Healthy seeds are often recommended as part of a detox diet but do you know why?

When people first hear about eating seeds they often remark that seeds are for the birds. It’s true, birds, squirrels and and other animals rely on seeds for survival during harsh winters but that is because they are so rich in vital nutrients.

Healthy seeds are full of fiber, amino acids, minerals and essential fats, the nutrients that are needed by the detox system. They are best eaten in their natural state, that is raw, unroasted and unsalted and even better when they have been soaked and sprouted.

Traditionally seeds have always been soaked and partially sprouted before they were eaten. This is because seeds and nuts contain enzyme inhibitors which can interfere with digestion if eaten in excess and phytic acid which can bind to minerals preventing them being absorbed.

Soaking for 3 – 12 hours helps to neutralize these substances and starts the sprouting process even if you are not going to sprout them fully.

Sprouts are very alkalizing and the precious nutrients in seeds are increased after soaking and sprouting by as much as 400%.

Here are some healthy seeds to add to your detox diet.

Pumpkin Seeds

In China the pumpkin is called the Emperor of the Sun which symbolizes fruitfulness. Pumpkin seeds are rich in amino acids, zinc, magnesium, and omega 3 essential fatty acids.

The green seeds contain phytosterols, compounds that help to keep levels of cholesterol stable, boost the immune system and fight cancer.

Pumpkin seeds are often recommended for prostate health as they contain curcubitacins, substances that prevent testosterone being converted into dihydrotestosterone which can cause enlargement of the prostate gland.

Because of their size and chewy texture they can be eaten as a snack if you get a bit peckish while following a detox diet. Add them to salads or sprinkle over a bowl of chopped fruit for breakfast.

Sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are rich in the B complex vitamins, Vitamin E, beta- carotene, the minerals magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, copper, chromium, manganese, selenium, phytosterols, amino acids and both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.

Vitamin E and beta-carotene are antioxidants which help neutralize free radicals that are produced as part of the detox process. Selenium and copper are needed by your body for it’s own antioxidant system.

Sunflower seeds could help protect the heart and and may help to boost the immune system.

Flax seeds

Flax seeds, also known as linseeds, are a good source of omega 3 essentail fatty acids, fiber, lignans, manganese and magnesium.

Flax seeds, are probably one of the better known seeds for colon cleansing because of their  particular effect on the bowels. The seeds are high in soluble fiber which makes them ideal for relieving constipation. 1 or 2 tablespoons of flax seeds either whole or freshly ground are often used daily to keep the bowels moving during detox.

When the liver processes toxins, one way they are removed from the body is through the bile it produces which carries the toxins through the digestive system and out of the body in the stools.

If your bowels slow down during detox which they can do if you are following a very restrictive diet,  the toxins can get reabsorbed into the body and end up having to go through the detox process all over again. This wastes both energy and vital detox nutrients.

The seeds are rich in lignans, the phytoestrogens found in other seeds, legumes and grains that are thought to have protective effects against breast and prostate cancer.

Sesame seeds

These tiny healthy seeds are regarded in the East as symbols of immortality. They are packed with protein, zinc, iron, copper, manganese, magnesium and calcium, all nutrients needed for detoxification. Manganese & copper are needed for the body’s own antioxidant system.

They also contain sesamin and sesmolin, lignans which help the body to burn fat and to lower cholesterol. Sesamin heps to protect the liver from oxidative damage which can happen during the detox process.

Tahini is made from sesame seeds and is one of the ingredients of hummus the Middle Eastern chickpea spread that is oftern used a a dip for raw vegetables.

Hemp seeds

These tiny round seeds have been eaten for centuries and have kept people alive in times of famine. They are considered to be one of the most nutritious superfoods around.

Hemp seeds have a mild and slightly nutty flavor and are noted for their ideal balance of omega 3 to omega 6 oils.They are rich in Vitamin E and trace minerals and are good for skin conditions like eczema & psoriasis.

One of the best ways of getting them into your diet is to add them to smoothies.  Add a handful to your favorite detox smoothie recipe or sprinkle them on your salad.

The hemp plant is very similar to the marijuana plant because they are of the same family.  Hemp seeds are not allowed to be grown in the USA becaause of the concern that the seeds contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the ingredient  that gives people a “high” from smoking marijuana. The reasearch shows that you cannot get high from eating hemp producs!

Chia Seeds

This list of healthy seeds would not be complete without mentioning Chia Seeds. They have recently been making a comeback after being hailed as the newest superfood. Chia seeds have in fact been grown and used by humans for centuries.

Chia seeds contain the highest known plant source of Omega 3 essential fatty acids, protein and fiber. These tiny mild tasting seeds are so highly packed with antioxidants that they don’t deteriorate as quickly as flax seeds do.

The other advantage they have over flax seeds is that you don’t have to grind them up to obtain their nutrients when you eat them. Chia seeds contain calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, molybdenum, niacin, and zinc, many of the nutrients needed for effective detox.

As Chia seeds contain both soluble and insoluble fiber you can use them for bowel cleansing in place of flax seeds. They may cause more gas and discomfort than flax seeds though because of their higher fiber content. It’s best to start on a teaspoonful and gradually increase the dose until you find the right level.

To get the best from using any of these healthy seeds as part of a detox diet they should be bought very fresh and stored in a cool dark place or refrigerator to prevent the essential fats from becoming rancid.  They are a very concentrated source of nutrients so you only need small amounts of them.

The bowel is one of the most important systems for removing toxins from your body. Toxins that get into your body are processed by your liver and are eliminated from your body by the bowel or by the kidneys through the urine.

If you have decided to do a New Year Detox to kickstart your healthy eating resolution it makes sense to start with a bowel cleansing diet.

There are various schools of thought about the necessity for colon cleansing but there is no doubt that if your colon becomes sluggish or overworked it cannot function properly.

Toxins which remain for any length of time in the bowel can get reaborbed into your body. They get sent back to the liver where they have to go through the whole detox process again, overworking your liver.

So, it is important that you start any detox plan with a bowel cleansing diet. However well you clean your blood, lymph and liver if your bowel is not cleansed they will all become full of toxins again.

Do you need a bowel cleanse diet?

• Constipation or sluggish bowelsUnless you have at least 1 easy bowel movement a day you need to get them moving for a successful detox. Poor diet, stress, lack of exercise, lack of fluid and use of certain medication can all contribute to constipation.It’s estimated that 4 1/2 million people in the United States are constipated most of the time. And in the UK 1 in 3 people suffer with constipation.

•  Body & breath odorAlthough there can be other reasons for both any unpleasant breath or body odor  or a coated tongue can indicate a toxic bowel.

• Chronic health problemsA toxic colon can result in many problems such as acne, allergies, muscular aches & pains, recurrent bladder infections, headaches, fatigue, sore throat and frequent colds and infections.

There is a lot of controversy over the existance of so called mucoid plaque in the intestines and the need to remove it for health. Whether it exists or not a number of health practitioners such as Bernard Jensen have demonstrated that various symptoms in the body can be improved through bowel cleansing.

The Bowel Cleansing Diet

Fiber also known as roughage helps to cleanse the bowel naturally. If you increase high fiber foods in your diet fiber supplements are often not necessary. Fiber is essential for detoxification of the intestines. It helps to scrub your intestinal walls, absorbs water in the large intestine and makes the stools softer and bulkier and easier to pass.

Fiber shortens the time that toxins stay in the intestines and helps to prevent the absorption of toxins from the bowel. It helps to increase the excretion of bacterial toxins and products from putrefaction of undigested protein.

The fiber that comes from food is the best type of fiber to have. There are two types of fiber – insoluble fiber which does not dissolve and and soluble fiber which partially dissolves in water.

Insoluble fiber is found in whole grains, vegetables and seeds. Soluble fiber is found in fruit, legumes, oats, nuts and some seeds.

High fiber foods:

• Whole grains (especially brown rice but not wheat)

• Vegetables both raw & cooked

• Fresh Fruit with skin

• Dried Fruit

• Legumes

• Seeds

• Nuts

A high fiber diet has been shown to help prevent heart disease, diabetes, diverticulitis and obesity but the majority of people eat too little fiber. It slows digestion which helps to balance blood sugar levels, helps you to feel fuller longer. Soluble fiber lowers cholesterol.

When you increase fiber in your diet you may have some bloating and gas ( wind) at first. As your system becomes used to extra fibre the bloating or gas tends to settle. It’s best to increase it gradually.

Wheat

For a long time doctors and dieticians have recommended that people with constipation or bowel problems increase whole wheat, especially wheat bran, in their diets but wheat is difficult for a lot of people to digest. Consequently it tends to cause a lot of problems for many people.

Wheat and wheat products such as wheat based breakfast cereals, wheat bran and pasta are not recommended on a bowel cleanse diet. In fact it is best to avoid all gluten grains like oats, rye and barley as well.

Flax seeds

Flax seeds are good for bowel cleansing. You can take them whole or ground. Whole ones work better for some people and ground ones for others. If you are going to try ground ones it is best to grind your own just before you are going to use them.

Add them to your breakfast, yogurt, sprinkle then on salads or add to soup and vegetable dishes when ready to serve.

Take 1 – 2 tablespoons of whole or ground flax seed a day.

Chia Seeds

As a change from flax seeds you can try Chia Seeds. These tiny seeds have been dubbed a superfood. They contain both soluble and insoluble fiber and ounce for ounce more total fiber than Flax seeds. They are much softer than flax seeds.

The fibers trap more than three times the weight of the seed in water which keeps the bowel hydrated so the food and waste move easily through your digestive system.

Green Foods

One of the best substances for bowel cleansing is chlorophyll which is found in all green vegetables, especially the green, leafy vegetables. So, make sure you eat plenty of these.

Green algae are the highest sources of chlorophyll in the plant world and if you want to speed up the process of cleansing your colon then chlorella is a great addition to the diet. It does an  excellent job in removing toxins from the bowel and healing damaged tissue in the digestive system.

Fluids

Many people are constipated or have difficult bowel movements because they do not drink enough liquids. There is controversy over how much water you shoudl drink but 6 – 8 glasses of pure water a day is about average. It is important to drink enough water for detoxification.

You will increase your fluid intake by eating more fruit and vegetables , fresh vegetable juices and soups. You can drink green or herbal teas too.

Apple Cider Vinegar

To help digestion and stimulate the bowels drink a small glass of water with a little lemon juice and 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar before meals. Add a little apple juice to sweeten if you want.

Herbal Cleansing

You can also add some herbs for deeper cleansing. You can learn more about this in my blog post here:  How To Colon Cleanse

Foods To Avoid on the Bowel Cleansing Diet

As well as including the foods to help cleanse the bowel naturally you should also exclude these foods that can damage your digestive system and are bad for your health. It probably won’t come as any surprise that the following foods should be avoided.

• Refined sugar and food containing it

• Junk food and processed food.

• Red meat

• Fried and fatty food

• Dairy products except live yogurt or kefir

• Alcohol, fizzy drinks, sodas

• Reduce coffee and regular tea.

After following the bowel cleansing diet for a week or two and your bowels are working well you should make sure that you continue to eat plenty of fiber and avoid the foods that are no good for your health such as refined and processed food, deep fried food, all food additives and artificial sweeteners.

Colonic Irrigation is dangerous! That was the sensational headline in my newspaper. Thousands of people testify to the benefits of colonic irrigation or colonic hydrotherapy, as it is also called, as part of a detox plan so how can that be?

An article published last week in The Journal of Family Practice apparently claims that colon “cleansing” can cause side effects ranging from cramping to renal failure and death. Journalists have had a field day with it as you can imagine.

A press release published on the Georgetown University Medical Center website talks about colonic irrigation and herbal bowel cleansing (the two are often used together) and it is not clear exactly which procedure they are referring to. It states that researchers reviewed 20 scientific studies published in the last 10 years and came to the conclusion that there is very little evidence that it is beneficial.

Side effects of colon cleansing

In fact, they state that there are an abundance of studies noting side effects following the use of cleansing “products” including cramping, bloating, nausea, vomiting, electrolyte imbalance and renal failure.

It’s true that there are some harsh colon cleanse products on the market and for some people they do cause cramping and bloating and even nausea.  If you were to use laxatives a lot then it’s possible that you could get an electrolyte ( major minerals) imbalance.

In 2008 the FDA warned against some products used by doctors for bowel cleansing before colonoscopies and other bowel because they had been linked with kidney failure after using them but I have not heard of any herbal bowel cleansing products causing this.

In the USA the California Department of Health Services issued a statement in 1985 that listed some of the potential hazards of colon therapy, including infection and death from contaminated equipment, death from electrolyte depletion, and perforation (puncture) of the intestinal wall leading to life-threatening infection or death.

It’s true that if the practitioner has not had any formal training or does not take care to sterilize the equipment or the person has colonics too frequently then it could result in some of those problems.

Colonic practitioners take issue

A.R. “Dick” Hoenninger, executive director of the International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy (IACT) states “Colon hydrotherapy when performed by a trained therapist using FDA registered equipment and disposable speculums or rectal nozzles is safe”.

I am not making light or making excuses about the potential dangers but the same problems can and do occur in hospital procedures too. Doctors have been known to perforate the bowel walls of patients during internal examinations and procedures. There have also been cases where equipment has been contaminated and patients have suffered the consequences.

Colonic irrigation is safe

As far as I am aware no serious side effects from colonics have ever been reported in Britain. The current advice from the UK’s National Health Service states that the procedure is normally safe but there is no scientific evidence to prove its effectiveness.

The main reason that there is no scientific evidence to prove it’s effectiveness is because research is expensive and there is no funding for it. The only evidence is anecdotal and there is plenty of that.

Colonics are an ancient method of healing

Colonic irrigation is an ancient method of healing and it would never have survived if people were not deriving some benefit from it. It involves flushing out toxins, gas, accumulated waste deposits and excess mucus from the colon with purified water introduced through a special sterilized tube.

There are reports that in the early 1900′s John H. Kellogg, M.D.used colonics on some forty thousand of his patients which saved them from surgery. The famous American Naturopath Bernard Jensen who treated more than 300,000 people in 50 years believed that poor bowel management is the root cause of many health problems.

The idea of auto-intoxication or self poisoning was popular until the early 20th Century when the idea started to be discredited by scientists. It is now known though that toxins can be reabsorbed back into the circulation and can overload the liver detox system and cause symptoms of ill health. In cases where there is leaky gut ( increased permeability) toxicity can also leak across the intestinal barrier.

Miraclulous recoveries with colonics

Bernard Jensen demonstrated with many of his patients that washing out the colon could produce almost miraculous recovery from numerous complaints including skin problems, arthritis, prostate problems, breast cysts, diabetes, digestive problems and severe headaches.

I used to think that colonics were not natural but when I was ill with chronic fatigue I had one out of sheer desperation as I heard they had helped other people.. The foggy feeling I had in my head cleared for about 24 hours after the first treatment and I was convinced. I had several more and each time I felt better and better.

Colonic irrigation is not for everyone

Colonics do not suit everyone. Some people do react badly to them with nausea and cramps and diarrhea.  You should not have colonic irrigation if you have certain conditions such as cancer of the intestinal tract, severe hemorrhoids, strictures, high blood pressure, severe cardiac disease,  abdominal aneurism, severe anemia or any severe debilitating disease.

In spite of the lack of scientific evidence there is no doubt that colonic irrigation can be used successfully as an aid to detox for many health problems. If you decide to have a colonic make sure that you choose a therapist who has had formal training and is a member of the main colonic irrigation or hydrotherapy organization your country.

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It may come as a surprise to you that your back pain could be related to your bowel but it’s true. Excess abdominal gas (wind) and excess fecal matter in your intestines can cause back pain whether you have flat abs or a beer belly.

Here are 6 reasons why Bowel Cleansing may cure your back pain:

1. Excess Gas

Gas (wind) can develop in a matter of hours after eating especially if you eat quickly or on the run and don’t digest your food properly. If you only have 1 bowel movement a day you could have 8 meals left inside you. The putrefactive bacteria naturally in the gut feed on it and create even more gas. Not a nice thought is it?

Abdominal gas can be devastating to the back-pain sufferer, especially if you are trying to take a more natural approach by doing stretching and exercise to get relief. The position of your pelvis and the curvature of your spine are the two biggest factors that affect any condition that causes back pain. Even if the treatment you are using is a good one, your results will be hindered by a distended belly.

If your belly gets distended – much like a pregnant women -your abdominals are going to get stretched out, which means they are not going to be able to stabilize your pelvis as they should.

There is no amount of abdominal strengthening you could do to overcome the outward push of that abdominal gas. If your belly is distended, you will never achieve the neutral position for the pelvis that you need to get relief.

Flat Abs Gas Pains

Even if you have rock-hard abs the gas – instead of pushing your belly outward – could be pushing your intestines back into your spine and the muscle of your spine. That irritation of your intestines could be just as bad as, if not worse than, the outward forces.

In either case, you will be amazed at how fast you’ll get relief if you work on getting that gas and excess waste out of your system.

2. Dehydration

Most people are chronically dehydrated, which usually leads to constipation.  With constipation, you go through your day with excess pressure on your bowels. And whenever your colon is full of waste matter, it will be stiff and rigid. Because your colon is so close to your spine and the muscle of your spine, mobility becomes an issue, not to mention more pain.

3. Constipation

Dehydration is not the only cause of constipation. Medications you are taking and the foods you eat can cause it too.. When the waste is dry, hard, and difficult to eliminate, you will have to work harder to get rid of it. The pressure on your spine is tremendous, your blood pressure spikes, your rectum is traumatized. It’s murder on your body.

4. Food allergies

Food allergies or sensitivities can cause inflammation. Whether we know it or not, many of us have food allergies (nuts, wheat, milk, beans, etc.). With any allergies there is an inflammatory reaction and the inflammation that occurs in your intestinal track is so close to your spine that the inflammation is going to affect the muscle of your spine.

5. Poor nutrient absorption

If your digestive system is clogged up with waste you will not be absorbing nutrients properly. You will not be getting the nutrients your body needs to repair itself. This can bring on a chronic cycle of eating to try to satisfy your nutritional needs, which could result in weight gain.

6. Stress on internal organs

Stress on internal organs weakens tissue. The weight of the excess stool will put stress on your internal organs – your stomach, small intestines, and large intestines, all of which are held in place by very delicate fibrous connective tissue. As that connective tissue is weighed down over time, it will start to fail than sag and than your trouble are going to be compounded.

Bowel Cleansing

Most people would do almost anything to get rid of their back pain, and get lasting relief for gas or constipation. Bowel cleansing can work wonders. Dr Floras All Natural Colon Cleanse is safe, gentle, yet highly effective. It’s a complete intestinal cleansing system that does not cause cramping or a rapid dash to the bathroom

Dr Floras Colon Cleanse contains Psyillimax,  a special psyllium blend that is able to do what no other natural colon cleanse ingredient can: break up and remove the toxic fecal matter that is likely built-up in your intestines from years of processed and junk foods, eating on the run, lack of exercise, pollution, and many other common sources.

Combine it with Cleanse Support. It is formulated to soothe the digestive tract, ease gas, and help to draw out any heavy metals that may have accumulated in your body interfering with mineral and enzyme function.

If you have been suffering from back pain it’s well worth drinking more water and doing a bowel cleanse. Get relief from gas, constipation and associated back pain with Dr Floras Colon Cleanse. You will be amazed at the results and your waist line will love you too! Click Here

There is no getting away from it, the colon is the most neglected organ in the body. Of all the organs in the body it is probably the most congested with toxins and toxic waste. It make sense then to look at how to colon cleanse.

The liver is the major detoxification organ but the colon, the large intestine,  is just as important.The liver cleanses the blood of toxins and incorporates them into the bile which is released into the intestines during digestion. It gets mixed with the food and eventually makes it way out of the body in the waste matter, the stool.

A highly refined and junk food diet such as is eaten in the Western world is notoriously bad at providing enough fiber that the colon needs to move the waste quickly through the intestinal tract.

The normal time that it takes for food to make its way through the digestive system from one end to the other should be only 12 – 18 hours. Many people have much longer transit times. 2 – 7 days is not unheard of. I have even met people who only had a bowel movement once a month.

If you’re not having at least two healthy bowel movements a day, you’re not functioning at 100%.

The longer the waste sits in the colon the more it becomes congested and clogged. The bacteria in the bowel soon break down the bonds that the liver uses to eliminate the harmful toxins and they get absorbed back into the blood stream. Then  they get taken to the liver to do its job all over again.

If your liver becomes overworked with toxins from the bowel as well as all the other toxins it has to deal with every minute of every day it can lead to symptoms in other parts of the body.

Some of the symptoms of a clogged up colon are:

• Constipation or diarrhea

• Skin problems

• General aches and pains

• Bad breath or coated tongue

• Lung problems

• Memory problems

• Poor immunity

• Frequent headache

• Feeling dull headed

• Body odor

Although many mainstream doctors refute the suggestion that a clogged colon could lead to so many symptoms elsewhere in the body many health practitioner have proven otherwise. Bernard Jensen, the renowned chiropractor and Naturopath showed how many symptoms and diseases could be cured with colon cleansing.

So, how to colon cleanse?

For a week or two prior to a colon cleanse you should gradually reduce processed foods, sugar and foods containing it, caffeine and alcohol. Increase fresh fruits, vegetables and wholegrains.

Fantastic Fiber

Fiber is nature’s detoxifier. Fruit, vegetables and whole grains provide both insoluble and soluble fiber that scrubs the intestinal lining clean and softens the stool. Fiber speeds up the time that your food stays in your intestinal tract.

A very effective addition to a colon cleanse is powdered psyllium husk fiber. Known as  “intestinal broom” by herbalists it absorbs water from the bowel as it travels through the digestive system making the stool bulkier and softer.

Flax seeds contain both soluble and insoluble fiber and can be ground up just before use as part of a colon cleanse. It is a good alternative to psyllium for people who don’t like the texture of psyllium or find it bloats them too much.

Bentonite Clay Powder

Various types of natural clays have been used by many cultures in small amounts as a part of a daily diet. Primitive tribes have traditionally used clays for conditions of toxicity

Bentonite powder can absorb several times it’s own weight and is particularly good at removing toxic metals and pesticides as well as general toxins.

Do it yourself colon cleanse

You can make up your own colon cleanse with psyllium and Bentonite by thoroughly blending 1 – 2 teaspoons Bentonite powder and 1 tablespoon (15ml) Psyllium husk powder with 10 oz water and 3 oz fresh fruit or vegetable juice.

This mixture will start to swell to a gel like consistency fairly quickly so it’s best to drink it immediately. You can take this every morning and evening on an empty stomach.

Bentonite can be constipating on its own so the psyllium helps to push it through with the toxins it attracts.

If you want you can do a two three day juice fast while taking the colon cleanse concoction. Just remember to introduce food very slowly after you have completed the fast. Introduce just fresh fruit on the first day and fresh vegetable salads in the second and perhaps a bowl of vegetable soup.

The following day introduce simple carbohydrates like brown rice or millet and finally light protein like mercury free fish or organic chicken.

Water, water, water

Drinking enough pure water is a very important addition to colon cleansing. It is essential to drink at least 8 x 8oz glasses of pure water or fesh juices if you are using psyllium husks as they absorb a lot of water from the bowel.

Herbs

A number of different herbs can be used to help to cleanse the colon of toxins and loosen old material. Although the existence of “mucoid plaque” has been ridiculed by the mainstream medical profession,  chiropractors have noted from patients x-rays that waste matter does cling to the bowel wall which is removed with colon cleansing of some sort.

Senna is a particularly irritant herbal laxative that is included in some colon cleanse supplements which I prefer to avoid.. It causes pain and cramps in a lot of people.

Cascara is a more gentle herbal laxative that triggers contractions of the colon and is believed to improve the tone of the colon walls.

Slippery Elm

Slippery elm powder is made from the bark of the slippery elm tree and is very soothing for the intestines. It can help with various digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and ulcers.

Green foods

Green foods such as chlorella, barley grass, alfalfa, wheatgrass and blue-green algae contain chlorophyll known as the internal deodorant.  They also help detox heavy metals that are lodged in the colon.

Dr Floras Colon Cleanse

If you prefer the convenience of a gentle yet effective ready made colon cleanse give Dr Floras a try. Of the many cleanses available Dr Floras is one that has been formulated by a doctor and health practitioners with a particular interest in bowel health.

Dr Floras contains a special form of Psyllium called Psyillimax which is able to do a better job of removing the toxic waste from the colon than other cleansers. It contains no harsh laxatives like senna and only herbs that soothe the digestive system and help prevent gas and bloating.

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Although you have to eat a very good healthy diet when you do this cleanse you don’t have to fast.
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In spite of the fact that herbal colon cleansing is becoming more and more popular the majority of people would not connect a toxic bowel to their health problems. Mainstream doctors are unlikely to link their patient’s poor health to their bowels, nor are they likely to recommend colon cleansing.

History of Colon Cleansing

Yet, the idea of cleansing the colon is not new. Accounts of bowel cleansing were found on Egyptian papyrus dating back to 1500 BC. It is reputed to have been used in Chinese and ancient Indian Medicine years before that. Herbal colon cleansing persisted as part of normal health practices until as recently as the early 20th Century.

In spite of its history the majority of medical experts still struggle to find drug free solutions to the ever-increasing intestinal problems of our times. It’s ironical that doctors blame excessive cleanliness in our society for the poor immunity of our children. We have products to clean just about everything you can think of but we seem to have forgotten how to clean ourselves internally.

Your colon is your waste disposal system

Your colon also known as the large bowel, the last part of your intestines, is one of the most important parts of your digestive system. Your colon gets rid of anything the body cannot make use of from your food that has been processed in the small intestine. It is effectively your waste disposal system.

A healthy digestive system will take anywhere between 12 – 24 hrs to expel the remains of a meal. When the waste stays too long in the bowel not only does it start to release bowel paralyzing toxins but the toxins start to be reabsorbed back into the blood stream. This starts overloading all the other organs. Cells become unable to detoxify themselves properly triggering achiness, fatigue, and mood swings and eventually poor health.

Some toxins find their way back to your poor liver which has to detoxify them all over again.  Your diet, the environment, lack of exercise, stress and medication can all make a difference to how your bowel functions. Researchers have found a direct link between colon cancer and diets that are constantly high in fat and processed meat.

Bowel bacteria govern immune function

Scientists also know that your diet plays a huge part in the type and balance of bacteria that exist in your bowel and are so important for health. You may not realize that about 70% of your immune system is located in the bowel and the bacterial content is responsible for how it functions.

Some of the signs that your bowel may not be functioning well are:

• Poor digestion

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

• Alternating constipation & diarrhea

• Gas, bloating and cramps

• Skin problems

• Coated tongue and /or bad breath

• Feeling slow and dull headed

• Feeling tired most of the time

• Auto-immune diseases

• Poor immunity

• Weight problems

Over the years people realized that they felt better when they cleansed their colons one way or another. While many celebrities endorse colonic hydrotherapy for their youthful and slim appearances not everyone can make a habit of visiting expensive clinics. An herbal colon cleanse is less invasive, some say safer, and more cost effective than colonic hydrotherapy.

Choosing the best herbal colon cleanse

If you spend any time at all researching health on the internet you have probably noticed the huge number of different colon cleanses on the market. So how do you know which one to choose? What should you look for in a herbal colon cleanse?

The effectiveness of colon cleanse products is not measured by how quickly they can offer you results but how thoroughly and gently they perform the intestinal cleansing process. Aggressive bowel cleanses can leave you doubled up in pain and put you off for life.

It’s so important to find one that is gentle yet effective and allows you to control the speed and thoroughness of your colon cleansing. Dr Floras is one that does all this. Strangely enough it has been formulated by a doctor but one who understands the benefits of bowel cleansing.

Dr Floras Colon Cleanse

Dr Floras contains a super version of Psyllium Husk that gently and naturally cleanses the body of toxins and old impacted fecal matter.  Bentonite Powder naturally attracts heavy metals, pesticides and other toxins and eliminates from your body.

Marshmallow Root, Slippery Elm and fennel powder are added to soothe the intestinal tract. It does not contain any irritant laxatives such as Senna or Cascara which can cause cramping in a lot of people. Cleanse Support is designed to be taken with the Colon Cleanse to really ensure you have no discomfort.

Colon Cleansing Diet

Colon cleansing can be done naturally to an extent with a diet high in fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grains but the ingredients in this herbal colon cleanse helps to pull out heavy metals and other toxins while sweeping the colon clean.

You do not need to do any fasting but the cleanse will be more effective  if you eat a healthy diet of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. Some lean protein like chicken, turkey or low mercury fish can be eaten too.

Bowel cleansing is an essential part of any good detox diet plan and is a good thing to do at least twice a year. Proper diet aided with the best herbal colon cleansing product will not only make you feel and look better but it could also save your life.  Why not give it a try? Click Here

Guest Post

Herbal remedies have been made use of for thousands of years in order to treat sicknesses and also to detox the immune system for better wellness. It’s the natural way to remain healthy and balanced. However, herbs along with healthy foods were a lot more common in our ancestors’ diet regime than they are within our modern-day dietary habits. Colon cleansing herbs will help remove waste and bacteria, plus help our bodies to process vitamins and minerals, water and also balance important electrolytes.

Herbs can be a all-natural method to rid your digestive tract from the dangerous toxins that pollute it and keep your immune system from being able to circumvent diseases. Toxins are usually ingested into our bodies every day through a lot of processed foods for example sugar, white flour, fats and caffeine – and our bodies must work a whole lot harder to absorb or push them through our systems. Quite a few get left behind as excess waste in our colons and cause major complications.

There are lots of herbs ideal for mild colon cleansing including, aloe leaf, barberry, ginger root, cayenne pepper, fennel and garlic. Some of these natural herbs help to get rid of impurities and others assist to induce bowel movements. You can easily find natural colon cleansing systems on the web or in drug stores that contain many of these natural herbs – or get a colon cleansing recipe, go to the store and purchase some of them using these kroger grocery store coupons, and create your own personal herbal tea that can do the trick.

When beginning to use colon cleansing herbal remedies, make sure you ingest them in moderation. The way in which the body responds will tell us how to change the recipe to get the preferred effects. Start to adjust your lifestyle by eating more healthy fruit and veggies and leaving processed foods out of your daily diets. Additionally, add fiber to regular diet plan to keep your digestive system moving along and removing unhealthy toxins.

Drink a lot of water both throughout and also following your colon cleansing herbal remedies procedure so dehydration won’t occur. Quite a few health problems may be prevented simply by drinking more water so that built-up, poisonous waste does not collect within the colon. Pairing lots of water together with routine colon cleanses will keep your immunity process healthy and more able to defend against sickness as well as debilitating diseases.

For someone who is not used to colon detoxification, they may want to take a look at packages that have herbal stimulant but are carefully blended to avoid cramps as well as gas that might happen if certain herbs are ingested on their own. A lot of herbal kits also advocate a liquids-only fast that increases the cleansing abilities of the products and also encourages regularity.

Colon cleansing herbal remedies work much better to revive the natural performance of the total digestive system if a full colon cleanse is carried out prior to the inner, herbal cleansing procedure begins. Most colon cleansing kits contain precise recommendations in regards to the order of steps to take throughout and after the process. You will find many of these colon cleansing products or even the natural herbs to make your own herbal cleanse at your neighborhood supermarket. You should also use these printable kroger coupons when shopping.

Research has shown Chlorella to be extraordinarily effective in helping to eliminate toxins, heavy metals, and radiation from the body. Nadia, Brydon, Medical Herbalist and Raw Food Educator uses Chlorella extensively in her work.  In this interview she shares a wealth of information about how to detox with chlorella.

Q1 You recently gave a talk about Chlorella. Can you tell us how you came to be so interested in it?

I first began to learn the importance of all green foods when studying in the USA at the Hippocrates Institute about 8 years ago.  The Institute in their wisdom always puts every single patient on Chlorella because it’s the ultimate green food.

It has incredible detoxifying, micronutrient, immune boosting and healing qualities and I saw at the Institute firsthand how for hundreds of people it just seemed to not only give incredible energy but was a real miracle food, healing so many people.

It seemed to balance every organ particularly the digestive system and the bowels and helped people with all sorts of serious conditions, such as skin and joint diseases, people with cancers of all sorts as well as all digestive problems.  In fact everything!  It’s the greatest  healer and detoxifier of all foods on the planet.  No question.  From that day to this I have hardly missed a day without taking my Chlorella and it keeps me really healthy.

Q2. I know that you recovered from chronic ill health with complementary medicine.  How big a part did Chlorella play in your recovery?

Gosh that was over 25 years ago! At that time I was put on Chlorella as part of the protocol by my complementary practitioner but in those days I had no idea of the importance.  I just did as I was advised and got better without actually realising at the time how big a part Chlorella played.

I spent many years after my recovery training to be a complementary practitioner in many disciplines such as Acupuncture and Western and Chinese Herbal Medicine but it was only when I went to the Hippocrates Institute 8 years ago that I fully realised how instrumental to my healing
the Chlorella had been.  Since then I put every single one of my patients on Chlorella with FANTASTIC results.

Q3. You say that the latest research shows that chlorella is extraordinarily effective for eliminating heavy metals, dioxins, pesticides and radiation from the body. Can you tell us a bit more about why it’s important to eliminate dioxins?

Toxins create free radicals which cause disease and speeds up the aging process.  Also toxins affect the DNA and the body’s ability to not only remain healthy and regenerate but toxins play a part in many diseases as well as blocking the uptake of micro nutrients that our body needs for health.

Exciting studies have shown that if pregnant and breast feeding women take Chlorella it reduces the amount of toxins that are in the mother  from reaching the baby either through the placenta or the breast milk.  This is extraordinary as this gives a baby the very best start in life protecting it
from all manner of environmental poisons especially as a baby’s immune system is still forming and babies need as much protection as we can give them.

Heavy metals are also implicated in diseases particularly of the nervous system so it is very important to eliminate as many toxins as possible.  Also we are bombarded on a daily basis by cancer causing radiation from mobile phones and flying to cancer treatments and Chlorella has been shown to be extremely protective for our bodies.

Q4. What is the best way to eliminate dioxins and pesticides with chlorella?

Chlorella should be started initially in small doses for the first three days.  Personally I like to use the Sun Chlorella brand and with this brand you start off with 5 tablets a day and after 3 days you take 10 tablets, then after another 3 days 15 tablets and so on depending on the reasons for
taking it.

If you are taking chlorella for maintenance then 15 tablets a day is ideal however, if you are trying to detoxify from heavy metals then you need to take substantially higher doses for a short period of time and then drop back to the 15 a day maintenance when it has done its job.  It is best to see a nutritionist who can help determine the doses needed for individuals who need guidance on high doses, however being a food it is extremely safe in large doses.

Q5.When you say it can help with radiation do you mean you can use it if someone has to have radiation therapy for cancer?

Yes.  It helps protect the rest of the body from the negative and side effects of radiation.   One particular side effect of radiotherapy treatment is extremely low energy and Chlorella can really help to keep energy reserves up possibly because it is so rich in natural micro nutrients.

It is very tiring having radiotherapy every single day and even the journey each day can be too tiring for some so Chlorella just gives that extra boost to get through the treatment.  The best thing about Chlorella is that it is a vegetable rich in micronutrients so is simply a food rather than a supplement.

Q6 Would you use it during radiation or afterwards and how long for?

I suggest people take it before, during and after radiotherapy.  When taken before it helps to build the strength up, during it helps to maintain strength and helps support the body against side effects and it’s wonderful for the recovery process.  Chlorella is always best used for at least 3 months if not 6 months for even better results.

Essentially Chlorella is a store house of micro nutrients such as Beta Carotene, Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin D, B12, Vitamin E, C, B1, B2, B6, Niacin, Biotin, Pathothenic acid, fatty acids, Nucleic and amino acids and helps particularly when part of a healthy diet rich in fresh foods especially
vegetables.

Chlorella is simply a dried fresh water vegetable itself and is so safe and gentle and helps to ensure against deficiency in these micro nutrients in the diet and helps the body heal itself.

Another interesting fact about Chlorella is that it contains a unique benefit called CHLORELLA GROWTH FACTOR also known as CGF.  This is a combination of amino acids and nucleic acids that has been found to regenerate healthy cells at the DNA level.

With this in mind I am very keen to help people going through treatment to grow healthy tissue and cells.  This is another reason why I believe that Chlorella is essential before, during and following Radio Therapy.

Q7.There are many products on the market that help detoxify mercury. Where would you rate chlorella among them and is there any brand that you would particularly recommend?

I firmly believe that Chlorella is the number one detoxifier of mercury. So much research over the years has shown the amazing ability of this plant to bind to mercury and take it out of the body.  Of all the brands I have no hesitation in  recommending Sun Chlorella.  ( USA Sun Chlorella). It has been the number one Chlorella company in Japan for 40 years and that really says a lot to me.

There are 35 major Chlorella companies in Japan and Sun Chlorella has remained in pole position all these years and if the Japanese rate it that highly, so will I!.  In all its 40 years Sun Chlorella has never once had a quality control issue because they are so stringent with the product control
from growing it, to the harvesting, drying, packing combined with how much time and money they reinvest back into research.  This speaks volumes to me.

Also they pioneered a unique process that pulverises the cell wall so that the 60% of the Chlorella is absorbed within the first hour compared to 25% of some other Chlorella’s.  This pulverising process does not use chemicals or heat but simply puts the plant cells under immense pressure pulverising it without losing any potency at all so the Chlorella is not changed
and retains its full micronutrient content..

Also Sun Chlorella grows the Chlorella in pristine wilderness only in virgin mountain water that has been extracted from acquafers deep underground.  And they grow it naturally outside in the sun shine whereas some other chorella companies use poly tunnels and to my mind this surely affects the potency and the micro nutrient content.

But the best test of all is that I get so many people and patients saying to me that they tried other Chlorella’s and nothing changed but when they used Sun Chlorella they really noticed the difference.  And as a practitioner I really want results with my patients and I am always sure of getting it with Sun Chlorella.

Q7. What sort of side effects are you likely to get and is there anything you can do to prevent them.

Because Sun Chlorella is able to detoxify so efficiently if one takes too many tablets to start with then the detoxification process might be too rapid which might cause detoxifying reactions such as a few spots so in order to minimise this it is recommended to start taking just 5 a day for  the
first 3 days to allow the body to acclimatise to having the increased micronutrients and detoxification process begin.

After three days on 5 tablets increase to 10 tablets for the same reason and then after another 3 days to increase to 15 tablets a day.  One can go on doing this up to about 40 tablets a day or even more if needed.  They can be taken all at once or in split doses throughout the day.

The best time of day to start is before breakfast as Chlorella helps to balance blood sugar levels right at the start of the day and gives great energy to begin the day.  It is low calorie, and protein rich and is the best way to start the day.  They can be taken with water, chewed or added to smoothies.  It is very easy to blend them as they easily crumble into juices or smoothies.

They can easily be powdered too between 2 spoons or crushed between paper ie grease proof paper.

Q8. Bowel cleansing is an important subject. How would you recommend using chlorella for bowel cleansing?

Bowel cleansing regimes are many and varied but a gentle way to really help cleanse and clean and move the bowels on a daily basis is to add the Sun Chlorella tablets to a smoothie.  Here are two lovely bowel cleansing smoothie recipes: I would definitely recommend having either of these
smoothies before breakfast or as breakfast each and every day.  Absolutely great for bowel cleansing and keeping the bowels healthy as well as giving great energy for each day.

Gorgeous Savoury Green Smoothie

Pure rocket fuel!  Will keep you bouncing all day and feeling squeaky clean inside and out!

Serving: 1-2

In a blender or smoothie maker add 1-2 cups of spring water then:

½ Chopped cucumber (with skin and pips)
¼ to ½ Avocado (without skin!)
1 clove of garlic (optional)
8 fresh basil leaves
2 sprigs of parsley
Juice from ½ lemon or lime
¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt
Fresh ground black pepper
15 tablets of Sun Chlorella “A”

Blend until smooth

You can experiment with other chlorophyll rich fresh greens such as sprouts (alfalfa, mung bean) young corgettes, celery, spinach, fresh coriander etc.

Sun Chlorella Smoothie

(creamy and delicious full of Vitamins and minerals especially vitamin C, omega 3, B12, folic acid, potassium, calcium and magnesium)

Serving: 1-2

15 tablets of Sun Chlorella “A”
½ cup of spring water
½ banana (peeled)
½ avocado (peeled)
½ apple (with skin)
1 kiwi (peeled)
a touch of raspberry or strawberry

Chop all ingredients into small pieces and put them in the blender and blend until smooth!
Pour into a glass and decorate with raspberry or strawberry and fresh sprig of mint.
Serve cold.  Drink as is or eat with spoon

Q9.There are some people who don’t tolerate Chlorella well because of an enzyme problem. Is there anything they can do to overcome this?

For anyone who has an enzyme problem then taking vegetable based digestive enzymes would be the answer.  Also taking the Sun Chlorella in a smoothie which is rich in digestive enzymes would help to the toleration factor.

Q10. You are the Senior Therapist at Breast Cancer Haven in London. Can you tell us a bit about your work there and how chlorella fits in?

I have worked at Breast Cancer Haven which is based in Fulham Broadway for 9 years.  I joined one year after BCH first opened.  I am absolutely dedicated to my job there where we support women (and men as they can get breast cancer too) who are going through or who have had breast cancer at any time in their lives.

We offer counseling, nutrition advice, complementary therapies such as Reflexology, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy etc as well as a comprehensive programme of classes, workshops and seminars.  We provide a free one day workshop where we show relaxation techniques, teach about nutrition and environmental factors as well as stress management and meditation.

Prince Charles is our Patron and is very supportive of our work.  The Countess of Wessex is also involved taking an active role in our work.  My own particular role includes see the ladies for their first consultation where we discuss their particular needs and concerns and putting together a programme of therapies that addresses their individual requirements.

I personally give treatments as well such as Acupuncture, Manual Lymph Drainage Massage, Aromatherapy, sometimes group ear Acupuncture as well as running workshops showing people how to make juices and smoothies.

Many of the classes, workshops and seminars, such as my juicing class is open to all members of the public.  With regards to Chlorella I show people how to include Chlorella in their diet, in juices and smoothies in my classes as well as talking to people on an individual level about the benefits.

Thank you Nadia you have given us a wealth on information about how to deox with Chlorella.

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Colon Detoxing and Natural Colon Cleanse

There is certainly no question that the digestive tract is an important area of good quality overall health. Colon is your body organ that is one which eliminates poisonous waste materials away from your body system. The colon after getting filled with waste can bring about various health problems as well as bowel problems. The primary reason for poor operation of the colon is that we digest unhealthy foods. When the colon is treated with chemical substances, tension, unhealthy eating habits, and also parasites your interior colon wall becomes obstructed with gunge.

Dr Floras Herbal Colon Cleanse

Herbal colon cleansing and colon detoxification have an important part to play in order that harmful toxins are removed. To be able to eliminate sludge and to stop the spread of toxins to other parts of the system colon detox will be needed and you will often prefer a organic or natural item that can carry out the task efficiently without harming the colon and its operation.

The mucus combines together with gunge getting strength through food like white flour and sticks on the colon walls. It then slims the lumen & decreases the power to be able to digest nutrients. A hardened stratum composed of waste is the perfect location for this kind of dangerous bacteria & organisms to develop.

With the help of natural colon cleansing techniques these activities regarding food intolerance are reduced plus it may help control weight and helps in curing cellulite. You will discover that upon making use of useful herbal colon cleansing techniques your skin will clean up radiating energy. With the help of colon cleansing the operation of the immune system is is additionally improved.

The procedure of cleansing your colon helps clear out unhealthy bacterium and mainly harmful toxins. A natural cleaning of your colon helps your system recover the capability to soak up minerals and nourishing substances which are generally observed in the foods we ingest. That’s exactly what your body system necessitates and simply by utilizing herbal colon cleansing we recover it to normal.

Digestive tract cleansing may be achieved in two ways, one by beneficial nutritional eating habits and second by colon cleansing. A diet plan comprising substantial fibers is actually quite good too. More intake of veggies, fruits, nuts, seed products, & dried beans are beneficial too. Some fruits such as grapefruit, broccoli, apples, carrots & oranges have got optimum soluble fiber content and are usually advantageous.Fresh fruits are higher in dietary fiber and they move in your system quickly in your digestive : area, decreasing the carcinogen’s ability to manifest and ultimately produce colon cancer.

Together with herbal colon detoxification a person would most likely furthermore profit with having eight to ten drinking glasses of water everyday. Water of controlled temperature will be carried down to lower colon by means of a tube. Such a process will often first slim down the waste and after that flushing will become a lot easier operation. Such a process is usually only effective whenever from time to time eliminating bowel obstruction. If the same task is carried out on a frequent time frame then the benefits can easily change into cons. For consistent colon cleaning herbal colon cleansing is your very best solution.

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Everyone should really take care of keeping themselves in good health. You can keep healthy with just detoxifying your body like using colon cleansers. With cleansers you simply take it and it will flush out all the toxins in your body without having to experience grueling procedures. There are plenty of cleansers surrounding us and one that you may have heard of is Cleanse Smart.

There are plenty of wastes that get stuck in the system which is why extra cleansing is a must. Wastes add up in our body due to the unhealthy things around us, particularly junk food that we eat. If you just leave these wastes in your system, you will feel weak, exhausted, and be vulnerable to disease. Certainly you wouldn’t want to be suffering from these so it is better to just cleanse often.

When trying out Cleanse Smart, you will see that it consists of different herbs that cleanses the body. The fact that herbs have been in existence ever since then is a sign of its success. Not only are herbs successful in cleansing the system, they are also safe since they are all natural ingredients. If you want to have a healthy body, then you must also induce all natural products and stay away from those that are made of chemicals.

The toxins in your body will be removed when you use Cleanse Smart allowing you to feel refreshed and be healthy. You will feel healthier when you have a healthy body that stays clear from sickness. This cleanser removes all the parasites in your body and also helps lose weight.

Cleanse Smart colon cleanser has 2 different parts. One particular pill for the morning and another one for the evening. This means that you will be using up more on this product instead of the other colon cleansers which are just as effective and not so costly. This is why when selecting a colon cleanser for you, really take the time to compare the prices, ingredients, efficiency, and if it is safe for the body.

Other than Cleanse Smart there are a lot of cleansers in the market like Liquiboost which many are fond of. It is efficient, gentle on the body and has fat burning components that will keep you healthy and looking fabulous as well, best to sample it out.