Consumers say they want healthier options, but the Big Bad Food still sells better! (according to a USA today report last month.) The biggest seller is the 1,420 calorie Monster Thickburger sold at Carls Jr.
When Americans eat out, the goal is to… indulge. “Healthy eating isn’t a trend. It’s a slow creep,” says Ron Paul, president of a research firm called Technomic. “Most people would rather take a pill than change eating habits.” That supports the fact that some of the most popular fast food restaurants are adding bigger badder foods to their menus… such as Burger King’s Enormous Omelet sandwich with 2 slices of cheese, three strips of bacon and a sausage patty, and 2 eggs. That whopping 730-calorie breakfast item is a hot seller. BK sells about 100 Whoppers for every Veggie Burger, and about 10 Whoppers to every salad.
IHOP is stuffing their foods. The pancake chain is promoting Stuffed French Toast – filled with sweetened cream cheese... loaded up with fat and sugar! The chain says that less than 1% of guests “show any meaningful interest” in better- for- you foods. Ben & Jerry’s dropped all three of its NO-Carb ice cream flavors and have introduced a wider cone that can hold two scoops instead of one. Marketing director David Stever says “We don’t have better-for-youfood customers, we have full-fat customers who may feel guilty once in a great while.”
Pizza Hut got even cheesier with its new Triple cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza. It took in 20% of the chains business within four days of introduction. The chain sells less than 1 lower calorie Fit N’Delicious pizza
for every 100-pan pizzas. Recently media has portrayed that the public is looking to eat healthier foods, however the proof is in the sales of BIGGER BADDER FOODS… and Americans are eating tons of it. The most popular menu item ordered by men at restaurants last year was Hamburgers. (Reported by the NPD group which tracks consumer eating habits.) French Fries ranks second. Women were reported that the opposite was true in favorite foods… French fries being #1 and burgers to follow. Pizza is ranked #3
by men and women. Even in the age of a better-educated dining public, consumers are choosing the highest in fat, sugar and salt. “Americans have always had the means to eat healthier, but they do not have the will,” says
Harry Balzer, VP of the NPD. Even though this diet is killing us… we still choose to eat this way.
WHY YOU CRAVE A BURGER!
We are redesigning our genetic development by eating these foods for the last few decades says Steven Whitherly PHD., and author of his soon to be published book called
WHY PEOPLE LIKE JUNK FOOD.
He contends that we seek out fats, sugar, and salt because it has become programmed in our genetics. Fats, sugars, and salt stimulate the pleasure centers of our brains and humans naturally seek out pleasurable stimuli. Huge portions of fats, sugars and salt, increases brain chemicals involved in feeling good. And who doesn’t want to feel good?! These foods cause cravings. Taste buds are highly stimulated and we want to repeat that stimulation over and over again. We are addicted to the Bad Foods. This may explain why Fried chicken… not salads or veggies… emerged as the fastest growing food category in 2004.
WHAT’S SO BAD ABOUT BAD FOOD?
Since we are a better-educated generation, don’t we already know the answer to that question? The US has the highest incidence of Colon cancer in the world. And it hasn’t been decreasing! Neither has the onset of diabetes, heart disease, or cancer become less evident. So why aren’t we worried about these facts? It seems like we may have a case of split personality. What we say we want and what we do are totally opposite. Don’t we want to prevent these illnesses? Maybe we want to feel good NOW. Do we really spend much time thinking about the possibility of getting one of these diseases? Preventing diseases isn’t a usual motivator to eat healthier for most consumers. We know what we should do for better health. Each day, millions of us reach for the aspirins, antihistamines, acid reflux caps, pain pills, diet aids, prescriptions, alcohol, caffeine, and illegal substances to help us feel better!
Obviously we want to feel better. Obviously we desire to look better too, so we reach for diets, botox, lotions, tans, even surgery to instantly look better NOW. Have we gone insane? Or have we become too stressed, too lazy, and too fast to plant the seeds for a long and healthier life?
Now we know that the public wants to eat BIGGER BADDER foods, so what can we do to feel better and not guilty over the less than desirable choices we make? Ideally, Americans need to start walking the path to health, in their bodies and minds… and live a philosophy of creating wellness within ourselves. This will eventually improve our ‘genetics’ and addictions. It will also create wellness for the entire planet. Aside from that… what about CLEANSING? Cleansing is the celebs secret to feeling great. You heard that Janet Jackson, Madonna, and Dave Navarro get regular cleansing to stay fit. It’s true, and so can you, despite our need to eat bigger and badder!
It’s an easy, natural and fast way to feel better. Use of Colon cleansing gets out the C.R.A.P. – the Caffeine, Refined sugars, Alcohol, Antibiotics, Processed foods and pollutants. A Gentle Cleanse offers the most up dated colon cleansing equipment, using a pencil thin tube, that you insert only 1 inch into the rectum
with total privacy and comfort.
There is a difference in equipment and facilities, so be sure to get all the facts. Start cleansing out some of that CRAP you have been putting in. Cleansing helps you feel better fast. Would you neglect to brush your teeth or take a daily shower? Then it makes sense to cleanse the inside. Your body is overloaded with toxins
and waste. In fact the average person carries around 2 to 25 pounds of waste in the large intestine, which ferments and poisons the rest of our body. No wonder we feel like CRAP.
You may not be able to stick to a healthier diet, but you now have a comfortable easy way to get some of that waste out… with colon cleansing. For more information contact Charlene Gullotta-Holland at A Gentle Cleanse. 407-2510. visit agentlecleanse.com HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY BIGGER BADDER FOOD SELLS BETTER!
By Charlene Gullotta-Holland, B.S., Certified Colon Hydrotherapist “Americans have always had the means to eat healthier, but they do not have the will.”
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Eat Drink And Be Happy!
How much time and effort do you put in each week trying to take the right vitamins, choosing just the right food to eat, pumping up the right exercises, and reading the right health articles, books and magazines? How much time do you spend on trying to lose a few pounds? You probably would not be reading this magazine or article if you didn’t think about these things and I bet you really don’t have the answers you think you should have by now.
I’m sure you can come up with a reasonable time estimate.
Now ask yourself how much time and effort do you spend on improving your mental health, adjusting your moods, and improving your relationships? How much do you really think about your life?
Living a long life may have to do with a combination of genetics and a healthful lifestyle. Sorry to say that you may not be lucky enough to live a long life-but you may as well live as happy and healthy as possible with the time you have here.
Research is emerging with indications that obsessions with Cholesterol levels, body mass index, and strict or restricted diet may not be as important to health and longevity, as is our mental state of mind. A less stressed, depression free, happier life, the research says, will increase your chances for living longer.
Positive feelings, happier moods, and laughter appear to have more direct rewards to health than constantly being concerned with losing a few pounds, counting calories, eating or not eating carbs, and dropping cholesterol points.
Taking more pleasure in life sounds a lot better to me than trying out the latest health guru nag. Being Merry, seems to add more healthy years to your life.
The high paced modern lifestyle we live leaves us little or no time for each other, our kids, or ourselves. We need to work a lot to buy the things we need to make us happy! The stress cycle begins here and we can’t seem to get off. Sudden death from heart disease can be more common in people with certain stress reactions and personalities rather than those who have high cholesterol. But getting happy may be as much work as a treadmill run for some, and for others, (and I hope that you are among them) may be easier than it seems.
What Defines Happiness?
What defines happiness is the question that psychology and psychiatry have been constantly struggling with. But I don’t think happiness can be defined by a scientific method. Yet some research on the matter of happiness supports the concept that happy people live longer.
Pessimism can increase the risk of early death. That is a conclusion of a 70 year long study by the University of Michigan
Happier is Healthier!
Let’s discuss current research and scientific data that supports the happier is healthier phenomena. What does science really know about happiness and joy? Not much after surveying the last thirty years of psychology journals. Scientists of the mind focus on pathology and disease, so nobody makes a study of happiness unless it is classified as a disease. There is hope on the horizon since recent leadership at the American Psychological Association wants to refocus research on the study of normal people, not just the abnormal.
Stress kills!
We may not know much about happiness, but we sure know that Stress is a common denominator for not being so happy or healthy. Stress and its chemical reaction and manifestations of the body and mind are widely researched and have virtually concluded that stress causes illness and early death.
Life seems more hectic by the hour, and we are all STRESSING OUT! This age of technology, electronic and mechanical wonders allows us to do tasks in seconds that took our ancestors hours, weeks, and even years to accomplish. Yet rather than having more leisure time to enjoy ourselves, we are required to do even more in response to the demands.
Not only does anger and resentment build under stress, noteable behavioral changes occur. Increased drinking and smoking, lack of sleep, risky sexual behaviors, poor diet, and less exercise are all noted behavioral changes that occur when one is highly stressed. This affects the immune system which is in direct control of your health and longevity.
Immune or not Immune?
Dr. Arthur Stone of the State University of New York at Stony Brook found that the positive effects on the immune system of a pleasant experience persisted longer than did the negative effects of a stressful event. Criticism by the boss can drop the bottom out of your immune system. But fishing or a pleasant family experience will give your immune system a boost that lasts far longer than the downturn after your boss’s ragging. Stone found that criticism at work weakened the immune system for the day, but that having friends over for a fun activity enhanced the immune system for two days.
Having more of the good stuff far outweighs the bad.
What can we do? The answer comes in avoiding those behaviors that science is beginning to find can make you unhealthy and miserable: Stress-Anger-Hostility-Exhaustion-Depression-and loss of control.
These are among the traits that have been linked to disease and early death.
Keep up the pleasure in your life, especially when stress is on the increase. Eat, drink and be merry (happy). Don’t obsess about things you can’t control and be smart about the things you can. Cleanse your body to release the onslaught of chemicals we are exposed to from the outside (environment/foods) and inside (stress).
And remember that we are all unique in our genetics and have different psychological states of mind, so in this, as in all things, beware of the one approach-fits-all guru philosophy.
Dance, laugh, spread the love, live long and prosper!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
We're FAMOUS Here In Las Vegas!!
Our very own Pelvis Cleansely, aka, Colonic Elvis, has been voted one of Las Vegas Weekly's Top 50 Vegas Celebrities!! We are so happy and grateful to have been featured. Please take a moment & read the article!!
50 Colonic Elvis
PitchmanHe’s one of those guys who twirls signs on intersections—dressed as Elvis, selling gut health. This is the sort of adaptive reuse Vegas does in its sleep, retasking a major icon as a minor commercial shill, and we smile every time we see him.
To see the entire article and see who else we were lucky enough to be listed with, please click the link below!
http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2010/
Monday, June 21, 2010
THIN tube vs. BIG tube
A Gentle Cleanse is the ONLY colon cleanse facility in Las Vegas/Henderson that uses a small tube versus a clunky, scary big one! Book your appt today, 407-2510
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Diary Of A Virgin Cleanser: Part 3
Here is my friend Marcie's next installment of her cleansing diary. Due to her schedule conflicts, it has been awhile since she posted. Hope you enjoy!
By the time I went in for my third cleanse I was feeling wonderful. It had been about a week and a half between my second and third cleanses due to the upcoming Easter holiday and me always being busy. I felt like Id been cleansing for years by the time I went in for my third one. The biggest thing Id like to share about my third cleanse is that this was a milestone cleanse for me. Char had told me for many people the third time was literally "the charm" and this was no different for me. I could not believe how much waste came out. The first two cleanses literally loosened up all the gas and waste blocking the real stuff and during this cleanse, the real stuff was released! It was wonderful and I felt wonderful! I couldnt wait to continue cleansing, losing and feeling better!
By the time I went in for my third cleanse I was feeling wonderful. It had been about a week and a half between my second and third cleanses due to the upcoming Easter holiday and me always being busy. I felt like Id been cleansing for years by the time I went in for my third one. The biggest thing Id like to share about my third cleanse is that this was a milestone cleanse for me. Char had told me for many people the third time was literally "the charm" and this was no different for me. I could not believe how much waste came out. The first two cleanses literally loosened up all the gas and waste blocking the real stuff and during this cleanse, the real stuff was released! It was wonderful and I felt wonderful! I couldnt wait to continue cleansing, losing and feeling better!
Monday, May 31, 2010
What’s really “BUGGING” us? The Buzz about Parasites in Americans
What is really bugging us has become a dominant health problem in the U.S. Many believe it has reached epidemic proportions. What it is may come as a surprise to most people living in our modem American culture. What could very well be bugging you are PARASITES or more commonly known as WORMS. Yes, in fact, according to a United Nations data: “Overall, about 1.5 billion people are infected with Roundworms, making it the third most common human infection in the world. Whipworm infects 1 billion people... More than 1.3 billion people carry hookworm in their gut, and 265 million people are infected with schistosomes. (Worms that parasitize the blood vessels and cause blood loss and tissue damage.)” That may sound like a remote world statistic, but consider that some of these parasites have made recent headlines in the U.S-like the 1993 outbreak of CRYPTOSPORIDIUM in the Milwaukee water supply that made 400,000 people ill, and Killed 40.
Another parasite, GIAEDIA LAMBLLIA, has been estimated by the Center for Disease control to affect between 100,000 and 1 million people each year.
Parasite contamination was found in one out of every four municipal water supplies in 14 states. In fact, Cryptosporidium was featured on ABC news that it had invaded New York City’s water supply in 1994.
The Parasitology Department of the University of Cambridge, England concluded that... “Pinworm, an extremely common nematode infection, particularly in temperate areas such as Western Europe and North America, has been estimated that the annual incidence of infection is over 200 million in the USA and Canada, with similar levels in Europe.”
According to experts “over half of all Americans will at some point in their lives become hosts to parasites.” Move over SARS!
Parasites are something of a silent epidemic because it is likely to go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Humans play host to more than a hundred different types of parasites ranging from microscopic types to tapeworms that are several feet long. They are sneaky and sometimes difficult to detect. They hide in the intestinal lining and they live in almost any organ of the body including the lungs, liver, muscles, joints, brain, heart, blood, skin and
even the eyes! The common stool test may easily miss a parasitic infection because the parasites most prevalent in the US shed at irregular intervals and its presence may not be detected with just one day of stool testing. If the parasites are in the heart or lungs, a stool test will never detect the presence of parasites. Another difficulty with parasite detection is the fact that there are newly identified parasites that have not been sufficiently studied or recognized as pathogenic. The field of parasitology is evolving and continuously making discoveries of “new bugs”.
How do these CRITTERS threaten human health? They can injure the tissue of the digestive tract and other organs. The parasite waste disrupts the digestive process of the host, interferes with enzyme production and food breakdown. They create a mucous overlay in the intestines which blocks absorption of nutrients. This creates a disruption in a properly functioning digestive system and a disruption in good health.
Parasites affect tissue anywhere in the body. Some disorders that have been associated with parasites include, arthritis, overweight and under weight conditions, cancer, and epilepsy.
What are some symptoms of parasite infection?
Some signs and symptoms are commonly overlooked as a parasite infection and they include the following:
CONSTIPATION SLEEP DISTURBANCES
DIARRHEA ALLERGY
GAS & BLOATING SKIN CONDITIONS
ANEMIA IMMUNE DYSFUNCTION
JOINT/MUSCLE PAIN CHRONIC FATIGUE
It is important to bear in mind that parasites can mimic other disorders and be produce no noticeable symptoms.
How the heck do you GET parasites?
By now you may begin to see that parasites are not just limited to remote areas of the world. They are easily transported to the host through any of the following sources:
- Raw Fruits and Vegetables
- Raw or rare meats
-
Polluted water/tap water
Polluted water/tap water- Pets
- Inhaled through the nose
- Camping
- Through the skin
- Mosquitos
Another factor that contributes to the growing parasite epidemic is the widespread use of drugs that suppress immunity as a side effect. Many common drugs are immunosuppressive and therefore increase the
susceptibility to parasitic infection.
External factors contribute to the parasite problem, but by far the biggest factor is an internal one- a stagnant, overloaded, bacterial imbalance of the colon. (Also called the intestines) External hygiene is as important as internal hygiene. The secret to great health is a cleansed body...inside and out. Internal cleansing must begin with the colon, because if this region is unclean, it will contaminate every other part of the body.
Cleanse your body!
Eliminating parasites are not an easy task, but can begin through a cleansing program. Eating well, drinking mostly water and avoiding drug overuse is a start.
Colon hydrotherapy can effectively and safely assist in cleansing the colon. The state of the art equipment now available in colon hydrotherapy makes keeping your body in the best of health easy. The importance of colon hydrotherapy can best be summed up in the words of Dr. Paul Bragg, on the “fathers” of alternative medicine in the U.S.
“The secret to great health can be described in three words: CLEANSE YOUR BODY! Engrave these three words permanently in your memory.~~
Monday, May 24, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Cut The Carbs!
Now there is another reason to CUT CARBS! Cutting your CARBS (Carbon Dioxide emissions) will help save the planet from Global Warming! Global Warming is the greatest environmental threat that humans have ever faced. And we the people are to blame. GLOBAL WARMING!
A POLITICAL DEBATE?
Scientists are no longer debating the facts of climate change. In Feb. 2007 thousands of scientific experts (known as the INTERGOVERMENTAL PANEL ON CLIMATE CHANGE. ..IPCC)
concluded that there is greater than 90% likelihood that PEOPLE are causing Global Warming.
The AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNIONan organization of over 41,000 Earth & Space Scientists concluded in this position on climate change:" natural influences cannot explain the rapid increase in global near surface temperatures observed during the 2nd half of the 20th century".
WHAT IS GLOBAL WARMING?
Before the Industrial age- the amount of Carbon Dioxide (C02), Methane, Nitrous Oxide and other greenhouse gases released in the atmosphere were in a rough balance. The natural emissions of heat trapping gases matched what could be store or absorbed by the atmosphere. The problem is, WE (people) all over the planet, have greatly increased the amount of C02 and other gas emissions, because we are BURNING things like Fossil Fuels and Forests. The gases are building beyond the earth's capability to remove them, and, in effect, creating a heat blanket around the earth. This is really heating things up - over the last 30 years the earth's average temperature has warmed by a full 1 degree. One degree doesn't sound like much, but in the last millennium the Little Ice Age came about due to an increase of only 2 degrees. If we do nothing to stop this, our contributions of green house emissions will double its levels by 2050 and could arrive as early as 2035 if countries
such as China and India get on the CARB kick, as the US have done. James Hansen (NASA climate researcher) states that, "We have a very brief window of opportunity to deal with climate change ... no longer than a decade, at the most!"
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF WE DO NOTHING?
Rising Seas from melting polar ice caps will cause Massive floods allover the planet. The melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet would raise sea levels by as much as 23 feet. Plague, Drought, and killer storms as never before seen by humans will occur. 20 to 30% of all known species will face extinction. The economic market would be affected in ways that could devastate global economy.
WHAT CAN WE DO?
The task is monumental and far bigger than what one person can do alone. Just to keep greenhouse
gases at their present level will mean cutting our emissions by 60% Only a Global response can begin to tackle the magnitude of this pressing issue. It will take an Aggressive Sustained Commitment from each of us. Get started now. It's good for your health, its good for your wallet, and it's good for our planet.
1. COMMIT.
If one million people stand up to say "I can help stop global warming," we have taken the first
step.
2. STAY INFORMED. INFORM OTHERS.
There are hundreds of web sites that are strictly informational about Global Warming. There are also many web sites that guide us to inform others including our political leaders. Become proactive
and do something. Your help is just a click away. Type in GLOBAL WARMING, and get informed.
Information and facts are free.
3. Get your CARBON FOOTPRINT CALCULATED.
Everyone is part of the problem; the question is how much of a problem are you? There are hundreds
of websites to help measure the carbon footprint of your life. Knowing where you could cut back or even eliminate your emissions is a way to take action. Start at: www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ind_calculator.htrnl.
Try other models and compare the results. This will be one of a three part series to inform you on what you can do to help change the Carbon footprint you contribute to global warming. Just like you, I am learning how to live in a manner that reduces my Carbon Footprint, and impact on our climate. Together, we can solve the climate crisis. Lets begin now. The Three big carbon ticket items in most of our lives are CARS ... PLANES ... and HOUSES.
4. DOWN SIZE IT
Americans have bitten off more than they can chew. We supersize everything from Burgers to SUV's to supersized Cribs (houses). Choosing big adds up fast. Smaller choices are always better for the planet and usually cost less too. Even our food choices add to our greenhouse effects.
FACT:
Factory farming Cows GAS (flatulence and burps) and manure (fertilizers for feed crops, deforestation for pasture, and energy to run meatpacking plants) add up to 18% of total emissions in the atmosphere. That is more emissions than from motor vehicles! (that's a lotta sh_t!) We only get one third of our protein from flesh, but devote nearly a third of our planet to raising it. One pound of meat requires eight-times as much energy to produce as one pound of veggie protein (like soy). This is yet another reason to cut down meat consumption.
5. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FARMER
Eat more organic foods grown from local farmers and green markets. Buying direct from farmers supports and strengthens rural economies, protects biodiversity, and fosters a sustainable earth. Big agriculture uses nitrogen fertilizers derived from natural gas, and creates emissions by the packaging, storage, and chemical needs of mass agricultural production.
6. COLON CLEANSE
Think about it: Since cows "rear emissions" are adding up big time to global warming ... what about our own Belches and Flatulence? One way to cut down your gas from too much belching and or flatulence is to have regular colon cleansing. Your colon is not much different from the earth and its capacity to handle toxins. But, like the earth, your colon is overloaded with toxins and could use some help eliminating the waste. Regular colon cleansing can help you eliminate some of that waste that is fermenting (methane) in your body.
Get A Gentle Cleanse and get rid of that C.R.A.P (caffeine, Refined Sugar, Alcohol, and
Pollutants) It's good for you and for the planet!
Begin implementing changes slowly Changing behaviors that have been established in a way of life can take three to six months or more. Taking small steps is best. Tell friends and family that you are cutting CARBS ... plus they can offer support and begin to cut CARBS as well. Remember, "A thousand mile journey begins with a single step". I believe that simple actions when applied on a global scale will have a massive impact on reducing global warming.
A POLITICAL DEBATE?
Scientists are no longer debating the facts of climate change. In Feb. 2007 thousands of scientific experts (known as the INTERGOVERMENTAL PANEL ON CLIMATE CHANGE. ..IPCC)
concluded that there is greater than 90% likelihood that PEOPLE are causing Global Warming.
The AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNIONan organization of over 41,000 Earth & Space Scientists concluded in this position on climate change:" natural influences cannot explain the rapid increase in global near surface temperatures observed during the 2nd half of the 20th century".
WHAT IS GLOBAL WARMING?
Before the Industrial age- the amount of Carbon Dioxide (C02), Methane, Nitrous Oxide and other greenhouse gases released in the atmosphere were in a rough balance. The natural emissions of heat trapping gases matched what could be store or absorbed by the atmosphere. The problem is, WE (people) all over the planet, have greatly increased the amount of C02 and other gas emissions, because we are BURNING things like Fossil Fuels and Forests. The gases are building beyond the earth's capability to remove them, and, in effect, creating a heat blanket around the earth. This is really heating things up - over the last 30 years the earth's average temperature has warmed by a full 1 degree. One degree doesn't sound like much, but in the last millennium the Little Ice Age came about due to an increase of only 2 degrees. If we do nothing to stop this, our contributions of green house emissions will double its levels by 2050 and could arrive as early as 2035 if countries
such as China and India get on the CARB kick, as the US have done. James Hansen (NASA climate researcher) states that, "We have a very brief window of opportunity to deal with climate change ... no longer than a decade, at the most!"
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF WE DO NOTHING?
Rising Seas from melting polar ice caps will cause Massive floods allover the planet. The melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet would raise sea levels by as much as 23 feet. Plague, Drought, and killer storms as never before seen by humans will occur. 20 to 30% of all known species will face extinction. The economic market would be affected in ways that could devastate global economy.
WHAT CAN WE DO?
The task is monumental and far bigger than what one person can do alone. Just to keep greenhouse
gases at their present level will mean cutting our emissions by 60% Only a Global response can begin to tackle the magnitude of this pressing issue. It will take an Aggressive Sustained Commitment from each of us. Get started now. It's good for your health, its good for your wallet, and it's good for our planet.
1. COMMIT.
If one million people stand up to say "I can help stop global warming," we have taken the first
step.
2. STAY INFORMED. INFORM OTHERS.
There are hundreds of web sites that are strictly informational about Global Warming. There are also many web sites that guide us to inform others including our political leaders. Become proactive
and do something. Your help is just a click away. Type in GLOBAL WARMING, and get informed.
Information and facts are free.
3. Get your CARBON FOOTPRINT CALCULATED.
Everyone is part of the problem; the question is how much of a problem are you? There are hundreds
of websites to help measure the carbon footprint of your life. Knowing where you could cut back or even eliminate your emissions is a way to take action. Start at: www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ind_calculator.htrnl.
Try other models and compare the results. This will be one of a three part series to inform you on what you can do to help change the Carbon footprint you contribute to global warming. Just like you, I am learning how to live in a manner that reduces my Carbon Footprint, and impact on our climate. Together, we can solve the climate crisis. Lets begin now. The Three big carbon ticket items in most of our lives are CARS ... PLANES ... and HOUSES.
4. DOWN SIZE IT
Americans have bitten off more than they can chew. We supersize everything from Burgers to SUV's to supersized Cribs (houses). Choosing big adds up fast. Smaller choices are always better for the planet and usually cost less too. Even our food choices add to our greenhouse effects.
FACT:
Factory farming Cows GAS (flatulence and burps) and manure (fertilizers for feed crops, deforestation for pasture, and energy to run meatpacking plants) add up to 18% of total emissions in the atmosphere. That is more emissions than from motor vehicles! (that's a lotta sh_t!) We only get one third of our protein from flesh, but devote nearly a third of our planet to raising it. One pound of meat requires eight-times as much energy to produce as one pound of veggie protein (like soy). This is yet another reason to cut down meat consumption.
5. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FARMER
Eat more organic foods grown from local farmers and green markets. Buying direct from farmers supports and strengthens rural economies, protects biodiversity, and fosters a sustainable earth. Big agriculture uses nitrogen fertilizers derived from natural gas, and creates emissions by the packaging, storage, and chemical needs of mass agricultural production.
6. COLON CLEANSE
Think about it: Since cows "rear emissions" are adding up big time to global warming ... what about our own Belches and Flatulence? One way to cut down your gas from too much belching and or flatulence is to have regular colon cleansing. Your colon is not much different from the earth and its capacity to handle toxins. But, like the earth, your colon is overloaded with toxins and could use some help eliminating the waste. Regular colon cleansing can help you eliminate some of that waste that is fermenting (methane) in your body.
Get A Gentle Cleanse and get rid of that C.R.A.P (caffeine, Refined Sugar, Alcohol, and
Pollutants) It's good for you and for the planet!
Begin implementing changes slowly Changing behaviors that have been established in a way of life can take three to six months or more. Taking small steps is best. Tell friends and family that you are cutting CARBS ... plus they can offer support and begin to cut CARBS as well. Remember, "A thousand mile journey begins with a single step". I believe that simple actions when applied on a global scale will have a massive impact on reducing global warming.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Elimination Is The Key!
Imagine not brushing your teeth for a month! What if you couldn’t take a shower for a few weeks?
You cleanse the outside, what about the inside? Think about where toxins are stored regularly inside your body. Waste is manufactured and gets ready to exit your body from your intestines, also known as the bowel, or colon. This is where your body takes in all outside sources of food, air and water. The colon is approximately 23 feet long and has no small job of producing and absorbing nutrients. It also must eliminate waste and take in precious water to hydrate all the cells of the entire body. Next to the common cold, “gastrointestinal” problems cause the highest percent of absenteeism from the workplace in the U.S. 35 million people suffer regularly from digestive disorders every year.
Imbalances in the colon create slowdowns in critical body systems. For many people the signs of colon dysfunction are so much a part of their everyday living that they may not suspect their health is in danger. For example: Indigestion is a common and almost acceptable part of eating and drinking.
However, indigestion creates acids in the lining of the esophagus and stomach, which induces “acid reflux.” The little “purple pill” (is the most prescribed medication in America) will not change the
imbalanced condition of the colon.
Constipation is another “way of life” endangerment to one’s health. Even some western doctors shrug off the patient who has trouble with regular bowel movement as to being “not a big deal”, and think nothing of suggesting laxatives or some brand of daily fiber to fix the problem. Unfortunately, constipation puts a huge burden on the entire digestive system, creates an internal bacterial imbalance, and strains all other systems of the body. Elimination is essential to keeping the body from becoming overloaded with toxins. Pouring fiber into the system won’t work, and often times complicate the matter. When the colon does not empty its waste in 18-24 hours, harmful toxins and antigens from undigested food become absorbed into the liver, lymph, and bloodstream. This results in autointoxication (self poisoning) and may play a major role in development of chronic life threatening diseases. Unfortunately, the average person has a transit time of 72 hours for waste elimination.
HOW CAN WE CLEANSE THE INSIDE?
One of the safest ways to cleanse your colon is through the use of “Colon Hydrotherapy”. Colon
hydrotherapy, also known as Colonic, infuses filtered and temperature controlled water into the rectum
and on into the large intestine. Modern FDA approved equipment varies in its style and sizes of tubes that are used to transport water, but all have the same purpose of cleansing the large intestine of
waste and hydrating the body.
Therapeutic affects include improved muscle tone, and removal of toxins and waste from the colon. All which greatly improve general health functioning of all vital systems. Recent European studies found that Colon Hydrotherapy boosts the immune system. The American Cancer Society suggests the increase in colon cancer is due to increased use of pesticides &; herbicides sprayed on crops, hormones and antibiotics fed to animals, and carcinogenic agents in the air, and water supply. It makes sense to cleanse away the accumulation of toxins from the body.
Colonics are not new. Although recently it has become popularized by outspoken Hollywood Celebrities, it has been used as early as Ancient Egyptian time. There are some writings of its use in
early Hindus, Greeks, Romans, and Chinese archives. More recently, the equipment used in colon
hydrotherapy has made it more accessible and easier for modern mainstream culture to apply its touted benefits.
Increased energy, improved skin appearance, weight management, and overall well being are just some of the benefits you can achieve through regular use of colon hydrotherapy.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I GET COLON
HYDROTHERAPY?
There is three schools of thought regarding how often to cleanse. One school of thought is the “Emergency”…so constipated or sick that there may not be another way! The second line of thought is “seasonal cleansing,” like a spring-cleaning. The third concept of cleansing is what I have found to create the BEST results. That is to initially cleanse with a series of colonics, which may be 6 to
12 sessions (within a week apart from each other)… Then…MAINTAIN. Your maintenance will depend on what keeps you feeling your best.
For me, colonics are part of my health maintenance of 2 times monthly. I exercise 3-4 days week,
I get my haircut and manicures regularly, I also have a facial every 4 to 6 weeks. I find that Maintenance is the way to keep your health and appearance its best.
I chose the most current equipment at A Gentle Cleanse initially for my own benefit. I like the fact
that I can do a colonic in complete privacy. The equipment that we have at A Gentle Cleanse is private and easy to use. The equipment uses disposable one time use, thin (thinner than a pencil) tube, which you will learn to insert yourself. (Older devices have large 1/2 to 1 inch wide speculums that another person needs to insert in to your rectum). The privacy helps you to relax and it also helps you to RELEASE.
It is important to note that your first few colonics are a strong ‘detox’ process and you may not feel so
hot. But, once you have your first 3 or 4 sessions, you will begin to really notice the difference in your
health.
This is not about a magic bullet health fad. This is maintenance for better health. Usually a session
takes approximately 1 hour, and you can go about your normal day without down time. Fasting prior to
a colonic at A Gentle Cleanse is not necessary and we only suggest that you have not eaten a huge meal 2 hours before your appointment.
Other than that, having a colonic can be as easy as your hair cut. The benefits however are much more than the outside beauty…Its health from the inside out!
You cleanse the outside, what about the inside? Think about where toxins are stored regularly inside your body. Waste is manufactured and gets ready to exit your body from your intestines, also known as the bowel, or colon. This is where your body takes in all outside sources of food, air and water. The colon is approximately 23 feet long and has no small job of producing and absorbing nutrients. It also must eliminate waste and take in precious water to hydrate all the cells of the entire body. Next to the common cold, “gastrointestinal” problems cause the highest percent of absenteeism from the workplace in the U.S. 35 million people suffer regularly from digestive disorders every year.
Imbalances in the colon create slowdowns in critical body systems. For many people the signs of colon dysfunction are so much a part of their everyday living that they may not suspect their health is in danger. For example: Indigestion is a common and almost acceptable part of eating and drinking.
However, indigestion creates acids in the lining of the esophagus and stomach, which induces “acid reflux.” The little “purple pill” (is the most prescribed medication in America) will not change the
imbalanced condition of the colon.
Constipation is another “way of life” endangerment to one’s health. Even some western doctors shrug off the patient who has trouble with regular bowel movement as to being “not a big deal”, and think nothing of suggesting laxatives or some brand of daily fiber to fix the problem. Unfortunately, constipation puts a huge burden on the entire digestive system, creates an internal bacterial imbalance, and strains all other systems of the body. Elimination is essential to keeping the body from becoming overloaded with toxins. Pouring fiber into the system won’t work, and often times complicate the matter. When the colon does not empty its waste in 18-24 hours, harmful toxins and antigens from undigested food become absorbed into the liver, lymph, and bloodstream. This results in autointoxication (self poisoning) and may play a major role in development of chronic life threatening diseases. Unfortunately, the average person has a transit time of 72 hours for waste elimination.
HOW CAN WE CLEANSE THE INSIDE?
One of the safest ways to cleanse your colon is through the use of “Colon Hydrotherapy”. Colon
hydrotherapy, also known as Colonic, infuses filtered and temperature controlled water into the rectum
and on into the large intestine. Modern FDA approved equipment varies in its style and sizes of tubes that are used to transport water, but all have the same purpose of cleansing the large intestine of
waste and hydrating the body.
Therapeutic affects include improved muscle tone, and removal of toxins and waste from the colon. All which greatly improve general health functioning of all vital systems. Recent European studies found that Colon Hydrotherapy boosts the immune system. The American Cancer Society suggests the increase in colon cancer is due to increased use of pesticides &; herbicides sprayed on crops, hormones and antibiotics fed to animals, and carcinogenic agents in the air, and water supply. It makes sense to cleanse away the accumulation of toxins from the body.
Colonics are not new. Although recently it has become popularized by outspoken Hollywood Celebrities, it has been used as early as Ancient Egyptian time. There are some writings of its use in
early Hindus, Greeks, Romans, and Chinese archives. More recently, the equipment used in colon
hydrotherapy has made it more accessible and easier for modern mainstream culture to apply its touted benefits.
Increased energy, improved skin appearance, weight management, and overall well being are just some of the benefits you can achieve through regular use of colon hydrotherapy.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I GET COLON
HYDROTHERAPY?
There is three schools of thought regarding how often to cleanse. One school of thought is the “Emergency”…so constipated or sick that there may not be another way! The second line of thought is “seasonal cleansing,” like a spring-cleaning. The third concept of cleansing is what I have found to create the BEST results. That is to initially cleanse with a series of colonics, which may be 6 to
12 sessions (within a week apart from each other)… Then…MAINTAIN. Your maintenance will depend on what keeps you feeling your best.
For me, colonics are part of my health maintenance of 2 times monthly. I exercise 3-4 days week,
I get my haircut and manicures regularly, I also have a facial every 4 to 6 weeks. I find that Maintenance is the way to keep your health and appearance its best.
I chose the most current equipment at A Gentle Cleanse initially for my own benefit. I like the fact
that I can do a colonic in complete privacy. The equipment that we have at A Gentle Cleanse is private and easy to use. The equipment uses disposable one time use, thin (thinner than a pencil) tube, which you will learn to insert yourself. (Older devices have large 1/2 to 1 inch wide speculums that another person needs to insert in to your rectum). The privacy helps you to relax and it also helps you to RELEASE.
It is important to note that your first few colonics are a strong ‘detox’ process and you may not feel so
hot. But, once you have your first 3 or 4 sessions, you will begin to really notice the difference in your
health.
This is not about a magic bullet health fad. This is maintenance for better health. Usually a session
takes approximately 1 hour, and you can go about your normal day without down time. Fasting prior to
a colonic at A Gentle Cleanse is not necessary and we only suggest that you have not eaten a huge meal 2 hours before your appointment.
Other than that, having a colonic can be as easy as your hair cut. The benefits however are much more than the outside beauty…Its health from the inside out!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Want To Win a FREE Cleanse? Enter this giveaway!
We have an excellent giveaway for all of our loyal readers & followers! We are giving away a FREE Gentle Cleanse! Thats right, totally free! Thats an $80 ARV!!
** PLEASE be sure to include your email in each entry!! I will need to email you if you are our chosen winner. **
Heres how to enter:
Mandatory first entry: FOLLOW our blog via Google Friend Connect toward the bottom of our right sidebar! Just click the follow button. Its that simple
Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry.
1 entry - Go to A Gentle Cleanse's Youtube channel, watch a video & tell us something you learned
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Giveaway will close on May 11th, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST! Random.org will be used to choose the winner who will then have 48 hours to respond to my email before a new winner is chosen. Good luck!**
** PLEASE be sure to include your email in each entry!! I will need to email you if you are our chosen winner. **
Heres how to enter:
Mandatory first entry: FOLLOW our blog via Google Friend Connect toward the bottom of our right sidebar! Just click the follow button. Its that simple
Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry.
1 entry - Go to A Gentle Cleanse's Youtube channel, watch a video & tell us something you learned
1 entry – Follow A Gentle Cleanse on Twitter (Current Twitter followers count, just leave your Twitter ID)
1 entry - Become a friend of A Gentle Cleanse on Facebook here (Current Facebook friends count, just leave your name!)
1 entry - Become a fan of A Gentle Cleanse GROUP on Facebook here (Current group members count, just leave your name!)
1 entry – Tweet about this giveaway:
“Las Vegas: Get healthy and stay clean. Enter to win a FREE A Gentle Cleanse from @CharGullotta http://tinyurl.com/278pwyl "
(can RT tweet 2x a day w/ at least a hour in between!)
Giveaway will close on May 11th, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST! Random.org will be used to choose the winner who will then have 48 hours to respond to my email before a new winner is chosen. Good luck!**
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Are You Full Of C.R.A.P.??
CRAP or constipation may be defined as infrequent or incomplete bowel movements that are often hard, dry and difficult to pass. Conventional medical realms may consider it “normal” to have a healthy bowel movement as infrequently as three times per week. In most holistic practices the normal range of bowel movements to be one to three per day.
Unfortunately due to the poor eating habits of Americans, toxins in our air, soils, and water, our transit time for food to digest and become excreted has slowed dramatically. In fact the average transit from food in the
mouth to waste out the other end takes an average of 72 hours. When waste transit time is slow, it decays and ferments producing poisonous chemicals that get reabsorbed into the body. This creates conditions for overgrowth of bad and putrefied bacteria that can have damaging effects on the entire body and increases
health problems.
Studies suggest that constipation may indirectly cause estrogen to be reabsorbed. Elevated estrogens can give
rise to various cancers. Colon cancer is highest in the U.S. as compared to the rest of the world.
Toxins created in the constipated bowel damage digestive enzymes that are vital for absorption of various nutrients. The walls of the colon may weaken and become herniated possibly creating diverticulosis.
Increased exposure to toxins in the colon will stress the gallbladder, pancreas and liver, and may increase gas formation and change in gas pressure, which can lead to esophageal damage from reflux (acid reflux disease). The average person carries a load of 2 – 25 pounds of excess waste/toxins in the colon.
The extra load of toxins creates an overall strain on the entire immune system making the person vulnerable to a host of chronic and ongoing illness.
Standard Medical Treatment:
Most mainstream allopathic views consider the cause of constipation to be merely a lack in fiber and commonly recommend the use of fiber supplements and an increase in dietary fiber. If you follow this standard advice, add bran fiber to your diet slowly, because adding bran fiber too rapidly can cause increased gas, bloating, and actually create constipation. The use of laxatives in the U.S. is astronomical. The overuse of laxatives is actually a cause of constipation. Habitual use interferes with normal reflex of the intestines, and leads to loss of important nutrients and water.
While lack of dietary fiber is generally agreed upon as a major cause of constipation, some published studies show that a significant number of constipated people do not find relief from fiber supplementation. Over consumption of caffeine inhibits water uptake in the colon, and therefore slows transit time of waste. Dehydration is one of the most overlooked causes of illness. Widespread use of over the counter and prescription drugs contributes to constipation. The most prescribed prescription medication is the “little purple pill” used to cover up our “gut” feelings. Impaired digestion is a beginning of a series of problems that ultimately lead to chronic disease and needs to be addressed as to the cause. Covering it all up has put
Americans at high risk of earlier onset of disease.
Excessive toxins in the water, air, soils and general environment (inside and out) has created an overload that our bodies can no longer efficiently fight off with out some help. The body needs assistance in detoxifying. )
Leonard Smith, MD, and a renowned general gastrointestinal and vascular surgeon quoted the following:
“In my own experience, constipation is one of the most common complaints of hospital patients; I have personally experienced colon hydrotherapy and believe it is an important therapy for anyone who cares about his/her health. Patients who try this therapy are amazed by the gentle and effective results they achieve.” He goes on to add, “I look forward to the day that colon hydrotherapy becomes a standard of care for the medical profession both in the hospital and outpatient setting.”
Do what you must to assist the body in elimination of the burden it now carries to keep you healthy and functioning at high levels for a longer healthy life. To sum up in the words of Dr. Paul Bragg, “Cleanse your body!”
Unfortunately due to the poor eating habits of Americans, toxins in our air, soils, and water, our transit time for food to digest and become excreted has slowed dramatically. In fact the average transit from food in the
mouth to waste out the other end takes an average of 72 hours. When waste transit time is slow, it decays and ferments producing poisonous chemicals that get reabsorbed into the body. This creates conditions for overgrowth of bad and putrefied bacteria that can have damaging effects on the entire body and increases
health problems.
Studies suggest that constipation may indirectly cause estrogen to be reabsorbed. Elevated estrogens can give
rise to various cancers. Colon cancer is highest in the U.S. as compared to the rest of the world.
Toxins created in the constipated bowel damage digestive enzymes that are vital for absorption of various nutrients. The walls of the colon may weaken and become herniated possibly creating diverticulosis.
Increased exposure to toxins in the colon will stress the gallbladder, pancreas and liver, and may increase gas formation and change in gas pressure, which can lead to esophageal damage from reflux (acid reflux disease). The average person carries a load of 2 – 25 pounds of excess waste/toxins in the colon.
The extra load of toxins creates an overall strain on the entire immune system making the person vulnerable to a host of chronic and ongoing illness.
Standard Medical Treatment:
Most mainstream allopathic views consider the cause of constipation to be merely a lack in fiber and commonly recommend the use of fiber supplements and an increase in dietary fiber. If you follow this standard advice, add bran fiber to your diet slowly, because adding bran fiber too rapidly can cause increased gas, bloating, and actually create constipation. The use of laxatives in the U.S. is astronomical. The overuse of laxatives is actually a cause of constipation. Habitual use interferes with normal reflex of the intestines, and leads to loss of important nutrients and water.
While lack of dietary fiber is generally agreed upon as a major cause of constipation, some published studies show that a significant number of constipated people do not find relief from fiber supplementation. Over consumption of caffeine inhibits water uptake in the colon, and therefore slows transit time of waste. Dehydration is one of the most overlooked causes of illness. Widespread use of over the counter and prescription drugs contributes to constipation. The most prescribed prescription medication is the “little purple pill” used to cover up our “gut” feelings. Impaired digestion is a beginning of a series of problems that ultimately lead to chronic disease and needs to be addressed as to the cause. Covering it all up has put
Americans at high risk of earlier onset of disease.
Excessive toxins in the water, air, soils and general environment (inside and out) has created an overload that our bodies can no longer efficiently fight off with out some help. The body needs assistance in detoxifying. )
Leonard Smith, MD, and a renowned general gastrointestinal and vascular surgeon quoted the following:
“In my own experience, constipation is one of the most common complaints of hospital patients; I have personally experienced colon hydrotherapy and believe it is an important therapy for anyone who cares about his/her health. Patients who try this therapy are amazed by the gentle and effective results they achieve.” He goes on to add, “I look forward to the day that colon hydrotherapy becomes a standard of care for the medical profession both in the hospital and outpatient setting.”
Do what you must to assist the body in elimination of the burden it now carries to keep you healthy and functioning at high levels for a longer healthy life. To sum up in the words of Dr. Paul Bragg, “Cleanse your body!”
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Dairy Of A Virgin Cleanser: Part 2
My friend Marcie came back for her second cleanse two days after her first. I always recommend that a client's first 3 cleanses, out of their series of 12-15, be as close together as possible. This is her honest & word for word account of her second cleanse.
When I went back in for my second cleanse I had none of the nerves that were present the first time around. I knew exactly what to expect, and I also knew how great I felt after, so I was excited to do this for the second time. I was skeptical about the amount of waste I'd see this time, especially since my first cleanse was only two days prior.
I hopped on the table & did the routine tube insert like a pro this time. I watched Char's relaxing/hypnosis video again just to relax even further. During this second cleanse there was a lot less pain, gas & discomfort than the first time. That had to be because I got rid of SO much gas during the first cleanse. Despite my assumptions, there was not a lack of waste. I was surprised by how much actually was released even though I had just cleansed.
After this second cleanse, I felt even better than after the first one! My stomach was not only noticeably flatter to me, but others made comments about it. I felt more "empty" less bloated, and had much more energy! I was and am, excited to keep up with the series!
Keep up with us and become a follower here on our blog for the future parts of Diary Of A Virgin Cleanser!
When I went back in for my second cleanse I had none of the nerves that were present the first time around. I knew exactly what to expect, and I also knew how great I felt after, so I was excited to do this for the second time. I was skeptical about the amount of waste I'd see this time, especially since my first cleanse was only two days prior.
I hopped on the table & did the routine tube insert like a pro this time. I watched Char's relaxing/hypnosis video again just to relax even further. During this second cleanse there was a lot less pain, gas & discomfort than the first time. That had to be because I got rid of SO much gas during the first cleanse. Despite my assumptions, there was not a lack of waste. I was surprised by how much actually was released even though I had just cleansed.
After this second cleanse, I felt even better than after the first one! My stomach was not only noticeably flatter to me, but others made comments about it. I felt more "empty" less bloated, and had much more energy! I was and am, excited to keep up with the series!
Keep up with us and become a follower here on our blog for the future parts of Diary Of A Virgin Cleanser!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
New Hours!
Starting this coming Saturday, April 24th A Gentle Cleanse will have new hours! We will now be open Mondays. Saturdays will now be by special appointment only.
Our new hours:
Monday: 1-7pm
Tuesday: 11-5pm
Wednesday: 11-5pm
Thursday: 1-7pm
Friday: 11-4pm
Saturdays: By appointment only! Please call 407-2510 for details or to book yours.
Please feel free to book all of your weekday appointments online as well: http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30080805?bookingSourceId=1000
Our new hours:
Monday: 1-7pm
Tuesday: 11-5pm
Wednesday: 11-5pm
Thursday: 1-7pm
Friday: 11-4pm
Saturdays: By appointment only! Please call 407-2510 for details or to book yours.
Please feel free to book all of your weekday appointments online as well: http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30080805?bookingSourceId=1000
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Diary Of A Virgin Cleanser: Part 1
I had been trying to talk her into it for some time. She was nervous. It took a little while, but I convinced a friend/neighbor of mine, Marcie, to finally come in and get her first cleanse. After she agreed, I figured it would be an excellent opportunity to have her document her honest feelings, step by step, before, during and after every cleanse. A "diary" of sorts. She also thought it was a great idea! We will do this in parts, each part explaining her cleanses. The following is her account of her first cleanse!
Char had been offering for me to come in for awhile. I really wanted to try a cleanse. Ive always really wanted to try colon cleansing, but the whole "tube up your ass" scared me. Thats a no-go zone for me. As I started working out, eating right again, and became closer to Char, I started trusting her more and more. I was finally ready to take the leap and go for it. My first cleanse!
As I drove to A Gentle Cleanse I was nervous. Char had told me many times of the pencil thin, nothing tube, but still, the butterflies were there & flapping. When I arrived, still cautious, Char immediately made me feel relaxed. She took me to one of AGC's four cleansing rooms, and just seeing how clean everything was, started to calm me down. I dont know what I expected, shit covering the walls or something ridiculous like that? This place was sparkling and spotless! Then Char took me through the first steps to start my cleanse. She told me to undress from the waist down, put on a gown, and gave me instructions on how to insert the tube. AH, the dreaded tube! To my surprise, it indeed was a PENCIL thin tube! It was thinner than my pinky finger and you only insert it about an inch! With the rubber gloves and lube provided, getting the tube in there and settled was painless, clean, & nothing! Not only that but I had complete privacy! I then did as I was instruced & rang the bell for Char to come in and start the water.
Char explained that during your first cleanse, when the water starts to go through your intestines, everyone has a "deer in the headlights" look. Well, once again, she was spot on, because thats EXACTLY how I know I looked and I wasnt even looking in a mirror. The cleanse water always starts out cold, so imagine all of a sudden feeling a cold sensation throughout your entire stomach & back, but not having just drank any water. Weird right? At this point Char started her AGC relaxation video, told me to lie back and relax while watching the video and to ring the bell if I needed her for anything. Once again, I had total privacy and was alone.
Let me start by saying that I really enjoyed the video. It helped me relax 100% and gave me instructions on how to get the most from my cleanse, what to expect after my cleanse, and when to schedule another cleanse. As my colon & intestines became filled I had alot of gas pain and discomfort. I can best describe it as "the pain/cramps you feel right before you need to take a really big crap." As I followed the videos instructions and "released" I felt better. I would then allow it to build up again and release again. The more I followed this process, the better I felt. I orginally told myself (and Char) that I would NOT be looking at the view tube to see what came out, however, it was like a train wreck. I didnt want to look, but, I just HAD to. For me it was alot of bubbles (gas) at first, and as the water continued to warm up, I released more waste. It also helped alot to massage my lower belly during my cleanse, from right to left, as Char instructed. After about 30-40 minutes Char knocked and entered to instruct me on how remove the tube, rinse off, and finish up. I did as she suggested and got dressed. It was over and I lived to tell about. Not only that, but I felt immediately lighter and amazing! Soon after my cleanse, on the drive home, I began to get tired. Char told me this was normal, especially after your first cleanse, because its like a workout. It wasnt an exhausted kind of tired for me. It was more of a relaxed, euphoric, type of tired. I loved it.
The next day I was 3lbs lighter and my skin was more hydrated and obviously less dry. Those were the two benefits I noticed first. I also saw that my stomach was slightly flatter. I decided at that moment that I certainly would be cleansing again! I have committed to do the recommended set 12-15 cleanses and then move on to maintenance.
Interested to hear Marcie's future cleanses, progress, and opinions? Subscribe to our blog for the remaining 4 parts of our Diary Of A Virgin Cleanser series and while you're at it, why not go to www.agentlecleanse.com to book your OWN cleanse to have your own story to tell!
Char had been offering for me to come in for awhile. I really wanted to try a cleanse. Ive always really wanted to try colon cleansing, but the whole "tube up your ass" scared me. Thats a no-go zone for me. As I started working out, eating right again, and became closer to Char, I started trusting her more and more. I was finally ready to take the leap and go for it. My first cleanse!
As I drove to A Gentle Cleanse I was nervous. Char had told me many times of the pencil thin, nothing tube, but still, the butterflies were there & flapping. When I arrived, still cautious, Char immediately made me feel relaxed. She took me to one of AGC's four cleansing rooms, and just seeing how clean everything was, started to calm me down. I dont know what I expected, shit covering the walls or something ridiculous like that? This place was sparkling and spotless! Then Char took me through the first steps to start my cleanse. She told me to undress from the waist down, put on a gown, and gave me instructions on how to insert the tube. AH, the dreaded tube! To my surprise, it indeed was a PENCIL thin tube! It was thinner than my pinky finger and you only insert it about an inch! With the rubber gloves and lube provided, getting the tube in there and settled was painless, clean, & nothing! Not only that but I had complete privacy! I then did as I was instruced & rang the bell for Char to come in and start the water.
Char explained that during your first cleanse, when the water starts to go through your intestines, everyone has a "deer in the headlights" look. Well, once again, she was spot on, because thats EXACTLY how I know I looked and I wasnt even looking in a mirror. The cleanse water always starts out cold, so imagine all of a sudden feeling a cold sensation throughout your entire stomach & back, but not having just drank any water. Weird right? At this point Char started her AGC relaxation video, told me to lie back and relax while watching the video and to ring the bell if I needed her for anything. Once again, I had total privacy and was alone.
Let me start by saying that I really enjoyed the video. It helped me relax 100% and gave me instructions on how to get the most from my cleanse, what to expect after my cleanse, and when to schedule another cleanse. As my colon & intestines became filled I had alot of gas pain and discomfort. I can best describe it as "the pain/cramps you feel right before you need to take a really big crap." As I followed the videos instructions and "released" I felt better. I would then allow it to build up again and release again. The more I followed this process, the better I felt. I orginally told myself (and Char) that I would NOT be looking at the view tube to see what came out, however, it was like a train wreck. I didnt want to look, but, I just HAD to. For me it was alot of bubbles (gas) at first, and as the water continued to warm up, I released more waste. It also helped alot to massage my lower belly during my cleanse, from right to left, as Char instructed. After about 30-40 minutes Char knocked and entered to instruct me on how remove the tube, rinse off, and finish up. I did as she suggested and got dressed. It was over and I lived to tell about. Not only that, but I felt immediately lighter and amazing! Soon after my cleanse, on the drive home, I began to get tired. Char told me this was normal, especially after your first cleanse, because its like a workout. It wasnt an exhausted kind of tired for me. It was more of a relaxed, euphoric, type of tired. I loved it.
The next day I was 3lbs lighter and my skin was more hydrated and obviously less dry. Those were the two benefits I noticed first. I also saw that my stomach was slightly flatter. I decided at that moment that I certainly would be cleansing again! I have committed to do the recommended set 12-15 cleanses and then move on to maintenance.
Interested to hear Marcie's future cleanses, progress, and opinions? Subscribe to our blog for the remaining 4 parts of our Diary Of A Virgin Cleanser series and while you're at it, why not go to www.agentlecleanse.com to book your OWN cleanse to have your own story to tell!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
The Truth About Parasites
In life, we tend to pay a very high price for lack of knowledge. It can even cost us our most precious commodity, our health. We live in a highly toxic world, where what we eat and drink plays a more critical role in our health than ever before.
Our water is undrinkable, our food is rarely as healthy as we need and our air is polluted. Not only is our food poisoned with thousands of chemicals but also virtually devoid of any nutrients. We try to compensate for this lack by eating much larger quantities than would otherwise be necessary.
To make things worse, most of us don’t engage in regular physical activity and our stress load weighs us down like a ton of bricks.
Almost 1.5 billion Pounds of Pesticides are sprayed on wheat and vegetable crops in the U.S. each year. That’s more than five rounds for every person! According to experts. Only 2% of this actually serves to protect the crops while the air, water and the food itself absorbs the other 98%. (Over 110 different kinds of chemicals are used on apples alone.) In most cities the water contains over 700 chemicals while 10.000 different chemicals are used in food processing and preservation.
The average American is exposed to 50.000 chemical agents in his lifetime and only a fraction of these have been studied for their effects on humans. There have been no studies at all showing the consequences of using these agents in varying combinations with each other. Living in such a toxic environment places our bodies under constant bombardment from every conceivable angle.More than scary: Every other American is chronically ill.
In addition, each year the average American consumes 150 lbs of sugar and 566 cans of soft drinks (“liquid candy”). Junk food consumption has grown drastically in the last few decades Compared to 1981. In 2001 the average American consumed in one year: 45 large bags of Potato chips - up 78%: 120 orders of french fries - up 130%: 190 candy bars - up 80%: 120 pastries or desserts - up 95%: 150 slices of pizza- up 143%.
Fast and junk foods contain dangerous additives, chemicals, and many are laced with excitotoxins such as aspartame. (Excitotoxins are substances added to foods and beverages that literally stimulate neurons to death, causing brain damage of varying degrees.) Looking at these astonishing figures, the fact that every second person in the U.S. is chronically ill should come as no surprise.
According to the Partnership for Solutions, led by Johns Hopkins University and The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, more than 125 million Americans — nearly half of the population — have at least one chronic condition and 60 million have more than one condition. Examples of chronic conditions are cancer, heart disease, diabetes and glaucoma. By 2020, the number of people living with chronic conditions is expected to rise to 157 million and direct medical costs are expected to double to more than $1 trillion (80 percent of the nation’s health care spending).
How to maintain health and vitality
As our environment and food are increasingly saturated with chemicals, the body’s detoxification system becomes overburdened. The constant circulation of toxins taxes the immune system, which must continually strive to destroy them. Since the body is incapable of eliminating all the accumulated poisons on its own, it needs assistance in detoxifying. We can help this process along through the regular use of cleanses, such as colon hydrotherapy.
“Through my 25 years in medical practice and health care.. .1 has come to believe that the cleansing/detoxification process is the missing link in Western nutrition and one of the keys to real healing. I have seen hundreds of patients over the years transform regular or persistent illness into health and greatly improved vitality.” — Elson M. Haas, M.D. founder and medical director of the Preventive Medical Center of Mann and author of several popular health books
Understanding that our quality of life is determined by our daily choices, we have the power to improve our health and well-being one step at a time. Optimum nutrition is a key factor, but our health depends not only on what
nutrients we eat, but how much of those nutrients are absorbed and how well and regularly the body’s waste products are eliminated. With regular use of colon hydrotherapy, the cleansing and detoxification it provides, it can
immediately begin to maintain health and vitality, even as we age.
Where to start
Any cleansing program should begin in the colon, the last portion of the digestive system. The colon’s job is to compact the chime, absorb water, and receive B-vitamins that are produced by healthy intestinal bacteria. One
of the most renowned nutrition experts in the world, Dr. Bernard Jensen, D.C., Ph.D., author of many popular health books, states: “In the 50 years I’ve spent helping people to overcome illness, disability and disease, it has become crystal clear that poor bowel management lies at the root of most people’s health problems. In treating over 300,000 patients, it is the bowel that invariably has to be cared for first before any effective healing can take place.”
We could actually compare the function of the colon in our bodies to a sewer system in an Iarge city. Just imagine for a second what would happen if the sewers in our area became clogged by some debris. Undoubtedly, within
a short time our whole neighborhood would be filled with filth and an unbearable stench. This is the same process that occurs in our bodies when the elimination system is not functioning properly.
When the colon is clean and healthy, we experience an overall well-being. When it is congested with stagnant waste, poisons back up into the system and ~pollute the inner environment. This is called autointoxication or self-poisoning.
Signs of self-poisoning
In her best-selling book, Internal Cleansing, Dr. Linda Berry, a chiropractor and clinical nutritionist, summarizes the symptoms of self-poisoning. “If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may be experiencing
autointoxication (a process whereby you are poisoned by substances produced by your own body as a result of inadequate digestion and elimination), and therefore you might want to consider some type of internal cleansing program:
Friday, April 9, 2010
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
The Top 5 U.S. Killers Can Be Prevented!
Poor diet and physical inactivity have directly been related to 400,000 deaths in 2000. That is a 33% increase since 1990. Tobacco related deaths have increased by 9% in comparison. The study was released in March 2004 by the Federal Center for Disease Control and Prevention by Dr. Julie Gerbering. She also stated that, “Our worse fears were confirmed by predicting obesity related deaths will surpass tobacco if current trends continue.” The study listed the top killers that can be controlled as:
TOP 5 KILLERS IN USA
1. Tobacco use
2. Poor diet and physical
inactivity
3. Alcohol consumption
4. Microbial agents
5. Toxic agents
This study urged the secretary of Health and Human Services, Tommy Thompson, to begin a public service campaign with humorous ads telling Americans to begin a gradual lifestyle change. “We’re just too darn fat and we’re going to do something about it!” Thompson said at a press conference in April before releasing the
ads.
NINE MILLION AMERICAN CHILDREN ARE OVERWEIGHT
An increased consumption of fast-food, sedentary lifestyles, a decline in school physical education were sited by Thompson as factors contributing to the nations Fat problem. It is obvious and we have already really known that cigarettes, alcohol, poor quality food choices, and sitting around without exercise have made Americans sick and fat. And the solution seems simple…choose not to smoke, limit smoke exposure, choose to limit or eliminate alcoholic beverages, choose better foods, and choose to move your body with exercise! Simple, right?
For some it is and others it could be a challenge. Keep in mind it is a choice. But what about the #4 and #5
killer on that list. Are toxic and microbial agents a choice for Americans? In some ways it has been our choice. By products from virtually every modern convenience we have has leaked into our environment and into our bodies. We chose to be a modern and convenient culture! What do we do with the by products now that we have them. There are almost 1.5 billion pounds of pesticides sprayed each year on American crops. There are 10,000 different chemicals in food processing and preservation. Toxins are in the air, water and soils. Of course it stands to reason that toxins are saturating our bodies as well.
One of the causes of being overweight is the body’s retention of water and fat to help try and dilute pesticides and toxins. Its no wonder 2 out of 3 American adults are overweight. The body’s natural defense system is overburdened and needs help with eliminating the toxic waste. Cleansing your body can save your life! With proper use of internal cleansing as with Colon hydrotherapy, your body has a fighting chance to keep toxic levels at a lower manageable level. Cleansing with hydrotherapy hydrates the body and washes out impurities and toxins. The average person houses between 2-26 pounds of toxic waste in the large intestine! The accumulated waste is toxic and slows down our bodies’ natural immunity and other vital functions. The body becomes overloaded and overburdened.
Using colon therapy can help eliminate toxins and improve overall health in general. The stored toxic waste of 2-26 pounds is no small bag of potatoes! Get the load out and feel better by cleansing. And according to the latest studies, it may just save your life!
Remember to check with your health care provider before beginning any new program. You have the choice over your body’s destiny. Choose health and get on with your life!
TOP 5 KILLERS IN USA
1. Tobacco use
2. Poor diet and physical
inactivity
3. Alcohol consumption
4. Microbial agents
5. Toxic agents
This study urged the secretary of Health and Human Services, Tommy Thompson, to begin a public service campaign with humorous ads telling Americans to begin a gradual lifestyle change. “We’re just too darn fat and we’re going to do something about it!” Thompson said at a press conference in April before releasing the
ads.
NINE MILLION AMERICAN CHILDREN ARE OVERWEIGHT
An increased consumption of fast-food, sedentary lifestyles, a decline in school physical education were sited by Thompson as factors contributing to the nations Fat problem. It is obvious and we have already really known that cigarettes, alcohol, poor quality food choices, and sitting around without exercise have made Americans sick and fat. And the solution seems simple…choose not to smoke, limit smoke exposure, choose to limit or eliminate alcoholic beverages, choose better foods, and choose to move your body with exercise! Simple, right?
For some it is and others it could be a challenge. Keep in mind it is a choice. But what about the #4 and #5
killer on that list. Are toxic and microbial agents a choice for Americans? In some ways it has been our choice. By products from virtually every modern convenience we have has leaked into our environment and into our bodies. We chose to be a modern and convenient culture! What do we do with the by products now that we have them. There are almost 1.5 billion pounds of pesticides sprayed each year on American crops. There are 10,000 different chemicals in food processing and preservation. Toxins are in the air, water and soils. Of course it stands to reason that toxins are saturating our bodies as well.
One of the causes of being overweight is the body’s retention of water and fat to help try and dilute pesticides and toxins. Its no wonder 2 out of 3 American adults are overweight. The body’s natural defense system is overburdened and needs help with eliminating the toxic waste. Cleansing your body can save your life! With proper use of internal cleansing as with Colon hydrotherapy, your body has a fighting chance to keep toxic levels at a lower manageable level. Cleansing with hydrotherapy hydrates the body and washes out impurities and toxins. The average person houses between 2-26 pounds of toxic waste in the large intestine! The accumulated waste is toxic and slows down our bodies’ natural immunity and other vital functions. The body becomes overloaded and overburdened.
Using colon therapy can help eliminate toxins and improve overall health in general. The stored toxic waste of 2-26 pounds is no small bag of potatoes! Get the load out and feel better by cleansing. And according to the latest studies, it may just save your life!
Remember to check with your health care provider before beginning any new program. You have the choice over your body’s destiny. Choose health and get on with your life!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Got Milk? Then Allergies, Mucus, & MORE!
Every time I see one of those white mustache ads adorned by a famous celebrity, I cannot help but think back to the ads that promoted smoking by famous stars such as Charlton Heston and James Dean. Didn’t advertising lie to us then? How can we believe such things now when we have so much more information and research available to us? Are we just gullible or maybe just lazy? Let’s take a look at what fifteen minutes on the internet did for my current knowledge base. I’m not referring to commercial sites with an agenda. I mean legitimate sites that provide research that is being performed by real scientists and universities.
According to the Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, cow’s milk is the number one cause of food allergies. Former Director of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Frank Oski, has written that consuming dairy from cows leads to persistent health problems. He says, “The fact is: The drinking of cow’s milk has been linked to iron deficiency anemia in infants and children, and it has been named the cause of cramps, and diarrhea in much of the world population, and the cause of multiple forms of allergies as well.” Dr. Frank Oski believes that the persistent problems from cow’s milk consumption include: Coughs, sinus infections, asthma, ear infections, constipation, runny noses, upper respiratory infections, gas, eczema, and gastrointestinal (stomach) problems.
Dr. Sam Bahna & Douglas Heiner report in their book, Allergies to Milk, that milk may cause difficulty
breathing, especially during sleep. Noisy breathing is due to excess mucus in the throat. These researchers found that rather than taking unnecessary medications, such as decongestants, antibiotics, or cough syrup, relief can be found by the elimination of cow’s milk dairy from the diet.
Dr. Williams Ellis, who has studied the effects of dairy for more than 40 years, says that dairy is, “…simply no good for humans.” He finds that the excess mucus caused by dairy can harden and form a coating on the inner wall of the intestines, thus hindering absorption of nutrients.
Dr. Benjamin Spock spoke out against the feeding of cow’s milk to children, saying that it can cause anemia, allergies, and insulin dependent diabetes, which sets up for a life of obesity and heart disease.
Harvard’s ground breaking study,Nurses Health Study, of 78,000 nurses, suggests that dairy can actually cause osteoporosis and was linked to more bone fractures than in non-dairy participants. Summarizing this study, the Lunar Osteoporosis Update explains, “Increased hip fracture was associated with dairy calcium uptake. If this were any other agent other than milk, which has been so aggressively marketed by dairy interests, it undoubtedly would be considered a major risk factor.” The study concludes that animal protein actually leaches calcium from bones.
After 36 published studies, Yale University found that milk does not appear to prevent osteoporosis and, in
fact, may cause more bone fractures than non-dairy consumers.
So, what’s the deal with lactose? This is the inability to digest milk sugar lactose. 75% of the world’s human population loses the ability to digest lactose shortly after weaning from their mother’s milk. Humans are not genetically set up for the digestion of cow’s milk. Milk, and dairy products in general, contain no fiber or complex carbohydrates, and they are laden with saturated fat and cholesterol. It is also contaminated with cow’s blood and pus, and is frequently contaminated with pesticides, hormones and antibiotics, which you
absorb into your body.
Dairy consumption is known to be linked with: Allergies, constipation, obesity, heart disease, and other problems. Dairy consumption builds dairy producers profits, not your bones, and it may even harm them. Get educated, get informed, and get healthier!
According to the Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, cow’s milk is the number one cause of food allergies. Former Director of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Frank Oski, has written that consuming dairy from cows leads to persistent health problems. He says, “The fact is: The drinking of cow’s milk has been linked to iron deficiency anemia in infants and children, and it has been named the cause of cramps, and diarrhea in much of the world population, and the cause of multiple forms of allergies as well.” Dr. Frank Oski believes that the persistent problems from cow’s milk consumption include: Coughs, sinus infections, asthma, ear infections, constipation, runny noses, upper respiratory infections, gas, eczema, and gastrointestinal (stomach) problems.
Dr. Sam Bahna & Douglas Heiner report in their book, Allergies to Milk, that milk may cause difficulty
breathing, especially during sleep. Noisy breathing is due to excess mucus in the throat. These researchers found that rather than taking unnecessary medications, such as decongestants, antibiotics, or cough syrup, relief can be found by the elimination of cow’s milk dairy from the diet.
Dr. Williams Ellis, who has studied the effects of dairy for more than 40 years, says that dairy is, “…simply no good for humans.” He finds that the excess mucus caused by dairy can harden and form a coating on the inner wall of the intestines, thus hindering absorption of nutrients.
Dr. Benjamin Spock spoke out against the feeding of cow’s milk to children, saying that it can cause anemia, allergies, and insulin dependent diabetes, which sets up for a life of obesity and heart disease.
Harvard’s ground breaking study,Nurses Health Study, of 78,000 nurses, suggests that dairy can actually cause osteoporosis and was linked to more bone fractures than in non-dairy participants. Summarizing this study, the Lunar Osteoporosis Update explains, “Increased hip fracture was associated with dairy calcium uptake. If this were any other agent other than milk, which has been so aggressively marketed by dairy interests, it undoubtedly would be considered a major risk factor.” The study concludes that animal protein actually leaches calcium from bones.
After 36 published studies, Yale University found that milk does not appear to prevent osteoporosis and, in
fact, may cause more bone fractures than non-dairy consumers.
So, what’s the deal with lactose? This is the inability to digest milk sugar lactose. 75% of the world’s human population loses the ability to digest lactose shortly after weaning from their mother’s milk. Humans are not genetically set up for the digestion of cow’s milk. Milk, and dairy products in general, contain no fiber or complex carbohydrates, and they are laden with saturated fat and cholesterol. It is also contaminated with cow’s blood and pus, and is frequently contaminated with pesticides, hormones and antibiotics, which you
absorb into your body.
Dairy consumption is known to be linked with: Allergies, constipation, obesity, heart disease, and other problems. Dairy consumption builds dairy producers profits, not your bones, and it may even harm them. Get educated, get informed, and get healthier!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
GUT Feelings
Over sixty million Americans suffer from digestive disorders, making gastrointestinal complaints the third leading cause of illness in the U.S. There are approximately 44.9 million visits annually to ambulatory care facilities due to diseases of the digestive system (1999).
The “little Purple” pill is now the most prescribed prescription drug sold in the U.S, used exclusively for digestive disorders. It is obvious we may be ignoring our Gut feelings by covering them up!
Impaired digestion is the beginning of a series of problems that ultimately lead to chronic disease. It is estimated that more than half of all Americans have at least one chronic disease. (Such as arthritis, diabetes, cancer, lupus, chronic fatigue to name a few)
There are many factors that can and do influence the process of digestive disorders, including diet, drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, environmental toxins, genetics, and stress. Let’s take a closer look.
Stress is one of the primary causes of poor digestion. Any type of stress can have an adverse effect on the digestive process by lowering or inhibiting important enzymes and acid production. The body is designed to handle stress with an automatic preserve mode (through the autonomic nervous system) by diverting energy, blood, enzymes and oxygen away from the digestive organs. This is known as the Flight or fight response. It’s a handy response system when you are running away from a hungry lion in the jungle. However, most of us are just running late to work or to the next appointment. If for example, you have just eaten breakfast, and are late for work, the body will support the stressful trek through traffic, and divert the essential enzymes and acids that are the key in proper digestion. This results in the incomplete digestion of food, hence beginning the series of problems that lead to ill health. Physical, emotional and mental stress- including financial worries, unhappy home life and unfulfilling career- are all a strain on the body and adversely affect the digestive process.
In our modem society we are virtually surrounded by environmental stress in the form of pollution, drugs, and chemical additives. Almost 1.5 billion pounds of pesticides are sprayed on wheat and vegetable crops in the U.S. each year. That is more than 5 pounds for every person! These environmental stressors contaminate our bodies and overburden our natural defense system for proper elimination. There are more than 80,000 toxic chemicals in use today, with 1,200 new ones added each year.
Chemicals also are found in the form of additives used to color, flavor, preserve, and treat our foods. Many of these additives are laced with excitotoxins such as aspartame. ( Excitotoxins are substances added to foods and beverages that literally stimulate the neurons to death)
One of the causes of overweight is the body’s retention of water and fat to try to dilute pesticides and other poisons.
It’s no wonder that every second person in the U.S. is chronically ill! Excessive toxins (chemicals, pollution, and drugs) must be processed and removed from the body. This detoxification process demands large amounts of energy from the body, which leaves little energy for proper digestive function. The body becomes overburdened, and can ultimately lead to degenerative and chronic disease.
Refined carbohydrates, which include all products made with white sugar and flour, have been stripped of dozens of essential nutrients, including trace mineral needed for carbohydrate combustion. A diet of refined carbohydrates forces the body to rob itself of trace minerals (chromium, manganese, cobalt, copper, zinc, and magnesium) needed to digest the carbohydrates. These partially digested foods FERMENT into simple sugars and alcohol, creating fuel for bacteria, and yeasts. This leads to indigestion, gas and bloating, which then increases the body’s toxic load.
Increased toxic load in the body creates a form of self poisoning called autointoxication, which can lead to degenerative disease.
A frequent habit of snacking results in an energy drain on the digestive organs. Overeating and poor food selections also overburden and stress the digestive process. This is in part the reason for a virtual epidemic of obesity in America.
What can you do to improve your digestion? The answer to this question is not new: Begin with managing STRESS. Learn to relax, breath in and let the guy get to the light before you. Use exercise to help you relax and gain confidence in yourself. Take the time to eat clean food , chew thoroughly, and choose healthy life sustaining foods. Enhance your digestion through the use of digestive enzymes and nutrient supplementation. Consume essential fatty acids and fiber. Utilize Colon hydrotherapy as a way to assist in the detoxification of the digestive system. Colon hydrotherapy is the therapeutic application of water into the colon. It is known to be a safe effective method of removing waste from the large intestine, naturally.
Rheumatologist Arthur E, Brawer, MD lists the following conditions among those he has found to respond well to colon hydrotherapy:
• Allergies
• Asthma
• ADD
• Chronic fatigue
• Headaches
• Constipation
• Irritable Bowel
• Arthritis
• Acne
• Potbelly
• Skin rashes
• Fibromyalgia
• Toxic /environmental exposure
• Muscle/back pain
Remember to check with your health care provider before beginning any new program. You are in control of your body’s destiny, listen to your gut feeling and get on with vibrant health.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Bigger, Badder Foods Sell Better
Consumers say they want healthier options, but the Big Bad Food still sells better! (according to a
USA today report last month.) The biggest seller is the 1,420 calorie Monster Thickburger sold at Carls
Jr. When Americans eat out, the goal is to… indulge. “Healthy eating isn’t a trend. It’s a slow creep,”
says Ron Paul, president of a research firm called Technomic.“Most people would rather take a pill than change eating habits.” That supports the fact that some of the most popular fast food restaurants are adding bigger badder foods to their menus… such as Burger King’s Enormous Omelet sandwich with 2 slices of cheese, three strips of bacon and a sausage patty, and 2 eggs. That whopping 730-calorie breakfast item is a hot seller. BK sells about 100 Whoppers for every Veggie Burger, and about 10 Whoppers to every salad. IHOP is stuffing their foods. The pancake chain is promoting Stuffed French Toast – filled with sweetened cream cheese... loaded up with fat and sugar! The chain says that less than 1% of guests “show any meaningful interest” in better- for- you foods. Ben & Jerry’s dropped all three of its NO-Carb ice cream flavors and have introduced a wider cone that can hold two scoops instead of one. Marketing director David Stever says “We don’t have better-for-you-food customers, we have full-fat customers who may feel guilty once in a great while.” Pizza Hut got even cheesier with its new Triple cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza. It took in 20% of the chains business within four days of introduction. The chain sells less than 1 lower calorie Fit N’Delicious pizza for every 100-pan pizzas. Recently media has portrayed that the public is looking to eat healthier foods, however the proof is in the sales of BIGGER BADDER FOODS… and Americans are eating tons of it.
The most popular menu item ordered by men at restaurants last year was Hamburgers. (Reported by the NPD group which tracks consumer eating habits.) French Fries ranks second. Women were reported that the opposite was true in favorite foods… French fries being #1 and burgers to follow. Pizza is ranked #3 by men and women. Even in the age of a better-educated dining public, consumers are choosing the highest in fat, sugar and salt. “Americans have always had the means to eat healthier, but they do not have the will,” says Harry Balzer, VP of the NPD. Even though this diet is killing us… we still choose to eat this way.
WHY YOU CRAVE A BURGER!
We are redesigning our genetic development by eating these foods for the last few decades says Steven Whitherly PHD., and author of his soon to be published book called WHY PEOPLE LIKE JUNK FOOD. He contends that we seek out fats, sugar, and salt because it has become programmed in our genetics. Fats, sugars, and salt stimulate the pleasure centers of our brains and humans naturally seek out pleasurable stimuli.
Huge portions of fats, sugars and salt, increases brain chemicals involved in feeling good. And who doesn’t want to feel good?! These foods cause cravings. Taste buds are highly stimulated and we want to repeat that stimulation over and over again. We are addicted to the Bad Foods. This may explain why fried chicken… not salads or veggies…emerged as the fastest growing food category in 2004.
WHAT’S SO BAD ABOUT BAD FOOD?
Since we are a better-educated generation, don’t we already know the answer to that question? The US has the highest incidence of Colon cancer in the world. And it hasn’t been decreasing! Neither has the onset of diabetes, heart disease, or cancer become less evident. So why aren’t we worried about these facts? It seems like we may have a case of split personality. What we say we want and what we do are totally opposite. Don’t we want to prevent these illnesses? Maybe we want to feel good NOW. Do we really spend much time thinking about the possibility of getting one of these diseases? Preventing diseases isn’t a usual motivator to eat healthier for most consumers. We know what we should do for better health. Each day, millions of us reach for the aspirins, antihistamines, acid reflux caps, pain pills, diet aids, prescriptions, alcohol, caffeine, and
illegal substances to help us feel better! Obviously we want to feel better. Obviously we desire to look better
too, so we reach for diets, botox, lotions, tans, even surgery to instantly look better NOW. Have we gone
insane? Or have we become too stressed, too lazy, and too fast to plant the seeds for a long and healthier
life? Now we know that the public wants to eat BIGGER BADDER foods, so what can we do to feel better
and not guilty over the less than desirable choices we make?
Ideally, Americans need to start walking the path to health, in their bodies and minds… and live a philosophy of creating wellness within ourselves. This will eventually improve our ‘genetics’ and addictions. It will also create wellness for the entire planet. Aside from that…what about CLEANSING? Cleansing is the celebs secret to feeling great. You heard that Janet Jackson, Madonna, and Dave Navarro get regular cleansing to stay fit. It’s true, and so can you, despite our need to eat bigger and badder! It’s an easy, natural and fast way
to feel better. Use of Colon cleansing gets out the C.R.A.P. – the Caffeine, Refined sugars, Alcohol,
Antibiotics, Processed foods and pollutants.
A Gentle Cleanse offers the most up dated colon cleansing equipment, using a pencil thin tube, that you insert only 1 inch into the rectum with total privacy and comfort. There is a difference in equipment and facilities, so be sure to get all the facts. Start cleansing out some of that CRAP you have been putting in. Cleansing helps you feel better fast. Would you neglect to brush your teeth or take a daily shower? Then it makes sense to cleanse the inside. Your body is overloaded with toxins and waste. In fact the average person carries around 2 to 25 pounds of waste in the large intestine, which ferments and poisons the rest of our body. No wonder we feel like CRAP.
You may not be able to stick to a healthier diet, but you now have a comfortable easy way to get some of
that waste out… with colon cleansing!
USA today report last month.) The biggest seller is the 1,420 calorie Monster Thickburger sold at Carls
Jr. When Americans eat out, the goal is to… indulge. “Healthy eating isn’t a trend. It’s a slow creep,”
says Ron Paul, president of a research firm called Technomic.“Most people would rather take a pill than change eating habits.” That supports the fact that some of the most popular fast food restaurants are adding bigger badder foods to their menus… such as Burger King’s Enormous Omelet sandwich with 2 slices of cheese, three strips of bacon and a sausage patty, and 2 eggs. That whopping 730-calorie breakfast item is a hot seller. BK sells about 100 Whoppers for every Veggie Burger, and about 10 Whoppers to every salad. IHOP is stuffing their foods. The pancake chain is promoting Stuffed French Toast – filled with sweetened cream cheese... loaded up with fat and sugar! The chain says that less than 1% of guests “show any meaningful interest” in better- for- you foods. Ben & Jerry’s dropped all three of its NO-Carb ice cream flavors and have introduced a wider cone that can hold two scoops instead of one. Marketing director David Stever says “We don’t have better-for-you-food customers, we have full-fat customers who may feel guilty once in a great while.” Pizza Hut got even cheesier with its new Triple cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza. It took in 20% of the chains business within four days of introduction. The chain sells less than 1 lower calorie Fit N’Delicious pizza for every 100-pan pizzas. Recently media has portrayed that the public is looking to eat healthier foods, however the proof is in the sales of BIGGER BADDER FOODS… and Americans are eating tons of it.
The most popular menu item ordered by men at restaurants last year was Hamburgers. (Reported by the NPD group which tracks consumer eating habits.) French Fries ranks second. Women were reported that the opposite was true in favorite foods… French fries being #1 and burgers to follow. Pizza is ranked #3 by men and women. Even in the age of a better-educated dining public, consumers are choosing the highest in fat, sugar and salt. “Americans have always had the means to eat healthier, but they do not have the will,” says Harry Balzer, VP of the NPD. Even though this diet is killing us… we still choose to eat this way.
WHY YOU CRAVE A BURGER!
We are redesigning our genetic development by eating these foods for the last few decades says Steven Whitherly PHD., and author of his soon to be published book called WHY PEOPLE LIKE JUNK FOOD. He contends that we seek out fats, sugar, and salt because it has become programmed in our genetics. Fats, sugars, and salt stimulate the pleasure centers of our brains and humans naturally seek out pleasurable stimuli.
Huge portions of fats, sugars and salt, increases brain chemicals involved in feeling good. And who doesn’t want to feel good?! These foods cause cravings. Taste buds are highly stimulated and we want to repeat that stimulation over and over again. We are addicted to the Bad Foods. This may explain why fried chicken… not salads or veggies…emerged as the fastest growing food category in 2004.
WHAT’S SO BAD ABOUT BAD FOOD?
Since we are a better-educated generation, don’t we already know the answer to that question? The US has the highest incidence of Colon cancer in the world. And it hasn’t been decreasing! Neither has the onset of diabetes, heart disease, or cancer become less evident. So why aren’t we worried about these facts? It seems like we may have a case of split personality. What we say we want and what we do are totally opposite. Don’t we want to prevent these illnesses? Maybe we want to feel good NOW. Do we really spend much time thinking about the possibility of getting one of these diseases? Preventing diseases isn’t a usual motivator to eat healthier for most consumers. We know what we should do for better health. Each day, millions of us reach for the aspirins, antihistamines, acid reflux caps, pain pills, diet aids, prescriptions, alcohol, caffeine, and
illegal substances to help us feel better! Obviously we want to feel better. Obviously we desire to look better
too, so we reach for diets, botox, lotions, tans, even surgery to instantly look better NOW. Have we gone
insane? Or have we become too stressed, too lazy, and too fast to plant the seeds for a long and healthier
life? Now we know that the public wants to eat BIGGER BADDER foods, so what can we do to feel better
and not guilty over the less than desirable choices we make?
Ideally, Americans need to start walking the path to health, in their bodies and minds… and live a philosophy of creating wellness within ourselves. This will eventually improve our ‘genetics’ and addictions. It will also create wellness for the entire planet. Aside from that…what about CLEANSING? Cleansing is the celebs secret to feeling great. You heard that Janet Jackson, Madonna, and Dave Navarro get regular cleansing to stay fit. It’s true, and so can you, despite our need to eat bigger and badder! It’s an easy, natural and fast way
to feel better. Use of Colon cleansing gets out the C.R.A.P. – the Caffeine, Refined sugars, Alcohol,
Antibiotics, Processed foods and pollutants.
A Gentle Cleanse offers the most up dated colon cleansing equipment, using a pencil thin tube, that you insert only 1 inch into the rectum with total privacy and comfort. There is a difference in equipment and facilities, so be sure to get all the facts. Start cleansing out some of that CRAP you have been putting in. Cleansing helps you feel better fast. Would you neglect to brush your teeth or take a daily shower? Then it makes sense to cleanse the inside. Your body is overloaded with toxins and waste. In fact the average person carries around 2 to 25 pounds of waste in the large intestine, which ferments and poisons the rest of our body. No wonder we feel like CRAP.
You may not be able to stick to a healthier diet, but you now have a comfortable easy way to get some of
that waste out… with colon cleansing!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Health From The Inside Out!!
A healthy colon is the key to maintaining optimal health Consider the facts...Colon cancer is the leading cancer killer in the United States and at least 2 million people suffer with colon related diseases, including colitis, IBS, and diverticulitis. In the U.S. alone, over 4 million dollars are spent annually on laxatives. The typical American diet consists of caffeine, refined sugars, alcohol and processed foods – C.R.A.P – all which cause problems for the colon.
Health authorities believe that the average person has 5 to 25 pounds of accumulated waste/toxic matter in
their colon. The accumulation of this waste/toxins blocks efficient absorption of nutrients, creates dehydration,
and inhibits elimination. As a result ... Constipation, diarrhea, headaches, backaches, fatigue, gas and bloating abdomen, mental confusion, allergies and sinus infections, insomnia, food cravings, depression, hypoglycemia, bad breath, arthritis, weight gain, many diseases and even death can occur from an overloaded toxic colon.
Bowel Toxemia is a problem caused by years of buildup of waste material-impacted feces, bacteria, fungi, accumulated mucous, parasites, etc.- on the colon walls. Toxins in the colon can be transported into the circulatory system, overburden the liver and suppress the immune system. This is why many health experts now agree that all disease begins in the colon.
In the United States, obesity has become a serious health concern. Virtually all weight challenges can be traced to imbalances in the colon/digestive tract as either a primary contributor, or a secondary problem, which accentuates slowdowns in other critical body systems. For many people the signs of colon dysfunction are so much a part of their everyday living that they may not suspect that their health is in danger.
THE BEST WAY TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY COLON IS TO:
• Avoid C.R.A.P. - Caffeine,
Refined Sugars, Alcohol,
Processed Foods
• Eat a diet high in fiber through
fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Eat a natural variety of
wholesome foods
• Drink plenty of water
• Exercise regularly and manage
stress
But, this may not be enough!
Consider the benefits of Colon Hydrotherapy. Through cleansing the colon with colon hydrotherapy, the toxic
material is broken down so that it can no longer overburden your body. The colon is hydrated with a gentle infusion of purified water and helps loosen and dislodge areas of impaction. This rids the colon of the waste/toxins efficiently. Colon Hydrotherapy differs from an enema in that the enema only reaches the rectum or lower part of the colon, whereas with colon hydrotherapy the entire large intestine (5 to 5 1/2 ft.) is reached. The various state-of-the-art equipment now available for colon hydrotherapy is safe, effective and
comfortable. The advanced Libbe system provides easy self-administration of a pencil thin tube. There is no
longer a need for the embarrassment of another person inserting a large tube into your body. Many celebrities
and athletes have been noted to utilize colon hydrotherapy as part of their secret to health, fitness and energy.
It should be noted that it takes a series of treatments before the total benefits of colon hydrotherapy are
realized. The person may expel gas during the first few treatments, which in itself can provide a huge relief. Be
patient when pursuing a therapeutic course of colon hydrotherapy, and the benefits can be the key to vibrant
health. These treatments can then be one of the factors in maintaining a healthy life style.
Contact me at A Gentle Cleanse to set up your appointment today 702-407-2510 or go to our links section & book directly online! STAY HEALTHY!
Health authorities believe that the average person has 5 to 25 pounds of accumulated waste/toxic matter in
their colon. The accumulation of this waste/toxins blocks efficient absorption of nutrients, creates dehydration,
and inhibits elimination. As a result ... Constipation, diarrhea, headaches, backaches, fatigue, gas and bloating abdomen, mental confusion, allergies and sinus infections, insomnia, food cravings, depression, hypoglycemia, bad breath, arthritis, weight gain, many diseases and even death can occur from an overloaded toxic colon.
Bowel Toxemia is a problem caused by years of buildup of waste material-impacted feces, bacteria, fungi, accumulated mucous, parasites, etc.- on the colon walls. Toxins in the colon can be transported into the circulatory system, overburden the liver and suppress the immune system. This is why many health experts now agree that all disease begins in the colon.
In the United States, obesity has become a serious health concern. Virtually all weight challenges can be traced to imbalances in the colon/digestive tract as either a primary contributor, or a secondary problem, which accentuates slowdowns in other critical body systems. For many people the signs of colon dysfunction are so much a part of their everyday living that they may not suspect that their health is in danger.
THE BEST WAY TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY COLON IS TO:
• Avoid C.R.A.P. - Caffeine,
Refined Sugars, Alcohol,
Processed Foods
• Eat a diet high in fiber through
fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Eat a natural variety of
wholesome foods
• Drink plenty of water
• Exercise regularly and manage
stress
But, this may not be enough!
Consider the benefits of Colon Hydrotherapy. Through cleansing the colon with colon hydrotherapy, the toxic
material is broken down so that it can no longer overburden your body. The colon is hydrated with a gentle infusion of purified water and helps loosen and dislodge areas of impaction. This rids the colon of the waste/toxins efficiently. Colon Hydrotherapy differs from an enema in that the enema only reaches the rectum or lower part of the colon, whereas with colon hydrotherapy the entire large intestine (5 to 5 1/2 ft.) is reached. The various state-of-the-art equipment now available for colon hydrotherapy is safe, effective and
comfortable. The advanced Libbe system provides easy self-administration of a pencil thin tube. There is no
longer a need for the embarrassment of another person inserting a large tube into your body. Many celebrities
and athletes have been noted to utilize colon hydrotherapy as part of their secret to health, fitness and energy.
It should be noted that it takes a series of treatments before the total benefits of colon hydrotherapy are
realized. The person may expel gas during the first few treatments, which in itself can provide a huge relief. Be
patient when pursuing a therapeutic course of colon hydrotherapy, and the benefits can be the key to vibrant
health. These treatments can then be one of the factors in maintaining a healthy life style.
Contact me at A Gentle Cleanse to set up your appointment today 702-407-2510 or go to our links section & book directly online! STAY HEALTHY!
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