Time for Another Cleanse

Awoke early this morning, and had one thing on my mind: "Time for another cleanse."

Colon Cleansing has become a part of my regular health ritual, providing a lightness of being and a powerful result that few other healthful pursuits can provide.

I will often recommend a good cleanse to many of my patients exhibiting signs of toxicity; fatigue, IBS, diarrhea, constipation, problem complexion, pounds of extra flab, (regardless of how hard they try to lose it), lowered immune system function and many other common signs.

There are a large number of commercial cleanse products on the market, which work in only a few different ways.

In general, they may consist primarily of:

• a bowel stimulant or irritant (more commonly and most unfortunately termed a laxative),
• a mechanical bulk mover which is usually a healthy wad of fiber or an inert substance like Bentonite clay,
• a liquid nutritional supplement to keep the body processes, processing,
• or an oxygen "scrubber" which releases stabilized oxygen bound to Magnesium Oxide or Peroxide.

Then again, Oprah has helped to make famous the Master Cleanse , if Lemonade suits your detox fancy.

Personally, I use and recommend the oxygen based cleanser Oxy-Powder System.

By taking an oxygen based cleanser we feed the friendly bacteria with the oxygen they need to create a stable bowel environment. Oxygen will also oxidize and clean the entire bowel, relieving constipation and compaction.

When taking an oxygen colon cleanser you raise the level of ORS (Oxygen Reactive Species), which causes a stimulation of lymphocytes to produce T-cells. This process results in a beefed-up immune system, and a thoroughly cleansed digestive system.

Weight loss? Did you say, Detox is a key to healthy weight loss??

You bet. Check out this incredible research from Dr. Suzanne Gudakunst but be aware: the pictures of the grime in your gut are pretty graphic, and they get right to the point . . .

But what about dietary changes, a natural and tasteful way to colon health? Many of the superfoods that have powerful cleansing properties and the best way to use them can be found in the brilliant and Super Simple Detox 101- "Detox Your Body with the Seasons".

Here's what it takes, leading you to vital health and well being:

• First and foremost, eat more foods high in dietary fiber 25 grams a day for women, 35 grams a day for men.
• Green leafy vegetables can be the most effective colon cleaners on the supermarket shelf.
• Switch to whole grains and cut oats- all the good low GI (gycemic index) complex carbs.
• Cut out the system clogging meat and dairy: not a lecture on vegetarianism, just use moderation and common sense.
• Put the milk jug away or soda pops away, and drink 8 glasses of water every day.
• Incorporate the colon cleansing herbs into your recipes -psyllium, cayenne, aloe vera, ginger, cascara.
• Exercise yourself to cleaner colon; that's right. Once again, exercise is a prescription for long life and health, and a more active, cleaner colon.

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Recipes of the week? Sure, here's a couple of high fiber salads that you can happily use to transition back from your cleanse: Veggie Cobb Salad and Pea Salad.

So, as I plan my next few days of cleansing, I urge you to consider the possibilities of achieving your energetic, digestive, and weightloss goals.

Now, where did I put that bottle of Oxy- Powder . . . . .