Who knew that the crappy topic of colon health would become all the rage in herbal medicine? Late-night television is full of colon cleanse infomercials, and drug stores are selling all sorts of over-the-counter colon detoxification “programs” containing tens of minerals and herbs. But one of the oldest – and strongest – substances used for ...
Christine Bude wrote that it’s simple to increase fiber in the diet. What if unable to afford expensive processed foods that have been fiber fortified such as General Mills’ Fiber One? If a person can’t or won’t eat a cup and a half of beans a day then what other natural unprocessed foods are high ...
Many Americans count things in their diet. It may be calories, fat grams or carbohydrates, for example, but not many are aware of how many grams of fiber they are consuming per day. A balanced, healthy diet can supply daily fiber requirements, but for many Americans it is beneficial to supplement with a product such ...
When doing a Candida cleanse, most people will experience die-off symptoms, also known as Herxheimer Reaction. The reason this happens is because when the yeast begins to die it produces toxins so quickly the body can’t eliminate it fast enough. Although quite severe at times, die-off symptoms don’t last forever and are a good sign ...
High cholesterol is a condition in which too much fat is in the blood, which can clog the arteries and cause clots that can travel through the blood and cause strokes, heart attacks, and coronary heart disease. People with certain conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes are at even more risk of complications ...
I had a free sample of Metamucil in the cabinet that I forgot about until the other day when I was looking for something. It was about to expire, so I decided to try it. This product, Metamucil Berry Burst, is designed not only as a laxative, but can alternatively be used as a fiber ...
Detoxification (or colon cleansing) diets are marketed as a way to improve health by removing toxins from the body. I see them as an easy, do-it-yourself method that cleanses the lower portion of my digestive system, temporarily relieves “bloat”, and gives me a fresh start to “reset” my diet and my body. Detox proponents argue ...
Bentonite clay is natural, unadulterated earthen clay that is native to the Fort Benton, Wyoming area. Clay has been used for many generations by the Native Americans to treat diseases and ailments. Bentonite clay has been used both externally and internally, and it is now commonly regarded in natural medicine as an effective detoxifying agent ...
Psyllium seed husks, It is seeds of plantago. Its other name is ispaghula. It contains a high level of soluble dietary fiber. It is most famous source of fiber. A psyllium seed husk fiber is the best traditional medicine for heart disease, blood sugar, and constipation. Psyllium is widely refined in India and Pakistan. It ...
My total cholesterol has always hovered in the low 200’s, still, I was shocked to hear that blood test results from an annual physical showed my total cholesterol had reached 266. My doctor brought up the S word, statins, as a way to lower cholesterol. Taking statins to lower my high cholesterol didn’t appeal to ...
