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

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~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.

CLICK HERE for a rich source of information about cleansing and healing clays.

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.

Link here to Oasis Colonics in Portland, Oregon for current prices, specials and information on colon hydrotherapy.

Video Description of Colon Hydrotherapy

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.

Grandma chanted, "Eat your roughage!"

When we were little, my sister and I laughed to the chant: "Grandma has a habit of chewing in her sleep. She chews on Grandpa's whiskers, and thinks they're Shredded Wheat!"

What we call dietary fiber is what Grandma used to call "roughage". It acts as the body's internal scrub brush. Most people simply don't eat the recommended 35 grams of fiber in their diet. It’s either because they’re not aware of how important fiber is, or perhaps they have been misinformed on the sources of dietary fiber.

I look forward to being a grandma someday. Forget the Shredded Wheat! My chants will extol the virtues of chia seeds, flaxseed meal and Calcium Bentonite Clay, hey, hey! Read more...