Unless your physician is one of the rare individuals who has found a way to marry medical science with the age-old wisdom found in homeopathy the odds are good that your doctor has not talked to you about regularly cleansing your colon. As a matter of fact, the closest your medical doctor may have ever gotten to even recommending this procedure is most likely prior to suggesting a colonoscopy...
The average American becomes familiar with high-fat, high sodium, low nutrient food choices very early on in life. Fast food french fries are top on the list of toddlers favorite foods. Add to that the heavily marketed meals that include toys and colorful bags as well as restaurants that include playgrounds, you will quickly understand why fast food is such a hit with even the youngest...
If you have ever suffered from constipation, you know the discomfort it causes. Your stomach feels bloated, bending from the waist is accompanied by pain and abdominal pressure, you dread using the bathroom and of course the inability to truly enjoy any activity because of the physical discomfort associated with movement in general.
Yet all of these symptoms pale when considering that there...
What if you found out that a recent surgery could have been avoided altogether with a seven day treatment regimen known as a colon cleanse? This is the case with some appendectomies which are the direct result of neglected colon health. The appendix itself is a small, easily forgotten organ that does not seem to fill any useful purpose. It is only thought about when a problem arises. While...
There are many causes of stress in our lives from having to multi-task, procrastinating, forgetfulness, being late, not preparing, lack of organization, and the inability to get a good nights sleep.
We are all susceptible to the above triggers, but learning how to deal with these issues can help you to reduce the stress you feel so that you can be healthier and happier. Let's examine each...
As a health conscious consumer, you know that colon cleanses are a must for ensuring your body's overall wellbeing and ensuring that your digestive tract is in good working order. While you may also be well versed in the different kinds of cleanses available, you may not be aware of the fact that some of the bacteria which are flushed out with fecal matter and toxins are considered beneficial...
There are two tired and true ways to avoid a hangover. The first is don't drink and the second is know your limits if you are going to drink. Your limit being the amount of alcohol that you know you can safely drink and be in control of yourself (meaning not getting drunk).
Since are generally not the same age, height and weight, alcohol affects them differently and what one person should...
For those of you who have ever had a little too much to drink and have paid the price the next morning, you know there is no magic pill that can miraculously cure your hangover. There are some things, however, that may get you back on the road to a quick recovery.
There are several things that have been shown to help ease the pain of a hangover. Some are more effective than others, of...
Stress comes in different types and levels and can either assist us in positive performance or can cripple us making it difficult to function at work or school. There are many issues surrounding stress.
A negative attitude can increase your stress level. Thinking in a negative manner about yourself can lead to stress. Those of us who feel the need to be perfect add stress to our lives.
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Skullcap is a member of the mint family and is characterized by flowers that grow only on one side of the plant, and by small dish-shaped seedpods. It was used in the Americas by native peoples for some time to treat rabies and promote menstruation. These days, skullcap is mostly used to treat a variety of nervous disorders. The American skullcap is S. lateriflora. In Chinese medicine, the...
