.

Advantages of Colon Hydrotherapy

You may notice weightloss and a metabolism boost
You will notice a reduction of intestinal parasites
Relief of Gynecological disorders, like cystitis and dysmenorrhea.
Natural boost to your immunity
Digestive issues, like constipation and diarrhea, are relieved without the use of laxatives
You will not become dependent on colon hydrotherapy, unlike laxatives

Alternatives to Colon Hydrotherapy

If the process of colon hydrotherapy has you nervous, there are numerous alternatives that can accomplish the same thing. The best alternative method, would be to take an oxygen colon cleaner. This type of cleanser will help melt away any impacted fecal matter, and gently push it out. An herbal colon cleanser are another alternative method, but it is not recommended, as it can take weeks to acheive the same results. Not to mention, herbal colon cleansers will bulk up inside your colon, possibly causing you to suffer from more constipation symptoms.

Colon Hydrotherapy Explained [VIDEO]

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:16:31 +0000

Here’s a video of a doctor explaining the process of colon hydrotherapy, and how you may benefit from it. He discusses the entire process so you have a better idea of what to expect.

Of course, while he believes that colon hydrotherapy is an effective method for colon cleansing, he does point out that we need to take a closer look at what we are putting into our body in the first place. If you are uncomfortable doing a colon hydrotherapy session, there are many other methods of colon cleansing you can explore.

Will Colon Cleansing Affect the Absorption of Vitamins [VIDEO]

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:34:36 +0000

In this video, a doctor discusses whether doing a colon cleanse will affect the absorption of vitamins and medications.

Of course, the answer to this all depends on what kind of colon cleanse you do. For example, an herbal colon cleanse will take much longer to remove any compacted fecal matter, than an oxygen colon cleanse. But once you have completed a colon cleansing program, you will notice that your body has an improved ability to absorb vitamins and nutrients.

The Master Cleanse Diet Explained

admin — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:51:41 +0000

You’ve probably heard of the master cleanse diet, also referred to as the lemonade diet or maple syrup diet. The master cleanse diet aims at flushing out all the toxins that may have accumulated in our intestinal tract over the years. The master cleanse diet was developed by Stanley Burroughs in the 1940’s. Burroughs believed that this special cleansing diet would restore your health to optimal levels by detoxing the body of toxins.

Nowadays, the master cleanse diet seems to be used more as a means of weight loss and has become increasingly popular among celebrities such as Beyoncé Knowles and Jared Leto. Because of various celebrities touting the benefits of the master cleanse, average people have begun to try it for weightloss.

The Master Cleanse Diet Recipe

Ingredients Needed for Master Cleanse Diet

8 oz. purified water
2 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
2 tbsp maple syrup (grade B)
1/10 tsp cayenne pepper

Mix all of the above ingredients together in a glass, and stir vigourously. That’s it. It’s that simple!

Master Cleanse Instructions

If you are planning on following the master cleanse diet, be prepared to fast on only liquids for at least 10-15 days.

The master cleanse instructions clearly dictate that you should not eat any solid foods while drinking the lemon water. The diet only allows you to drink the lemonade, and maybe some water. Roughly, the diet would require you to drink at least 6-8 glasses throughout the day.

The night before you begin the cleansing diet, it is recommended to drink a cup of laxative tea. It is also recommended to start the day by drinking another laxative tea or a salt water flush. To make the cleansing salt water flush, all you need to do is add 1 to 1½ teaspoons of epsom salt or himalayan salt with a small amount warm water. Stir the salt and water vigorously to help the salt dissolve in the water. Then, you drink the salt water mixture. If you have any trouble drinking the salt water, try drinking it in small portions, but it still needs to be warm.

Try to get all of the master cleanse ingredients as organic, if possible. If not organic, besure to avoid buying lemon juice that have preservatives or artificial sweeteners. The best way to get lemon juice, is to squeeze it yourself. This would ensure that it’s fresh and pure. Another tip, is to not use the commonly sold maple syrup, instead, you need to use a grade B maple syrup. This is a common mistake.

Ending the Master Cleanse Diet

At the end of the dieting period, it is recommended to slowly introduce the “normal diet” consisting of solid foods. It is not recommended to go on a binge eating spree.

For the first couple of days, it is recommended that you drink at least three 8oz. glasses of orange juice, pulp or no pulp. The orange juice will help the digestive system to break down solid foods that your body may not be used to.

Try to stay away from heavy foods like meat and bread for at least 2-3 days after completing the master cleanse diet. Also avoid fried, processed and fast foods, as these will only introduce the same toxins you just finished flushing out. Fruits and vegetables are always great additions to your diet. So are nuts and seeds.

Exercise & The Master Cleanse Diet

There is never an excuse to avoid exercising. Just because you are doing the master cleanse diet, doesn’t provide you with any sort of excuse. Maintaining a regular exercise routine will actually help with the diet and provide a deeper detox. In fact, the master cleanse diet has all the ingredients you need to maintain your usual routine, which includes exercising.

That’s it. That’s the master cleanse diet explained. Now it’s time for you to try to implement it into your life. Just remember to discuss it with your doctor before starting.

How to Detoxify Yourself [VIDEO]

admin — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:20:28 +0000

Here’s a video of a doctor giving you tips on how to detoxify yourself. In the video, he basically says that colon cleansing is important, but doing a liver cleanse is also an effective way to detoxify yourself.

Of course, remember before you do any of these cleanses, you should try to follow a detox diet, consisting of high fiber foods and plenty of water. This is the safest, and most effective way to detoxify yourself.