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Highly Sustainable and Non-Toxic Source Of Antioxidants and Omega-3s

Krill Oil is a unique and synergistic combination of antioxidants and omega-3s. It proves itself far superior to fish oils. Unlike fish oils, pure krill oil carries omega-3s in the form of phospholipids -- liposomes or little packages that deliver the fatty acids directly to your body's cells.

Scientific evidence to date has shown that the safest and most effective carriers of EPA and DHA are these phospholipids. Standard fish oils lack this phospholipid complex. Instead they contain omega-3 fatty acids in the less-beneficial form of free triglycerides.

Krill are small shrimp or prawn-like creatures that feed the world's most mammoth animals -- the great whales. Toothless great whales gulp down huge quantities of krill to provide the energy they need to fuel their massive bulk. A blue whale eats up to 8,000 pounds of krill each day during feeding season.

Tiny krill fuel giant whales.

These highly intelligent great whales aren't the only animals that depend on krill for their nutritional needs. So do seals, penguins, sea birds, squid and fish.

The hardy krill harvested from harsh Antarctic waters -- the ones that comprise Krill Oil -- are so important they are considered a "keystone species", an organism upon which many Antarctic predators depend.

These semi-translucent crustaceans congregate in dense masses or swarms that can turn the ocean's surface pink or red.

Together with plankton, krill make up the largest biomass on earth...one of the most easily renewable food resources available, an excellent nutritional source from an environmental perspective.

Krill aren't a new source of nutrition either. They've been harvested as a food source for both humans and domesticated animals since the 1800s. Possibly even earlier in Japan where they're considered a delicacy.

A Neglected Colon Becomes A Cesspool

The following is from a 380 page report on alimentary toxemia at proceedings in London before the Royal Society of Medicine in 1912:

The colon is a sewage system but by neglect and abuse it becomes a cesspool. When it is clean and normal we are well and happy; let it stagnate and it will distill the poisons of decay, fermentation and putrefaction into the blood, poisoning the brain and nervous system so that we become mentally depressed and irritable; it will poison the heart so that we are weak and listless; poisons the lungs that the breath is foul; poisons the digestive organs so that we are distressed and bloated; and poisons the blood so that the skin is sallow and unhealthy. In short, every organ of the body is poisoned and we age prematurely, look and feel old, the joints are stiff and painful, neuritis, dull eyes and a sluggish brain overtake us; the pleasure of living is gone.

To reverse this condition requires a change in diet, exercise and cleansing procedures. One of the easiest and quickest ways has been found in using colon hydrotherapy. This is accomplished by inserting a speculum in the bowel with an inlet and outlet attachment. Water can therefore be instilled and removed at will. This cleanses and exercises the colon and dislodges old waste and gas, giving a light, healthy feeling internally.

This is a photograph of a very diseased colon.

Dark areas are stagnant blood and accumulated fecal material.

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 some form of 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.

Don't suffer silently from these painful, and often embarrassing, health conditions. Experience how colon cleansing can help.

Colon Hydrotherapy can be compared to the process of deep cleaning your home. There are times when we need to move the stove, the refrigerator and the heavy furniture in order to deep clean in the corners, nooks and crannies of our 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!

Colon Therapy helps to:

• eliminate toxic waste and gas from the body
• re-hydrate the body through the lower bowel
• re-tone the colon wall
• improve nutrient absorption
• improve colon function
• regulate bowel movements

Gentle colonic treatments assist the body to eliminate old, built-up waste material. Colon hydrotherapy help to gently cleanse the large intestine, and assist 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 uses state-of-the-art, sanitary, closed-system, FDA-registered colon hydrotherapy equipment with ultra-violet water filtration. Treatments are administered by a certified and experienced colonic therapist.

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

Sanjay Gupta: Newborn Babies Full of Toxins

Live healthy for the sake of your children and grandchildren!
Sanjay Gupta: Newborn Babies Full of Toxins

Best Defense For Disease = Healthy Immune System

A strong immune system is the best defense against pathogenic bacteria. Eating healthy, keeping your internal environment cleansed, exercising and tending to emotional health is the best insurance premium for keeping dangerous bacteria at bay.

MRSA Is A Seriously Killer Staph Infection

MRSA can cause a really bad, literally "killer" staph infection. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a serious public health problem, one that is getting progressively worse, and resulting in a greater death toll than “modern plagues” like AIDS.

A 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) pointed to 100,000 cases of invasive MRSA infections in the US in 2005 (the most recent year for which data is available). These cases led to more than 18,600 deaths, compared to HIV/AIDS, which killed 17,000 people that same year.

Normally, staph bacteria are relatively harmless. Up to 30 percent of people carry staph bacteria without it causing problems. If the bacteria, however, enters your body through a cut, it may cause an infection. These are normally mild and can be easily treated.

MRSA is much more dangerous because it is bacteria that has become resistant to the broad-spectrum antibiotics commonly used to treat it. MRSA is a “super bug” that is constantly adapting. It is capable of outsmarting even new antibiotics that come on the market. It can easily progress from a superficial skin infection to a life-threatening infection in your bones, joints, bloodstream, heart valves, lungs, or surgical wounds.

Healthy lifestyle practices boost the immune system to fight illnesses:

• Wash hands often
  
• Get a good night’s sleep on a regular basis
• Minimize stress in your life
• Exercise regularly and effectively
• Optimize vitamin D levels by getting enough sun exposure
• Avoid simple carbohydrates and hydrogenated trans fats
• Eat plenty of unprocessed whole and raw foods
• Choose foods that are organic and antibiotic-free
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine
  
• Keep the organs of elimination thoroughly cleansed
• Increase dietary antioxidant intake
  
• Eat calcium bentonite clay daily
  
• Take a high quality probiotic supplement
  
• Eat plenty of good bacteria found in fermented, probiotic rich foods like miso, kefir, natto and home-cultured sauerkraut

GET COLONICS!

Fat Isn't Bad???

What if fat isn't bad to eat, after all?
It makes me happy when I see mainstream journalism print facts.

Purity Bread ~ Low in Carbs, High in Fiber

There is a gluten-free, high fiber, high protein bread currently on the market. The name of the company that manufactures it is Julian Bakery. Purity Bread is the best!

Purity Bread Ingredients: Fresh Ground Whole Grains of *Buckwheat, *Millet, *Brown Rice, *Teff, Fresh Ground Flaxseed, (Sprouted 13 Whole Bean Mix of Navy, Black, Red, Pinto, Baby Limas, Large Limas, Garbanzo, Great Northern, Kidney, Blackeyed, Yellow & Green Split Peas & Lentils), Onion, Guar Gum & Sea Salt. *Organic

Each 1/4 inch thick slice of Purity Bread contains just 68 calories, but provides a substantial amount of fiber (8 grams) and protein (6 grams). Another bonus is that it yields only 2 grams of “effective carbohydrates” per serving: a) it contains no yeast; b) the legumes are sprouted which reduces the level of anti-nutrients, such as phytic acid, and improve its overall digestibility.

Purity Bread is baked fresh and can be ordered directly from Julian Bakery. Some larger health food stores stock it or may be willing to special order it. The look and feel of the loaf is different than most conventional breads. Purity Bread is much more dense and has a slightly different taste. Purity Bread is an easy way to dramatically and healthfully up your fiber intake without much effort. If you simply replace your typical morning toast or sandwich bread with this alternative product, you’ll easily be able boost your daily fiber consumption up to the recommended levels.

Is Your Colon In Bad Shape?

Many colons are in bad shape! Colon Therapy can help to reshape a misshapen colon. It is common for unhealthy colons to have kinks, blockages, knots, balloons, twists, lack of muscle tone, excessive spasticity, enlargements and/or hemorrhoids. Repeated colonic irrigation can help strengthen the colon while eliminating old toxic matter. Colonic Irrigation offers a more thorough cleanse than an enema. Colonics are more effective than enemas because the water can travel further, and more deeply, into the lower bowel. An enema allows a limited amount of water to be held within the descending colon region before being expelled. Colon Irrigation is a more gentle and thorough process. During a colonic, the water constantly flows in and out, softening and flushing out old fecal material.

Dr. Mercola and Jeffrey Smith-GMO activist (author of Seeds of Deception) on TED:

Worthwhile information from Dr. Mercola and Jeffrey Smith-GMO activist :

"Release is my safe word."

Colon Hydrotherapy compliments a variety of whole body cleansing protocol. There are many books that offer guidelines for fasting and eating a cleansing, alkaline diet.

COLONICS work to soak, loosen and remove toxic debris from the colon, and to stimulate the liver and the gall bladder. At Oasis Colonics, the treatments are administered by a trained professional colon hydrotherapist who uses disposable equipment along with purified water to flush the colon of the toxins accumulated over years of stress and poor eating habits.

Typically seen coming out of a person are sheets of mucus from years of eating dairy products and refined starches, yellow-green bile from the liver, white and golden yeast and black toxic fecal matter that has often been lodged in the bowel pockets for many years.

Video compliments of Brian Labrecque

Oasis Colonics Uses Closed Colonic Equipment

At Oasis Colonics, my clients observe the many benefits which colonic treatments offer in the form of clearer skin, more energy and mental clarity. I hear daily reports of improved skin conditions, decreased inflammation, fewer headaches, weight loss and increased circulation and immune function. A variety of health practitioners regularly refer their patients to me because by detoxifying the body using colonics, their therapies tend to be more effective..

Oasis Colonics uses the state-of-the-art, Clearwater closed-system, FDA-registered colon hydrotherapy equipment with ultra-violet water filtration. Waste material is evacuated through a hose attached to the instrument, and eliminated via the drain line. This prevents offensive odors and potential health risks that are possible with other colon cleansing methods.

Click to read an explanation of the difference between Open-System and Closed-System Colonics. Be safe, and feel secure by choosing the closed-system equipment at Oasis Colonics.

Colon Cleansing Celebrity Style

Colon Hydrotherapy is rapidly becoming one of the most dynamic areas of interest in integrative health circles. Colonics are once again gaining recognition in part because of the modern equipment. The emergence of this ancient cleansing practice is 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 use of colon hydrotherapy.

An article, contributed by Selma Yalazie in the online fashion magazine, Lumina discusses the topic of celebrities and colonics.

The Poo List

• The Perfect Poo
• Ghost Poo
• Teflon Coated Poo
• Gooey Poo
• Second Thoughts Poo
• Pop a Vein in Your Forehead Poo
• Weight Watchers' Poo
• Right Now Poo
• King Kong or Dunny Choker Poo
• Cork Poo (also known as floaters)
• Wish Poo
• Cement Block Poo (with extra blue metal)
• Snake Poo
• Beer and Meat Pie Poo
• Mexican Food Poo (also called screamers)

~Compliments of Colonics Brisbane - Brisbane, Australia

Healthy is Sexy ~ Colonic Therapist, Detox Guru

April, 2010 Interview with Michael Perrine

Help For Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a type of bowel disease that brings untold pain and misery to over a million people in the US. It produces inflammation and sores in the lining of the rectum and colon that bleed, produce pus and cause frequent diarrhea.

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), 25 to 40 percent of people suffering from ulcerative colitis eventually have their colons removed because of massive bleeding, severe illness, rupture of the colon, or risk of cancer.

Scientists at the University of East Anglia have discovered there could be a way to stop ulcerative colitis from developing. According to a new study coordinated by medical researchers at UEA, eating sufficient olive oil can help prevent ulcerative colitis. Olive oil, as a preventative treatment, is healthy and inexpensive.

"Oleic acid seems to help prevent the development of ulcerative colitis by blocking chemicals in the bowel that aggravate the inflammation found in this illness," Dr Andrew Hart of UEA’s School of Medicine said in a statement to the media. "We estimate that around half of the cases of ulcerative colitis could be prevented if larger amounts of oleic acid were consumed. Two-to-three tablespoons of olive oil per day would have a protective effect."

Hilarious! First Infomercial in 1949 ~ Vita Mix

Raw food connoisseurs will particularly enjoy this "archaic" infomercial. My clients loved it the first time I posted it in January. Take time to watch in it's entirety. Hilarious!

When television made its debut in 1949, Bill Barnard, son of Vita Mix founder, W.G. "Papa" Barnard, immediately recognized this new medium as the perfect way for to demonstrate the new and improved Vitamix machine to hundreds of homemakers at the same time. He booked a 30-minute time slot on WEWS-TV in Cleveland, and created the first-ever direct response commercial. This commercial, which ran for several years in many markets, made the blender a household word. A copy of this early infomercial holds a special place in the Direct Marketing Association archives.
Watch it HERE!

A Vita Mix blender today is even more amazing than it was it's infancy in the early 1940's. Health enthusiasts know how easy it is to eat LOTS of raw vegetables when they are deliciously pureed with a Vita Mix. See company website: http://www.vitamix.com/
and see a timeline of the evolution of Vita Mix machines:
http://www.vitamix.com/household/infocenter /timeline.asp

Colorectal Cancer Often Begins As A Polyp

The colon and rectum are part of the digestive tract. Together, they comprise the large intestine which is located in the abdomen between the small intestine and the anus. Cancer that originates in the colon or rectum may be called rectal cancer or colorectal cancer. Colon cancer is the term most commonly used to refer to this type of cancer.

The colon is primarily responsible for absorbing water. It is about 6 feet in length and consists of the cecum (connects to the small intestine at the ileocecal valve), the ascending colon (the vertical segment located on the right side of the abdomen), the transverse colon (extends across the abdomen), the descending colon (leads vertically down the left side of the abdomen), and the sigmoid colon (extends to the rectum).

The rectum is the last segment of the large intestine. It is 8 to 10 inches in length and leads to the anus, which opens to the outside of the body. Waste material (fecal matter) is stored in the rectum until it is eliminated from the body through the anus. Over 95% of colon cancers are adenocarcinomas that develop when a change (i.e. mutation) occurs in cells that line the wall of the colon or rectum. The disease often begins as an intestinal polyp, also called an adenoma, which is an abnormal growth of tissue. Polyps can gradually become precancerous, and then cancerous.

What Is A Colonic?

A colonic is a safe, effective rinsing treatment used to help eliminate toxic waste from the large intestine. The gentle infusion and out-flow of warm filtered water helps to soften, loosen, and remove dehydrated fecal material, excess gas, mucoid plaque, parasites and other poisonous substances that fill the bowel, and layer the intestinal walls. Colon hydrotherapy can also help tone and reshape the colon.

HOW MANY COLONICS?

For someone who has never experienced colon cleansing of any kind, it may take between three and twelve treatments for old impacted fecal matter to begin to release. The waste is often hard and dehydrated, and deeply lodged in the colon, that it takes a series of sessions to sufficiently soften, and loosen, the material. It is also common to expel a considerable amount of gas during the first few treatments. The number of treatments varies with each individual and his/her condition. Colon cleansing fibers and herbs greatly increase the efficacy of the colonic procedure.

There is much hope that years of improper nutrition and ill-health can begin a reversal with a few colonics. At Oasis Colonics we recommend 3 to 6 colonics close together (about 2-3 days to 1 week apart) when beginning your initial series.

Call Oasis Colonics today for a new lease on life!

Healthy Food Is Less Expensive Than...

Dirt for Medicine? Clean Dirt, that is!

My clients are having fabulous results with Calcium Bentonite Clay.
The daily reports are inspiring!

"Over two hundred cultures worldwide eat dirt on a daily basis. The dirt of choice for many is clay. In India, some pour tea into new-formed clay teacups, drink the tea, then eat the clay cups. In South America, some cultures mix clay with honey and sugar as a sweet dessert, to be eaten after meals. In Europe, clay is sold for its gastrointestinal benefits and its purification properties."
~from the book, 'The Clay Cure' by Ran Knishinsky

At Oasis Colonics in Portland and Fairfield we use the calcium form of bentonite clay, rather than the sodium. It's particularly strong magnetic drawing power increases the efficacy of the colon hydrotherapy treatment for internal cleansing and detox. We also use the clay to assist in the increase of the body's alkalinity. Unlike other bentonites, "Living Clay" brand calcium bentonite has an average 9.7 pH.

Fresh Raw Juice Is Superfood!

Eating lots of raw fruits and vegetables is a healthy choice.

Juicing is a convenient way to get concentrated nutrition from fruits and vegetables. Freshly juiced vegetables and fruits are a rich source of easy to digest vitamins, minerals, enzymes and phytochemicals. Raw juice cleanses the body, increases energy, and assists in the recovery from illness. It effectively detoxifies, as well as builds.

Two famous healers who pioneered the use of therapeutic juicing are Max Gerson, MD who treated cancer patients using a juice therapy regimen and Ann Wigmore, co-founder of the Hippocrates Health Institute. Their work continues to inspire millions of health-conscious folks today.

One of my colonic clients shared her favorite juice recipe with me. It has become my daily elixir. Try it! Use all organic produce, of course:
1 medium sized bunch spinach
1 large cucumber
1/2 head celery
1 large bunch cilantro
1/2 bunch parsley
1 lemon
1-2 inches fresh ginger root
(This recipe makes approx a quart depending on the type of juicer used.)

STUDIES LINK SOY TO DIGESTIVE DISTRESS

Many people come to me for colon hydrotherapy (colonics) with complaints of digestive distress. Most commonly this distress manifests with excessive gas and feelings of bloating. One of the first questions I ask them is whether they are eating soy products. Usually the answer is a resounding "YES!" with a feeling of satisfaction that they are nourishing themselves with the ample protein that their bodies require. When these same people go on a 30-day abstinence from soy trial, they report that their gas and bloating has miraculously subsided. Hmmm...

Americans rarely hear anything negative about soy. Thanks to the shrewd public relations campaigns waged by Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Protein Technologies International (PTI), the American Soybean Association, and other soy interests, as well as the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) 1999 approval of the health claim that soy protein lowers cholesterol, soy maintains a "healthy" image. When Costco started selling soy milk by the case, I became suspect.

Many respected scientists have issued warnings stating that the possible benefits of eating soy should be weighed against the proven risks. Indeed, thousands of studies link soy to malnutrition, digestive distress, immune-system breakdown, thyroid dysfunction, cognitive decline, reproductive disorders and infertility-even cancer and heart disease.

It is interesting to note that soy is suspect in other countries, as well. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, the Israeli Health Ministry, the French Food Agency and UK officials now warn against the dangers of soy infant formula and other soy products. The French Food Agency (AFSSA) has announced tough new regulations that will require manufacturers to put warning labels on packages of soy foods and soy milk.

Check out these links for more information.

• Soy In The News at Weston A. Price Foundation
• Amazon book review: The Whole Soy Story: The Dark Side of America's Favorite Health Food
• Tropical Traditions book review
• Mothering magazine article
• Dr. Joseph Mercola's opinion

Spices Lower Risk of Colon and Other Cancers

Good news reported by The Times of India: "Spices like turmeric and pepper contain compounds that have the potential to prevent breast cancer by limiting the growth of stem cells, the small number of cells that fuel a tumour’s growth, according to researchers at the University of Michigan.

The researchers found that when the dietary compounds curcumin, which is derived from the Indian spice turmeric, and piperine, derived from black peppers, were applied to breast cells in culture, they decreased the number of stem cells without affecting normal differentiated cells.

“If we can limit the number of stem cells, we can limit the number of cells with potential to form

tumours,” said lead author Dr. Madhuri Kakarala.

Cancer stem cells are the small number of cells within a tumour that fuel the tumour’s growth.
Current chemotherapies do not work against these cells, which is why cancer recurs and spreads.

They found that piperine enhanced the effects of curcumin, and that the compounds interrupted the self-renewal process that is the hallmark of cancer-initiating stem cells.

The study is the first to suggest these dietary compounds could prevent cancer by targeting stem cells. It has been published online in the journal Breast Cancer Research and Treatment."

Previous studies have linked a diet high in turmeric to a lower risk of breast, colon, prostate and lung cancers. Black pepper and piperine have both also been shown to suppress the development of colon and lung tumors in animal tests.

The Intestines: Your Body's Second Brain

Dr. Joseph Mercola reminds us:

"A well-functioning intestine equals an effective immune system, enabling you to live optimally and with pep. Eighty percent of your immune system is in the intestines. Plus, it's the nutritional uptake center of your body. Keeping it healthy will keep you healthy!

Your intestinal nervous system contains just as many neurons as the nervous system in the spinal cord. Because it uses these to communicate with the cells in your body, some people call it your "body's second brain". It truly has great impact on how the rest of your body functions.

The process of digestion involves performing 28,000 different chemical reactions -- making it critically important for you to support your intestinal health and help it usher toxins out of your system."

Click to listen to Dr Mercola talk about colon hydrotherapy!

Proper pH Promotes Health

In his monthly newsletter, my holistic dentist recently wrote about the importance of proper pH level (7+) in the mouth for oral hygiene, and as a prevention to tooth decay and dental disease. The following is is an excerpt:

"I've written before in this newsletter about the value of "alkalizing" the system. All of the body's metabolic processes depend on having a proper pH. Many leading health experts have been promoting the notion that keeping that optimum pH (slightly alkaline) in the body is a major key to achieving and maintaining good health. This also carries over to oral health. An acidic mouth environment sets the stage for susceptibility to decay and periodontal disease. I'll have more to say on this in future issues.

How do you effectively go about alkalizing the body? There is an excellent small book that is available online as an e-book that I highly recommend. Local author Amy Mosher has written Your Health = Your pH, and I find it to be one of the best resources for learning about the importance of alkalizing for optimal health and how to go about doing it. She covers an amazing array of health issues in a readable and practical book."

You can find Amy's book online at LiveLifeWellinfo.com. Click on "Wellness."

No Prevention For Alzheimer's?? Demented Logic!

Did I read this right? I read it in a recent article written by health journalist, Mike Adams:

According to Dr. Martha Daviglus, NIH (National Institute of Health) panel chair and Professor of Preventative Medicine at Northwestern University, "there is no cause and effect relationship between Alzheimer's and diet, exercise or lifestyle choices."

Hold on! A Columbia University study found that a Mediterranean diet helps lower the risk of developing Alzheimer'Disease.
Yep, I read it again and again, and am still scratching my head in perplexed shock. Dr. Daviglus' loopy logic goes like this:

These associations are examples of the classic chicken or the egg quandary. Are people able to stay mentally sharp over time because they are physically active and socially engaged, or are they simply more likely to sta physically active and socially engaged because they are mentally sharp?" she asked.

To invoke Dr Daviglus' logic, does eating a Mediterranean diet actually cause Alzheimer's risk to be lowered, or does already having a lower risk of Alzheimer's make people eat Mediterranean diets?

This apparently warped logic passes as legitimate science in the world of modern medicine, which seems to go out of its way to insist that diet and lifestyle have no effect on health, even though studies continue to show links between what people eat and how healthy they are.

The "experts" contradict themselves when they rush to defend chemical contaminants like fluoride, aluminum and nitrates, all of which contribute to brain deterioration. They insist that there is no proven cause-and-effect relationship between these toxins and neurological disease, therefore they are safe.

In other words, chemicals are assumed safe until proven dangerous while nutrients and healthy lifestyle choices are assumed useless until proven effective.

Meanwhile, another perspective holds that detoxing the intestines can help cleanse aluminum toxicity which is linked to Alzheimer's disease. Read more about colon cleansing for Alzheimer's patients.

Hum & Breathe Constipation Away

Constipation can be exacerbated by stress. Ignoring the urge to defecate, or pass gas, is often associated with a belief that there is not enough time to attend to our personal needs. With pressure to accomplish other tasks in our home or work lives, we sometimes prioritize in favor of ignoring nature's call which can result in constipation.

Practice the following, simple technique to help reduce stress, and clear your head like a fresh breeze on a hot day! Tuning into the healing vibrations of the sound of your own voice can be instantly relaxing. Be aware, and listen to the sound with your full attention.

Take one finger on each hand, and while plugging each ear, take a deep breath counting to 3. Pause for a moment, and make a humming sound as you slowly exhale through the nose, counting to at least 6. Listen to, and feel, the vibration within your head. Do this 3 times, with the eyes closed.

1. Plug up your ears.
2. With eyes closed, take a deep breath.
3. Hum deeply while you exhale through the nose.
4. Feel the vibration.
5. Now go have a bowel movement!

Taking 3-5 minutes to do humming breathing will leave you more relaxed, refreshed, energized. With less stress it is easier to open your heart. With an open heart, it is easier to be kind, loving, compassionate, intelligent, effective and not constipated!

Oasis Colonics Uses Closed Colonic Equipment

At Oasis Colonics, my clients observe the many benefits which colonic treatments offer in the form of clearer skin, more energy and mental clarity. I hear daily reports of improved skin conditions, decreased inflammation, fewer headaches, weight loss and increased circulation and immune function. A variety of health practitioners regularly refer their patients to me because by detoxifying the body using colonics, their therapies tend to be more effective..

Oasis Colonics uses the Clearwater, state-of-the-art, closed-system, FDA-registered colon hydrotherapy equipment with ultra-violet water filtration. Waste material is evacuated through a hose attached to the instrument, and eliminated via the drain line. This prevents offensive odors and potential health risks that are possible with other colon cleansing methods. Be safe, and feel secure by choosing the closed-system colonic equipment.

Call Oasis Colonics

"Beans, Beans, The Musical Fruit, The More You Eat The More You Toot..."

My children used to chant that silly verse that goes, "Beans, beans, the musical fruit...the more you eat the more you toot. The more you toot, the better you feel, so let's eat beans at every meal." They used to giggle hysterically. Unfortunately for some people, flatulance (intestinal gas) is not a laughing matter.

Many people come in for colonics because they are plagued with gas. There are many causes for intestinal gas and bloating. Build-up of toxic waste material, an overgrowth of yeasts and other parasitic organisms, as well as eating foods which the body might be allergic or sensitive to are common causes of flatulance and bloating. Sometimes weak digestion is the culprit.

Passing gas is often blamed on difficulty in digesting legumes (beans). This rationale holds true for some people. The human body has a hard time processing the oligosaccharides (sugars) found in beans, and as a result, produces intestinal gas. The bacteria in the large intestine, when fed these indigestible sugars, produce gas.

Gas-forming compounds can be reduced by draining off the water used to soak the dried beans, and replacing it with fresh water before cooking. For canned garbanzo, and other beans, drain off the liquid in the can and rinse with fresh water before using.

There is anecdotal evidence that cooking beans with kombu (a type of sea vegetable) and plenty of spices improves the digestibility of beans. Adding kombu to your beans will also increase their nutritional value by adding trace minerals to your dish. Cumin, fennel and ginger are among the spices that are especially effective in preventing the formation of gas, but any of your favorite aromatic spices will help by inhibiting gas-producing bacteria, and stimulating digestion.

Contact Oasis Colonics to help tune your toots to social acceptability!

Colon Hydrotherapy Benefits

The bowel functions more efficiently when the elimination of waste is thorough. Thorough elimination leaves you feeling more vibrant, energetic and rejuvenated!

Cleansing the colon with colon hydrotherapy helps to rebalance the alkaline-acid ratio in the body. Friendly bacteria thrive in a cleansed internal environment, while disease-causing bacteria cannot survive.

A clean colon allows for improved nutritional absorption, as well. When the colon is cleansed, a healthy eating and exercise program can help prevent the re-build up of toxins in the body, and sustain the increased levels of energy and vitality often experienced after a cleanse.

Colon hydrotherapy is a valuable tool in promoting good health. Results are best when the treatments are combined with sensible eating and exercise. Reducing or eliminating alcohol, caffeine and drug consumption is important for long term, well-balanced, good health.

The following graph lists commonly reported effects after a sufficient number of colonics:

Before Colonics	After Colonics
Constipation	Regularity
Headache	Relief of tension
Fatigue	Increased energy
Tension	Relaxation
Bloating	Gas release
Irritability	Better disposition
Obesity	Weight loss
Insomnia	Improved sleep
Depression	Sense of well-being

Video of a Colonic in Process

Human Digestive System ~ Graphic

Click image for larger view.
~Image compliments of Wikimedia Commons

Whole Foods: Defender of Food Rights?

My family and I have been avid fans and supporters of Whole Foods for two decades. We lived in Austin, and shopped at the original, and very funky Whole Foods store. We loved Whole Foods from the beginning.

Our love for Whole Foods is dying an agonizing and slow death. The last straw: No more raw milk!

Read more details HERE...

The Best Six Healthcare Reform Doctors

I lifted this quote from my college son's research paper on the history of Chinese medicine. Very wise!

The best six doctors anywhere
And no one can deny it
Are sunshine, water, rest, and air
Exercise and diet.
These six will gladly you attend
If only you are willing
Your mind they’ll ease
Your will they’ll mend
And charge you not a shilling.

~Nursery rhyme quoted by Wayne Fields in his book
What the River Knows, 1990

Colonics Can Help:

• Strengthen colon function
• Improve peristalsis
• Remove old waste material
• Hydrate the body
• Boost immunity from disease
• Alleviate pressure on internal organs
• Purge parasite and yeast pockets
• Eliminate toxins from the tissues
• Relieve gas bloat
• Increase health and vitality
• Restore proper pH balance

Chia Seeds or Flax Seeds

Both chia and flax seeds are rich in dietary fiber: one ounce of flax seeds contains 5.6 grams while the same amount of chia seeds contains 10.7 grams.

Flax seeds and chia seeds are nutrient rich. They are both concentrated sources of the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's SR19 Nutrient Database, one ounce of flax seeds contains about 4.7 grams of ALA while one ounce of chia seeds contains about 5 grams.

Like all seeds, both chia and flax contain significant amounts of minerals and a variety of vitamins. Both chia and flax contain an ample quantity of protein in relation to their size.

Researchers have analyzed more closely the nutritional profile of flax seeds than the profile of chia seeds. For this reason, we know that flax seeds are concentrated sources of lignan phytonutrients, which have antioxidant and other properties. There have been some animal studies showing potential benefits of flax seeds (or lignans obtained from flax seeds) for the health of the prostate gland and some human studies showing possible benefits for the cardiovascular system. However, the extent of these benefits in humans remains a matter of controversy and debate. (It's the extent of the benefits that remains unclear in these studies-not the nature of the flax seeds as a beneficial food). Although there has been less research with chia seeds than with flax seeds, one might expect potential benefits (and perhaps some controversy) with respect to these seeds as well.

Disease is Booming Business

PerryA Eats Clay Everyday

"...the beauty of clay is that it captures the toxins and holds them hostage within the clay molecule until expelled from the body. The toxins cannot be re-absorbed once within the clutches of the clay...The Indians say that clay has a wisdom of its own. It knows where to go and what to get. It will actually goes to the highest concentrations of baddies first (not all bacteria just the positive bad ones). I have personally taken the clay daily year in and year out for the most part for over 7 years steadily. My complexion is golden, I have no diseases, and for 71 am mentally alert and doing well...

[Calcium Bentonite Clay is simply] a highly charged negative ion looking for positive charged ions, which I call the viruses, molds, fungi, bacteria and baddies." ~Perry A~

Eat Dirt For Health

I looked long and hard to find the highest quality and most effective clay for detox purposes. The clay that I now use, and recommend to my clients, is an all natural calcium dominant Bentonite clay with Montmorillonite properties from the Smectite family of clays. Unlike other clays, only Smectites can both absorb and adsorb. Characterized by its expandable properties, Living Clay® is considered a green swelling clay recognized for its effectiveness in drawing out impurities and toxins.

This rare natural desert clay, obtained from a sub-surface mine in Death Valley, California, has been protected from leaching by the climate. This particular clay deposit was sealed away and isolated from the natural elements by a cap of zeolite minerals for forty-three million years.

Because its adsorptive properties have not been compromised by contaminants, this highly charged all natural Calcium Bentonite clay has a drawing power of 33 times its molecular weight. Its extremely strong adsorptive and absorptive properties make it ideal for use in deep cleansing, detoxing, clarifying of the skin, facial masks, body wraps, and many other uses. It is milled to a 325 screen mesh to provide a smooth, creamy, less gritty texture. In addition, Living Clay® consistently tests at 9.7 pH, and thus it acts as an alkalizing agent for the body.

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Montmorillonite vs Calcium Bentonite Clays

When it comes to detoxing, nothing works better than Calcium Bentonite Clay. CLICK HERE to learn more about detoxification. There are very few true 100% Montmorillonite clays. Montmorillonite is a name given to certain properties and abilities of clays originally found in Montmorillon, France. Some Montmorillonite properties are found in all clays. Montmorillonite has become a buzz word in the clay world. Although there are varying degrees of magnetic strength and pH levels among the various clays, Montmorillonite-like properties are found in all Bentonite clays, and also in Illite, Kaolin and Chlorite clays, as well. The term Montmorillonite is thrown around loosely. An interesting article can be found at www.aboutclay.com in the Clay Info section, titled ‘Criteria for Selecting a Quality Clay’.

Stress Affects Digestion

(NaturalNews March 24, 2010) Once you've identified the top sources of stress in your life, it's important to take action and start moving things in a positive direction. Most people are amazed at the improvement they see in their health after making just a few small but very significant changes. Here are seven simple keys for reducing the stress in your life:

Reduce Emotional and Psychological Stress

The impact of emotional stress cannot be underestimated, but this type of stress is often overlooked because it is difficult to make changes in this area. A difficult living situation, an unhappy marriage or a stressful job could be a source of major stress that is wearing down your health. This doesn't necessarily mean you have to move, get a divorce or quit your job, but it's important to look for ways to improve your situation in any case. If you're dealing with other stressors like depression, anxiety, or the loss of a loved one, you may want to seek counseling or join a support group that can offer you help.

Although it appears small on the surface, negative thought patterns have a way of chipping away at our quality of life by compounding our stress. Establishing healthy patterns of enjoying the moment, reframing, and learning to forgive can have a very positive effect on your health.

Prioritize Quality Sleep and Regular Downtime

The impact sleep can have on your life is well documented. Getting at least seven hours every night will balance your cortisol levels, improve your energy and brighten your mood. And just as important as sleep is downtime. It may take some rearranging if your schedule is packed with activities, but it's vital for your health to take time each day to relax and unwind. Taking a day off now and then and freeing yourself from a mile-long to-do list is very restorative as well. And by all means, if you can take a vacation and get away from it all, do it!

Improve Food Quality and Eating Habits

It can't be emphasized enough: food is the foundation of your health. A balanced diet of natural foods is a must. All macronutrient groups (fats, proteins and carbohydrates) should be included in balanced ratios. Avoid skipping meals or under-eating. Your body needs quality food for nourishment.

Avoid Allergens

If you have allergies, these can trigger a stress response in the body. Do your best to avoid allergens, which includes identifying food allergies so you can make better food choices. On the up side, if you deal properly with other stressors in your life, this may decrease the severity of your allergic reactions (which are, in part, a stress response of their own).

Exercise: Make It Smart and Sensible

Exercise is very healthy, but it's important not to overdo it if you're otherwise stressed. Emphasize activities like strength training, yoga, walking and swimming. Avoid over-training or doing too much cardio, which can exhaust the adrenals.

Reduce Physical Stressors

If you get sick, injured or have to deal with chronic pain, try to get the rest and care you need so you can reduce the stress these cause on your body. Allow your body time to heal or, in the case of chronic pain, look for ways to treat the pain or the underlying cause that prevents you from living a normal, happy life.

Avoid Toxin Exposure

Most of us can't completely eliminate toxins from our lives, but we can take measures to greatly reduce the amount of toxins our bodies must deal with every day. Filter your water, use natural beauty and cleaning products, eat organic foods, avoid chemical food additives and take the time to enjoy fresh air as much as you can.

Author: Elizabeth Walling is a freelance writer specializing in health and family nutrition. To learn more about nourishing foods, stop by Elizabeth's blog, which explores topics like healing with traditional nutrient-dense foods, lacto-fermentation, raw milk, natural living and much, much more. www.livingthenourishedlife.com

Colon Cleansing Maintains Overall Health

Colonic irrigation, also known as colon hydrotherapy, is a procedure designed to cleanse the colon, or lower bowel. It is recommended by medical practitioners in the treatment of a variety of ills associated with the accumulation of fecal matter in the large intestine. This accumulation is referred to as autointoxication. Colonic irrigation can lead to better overall wellness, and can help relieve symptoms such as stiff joints, fatigue, congestion and headaches.

The digestive system is a harbor for bacteria and fungi that can promote disease. Colonic irrigation is a hydrotherapy that uses water to focus on cleansing the colon. Colon cleansing with hydrotherapy assists in promoting health. Colon hydrotherapy is an effective procedure that can help maintain overall health.

Colonics are recommended for the improvement of muscle tone in the colon, leading to stronger peristalsis, which is the involuntary wave-like muscular contractions by which food is passed through the digestive tract. People with a tendency toward constipation, loose or incomplete bowel movements or chronic diarrhea are often helped by a series of colonics.

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