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Colon Cleansing And Constipation Remedies

by Keith M. Henry

Colon cleansing is well on its way to becoming a popular health routine, especially among health enthusiasts and people who are interested in alternative medicine. It is extremely beneficial for a number of ailments like chronic constipation, acne, chronic fatigue, candida and almost all kinds of digestive tract problems– including build up of toxins.

Constipation can be caused because of irritable bowel movements, excessive and chronic use of laxatives, worry, anxiety, fear, lack of physical activity and problems with intestinal function (chronic idiopathic constipation) etc. However, the most common reasons for constipation are a diet low in fiber or a diet that is high in fats, such as cheese, eggs, and meat.

Bowel Friendly Foods

Grapes have proved extremely advantageous in overcoming the occurrence of constipation and irregularity. The combination of the properties of the cellulose sugar and organic acid in grapes make them a laxative food. Fennel has properties in curing digestive troubles. The habutual use of fennel will normalize the working of the digestive system and cure the constipation problems. Fennel has extraordinary attributes which assit in curing digestive problems. It is traditionally provided in Indian cuisine after each meal. It is also found in many commercial colon cleanse products.

Fruit salad containing guava and papaya is advisable. It provides good roughage and clears your bowel system and prevents constipation. Fruits like papaya and guava are very beneficial in treating constipation. Regular intake of papaya at early morning on an empty stomach helps prevent constipation. Fruits are made by nature and are a perfect food. They contain the right balance of nutrients with distilled water.

Exercise

Exercise, or lack thereof, is seen as a cause of constipation because some believe that without regular exercise our metabolic rate slows, which means a longer digestive cycle and thus less regular bowel movement. Among other reasons the fact is, the longer the stool spends in your digestive system, the more water is excreted from the stool, which results in a harder stool which is more difficult and painful to pass.

Colon Cleanse

There are many good commercial colon cleanses on the market. A good commercial colon cleanse will normally be plant based, and will encourage, by its action intestinal detoxification. It is not uncommon for these colon cleansers to contain substances such as psyllium husk herbs like Slippery Elm bark, Cascara Sagrada, and Marshmallow.

In a nutshell bad eating habits, lack of exercise, not drinking enough water etc., lead to constipation, and the sooner these habits are dropped and corrective habits instituted, the sooner relief from constipation will be realized.

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Posted by keith henry on November 8th, 2008 No Comments

The Truth About Natural Pain Relief

by Keith Henry

The Title Natural Pain Relief Revealed may sound almost hostile to the subject of pain relief based on natural remedies. In fact, the real truth about natural pain relief is like a breath of fresh air. Because of numerous personal horror stories, along with the heroic efforts of natural healers to educate the populace at large; it has become well known that pain medications like aspirin, Tylenol, Vioxx etc., are dangerous, and should not be looked to as the first choice to relieve pain.

One issue with (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen is that they put you at risk for serious health problems like gastro- intestinal bleeding and liver dysfunction. This is virtually a non-issue with natural pain relief remedies.

Pain:

Pain, none us like it, yet it is a fact of life. It comes in different forms and we call it by different names: headaches, menstrual cramps, joint or arthritis pain, gout, fibromyalgia, etc. And although we do not like pain, pain is really a friend, a warning or alarm system that something needs attention. Most however do not readily consider the effective remedies available for natural pain relief. In fact many people would think it strange to turn to natural pain relief substances for severe acute or chronic pain.

Millions are presently suffering from all sorts of pain causing abnormalities in their bodies, and are trying to find relief by taking drugs for pain. Most people do not realize that there exist inexpensive, safe, and effective remedies for natural pain relief. Natural pain relief is not obtained like pain relief that is obtained from drugs. Pain relief obtained from drugs can be deadly. The Federal Drug Abuse Network revealed that in the year 2000 drugs such as aspirin and Aleve were implicated in the deaths of 16,000 Americans. Natural remedies given for pain relief have never caused such a problem, and thus can be seen in a more positive light than drugs designed to do the same thing.

Natural Pain Relief:

I have talked about a few of the drugs prescribed for various types of pain. What about natural substances, can they provide effective pain relief? Can the relief mentioned from natural substances relieve pain at a similiar level as that of the popular drugs on the market for pain relief?

Both of these questions can be answered in the affirmative. There are numerous and highly effective natural pain relief remedies that are on par with or better than drug medications. Moreover the side effects, and the expense becone almost a non-issue.

Let me give you an example. Ther are many people that are obtaining significant natural arthritis pain relief from a popular combination of Glucosamine, MSM, and CMO, three natural substances that work very well for pain relief when combined.The three substances work to relieve pain, rebuild cartlidge, and supply oxygen where needed in the tissue and nerves.

Pain Relief With DMSO

DMSO is a powerful weapon against pain, it is one of the big boys used for natural pain relief. Some 125 countries have doctors that recognize DMSO as an effective agent for the relief of pain as well as many other abnormalities. It has an extensive, and well documented history and is worthy of your notice if you are interested in natural pain relief.

At the end of the day we find that natural pain relief is a better choice than drug pain relief for many different reasons, and yet I failed to mention three of the most little known but effective natural pain relievers. They are three of the most effective against all kinda of pain.

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Posted by keith henry on August 26th, 2008 No Comments