Lose Weight Without Starving ~ Eat Protein

Eating adequate protein keeps the sugar/carb cravings at bay.

"Whey protein contains all the essential amino acids. Plus it boasts the highest protein quality rating among all proteins. Thus, it is a complete protein.

Whey protein is a by-product of the cheese manufacturing process. At one time it was discarded or used for animal feed, but researchers later realized whey protein has incredible benefits for humans.

The main difference between protein, versus fats & carbs, is the fact that your body can’t store protein from day to day. Regretfully, we know the same can't be said about fat!" ~Dr. Mercola

My favorite whey protein powder is free from hormones, i.e. rBGH, rBST. I order mine from Dr. Mercola. He offers clean & nutritious protein powders, including vegan sourced.

Learn more and Order from mercola.com

Watch Out For These Dangerous, Common Foods!

1. Canned Tomatoes
2. Corn-Fed Beef
3. Microwave Popcorn
4. Non-organic Potatoes
5. Farmed Salmon
6. Milk Produced with Artificial Hormones
7. Conventional Apples

Why? Read more...
excerpt from The 7 Foods Experts Won't Eat
Shine/Healthy Living by Liz Vaccariello, Editor-in-Chief, PREVENTION

Remember "roughage"?

What we call dietary fiber is what used to be called " roughage". It acts as the body's internal scrub brush. Most people simply don’t get enough fiber in their diet. It’s either because they’re not aware of how important fiber is, or they have been misinformed on the sources of dietary fiber.
Read more...

Benefit of Feeling More Gratitude ~ Good Digestion

If you're like many health-conscious people, you pay a lot of attention to what you eat. But even the highest quality foods won't necessarily help you build health if you don't digest them well. Try to eat with a feeling of gratitude. Conscious eating will enhance your body's ability to assimilate nutrition: the vitamins, minerals, and life force of your food.

Gratitude is much more than a "feel good" emotion. Gratitude is a genuine soul-felt appreciation for being personally involved with life. The more gratitude we feel, the more optimism, relaxation, and overall happiness we experience. That's because focusing on gratitude shifts our attention away from stress and worry and has us look at the bright side of things. Concentrating on things we are grateful for moves us beyond conflict and drama, where we can focus on what is most important to us. Gratitude is not about being loving and happy only when life is ideal. Gratitude is an awareness that while things may not always be perfect, life is still filled with wonder and beauty.

Intensify gratitude by paying attention to the small everyday details of life. If you want to increase the enjoyment of your overall life, then enjoy the small details everywhere. Take a step out of the day-to-day noise, confusion, and stress, and deliberately do things that you love. Instead of blindly walking through your day, activate your senses as you feel the sun on your skin, smell the bright red roses, look deeply into the eyes of a kindred soul, and let your heart smile as children giggle past you on the street. Paying attention to the small details enables you to expand your awe of life. Focus on the activities that bring joy to your heart.

Before long, your life will become a beautiful expression of gratitude, and your digestion will enhance all aspects of your health, and maybe even your wealth!

Discover the Newest Safe Cancer Screening Tool

""The best way to beat cancer and other chronic illnesses is to prevent them in the first place. Now there’s a revolutionary, new high-tech diagnostic tool called thermography that can help detect cancer and disease anywhere in your body. It’s safe, painless, and reliable. Why take the chance of developing a serious illness when you can stop it in its tracks...measuring inflammation through thermal imaging is a proactive, preventative method you can use for detecting disease, which significantly improves your chances for longevity and good health." ~Dr. Joseph Mercola
Find out more...

What Do Janet Jackson, Usher & Matt Damon Have In Common? Colonics, of course!

Colon Hydrotherapy is rapidly becoming one of the most dynamic areas of interest in integrative health modalities. Colon hydrotherapy is gaining recognition in part because of the modern instrumentation. The emergence of this ancient cleansing practice is also entering mainstream consciousness as celebrities Madonna, Matt Damon, Usher, Janet Jackson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Anniston, Beyonce, Cindy Crawford and a host of other celebrities, as well as, professional athletes speak publicly about their personal use of colonics.

Emotional Constipation Causes Bad Feelings

Many people don't realize it, but negative emotions can become trapped in the body. The reason they become trapped is because we didn't know how to deal with them appropriately. The consequence is that those stuck emotions negatively affect us long past the original emotion.

With deep cleansing you can release and remove old, trapped negative emotions and end the cycle of being triggered by them. Dr. Richard Anderson explains in Cleanse and Purify Thyself. "Emotions get trapped in cells and when we...cleanse, these emotion-carrying cells, especially weak, dead, or dying cells are rapidly released from the body. In this way we release forever the emotions that were trapped within those cells."

Dr. Anderson continues to say that most people are more affected by the past than the present, and that when we cleanse a striking emotional transformation often occurs, especially when mucoid plaque is released. Mucoid plaque is a toxic and often hardened, rubber-like substance that is found in most people's colons. It`s the result of years of poor dietary habits and neglect in cleansing the colon. Deep bowel cleansing is required to remove it.

Toxic waste material is a warehouse for negative emotions, and negative emotions can become trapped anywhere in the body. Where they're located can be related to what the emotion is - and stuck emotions often result in behavioral blocks. For example, people with difficulty speaking up for themselves may have trapped emotions that reside in the throat.

Emotions can also be stuck along the meridian of the organ that the emotion relates to. This is understood using Chinese medicine which explains how the various organs are connected to different emotions. Chinese medicine also tells us that energy from those organs travels along defined paths in the body, known as meridians.

For example, emotions relating to resentment - which is a feeling of anger at having been wronged - are often lodged in the shoulders. Resentment is the emotion of the gallbladder, and the gallbladder meridian runs along the shoulders.

It might surprise you how many people with tension in their shoulders actually have stores of waste there. That waste can then block the energy's pathway, and interfere with the person's ability to appropriately feel and manage emotions relating to resentment.

Information extracted from:
Cleanse and Purify Thyself, Dr. Richard Anderson, N.D., M.N.D.
Molecules of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Thought Medicine, Candace B. Pert, Ph. B

Reminder: Laughter Is The Best Medicine

Laughter, along with an active sense of humor, may help protect you against a heart attack, according to a recent study by cardiologists at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. The study, which is the first to indicate that laughter may help prevent heart disease, found that people with heart disease were 40 percent less likely to laugh in a variety of situations compared to people of the same age without heart disease.

"The old saying that 'laughter is the best medicine,' definitely appears to be true when it comes to protecting your heart," says Michael Miller, M.D., director of the Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center and a professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. "We don't know yet why laughing protects the heart, but we know that mental stress is associated with impairment of the endothelium, the protective barrier lining our blood vessels. This can cause a series of inflammatory reactions that lead to fat and cholesterol build-up in the coronary arteries and ultimately to a heart attack." Miller says, "The recommendation for a healthy heart may one day be exercise, eat right and laugh a few times a day."

At Oasis Colonics, we discover lots of funny puns. Laughter is part of the treatment!

Oasis Colonics: Colon Hydrotherapy Explained

Oasis Colonics: Colon Hydrotherapy Explained

Colonics vs Enemas ~ What's the Difference?

The large intestine or "colon" ranges between 4 -- 6 feet in length. An enema merely flushes out the lower end of the colon where the waste matter (feces) collects. The average enema uses only about two quarts of water, while a colonic hydrotherapy treatment uses 15 to 30 gallons of water to flush out the entire lower bowel. Warm, purified water is introduced at the rate of one cup to two quarts at a time according to the body's comfort and tolerance. The fecal matter is expelled . This action can soften and wash away impactions lining the colon or "lower bowel".

For a description of the differences between "Open" and "Closed" Colon Hydrotherapy systems click here.

The closed-system colonic devise used at Oasis Colonics allows water to gently irrigate the colon in a slow, comfortable manner. During a colonic, the body's own natural peristalsis propels the waste material out by means of wave-like muscular contractions. The colon cleansing "machine" is NOT a type of internal vacuum cleaner or waste extractor, nor is it a pressure hose. It's function can be understood as a technologically advanced "enema bag" that administers water into the colon while simultaneously monitoring temperature and pressure ensuring safety and efficacy.

CLICK HERE, and scroll down, to see a picture of the Colon Hydrotherapy equipment used at Oasis Colonics in Portland, Oregon.

Detoxify With Bieler's Broth

Dr Henry G. Bieler, MD often used his famous Bieler’s Broth to help his patients detoxify. Dr. Bieler prescribed this simple soup to help restore alkalinity and mineral balance, thereby supporting the organs, especially the liver. The endocrine glands, such as the adrenals and thyroid, are greatly benefited by a cleanse using Bieler’s Broth. Eat daily as part of your winter restoration!

Adapted from Food Is Your Best Medicine by Henry G. Bieler, MD. Use organic vegetables!

Beiler's Broth

1 lb green beans
2 lbs zucchini
4 stalks celery
1-2 bunches parsley
4 cups clean filtered water
Extra virgin olive oil or unsalted organic butter (optional)

Cut up the zucchini, green beans and celery. Steam in a stainless steel or porcelain pot using the filtered water. Blend with the cooking water and parsley to the consistency of pea soup. You may add a small amount of extra virgin olive oil or unsalted organic butter if desired. Variations include adding garlic, onions, ginger or other fresh herbs

Buy Dr. Bieler’s pioneering nutrition book Food Is Your Best Medicine (currently $6.99 on Amazon)

Gallstones Are More Commmon Than You Think

The majority of gallstones start out as microscopic crystals of cholesterol. The word cholesterol originates from the Greek chole (bile) and stereos (solid). Cholesterol = chole + sterol (solid bile). Small gallstones normally exit the gallbladder. Very few gallstones grow larger then 2mm. Most are expelled while small as sand, although many accumulate. A very effective, non-surgical means of cleansing the bile ducts is a liver and gallbladder flush. There are various "recipes" to follow. Most recommend the ingestion of olive or coconut oil, apple juice, lemon juice and, sometimes, magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts). Colonics are highly recommended during and after the flush to assist in the thorough removal of gallstones.

One of my favorite Liver/Gallstone Flush recipes is, as follows:

• 3 Tablespoons warm extra virgin coconut oil
• Quarter glass apple juice
• Half a lemon
• Clove of garlic
• Small piece of fresh ginger

Whiz all the ingredients in a blender. Lemon can be replaced with orange, grapefruit or lime. Drink this mixture every day for several weeks, if you are suffering from gallbladder attacks, allergies, indigestion, constipation, bursitis and other chronic health problems...and get a series of colonics!

Gallbladder & Liver Flush
An Alternative to Gallbladder Surgery

If you are considering a liver flush for gallstones
or for gallbladder attacks, click this link!

Obstruction of the common bile duct is often caused by gallstones:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=2407039&dopt=Abstract

Passage of gallstones into the common bile duct occurs in approximately 10-15% of patients with gallstones. The incidence is related to the presence of gallstones, which are very common in 10-20% of population. http://www.virtualgastrocentre.com/diseases.asp?did=191

Crucial Vitamin D Research

"The evidence is overwhelming, and the solution is incredibly simple. One way to drastically reduce your risk of cancer and countless other chronic diseases is to optimize your levels of vitamin D -- either by safe sun exposure, tanning in a safe tanning bed or taking a high-quality supplement." ~ Dr. Joseph Mercola

Vitamin D Research links

Colonics Can Help...

• To strengthen colon function
• To improve peristalsis
• To remove old waste material
• To hydrate the body
• To boost immunity from disease
• To alleviate pressure on internal organs
• To remove parasite and yeast pockets
• To eliminate toxins from the tissues
• To alleviate gas bloat
• To increase health and vitality
• To restore proper pH balance

New To Colonics?

This video offers a basic description of what the colon hydrotherapy process is like. Oasis Colonics, in Portland and Fairfield, uses the same hygienic, closed-system equipment as is pictured in the video.

Standard Bowel Cleansing

When the colon becomes impacted with dry putrefactive waste, its shape and function are often affected in numerous ways. It may stretch like a balloon in certain areas, or develop something called "diverticula" (pouches on the intestinal wall which may become infected), or fall down upon itself (prolapsed colon). All of these colon malformations greatly impair your large intestine's ability to function, which in turn places severe strain on your digestive organs and glands and affects nutrient assimilation and absorption. The colon is the body's "sewer system", and if not treated properly can accumulate toxic poisons, which are absorbed into the bloodstream. This in turn can cause many diseases.

A standard, effective bowel cleanse utilizes:

Light foods and/or raw vegetable juices
Probiotics
Psyllium husk and/or flax seeds
Bentonite clay
Colonic irrigation

An important component of a colon cleansing program is the use of probiotics to help replenish the population of friendly bacteria which resides in your colon. Medical science now tells us that over 80% of our immune system resides in the bowel. Bentonite clay, psyllium husks and flaxseeds can be effective in assisting with the colon cleansing process. Bentonite is a type of edible clay that acts as a magnet, drawing toxic waste away from the colon wall. It binds toxins such as pesticides and helps to carry them out of the colon. Flaxseeds and psyllium husks absorb water and expand like a sponge in the colon, mopping up the toxins and mucus to be removed. They gently scrub the mucosa layer of the bowel. In addition, these bulking agents have been found to lower cholesterol levels.

Colonics assist the bowel by rinsing out all the stirred up waste produced by the process described above.

During the colonic appointment at Oasis Colonics in Portland, Oregon, we discuss particular cleansing options.

Swine Flu Scare Demands Healthy Immunity

Original post archived April 2009

The Swine Flu scare alerts those of us who are vigilantly health conscious to keep our immune systems functioning optimally.

FLUSH TOXIC WASTE!

Viruses, yeasts and parasites feed on the built-up waste in our cells. NOW is the best time to get serious about your internal cleansing. Keep ahead of the masses whose immune systems are compromised by a chronic burden of toxicity. Weakened and toxic immune systems are more prone to succumbing to the virus.

Medical science continues to study the relationship between immune function and the intestines. The gut plays a significant role in the human immune system. "There is more and more evidence that gut flora have a tremendously important influence on human health," says Yasmine Belkaid, Ph.D., of the National Institutes of Health

Learn more about Colon Hydrotherapy.   
Learn more about how colonics can optimize immune function.

Cleansing The Body's Central Sewage System

At Oasis Colonics, we gently rinse the lower bowel with warm water softening, breaking apart and removing encrusted fecal matter, gas and mucus leaving you feel clearer and lighter. Colonics can help re-tone and re-shape the colon. Some of the benefits of colon hydrotherapy include increased energy, improved circulation, clearer skin and eyes, enhanced mental clarity, weight normalization, improved digestion and relief from bloating.

The colon (large intestine) is approximately 5-6 feet long and approximately 2.5 cm wide. It is lined with a thick layer of mucous in which lives both friendly and unfriendly bacteria, yeasts and parasites. The colon completes the digestive process. It absorbs nutrients and water from digested foods. It processes dead cells and toxins received from the bloodstream. The colon is the body’s sewage system. When toxic waste is not effectively and regularly eliminated, it becomes reabsorbed into the bloodstream and re-distributed throughout the body. These toxins can collect in other organ tissue, such as the brain, wreaking havoc. As the years continue to pass, with inadequate nutrition and emotional stress, the body gradually becomes overwhelmed by toxicity. At this point, disease sets in ~ allergies, arthritis, migraines, skin problems, heart disease, metabolism and hormone imbalances, gout, constipation, parasites, candida overgrowth, IBS, colitis, Crohn’s disease, "bad" cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, et cetera.

People do not generally die from ‘old age’. People die, most often, from a lifetime of acidic accumulation and toxic congestion. Are you ready to improve your health?

CLICK HERE
for more information about Oasis Colonics in Portland Oregon

Colon Hydrotherapy Explained

Oasis Colonics in Portland, Oregon and Fairfield uses state-of-the-art, sanitary, closed-system colon hydrotherapy equipment with a triple filtered water filtration system, including ultra-violet light. It is designed to meet the highest industry safety standards.

This safe, gentle and effective procedure is becoming increasingly popular among people who want to reclaim their health, and prevent premature aging and disease. At Oasis Colonics, many first time colon hydrotherapy clients often ask similar questions. Below are a few examples.

~~How long does it take? ~~
At Oasis Colonics, we allow one and a half hours for each session. You will be on the table for approximately 45 to 60 minutes.

~~Is it uncomfortable? ~~
A colonic should NEVER be uncomfortable. At Oasis Colonics, most clients find the experience quite pleasant once they become accustomed to it.

~~Do I have to fast before a colonic? ~~
At Oasis Colonics, fasting is not a requirement. For maximum comfort, however, we recommend that your stomach is fairly empty when you come in for your session. Eat lightly during the day of your session, and, refrain from eating or drinking for two hours before your session.

~~Can I eat afterward? ~~
Yes, you can.

~~Are there restrictions on activities after a colonic? ~~
At Oasis Colonics, we encourage you to listen to your body after your session. Usually it's best to rest a bit after a colonic, if possible, to give your colon time to settle down. If you feel tired, rest and drink a lot of purified water. If you are energized, drink a lot of purified water and enjoy your feeling of lightness and clarity.

~~How will I feel after a colonic? ~~
At Oasis Colonics, some clients feel fatigued after a session. Other clients feel quite energized. If you feel tired or achy, it is because your body is still detoxifying. Drink a lot of purified water and rest. You will, most likely, feel quite renewed.

~~I've heard that getting a colonic depletes the body of necessary bacteria. Is this true? ~~
This idea is based on inaccurate information. The fact is that both friendly bacteria (probiotics) and unfriendly bacteria (harmful, toxic bacteria, fungi and viruses) dwell in the gut. These "flora" reproduce more efficiently in a clean environment. A colonic will not deplete the friendly flora. Conversely, the unfriendly bacteria thrive in a dirty environment. It is the unfriendly bacteria that can cause all kinds of health issues.

~~Having a colonic sounds like an embarrassing procedure to me. ~~
It is the fear of embarrassment that is worse than any actual embarrassment. At Oasis Colonics, your comfort is very important. We will help ease any trepidation on your first visit by education and a gentle manner.

~~How do I know if I have toxins and encrusted feces in my colon? ~~
Symptoms of toxicity can include chronic constipation or diarrhea, fatigue, depression, headaches, skin blemishes, bad breath, weight issues, lack of vitality and several others.

~~How many sessions will I need? ~~
At Oasis Colonics, we recognize that each person is unique. Generally, a series of three to six colonics is adequate for a thorough initial cleansing. Additional colonics may be useful to tone up a lazy colon for someone who has a bowel condition such as constipation or excessive bloating, or who is in the process of healing a chronic disease. Treatments are administered by a skilled colon hydrotherapist who has 30 years of experience in this field.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TREATMENTS AND PRICING

Colon Hydrotherapy sessions are available by appointment at Oasis Colonics located in Southeast Portland, Oregon and Fairfield.

To inquire further about colonics and schedule appointments, you may contact Joanie at oasis.colonics@gmail.com or call 503-752-5068

Are Colonics Worth The Price?

This is a recycled, previous post dated January 2009

A question that must be asked in this time of financial constraint:
Are colonics worth the price? Many doctors say "Yes!".
Read more about the benefits of colonics by clicking HERE.

Rotating Probiotic Supplements

At Oasis Colonics in Portland, Oregon, I recommend rotating probiotics to enhance overall microbial biodiversity in the G.I. tract. This practice is gaining interest among medical professionals. Rotation usually involves taking a given probiotic brand for a period of time (daily, weekly or monthly) followed by a different brand for a similar time period, and then “rotating back” to the first brand. Sometimes three or more brands are used. For this reason, I rotate my favorite brands that are for sale in my colon therapy practice.

The premise is that pathogenic bacteria and other undesirable microorganisms will be more effectively defeated by a larger contingency of probiotic strains. Certain probiotic strains colonize more effectively in specific areas of the G.I. tract – Lactobacilli do better in the small intestine while Bifidobacteria prefer the colon.

When a label tells you that the food you are buying “contains probiotics,” I encourage you to question whether they are selling health benefits or meremarketing hype. More on that topic in this article from The New York Times ~ Health section.

For a more detailed definition and description of probiotics click HERE

Laxatives vs Enemas vs Colonics

At Oasis Colonics in Portland, Oregon a colon hydrotherapy session lasts approximately one hour. A series of at least three separate sessions is recommended to achieve the maximum cleansing benefit. Colonics help to eliminate fecal matter from the large intestine, which may have been lodged in the colon for weeks, months, or even years. The goal of colon hydrotherapy is to irrigate the entire colon. This procedure greatly enhances the therapeutic benefit colon cleansing. The results attained with colonics are much greater than those achieved with the use enemas or laxatives. Enema cleansing is limited to the recto-sigmoid area, and cannot take the water further into the colon. Over-the-counter laxatives simply stimulate expulsion of the contents in the rectum. They contribute to dehydration and colon muscle weakness which may exacerbate a constipated condition.

During a colon hydrotherapy session at Oasis Colonics, gallons of water are circulated in and out of the colon. Throughout the session your colon therapist uses a combination of abdominal massage and breathing techniques to help promote the elimination of toxic waste.

One colon hydrotherapy session may be equivalent to having several regular bowel movements. As you continue colon therapy, future sessions can prove to be even more effective as the older, harder mucus coated feces are soften and dislodged from the colon walls. Utilizing colonics while taking cleansing products, or while on detox programs, can greatly help facilitate and maximize results.

CLICK HERE
for more information about Oasis Colonics in Portland Oregon

Colon Hydrotherapy ~ Whole Body Effects

Colon Hydrotherapy at Oasis Colonics in Portland, Oregon stimulates the five detoxifying organs in the body:

LIVER
*Produces and excretes bile required for emulsifying fats
*Aids the body in metabolizing fat, protein and carbohydrate
*Helps transform toxins into harmless agents

KIDNEYS
*Filters out waste and excess fluid from the blood
*Regulates the proper balance of sodium, phosphorus and potassium

SMALL INTESTINE
*Digests food for absorption of nutrients into the blood to the liver
*Provides a barrier that blocks toxins from the rest of the body

LARGE INTESTINE
*Absorbs water and electrolytes, forming waste to be excreted from the body
*Produces antibodies for gastrointestinal health
*Contains bacteria that create fatty acids and vitamins for nutritional support

SKIN
*Acts as a barrier to infections
*Prevents microorganisms and other substances from entering the body
*Excretes waste products and excess salt from the body
*Synthesizes Vitamin D for the absorption of calcium and phosphate

Colonics and Enemas ~ What's The Difference?

The large intestine or "colon" ranges between 4 -- 6 feet in length. An enema merely flushes out the lower end of the colon where the waste matter (feces) collects. The average enema uses only about two quarts of water, while a colonic hydrotherapy treatment uses 15 to 30 gallons of water to flush out the entire lower bowel. Warm, purified water is introduced at the rate of one cup to two quarts at a time according to the body's comfort and tolerance. The fecal matter is expelled . This action can soften and wash away impactions lining the colon or "lower bowel".

For a description of the differences between "Open" and "Closed" Colon Hydrotherapy systems click here.

The closed-system colonic devise used at Oasis Colonics allows water to gently irrigate the colon in a slow, comfortable manner. During a colonic, the body's own natural peristalsis propels the waste material out by means of wave-like muscular contractions. The colon cleansing "machine" is NOT a type of internal vacuum cleaner or waste extractor, nor is it a pressure hose. It's function can be understood as a technologically advanced "enema bag" that administers water into the colon while simultaneously monitoring temperature and pressure ensuring safety and efficacy.

CLICK HERE, and scroll down, to see a picture of the Colon Hydrotherapy equipment used at Oasis Colonics in Portland, Oregon.

Are You Clean Inside?

We shower, brush our teeth and wash our hair on a daily basis, but we tend to ignore cleaning our insides until discomfort and disease sends us a wake-up call.

The colon benefits from periodic, thorough cleansing too. Constipation, skin eruptions, headaches, joint pain, gas, bloating, stomach aches, chronic fatigue, weight gain, parasites and digestive problems can all be signs of a toxic colon.

People often suffer silently from these painful, and often embarrassing, health conditions. Colon cleansing can help.

Getting colonics is like deep cleaning your home. Sometimes you need to move the stove, refrigerator and heavy furniture in order to deep clean the corners, nooks and crannies of your well lived-in spaces.



Your colon may also be the carrier of unwanted extra weight and toxicity. The uncomfortable bloating around your abdomen may likely begin deep in your bowels, and be a breeding-ground for unhealthy bacteria, and advancing disease. It's time for a change!

Comfortable and modest colonic treatments assist the body to eliminate old, built-up waste material. Colon hydrotherapy helps in reducing the toxic load on the liver. This process is especially effective in support of a detox program, cleansing diet and/or weight loss regime.

**Whenever you use ANY cleansing protocol, GET COLONICS. It's like cleaning your house with the windows open.

Oasis Colonics in Portland, Oregon uses state-of-the-art, sanitary, closed-system, FDA-registered colon hydrotherapy equipment with ultra-violet water filtration. Treatments are administered by an experienced colonic therapist.

For information about treatments and pricing visit:
www.crescentmoonoasis.com/price_colonics.html

Detoxification Outweighs Drugs For Depression

Recent research shows antidepressant use in the United States has doubled since 1996, along with a rise in the use of other psychotropic medications. According to the study, antidepressants are now the most widely prescribed class of drugs in the United States.

"Over 10 percent of people over the age of 6 were receiving anti-depression medication. That strikes me as significant," said study author Dr. Mark Olfson, a professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute in New York City.

It strikes me as significant that those one in ten people likely feel crappy due to an excess of old and toxic waste in their colon.

Sherry Rogers, M.D. outlines in Detoxify or Die common toxins which have been found to cause depression, as well as damage to the nervous system. Chemicals and heavy metals are often trapped inside the average person's body.

Common chemicals include:
* Plastics (absorbed into foods wrapped and stored in them);
* Pesticides (in each non-organic bite you take);
* Mercury (from pesticides, fungicides, fish, "silver" fillings, vaccines and paints);
* Hexane from jet fuel (reported to be found in milk);
* Aluminum (found in antiperspirants, antacids, aluminum cans and foil and many cookware);
* Trichloroethylene (in most city water supplies);
* TCE (from dry cleaned clothes and carpets);
* Cadmium (from cigarettes);
* Toluene (from cigarettes, inks, nail polishes, cleaners, glues and many more sources);
* Home insulation (UFFI);
* Gasses from furnaces, diesel exhaust, carpeting, paint and wall vinyls.

In addition, many people suffer from intestinal yeast overgrowth, which is an all-too-common fungal condition due to refined, processed foods, antibiotic use and birth control use. Candida yeast and parasites copiously release toxins into the body daily.

The depressed 1 in 10 people will feel better when they make concerted efforts to remove toxic waste and poisons from their bodies, rather than adding more by taking drugs for depression.

Slow Food ~ Better Digestion

Below is an excerpt form an excellent article at Zen Habits:

You may have already heard of the Slow Food Movement, started in Italy almost two decades ago to counter the fast food movement. Everything that fast food is, Slow Food isn’t.

If you read the Slow Food Manifesto, you’ll see that it’s not just about health — it’s about a lifestyle. And whether you want to adopt that lifestyle or not, there are some reasons you should consider the simple act of eating slower:

1. Lose weight. A growing number of studies confirm that just by eating slower, you’ll consume fewer calories — in fact, enough to lose 20 pounds a year without doing anything different or eating anything different. The reason is that it takes about 20 minutes for our brains to register that we’re full. If we eat fast, we can continue eating past the point where we’re full. If we eat slowly, we have time to realize we’re full, and stop on time. Now, I would still recommend that you eat healthier foods, but if you’re looking to lose weight, eating slowly should be a part of your new lifestyle.
2. Enjoy your food. This reason is just as powerful, in my opinion. It’s hard to enjoy your food if it goes by too quickly. In fact, I think it’s fine to eat sinful foods, if you eat a small amount slowly. Think about it: you want to eat sinful foods (desserts, fried foods, pizza, etc.) because they taste good. But if you eat them fast, what’s the point? If you eat them slowly, you can get the same amount of great taste, but with less going into your stomach. That’s math that works for me. And that argument aside, I think you are just happier by tasting great food and enjoying it fully, by eating slowly. Make your meals a gastronomic pleasure, not a thing you do rushed, between stressful events.
3. Better digestion. If you eat slower, you’ll chew your food better, which leads to better digestion. Digestion actually starts in the mouth, so the more work you do up there, the less you’ll have to do in your stomach. This can help lead to fewer digestive problems.
4. Less stress. Eating slowly, and paying attention to our eating, can be a great form of mindfulness exercise. Be in the moment, rather than rushing through a meal thinking about what you need to do next. When you eat, you should eat. This kind of mindfulness, I believe, will lead to a less stressful life, and long-term happiness. Give it a try.
5. Rebel against fast food and fast life. Our hectic, fast-paced, stressful, chaotic lives — the Fast Life — leads to eating Fast Food, and eating it quickly. This is a lifestyle that is dehumanizing us, making us unhealthy, stressed out, and unhappy. We rush through our day, doing one mindless task after another, without taking the time to live life, to enjoy life, to relate to each other, to be human. That’s not a good thing in my book. Instead, rebel against that entire lifestyle and philosophy … with the small act of eating slower. Don’t eat Fast Food. Eat at a good restaurant, or better yet, cook your own food and enjoy it fully. Taste life itself.

Olive Oil and Colon Cancer

Spanish researchers suggest that including olive oil in your diet may also offer benefits in terms of colon cancer prevention. Their study results showed that rats fed diet supplemented with olive oil had a lower risk of colon cancer than those fed safflower oil-supplemented diets. In fact, the rats that received olive oil had colon cancer rates almost as low as those fed fish oil, which several studies have already linked to a reduction in colon cancer risk.

Click to read more...

PubMed Research
Olive oil, Diet and Colorectal Cancer:
An Ecological Study and a Hypothesis

Stress Plays Havoc With Digestion & Weight Gain

Marc David is the founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating

The History Of Bowel Wisdom

Colon Hydrotherapy, in various forms, has been practiced for many hundreds of years. The colon refers to the large intestine. Hydro means "water". Hydrotherapy is the therapeutic use of water. Colon Hydrotherapy uses water to gently rinse away toxic waste from the colon.

Dating back to ancient times, the description of enemas was recorded as early as 1500 BC in an Egyptian medical document called the "Eber Papyrus". There are numerous reports of the frequent use of the enemas by the Egyptians, with all of them referencing this notable papyrus. This document was obtained in 1873 by Georg Ebers, dates from XVIIIth Dynasty and is stored in the Royal Museum of Berlin .

Water cleansing of the colon is also mentioned in the writings of the ancient Sumerians, Chinese, Hindus, Greeks and Romans.

The Greek physicians, Hippocrates and Galen, advanced the use of enema therapy. Early enema treatments were administered in a river by using a hollow reed to induce water to flow into the rectum. Pare in 1600 A.D., offered the first distinction between colon hydrotherapy and the popular enema therapy of that age.

In early America, enemas were commonly used to help maintain health and stave off disease. Before the departure of the Lewis and Clarke expedition, a physician instructed them in the appropriateness of using enemas in cases of fever and illness. Many of us remember that our grandparents and great-grandparents grew up with the use of enemas as a widely accepted procedure for reversing the onset of illness.

In the early 1900's colon hydrotherapy gained the attention of such physicians as James A. Wiltsie, M.D., Joseph E.G. Waddington, M.D. and Dr. John H. Kellogg, M.D.

Dr. Joseph E.G. Waddington stated; “Abnormal functioning of the intestinal canal is the precursor of much ill health, especially of chronic disease condition. Restoration of physiologic intestinal elimination is often the first, but too often ignored, important preliminary to eventual restoration of the health in general”.

Dr. James A. Wiltsie contends that “our knowledge of the normal and abnormal physiology of the colon, and of its pathology and management, has not kept pace with that of many organs and systems of the body. As long as we continue to assume that the colon will care of itself, just that long will we remain in complete ignorance of perhaps the most important source of ill health in the whole body.”

John H. Kellogg, M.D. in Battle Creek, Michigan used colon hydrotherapy extensively on over forty thousand patients. In 1917 he reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that in all but 20 cases -- he used no surgery for the treatment of gastrointestinal disease in his patients.

"In times past, knowledge of the bowel was more widespread and people were taught how to care for the bowel. Somehow, bowel wisdom got lost and it became something that no one wanted to talk about anymore." Bernard Jensen, D.C.

The popularity of colon hydrotherapy reached a height in the 1920's, 30's and 40's. At that time, colon irrigation machines were regularly used in hospitals and doctor's offices. In the ensuing 50 to 60 years, the use of this valuable health treatment decreased. The current lack of knowledge regarding colon cleansing, together with the widely held belief by conventional medicine that such treatments are no longer useful, may be the single most important factor in the increasing ill-health of our population.

The popular return to using colon hydrotherapy has been bolstered by the development of sophisticated colon hydrotherapy instruments and techniques, which make these therapies both safe and convenient.

See Oasis Colonics for more information about colon hydrotherapy in and around Portland, Oregon.

A Look Inside of Your Intestines

Leading out of your stomach is a long tube that ends at your anus. This twenty feet or so, is called the small intestine and the final five feet is called the large intestine (colon). Unlike the colon, the small intestine has many small finger-like projections (villi) from its inner lining that present a surface area the size of a tennis court. It is within the folds of both intestines that waste and toxins may accumulate.

The graphics below are stylized for ease of demonstration and are based on the work and research done by Dr. Richard Anderson in Cleanse and Purify Thyself 2 and by Dr. Bernard Jensen in Tissue Cleansing Through Bowel Management.

In his book, Tissue Cleansing Through Bowel Management (Buy this book on Amazon), Dr. Jensen explains the importance of colon cleansing: “the heavy mucus coating in the colon thickens and becomes a host of putrefication. The blood capillaries to the colon begin to pick up the toxins, poisons and noxious debris as it seeps through the bowel wall. All tissues and organs of the body are now taking on toxic substances. Here is the beginning of true autointoxication on a physiological level. This accumulation can have the consistency of truck tire rubber. It’s that hard and black.” In his book. Dr. Jensen also documents some amazing stories of health benefits, accomplished by removing this rubbery matter through colon cleansing.

Smoking Teeth = Poison Gas: Show Me the Science!

The IAOMT is a network of dental, medical and research professionals who seek to raise the standards of scientific biocompatibility in the dental practice with information from the latest interdisciplinary research.

Visit the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology ~ The Vanguard of Science-Based Biological Dentistry

Watch mercury vapor coming off of a 25 year old filled tooth!

Your Fear Will Make Some People VERY Rich in Today's Crumbling Economy

Dr Joseph Mercola today...

Critical Alert: The Swine Flu Pandemic – Fact or Fiction?

Much Fear Mongering Being Promoted

"According to the Associated Press at least one financial analyst estimates up to $388 million worth of Tamiflu sales in the near future, and that's without a pandemic outbreak.

More than half a dozen pharmaceutical companies, including Gilead Sciences Inc., Roche, GlaxoSmithKline and other companies with a stake in flu treatments and detection, have seen a rise in their shares in a matter of days, and will likely see revenue boosts if the swine flu outbreak continues to spread.

As soon as Homeland Security declared a health emergency, 25 percent -- about 12 million doses -- of Tamiflu and Relenza treatment courses were released from the nation's stockpile. However, beware that the declaration also allows unapproved tests and drugs to be administered to children. Many health- and government officials are more than willing to take that chance with your life, and the life of your child. But are you?

I suspect you have likely been alarmed by the media's coverage of the swine flu scare. It has a noticeable subplot - preparing you for draconian measures to combat a future pandemic as well as forcing you to accept the idea of mandatory vaccinations.

On April 27, Time magazine published an article which discusses how dozens died and hundreds were injured from vaccines as a result of the 1976 swine flu fiasco, when the Ford administration attempted to use the infection of soldiers at Fort Dix as a pretext for a mass vaccination of the entire country.

Despite acknowledging that the 1976 farce was an example of “how not to handle a flu outbreak”, the article still introduces the notion that officials “may soon have to consider whether to institute draconian measures to combat the disease”.

Protect Yourself Without Dangerous Drugs and Vaccinations

...there are always going to be threats of flu pandemics, real or created, and there will always be potentially toxic vaccines that are peddled as the solution. But you can break free of that whole drug-solution trap by following some natural health principles."

You can avoid the flu, without getting vaccinated, by following simple guidelines, which will keep your immune system in optimal working order so that you're far less likely to acquire the infection to begin with.

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Swine Flu Scare Demands Healthy Immunity

The Swine Flu scare alerts those of us who are vigilantly health conscious to keep our immune systems functioning optimally.

FLUSH TOXIC WASTE!

Viruses, yeasts and parasites feed on the built-up waste in our cells. NOW is the best time to get serious about your internal cleansing. Keep ahead of the masses whose immune systems are compromised by a chronic burden of toxicity. Weakened and toxic immune systems are more prone to succumbing to the virus.

Medical science continues to study the relationship between immune function and the intestines. The gut plays a significant role in the human immune system. "There is more and more evidence that gut flora have a tremendously important influence on human health," says Yasmine Belkaid, Ph.D., of the National Institutes of Health

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Learn more about how colonics can optimize immune function.

Colonics: Are the Benefits Worth the Price?

Recycled post from January archives:

A question that must be asked in this time of financial constraint:
Are colonics worth the price? Many doctors say "Yes!".
Read more about the benefits of colonics by clicking HERE.

U.S. Sells Unhealthy Corn ALL Around The World

"Enough to leave you distrustful of everything on your plate."
~Boston Globe

New Research: Fiber Kills Cancer

Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia have discovered that roughage activates a receptor with cancer-killing potential, preventing colon cancer. The scientists report in the April issue of Cancer Research that the receptor (GPR109A) is activated by butyrate, a metabolite produced by fiber-eating bacteria in the colon. The receptor puts a double-whammy on cancer by sending signals that trigger cell death, or apoptosis, and shutting down a protein that causes inflammation, a precursor to cancer.

Cancer Research 69, 2826, April 1, 2009

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are a sometimes embarrassing topic of discussion. By age 50, about half of adults have had to deal with the itching, discomfort and bleeding that can signal the presence of hemorrhoids.

The best way to prevent hemorrhoids is to keep your stools soft, so they pass easily. According to the Mayo Clinic: To prevent hemorrhoids and reduce symptoms of hemorrhoids, follow these tips:

* Eat high-fiber foods. Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Doing so softens the stool and increases its bulk, which will help you avoid the straining that can cause hemorrhoids or worsen symptoms from existing hemorrhoids. Add fiber to your diet slowly to avoid problems with gas.
* Drink plenty of fluids. Drink six to eight glasses of water and other liquids (not alcohol) each day to help keep stools soft.
* Consider fiber supplements. Most people don't get enough of the recommended amount of fiber — 20 to 35 grams a day — in their diet. Studies have shown that over-the-counter fiber supplements, i.e. psyllium husks, improve overall symptoms and bleeding from hemorrhoids. These products help keep stools soft and regular. If you use fiber supplements, be sure to drink at least eight glasses of water or other fluids every day. Otherwise, the supplements can cause constipation or make constipation worse.
* Don't strain. Straining and holding your breath when trying to pass a stool creates greater pressure in the veins in the lower rectum.
* Go as soon as you feel the urge. If you wait to pass a bowel movement and the urge goes away, your stool could become dry and be harder to pass.
* Exercise. Stay active to reduce pressure on veins, which can occur with long periods of standing or sitting, and to help prevent constipation. Exercise can also help you lose excess weight that may be contributing to your hemorrhoids.
* Avoid long periods of standing or sitting. Sitting too long, particularly on the toilet, can increase the pressure on the veins in the anus.

What Goes In Affects What Comes Out

American film maker Robert Kenner's "Food, Inc." is a hard-hitting expose of the agribusiness.

The United Nations says food production is the main cause of pollution and the destruction of ecosystems because of the massive use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers.

Food, Inc. is expected to be released June, 2009 in the United States by Magnolia Pictures. Kenner said the international rights were being sold in Berlin's European Film Market.

"The film is ostensibly about food but it's also about the concentrated power in the United States and the corrupting effects of that power," said Eric Schlosser, author of "Fast Food Nation". He is in the film and also spoke as a panelist.

"But it's not only the United States, you also see the same tendencies in the European Union. It's a real threat to ordinary people when one company has so much control."

Food, Inc. Trailer

New Choice for Colonoscopy Preparation

Many people avoid colon cancer screening due to the cramp-producing liquid laxative that turns on the "runs" and keeps you running!

Colon Hydrotherapy is an effective preparation for the routine Colonoscopy procedure that the doctor prescribes every 5 years after the age of 50. A series of colonics effectively cleanses the bowel without the fuss and mess of the standard liquid drink prep.

Danbury Hospital, ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the country for overall clinical performance, offers colon hydrotherapy as an alternative method to cleanse the bowel in preparation for the colonoscopy screening procedure. Danbury Hospital is a teaching facility associated with numerous and prestigious medical schools, such as The Yale University School of Medicine and Columbia University Medical Center. Read Danbury Hospital News

Colon Hydrotherapy Explained

Oasis Colonics in Portland, Oregon uses state-of-the-art, sanitary, closed-system colon hydrotherapy equipment with a triple filtered water filtration system, including ultra-violet light. It is designed to meet the highest industry safety standards.

This safe, gentle and effective procedure is becoming increasingly popular among people who want to reclaim their health, and prevent premature aging and disease. At Oasis Colonics, many first time colon hydrotherapy clients often ask similar questions. Below are a few examples.

~~How long does it take? ~~
At Oasis Colonics, we allow one and a half hours for each session. You will be on the table for approximately 45 to 60 minutes.

~~Is it uncomfortable? ~~
A colonic should NEVER be uncomfortable. At Oasis Colonics, most clients find the experience quite pleasant once they become accustomed to it.

~~Do I have to fast before a colonic? ~~
At Oasis Colonics, fasting is not a requirement. For maximum comfort, however, we recommend that your stomach is fairly empty when you come in for your session. Eat lightly during the day of your session, and, refrain from eating or drinking for two hours before your session.

~~Can I eat afterward? ~~
Yes, you can.

~~Are there restrictions on activities after a colonic? ~~
At Oasis Colonics, we encourage you to listen to your body after your session. Usually it's best to rest a bit after a colonic, if possible, to give your colon time to settle down. If you feel tired, rest and drink a lot of purified water. If you are energized, drink a lot of purified water and enjoy your feeling of lightness and clarity.

~~How will I feel after a colonic? ~~
At Oasis Colonics, some clients feel fatigued after a session. Other clients feel quite energized. If you feel tired or achy, it is because your body is still detoxifying. Drink a lot of purified water and rest. You will, most likely, feel quite renewed.

~~I've heard that getting a colonic depletes the body of necessary bacteria. Is this true? ~~
This idea is based on inaccurate information. The fact is that both friendly bacteria (probiotics) and unfriendly bacteria (harmful, toxic bacteria, fungi and viruses) dwell in the gut. These "flora" reproduce more efficiently in a clean environment. A colonic will not deplete the friendly flora. Conversely, the unfriendly bacteria thrive in a dirty environment. It is the unfriendly bacteria that can cause all kinds of health issues.

~~Having a colonic sounds like a very embarrassing procedure to me... ~~
It is the fear of embarrassment that is worse than any actual embarrassment. At Oasis Colonics, your comfort is very important. We will help ease any trepidation on your first visit by education and a gentle manner.

~~How do I know if I have toxins and encrusted feces in my colon? ~~
Symptoms of toxicity can include chronic constipation or diarrhea, fatigue, depression, headaches, skin blemishes, bad breath, weight issues, lack of vitality and several others.

~~How many sessions will I need? ~~
At Oasis Colonics, we recognize that each person is unique. Generally, a series of three to six colonics is adequate for a thorough initial cleansing. Additional colonics may be useful to tone up a lazy colon for someone who has a bowel condition such as constipation or excessive bloating, or who is in the process of healing a chronic disease. Treatments are administered by a skilled colon hydrotherapist who has over 25 years of experience in this field.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TREATMENTS AND PRICING

Colon Hydrotherapy sessions are available by appointment at Oasis Colonics located in a shared facility with Crescent Moon Oasis Massage and Wellness in Southeast Portland, Oregon. Many people like to schedule a relaxing massage and steam to get the toxic lymph flowing before they have their colonic.

To inquire further about colonics and schedule appointments, you may contact Joanie in Portland at oasis.colonics@gmail.com or call 503-752-5068

PARASITES: More Common Than Previously Thought

Human parasites include the protozoans (microscopic organisms) and helminths (worms).

There is mounting evidence that parasitic infestations are more common than previously thought. (Power Healing~Leo Galland, Random House New York, 1997; Handbook of Medicinal Herbs~Duke, J.A., CRC Press Boca Raton, Florida, 1985).

In the human body, parasites can co-exist with yeast and bacteria. Together they interfere with the host's vital processes through secretions, excretions and other toxic products.

Unfortunately, few people realize the damage such organisms may have on their long-term health.

Health professionals are now beginning to understand how these unfriendly organisms may interfere with our digestive processes as well as cause wide spread ill health. (Power Healing~Leo Galland, Random House New York, 1997; The Yeast Connection~William Crook, Professional Books, Jackson, Tenn., 1994; The 20-Day Rejuvenation Diet Program~Jeffrey Bland, Keats Publishing Inc. 1997)

"How do I recognize the symptoms of parasites?"

Associated symptoms and potential indicators include:

• abdominal bloating
• flatulence (gas)
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
  
• constipation
• joint and muscle pain
• heartburn
• headaches
• bad breath
• fluid retention
• food sensitivities
• allergy
• sugar cravings
• mental confusion
• fatigue

Effective herbal treatment, in conjunction with colon hydrotherapy, is the best way to help the body eradicate parasites and unhealthy micro-organisms from the gastrointestinal tract.

Feel free to contact Oasis Colonics in Portland, Oregon for more information.