Colon Cleansing, Weight Loss & You!

January 7th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Health Research

Many people swear by colon cleansing to feel better, lose weight and stay healthy. It is becoming more and more accepted as a health treatment. Here is some information about colon cleansing and how it can help you lose weight.

The colon’s purpose is to remove waste from the food that we eat. Most people’s diets these days include a lot of processed foods. These foods make it much more difficult for the colon to do its job. Much of the toxins and waste products accumulate in the colon; they petrify and eventually cause health problems. What colon cleansing does is get rid of the leftover waste and toxins from the colon so it can work more efficiently, encouraging the body to process food in a more efficient manner.

Most people notice an immediate weight loss when they start with colon cleansing. This is because colon cleansing is able to flush out most of the waste matter that as accumulated in the colon.  After you have been on a colon cleansing routine for a while, you will continue to lose weight because you will be absorbing more nutrients and less waste will be left in the colon. A colon that is working well helps with weight loss.

Most people don’t think about their digestive system as it relates to weight control; we often associate weight control with exercise and diet.  A typical diet where you eat less and exercise more doesn’t take into consideration that your metabolism will usually decrease to make up the difference. Treating your digestive system so it is at its healthiest is a good way to lose weight.

One of the benefits of colon cleansing is increased stamina and energy. If you want to work on shedding off those unwanted pounds, you can take that extra energy and turn it into exercise. You will wake up feeling better every day and have a better outlook on life when you are not feeling tired and sluggish. Also, some of the added energy comes from your body being able to get more nutrients out of the food you eat.

Colon cleansing is a great tool for improving your health and even losing weight. It is just one tool in the toolbox, though! You need to have a well balanced diet and exercise in order to feel your best. You also need to make sure you cut back on processed foods and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.

Like any medical treatment, you need to do some research about colon cleansing and make sure you know what you are doing and that you use a safe product or program. Also, talk to your doctor about your plans and get his or her advice.

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Dr. Mark Hyman: Processed Food Dangers

June 13th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Dr. Mark Hyman Video Reviews

Mark Hyman discusses the idea that we are being deceived by the marketing ploys of the food industry that wants us to eat junk food by putting it in ‘friendlier’ packaging complete with health claims. He calls them ‘Frankenfoods’ because they’re not real – the packaging is modified slightly to give the impression of being healthy, but the food itself continues to be poor quality and unhealthy.

‘Real’ healthy food includes:

  • fruit and vegetables
  • poultry
  • beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains
  • fish
  • omega 3 eggs

Overall Rating (1-5): 4

Entertainment Rating: 4

Interesting discussion of ‘perceived health’; the food industry idea that if you can make people think they’re eating something healthy, that’s all that matters.

Instructional Rating: 5

Interesting theory about the ‘illusion’ created by food manufacturers that we are eating healthily.

More information: http://www.ultrawellness.com/blog

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