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Take Care Of Your Body From The Inside Out With Colon Cleansing

2006-08-03T01:39-04:00

by Gregg Hall

Many physicians today are promoting cleansing of the colon to promote good health due to the fact that if the colon is not working right, toxins must leave the body through other avenues. Doctors say that these detoxification methods cleanse every tissue and cell in the body. The problem with the build in the colon is that toxic matter in the colon can cause things like colon diseases, headaches, fatigue, muscle aches, lupus, and cardiovascular disease.

Another thing that ca be accomplished with this type of treatment is the removal of unwanted parasites that our bodies might be harboring. Parasites can come from insect bites, rare or undercooked meat, vegetables that have not been cleaned properly, and even through sexual activity. In fact, it's more common to pass on parasites than it is to pass on a venereal disease.

The body is designed for the bowels to move after every meal but in our western civilization, that is difficult to do so we have trained our bodies to once a day. This can cause the colon to become backed up, and serious problems can develop. A toxic colon can cause intolerance to certain foods and becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. Even if you do have regular bowel movements, the waste can pass through and still leave a residue on the walls of the colon. A dirty colon can cause the muscles of the colon wall to lose tone, and ballooning or pouches can form causing diverticulitis.

How do you go about cleaning out the colon? There are numerous ways, some that will accomplish the task quickly and some gradually. If you want fast results, there is colonic irrigation that is a very rapid and efficient method to wash away years of impacted feces and toxins.

You can also get good results by altering your diet and you will begin to see improvements within a short time after starting the process. You will see skin problems begin to disappear, chronic fatigue is alleviated, and the whites of the eyes regain their youthful clearness. This slower dietary method takes several weeks, with the patient starting out by eating raw food for as 50 percent of their diet. Water is always an important part of the cleansing process. People mistakenly believe they shouldn't drink a lot of water because they will retain fluids. The fact of the matter is, the body retains the fluids because it isn't getting enough fluid and goes into survival mode to keep what it can.

After going through a cleansing you will feel much lighter and more energetic. Your immune system will also be much healthier from getting rid of the toxins and bacteria.

Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this and Natural Hemorrhoid Relief at http://www.hemorrhoidreliefnow.com

The Dangers Of Detoxifying Your Body , What You Don't Know Could Kill You

2006-08-03T01:35-04:00

by Gregg Hall

One of the big natural health treatments being touted these days is body detoxification for the benefits it offers such as clearer skin, more energy, and better mental clarity as well as a healthier immune system. The problem with many of those pushing this as a cure all remedy for everyone is that they often aren't warning people about the dangers of detoxification.

The process has been used for centuries all over the planet to help cleanse the body and revitalize over worked internal organs. Proponents boast that by eliminating toxic build up in your body you will benefit from a stronger immune system and be better armed for fighting off disease. Toxic build up occurs in virtually everyone due to our environment, and with toxins coming from inadequate unhealthy diets as well as alcohol and drug use. The treatment plans range all the way from just using high fiber foods like brown rice and herbal mixtures to professional colonics.

Body detoxification is a medical treatment and needs to be approached that way by consulting a physician first. There are many people who should not take part in these treatments at all due to the risk involved and there are also side effects to be considered. Here are some of the things that you need to know.

First off, children and the elderly generally should not participate in detoxification programs. The elderly many times suffer from an imbalanced immune system and the cleansing program can disturb it further. Children as well as teenagers require a healthy diet and good nutrition and the majority of cleansing programs require fasting which is not recommended for most children. Others who should not participate in detoxification programs are people with eating disorders and those with diabetes or low blood sugar. Pregnant and nursing mothers are also counted among those who should avoid cleansing treatments due to the process depleting needed nutrients for the baby.

If you are taking any prescribed medications you must consult with your doctor before considering a cleaning program. Due to the way the process occurs, residual medicine in fat stores can enter the blood stream and your system may also begin to metabolize the medicine better, both of which could result in an overdose.

Another way to detoxify your body is by fasting. Some cleansing programs call for fasting, or going without solids for anywhere from a day to a week. The only things entering the body are water and juice. I recently did one of these for over three weeks and lost over 40 pounds. Those who say this method is beneficial report that during fasting, fat cells and toxins burn away. Remember, fasting really depletes the body of vital nutrients and calcium.

Death, possibly from detoxification triggering a heart attack, has been reported for some undergoing intensive detoxification programs. Those fatalities were linked to previous health conditions such as drug abuse and undetected heart problems so it is important to understand that these types of programs should not be taken lightly.

Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this and Hemorrhoid Treaments at http://www.hemorrhoidreliefnow.com

How Do I Know If I Have Hemorrhoids?

2006-02-13T10:13-05:00

This is such a touchy subject. It is very similar to men and prostate problems, people just don’t want anyone poking and prodding around there and men are the worst! Even though it is said as much as half of the over 50 population of the United States has the condition there are only about 500,000 reported annually. The numbers for the overall population are 1 of every 25 people with most of these between 45 and 65.

So how do I know if I have hemorrhoids? One the fastest indicators will be the appearance of bright red blood on toilet paper, that will scare you! It could even be rectal cancer, but it is far more likely to be hemorrhoids. So let’s take a closer look at symptoms.

So? What are the hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are like cushions and that is what they look like. They contain blood vessels, small muscles, and very elastic fibers and are also called piles by some people.

How do know if I have hemorrhoids or something else?

Let’s look at a couple of hypotheticals. Someone goes to the doctor complaining of rectal discomfort with occasional blood on the tissue and itching in the anal area. This is more than likely an internal hemorrhoid. Another patient is complaining of severe rectal pain as well as prolapsed tissue in the anal area. This is probably going to be external hemorrhoids with the pain coming from a blood clot in the hemorrhoidal tissues.

There are four degrees of internal hemorrhoids. It may be interesting for you to know because first, second and sometime third degree can be treated by banding only. Fourth degree and sometime third degree requires surgery.

Do not forget non-hemorrhoid causes of symptoms. The option to check with your doctor is worthwhile because there could be other problems, including cancer or anal fissure. (By the way for anal fissure medical treatment alone may heal it in 90% of cases).

To treat itching or discomfort you may use suppositories, ointments, creams, and gels. These products contain protectant and anesthetics (pain relievers). Local anesthetics numb the area and decrease burning and itching.

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How To Prevent Hemorrhoids

2006-02-10T09:54-05:00

Hemorrhoids can occur from nearly any kind of abnormal strain especially of the anus or anal area. The cause of hemorrhoids is from the small veins in the tissues becoming irritated and inflamed. One of the easiest ways to prevent hemorrhoids is to simply reduce the strain on your anal area as well as to make some lifestyle changes to further reduce the risk.

Dietary changes are one of the best things you can do including eating foods high in fiber which helps keep your digestive and elimination systems working properly and reduces constipation which is one of the big causes of hemorrhoids due to strain.

Some foods that are high in fiber include: grains, foods high in bran, fruits and vegetables. Many processed foods may be convenient but they also cause the stool to harden due to their lack of fiber. These foods will increase your risk of hemorrhoids so they should be avoided.

There are many fiber supplements you can get over the counter if you feel that trying to eat foods high in fiber is too difficult for you. These fiber supplements are available in pills as well as powders that can be mixed in water. Be sure to start easy with these as some of them can be very potent and result in severe abdominal bloating and cramping.

Another necessary habit to get into is to increase your water intake to eight 8 ounce glasses of water per day which of course is recommended to everyone. Water helps keep your entire system hydrated and water will help to keep your stool from becoming to hard and causing strain when having bowel movements.

Another habit you should get into is not forcing yourself to hold in a bowel movement which can cause strain and consequently, hemorrhoids. This is one of the major causes of stool becoming packed and hard which again results in hemorrhoids.

I know many people have their reading materials and such and will sit on the toilet for awhile just to get some alone time in, but this prolonged sitting can also give you hemorrhoids. Do what needs to be done and get out of there!

In closing, let me add that as with many other health conditions regular exercise can help to prevent hemorrhoids as well by keeping the muscles toned and strong.