If you are like most people, hearing the word sauna triggers a very particular image in our minds. An image perhaps of a small, scorching room lined with wooden benches centered around a pile of very hot rocks and filled with strangers in towels sweating profusely. Most may consider this as too invasive and perhaps unhygienic. On the contrary, sauna is a healing tradition that dates back more than 2,000 years. Immersing oneself in a high-temperature environment, despite sweaty strangers, is recognized as one of the most effective ways to cleanse the body and eliminate toxins through our skin. This detoxifying ability of saunas is just the beginning to lead a vibrant and disease-free life. Enter the evolution of sauna – the infrared sauna.

Infrared saunas, compared to traditional saunas, is a refinement of the application of heat therapy to the body. Infrared saunas allow heat to be generated in the body at the right spots with pinpoint precision. The application of infrared heat therapy can be divided into three categories: (i) near-infrared, (ii) mid-infrared and (iii) far-infrared.

• Near-Infrared, otherwise known as light therapy, uses a special LED to permeate the outer surface of the skin and promote cell health and skin rejuvenation.
• Mid-infrared has been shown to reduce pain and promote weight loss in the body.
• Far infrared generates heat deeper in the body which helps to pull toxins from deep within while lowering blood pressure.

As each category of infrared heat therapy promotes its own unique benefit, the application of Far Infrared Sauna is encouraged by many practitioners.

Studies on impact of infrared Sauna

While plenty of health practitioners provide anecdotal evidence on the benefits of infrared saunas, there are, in fact, a number of published studies that quantitatively validate these health benefits.

A scientific review by a Canadian researcher found four studies that confirm the use of far infrared saunas in treating patients with cardiovascular disease, five studies in the treatment of coronary risk factors, and one study in treating chronic pain.

Other published studies for infrared saunas include trimming body fat and eliminating toxic xenobiotics (foreign chemicals) from the body. A 1981 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that regular use of an infrared sauna exerts a weight-loss effect on the body. This is due to the fact that infrared radiation raises core body temperature, mimicking the cardiovascular exertion brought about by aerobic exercises such as running.

There is also an abundant of emerging research demonstrating infrared sauna benefits in the treatment of musculoskeletal problems, rheumatoid arthritis, joint stiffness, muscle spasms, edema, soft tissue injury, sciatica, eczema, pelvic infection, pediatric pneumonia, and even cancer.

Infrared Sauna versus Cancer Cells

The benefits of infrared saunas are not limited to just the general well-being of the body. Infrared saunas can also be a potential tool to fight against more malignant diseases such as cancer. In a number of ongoing studies, infrared radiation therapy are being used to target malignant cancer cells which are highly susceptible to such radiation.

As explained by Dr. Irvin Sahni in a Truth About Cancer docu-series interview:

“…by exposing your body to that heat, you’re selectively killing or eradicating those less viable cells, those cancer cells, without hurting your normal cells. And so a far infrared sauna is useful because it can help you sweat, excrete toxins, and in theory eliminate cancer cells which can’t survive the heat as well as the normal cells.”

Studies published in the Journal of Cancer Science and Therapy found that after just 30 days of infrared treatment, tumor-infected mice saw reductions in their cancerous masses of up to 86% − even with low-temperature infrared exposures of as little as 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 Celsius). In Japan, additional studies on infrared treatment found that infrared-induced, whole-body hyperthermia helped strongly inhibit the growth and spread of breast cancer cells in mice, without causing any harmful side effects.

Bottom line, regular use of infrared saunas can potentially fight or prevent the onset of certain cancerous cells within the body!

Deciding on the right Infrared Sauna Therapy in Toronto for a healthier body

Infrared saunas has the ability to promote a healthier and perhaps a longer life. Owing to the internal heating within the body and the sweat it produces, infrared saunas offer a one-two punch for powerful detoxification and cellular maintenance and regeneration. Provided that the body is continuously replenished with clean hydration and electrolytes, the use of infrared saunas enable a continual system of flushing the body of toxins while potentially preventing formation, and thwarting growth, of malignant cells.

Having a sauna at home, especially in cold climate regions, is a great tool for detoxification, relaxation, pain relief, weight loss, and even anti-aging benefits. If space is a concern, and you live in a condo building or small house in Toronto, there are clinics available around downtown, allowing you to have your sessions just a few min walk away.

When you choose your infrared sauna teraphy here in Toronto, look for the following important factors:

• Even heat output − no “hot spots” near the heating element. You should also opt for radiant (rather than reflected) heating technology, as radiant heat is more evenly distributed, efficient, and effective.
• High emissivity rate − the test of an infrared heater is its “radiant efficiency” − basically its ability to produce high levels of infrared heat. Look for saunas with a high emissivity rating and large heating panels that stay relatively cool on their surface. These types of heating panels produce the longer infrared waves that will most effectively penetrate your skin and cells, allowing for the greatest toxic release and greater amounts of sweat.
• Low (or no) EMF pollution– it is important to ensure that the heating therapy incorporates only infrared radiation and not any unnecessary exposure other electromagnetic radiation.

Our far infrared sauna service covers all these tree factors.  For more information click HERE.

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We have all heard and seen the countless ads for diet pills that claim to burn calories without any need for exercising. It turns out that there is a scientifically proven method that can achieve such magic. That method is the infrared sauna! The proven, and healthy solution to losing some of those extra pounds.

Increased Metabolism

Far-infrared energy deeply penetrates the skin and warms the muscles and joints. The radiation penetrates deep into the body and gets our hearts to beat faster which in turn burns calories thus raising the metabolism.

Calories Burned

If a 150-lb person usually burns around 300 calories jogging or swimming for 30 minutes, the infrared sauna promises to help get rid of 400-600 calories in one 30 minute session.

Quiet Time

So, instead of running 2-3 miles, just sit back and relax in a cozy infrared sauna and make sure to drink plenty of water too since you will sweat like marathon runner. And once you leave the sauna, enjoy the bliss which no diet pill can ever hope to provide.

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In Finland, saunas are regarded as places for mental relaxation and physical rejuvenation. Today, this unique Finnish culture has been exported far and wide leading to a rising trend in sauna usage. It is no surprise that modern day infrared saunas are highly regarded for their ability to burn calories, detoxify skin and clear the mind. While people who visit saunas regularly claim to experience post-sauna bliss, there are surprisingly very few studies that empirically validate such claims, until now.

This year, we are finally beginning to understand how sitting, and perhaps copiously sweating, in the sauna, benefits the body physiologically. The key, it turns out, is our body’s circulatory system. A new study published in the Journal of Human Hypertension proposes that people who regularly use saunas experience a decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure. These are the two components of a blood pressure reading—the systolic is first (top), which is indicative of the pressure your heart is exerting, and the diastolic is second (bottom), which is a reading of the pressure in your arteries. Lowering one or both of these numbers can be beneficial for those who have hypertension or high blood pressure.

The study claims that sitting in the heat of the sauna causes the heart to mimic a cardiovascular exercise. Blood pumps faster, sweat increases, blood vessels dilate, and the heart rate rises up to 120 beats per minute. In essence, sitting and relaxing in a sauna is equivalent to going for a run, for the heart at least. That said, people who sit around in saunas should not expect toned muscles – you need proper exercise for that.

The key takeaway of the study is that sauna usage lowers blood pressure – specifically the dialostic blood pressure, up to 30 minutes after a sauna session – suggesting that consistent sauna usage has longer lasting benefits over time. No wonder the Finns are such happy and healthy people.

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What is Chromotherapy:

Chromotherapy is the science of using colors to adjust body vibrations to frequencies that result in health and harmony. Each color vibrates at a specific frequency, and each vibration is connected to a different symptom or ailment.

For thousands of years healers have been using combinations of colors and lights as a form of therapy for healing. The practice has roots in Indian, Egyptian and Chinese culture. Alternative medicine practitioners from those areas cane attune each of the seven colors of the color spectrum to specific areas in the body.

Violet

Relaxes the nerves & lymphatic system. Addresses inflammation and urinary illness.

Indigo

Helps address eye inflammation, cataracts, glaucoma, and ocular fatigue

 

Blue & Strong Blue

Stimulates muscle & skin cells, nerves, and the circulatory system.
Lubricates Joints. Helps address infections, stress, and nervous tension.

Green & Strong Green

Acts as a relaxant.Provides anti-infections, anti-septic, and regenerative stimulation.

Yellow & Strong Yellow

Reactivates and purifies the skin. Helps with indigestion and bodily stress. Strengthens the body and acts on internal issues.

Orange

Energized and eliminates localized fat. Helps address asthma and bronchitis.

Pink

Activates and eliminates impurities from the bloodstream.

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For hundreds of years saunas have been used to promote health and vitality. Infrared saunas have been rapidly gaining popularity as an all-natural tool for enhancing detoxification, optimizing health, and also treating disease. Studies show that regular use of an infrared sauna can definitely improve the body’s ability to adapt to stress, eliminate toxins, and be a valuable tool in the treatment of a wide range of health conditions.

Let’s dive into what is an infrared sauna.

Compared to steam or dry-heat saunas, where a radiant heater or wood stove is used to keep the air temperature very hot (around 185°F or 85°C), infrared saunas use metallic or ceramic heat elements. These elements emit energy in the far-infrared range to heat the air up to about 140°F or 60°C. Infrared wavelengths are too long to be perceived by the eyes, but the body experiences their energy as a gentle radiant heat that can penetrate up to 1.5 inches beneath the skin.

Since infrared heat penetrates more deeply than warmed air and heats skin faster, infrared sauna users develop a more vigorous sweat at a lower temperature than they would in traditional saunas.

Many people find the temperatures of infrared saunas more comfortable and relaxing, while the high heat of conventional saunas can be quite uncomfortable.

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What Is a Colonic and Why Do People Get One?

Let’s start with what is colonic and why people need one. A colonic is a procedure that cleans out your colon (large intestine) . At Clear Living Clinic | Colon Cleanse Toronto , we use an open system colonic equipment called the Angel of Water. It is Health Canada & FDA approved equipment that you are slightly reclined at a relaxing 45-degree angle.

What Is a Typical Colonic treatment process like?

A small disposable nozzle is attached on the inside of the seat and is inserted into the rectum. Once the nozzle is inserted, the gravity flow of water will begin. Just to give you an idea of the size of the nozzle, take a look at your smallest figure (pinky). That’s about the diameter of the nozzle. This process is the most effective and modern way to cleanse the colon.
For those of you that are more visual you can see everything coming out from a slanted mirror facing the lighted irrigation tunnel. For those of you that don’t care to see we can simple cover the mirror and allow the process just to take place.

A couple of tips:

· The longer you can hold the water the deeper the irrigation will go into the colon.

· Just relax. The tighter you hold your body the less affective the process will be

· A question of modesty? You will be covered with a fresh blanket at all times

The actual colon irrigation process is typically about 30-45 minutes however we set aside an hour for each client as some may take more time.

Few Reason Why to Get Colonics?

Many people say they do it for the following few main reasons but not limited to:

• Improves overall Digestive Function and Energy
• Decreases Constipation symptoms
• Reduces/eliminates Gas & Bloating
• Purifies Skin
• Helps to eliminate Parasites and Candida
• Aids with Weight Loss
• Helps with Bad Breath

When we want to improve general health, we consider colonics as a form of alternative therapy.

Complications from Colonics and Who Should Avoid Them

People with specific conditions, such as ulcerative colitis, diverticular disease, Crohn’s disease, severe hemorrhoids, heart disease, blood vessel disease, congestive heart failure, severe anemia, , recent colon surgery, abdominal hernia, gastrointestinal cancer, and intestinal tumors are among those who should not have a colonic.
We suggest pregnant ladies to not have a colonic as this may stimulate uterine contractions.
After colonics, some people feel little tired, and few people experience slight bloating (although most people feel flatter stomachs after the sessions) which can last for few hours. Most people can resume normal activity as usual right after their session.

Disclaimer:

The information contained on this site is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is not meant to cover all possible precautions, drug interactions, circumstances or adverse effects.

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Whether to your surprise or not, according to the World Health Organization 60% of us carry some type of parasites.

These microscopic organisms find their way into our bodies through numerous aspects of everyday life. Parasites are typically transmitted through the air, food, water, and may even be contracted to a child during birth. If action is not taken to eliminate parasites there remains a chance to affect one’s health both physically and mentally. Due to the wide variety of parasites, the symptoms associated also vary greatly.

Some of the Symptoms of Parasite Infection:

• Feeling tired most of the time, sleeping problems
• Weight loss or gain
• Muscle cramps
• Cold hand and/or feet
• Mucous problems
• Bad breath
• Heart palpitations
• Anemia
• Constipation, diarrhea
• Gas, Bloating, Abdominal pains
• Difficult digestion
• Irregular bowel movements
• Haemorrhoids
• Skin condition
• Restlessness, anxiety or depression
• Joint or muscle pain
• Itchy nose, ears or anus
• Heart pain
• Yeast infection
• Bladder or kidney infection

Alternative/Natural remedies to eliminate Parasites 

For best results, we recommend a multi-step approach to ensure an effective treatment.

1. Colon Cleansing 

In addition to a parasite cleanse, it is very beneficial to add colonics as part of your treatment process. Partaking in Colonics while on the parasite cleanse will help to free the colon toxic matter and increase the rate at which the parasites are eliminated. While doing a supplement cleanse sounds great, if your colon is backed-up there is little room for the parasites to be eliminated leaving them to only recirculate through the body. Once these parasites recirculate they have a tendency to latch onto a variety of different organs causing even more harm to the body. For best results, it is recommended to complete a full series of 10-12 sessions. The first 4 sessions should be completed in a two-week period continuing with weekly sessions until your symptoms have cleared.

2. Diet

While completing a parasite cleanse it is extremely crucial to keep a healthy diet just as when doing any other type of cleansing or detox. Your diet should consist of foods as close to their natural state as possible. Be sure to avoid any refined sugars and processed goods. Include these anti-parasitic foods for best results: onion, garlic, raw unsalted pumpkin seeds, raw beets, carrots, figs, papaya seeds, pomegranates and cranberry juice.

3. Herbal Supplements

Black walnut, wormwood and cloves are of the most powerful anti-parasitic herbs traditionally used to kill and eliminate parasite infections. Combining these sources with other anti-parasitic herbs helps to increase the ability to eliminate a variety of parasite types in the body. A herbal supplement cleanses should be performed for a minimum of 30 days as parasites are most active during a full moon. Some may need to continue with the cleanse for 2-3 months or longer depending on the severity of one’s condition.

These herbs do not interact with other medications and are safe to use while breastfeeding. There are no major side effects, although a “healing crisis” effect is not uncommon. A healing crisis can be experienced during any type of cleanse but is especially common during parasite cleansing.   This is a result of the herbs working to remove the toxic parasites from body organs and tissues. Popular symptoms include nausea, diarrhoea, headaches and abdominal cramping. Typically the crisis only lasts 3-7 days. To help reduce your chance of experiencing a healing crisis be sure to increase your water intake and reduce your supplement dosage as needed.

What is Candida?

Candida is a fungus, which is a form of yeast, and a very small amount of it lives in your mouth and intestines. Its main job is to aid in digestion and nutrient absorption. Yeasts are parasitic organisms that deprive the body of nutrients. They also eliminate toxic waste into the body and been found to produce over 70 known toxins. When Candida grows from its yeast form into a fungal form, it creates waste products known as ‘mycotoxins’. Among the mycotoxins produced is ‘acetaldehyde’, a poison that is converted by the liver into alcohol. As alcohol builds up in the system, symptoms associated with alcohol intoxication develop. This is why one of the most common symptoms of Candida is ‘brain fog’.

In its fungal form, Candida grows long roots called ‘rhizoids’ that puncture the intestinal lining, leading to Leaky Gut Syndrome. This means that the digestive tract has holes in it, allowing Candida to pass through into the bloodstream. When undigested food particles leak through these holes and enter the bloodstream, the body views them as foreign invaders. This can result in food allergies or sensitivities, and autoimmune diseases. As mycotoxins become abundant in the body, more serious and chronic conditions can develop. Toxins tend to settle in the organs and tissues of greatest weakness. As everyone has a different area of genetic or acquired weakness, each individual can manifest a different disorder. This explains why Candida symptoms can be so wide-ranging.

Common causes of Candida 

The healthy bacteria in your gut typically keep your candida levels in check. However, several factors can cause the candida population to get out of hand.

• Taking a round of antibiotics; A course of antibiotics will likely kill the harmful bacteria for which it is prescribed, but it also destroys many of the beneficial bacteria that live in your This army of bacteria plays a vitally important role in your immune system.

• Eating a diet high in refined carbohydrates and sugar; The modern diet provides huge amounts of the sugar that Candida albicans needs to survive and thrive. That includes sugar itself, foods containing sugar, and also anything that converts to sugar. Refined carbohydrates, like white flour, and even fruits can all contribute to Candida overgrowth.

• Taking oral contraceptives; The intestines are delicate organs, containing a broad mixture of microorganisms and yeasts that all help to process and digest food. They depend on the right environment to support them, and this equilibrium can be thrown off by the hormonal imbalances caused by the contraceptive pill. By disturbing this balance, the contraceptive pill opens the door for Candida to once again outgrow its competitors in the gut. Estrogen, the major ingredient in the contraceptive pill, is known to promote the growth of yeast

• Chemical Exposure; Chemicals that are added to drinking water, such as chlorine and fluoride, can kill the beneficial bacteria in your gut. This weakens your immune system and has the potential to allow a small number of Candida yeast cells in your gut to grow into a Candida infestation. Chlorine, in particular, can be found almost everywhere you look. Most cities add chlorine to their drinking water. This means that you are drinking chlorine every day, bathing in it, shower in it, and using it to wash the clothes that you and your family wear. As a powerful disinfectant, it ensures that the water supply stays free of pathogens. However, the health benefits are outweighed by chlorine’s effect on your gut flora and immune system.

• Diabetes: Sufferers of diabetes are more likely to experience repeated yeast infections for two reasons. The first reason is that diabetics have high blood sugar levels that feed the Candida yeast cells. This is either due to a shortage of insulin production in the body or because the body is not reacting to insulin as it should. The second reason is the weakened immune system that is one of the symptoms of diabetes

• Chronic Stress: Stress affects your body in two ways, both of which can lead to excess Candida. One of your body’s first reactions to a stressful situation is to release cortisol, a hormone that depresses your immune system and raises your blood sugar level. The Candida yeast feeds on the extra sugar, while your weakened immune system is powerless to stop it. Stress gives it the chance to overpower the existing gut flora in your small intestine.

Some of the Candida Symptoms:

• Skin and nail fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot or toenail fungus
• Food allergies/Intolerances
• Frequent sinus infections
• Dry mouth and tongue, cracked tongue, bleeding gums
• Strong sugar and refined carbohydrate cravings
• Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Depression, anxiety, sudden mood swings, lack of concentration, headaches, drowsiness, or fatigue
• Abdominal pain. bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea or mucus in the stool
• Difficulty concentrating, poor memory, lack of focus and brain fog
• Skin issues like eczema, psoriasis, hives and rashes
• Vaginal infections, urinary tract infections, rectal itching or vaginal itching
• Severe seasonal allergies or itchy ears
• Mood Swing

Alternative/Natural remedies to eliminate Candida 

For best results, we recommend a multi-step approach to ensure an effective treatment along with Anti-Candida Diet.

1. Colon Hydrotherapy

The majority of a Candida yeast overgrowth is within the digestive system especially around the ileocecal valve connecting the small intestine to the large and within the transverse colon. When you destroy a yeast cell with a product or substance, the internal yeast fluids being toxic to the body, are released into the digestive chamber in fairly large amounts and are immediately absorbed into the bloodstream. If your program is effective, there will be thousands upon thousands of yeast cells die very quickly every day and will create the “Hexheimer Dieoff Reaction.” This is where most yeast poisons are created faster than the immune system or eliminative channels can remove from the blood, and therefore you may feel some temporary discomforts such as a headache, fatigue, muscle aches, joint or chest pains, sinus, lung, throat inflammation and mucus, constipation, gas, etc. These symptoms can all be greatly alleviated by assisting the body in removing the dead candida yeast cells and their toxic by-products. By far the very best method of accomplishing this is through colonic irrigation. Since the majority of the candida is around the ileocecal valve in the colon, it only makes sense to flush them out of this area and out of the body before they are absorbed in the bloodstream.

2. Supplement Recommendations 

• Minimum 30 day Candida Cleanse (anti-fungal, anti-bacterial)
• Probiotics: Probiotics provide the helpful bacteria that your gut desperately needs, and helps fight off the bad bacteria that can overrun your gastrointestinal tract with yeast overgrowth.
• Digestive Enzyme: Digestive enzyme is frequently used to help balance the gut. The nutritional supplemental Digestive enzyme should be taken with every meal, as well as in between meals so that the build-up of yeast will be reduced, as well as aiding digestion of the current meals
• Coconut oil Coconut oil contains both lauric acid and caprylic acid. Those acids make it antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral. Coconut oil is a great contributor to health and healing.
• Grapefruit seed extract; A Polish study published in 2001 found that a 33 percent grapefruit extract has a potent antifungal effect against Candida albicans strains taken from patients with candida symptoms.  GSE’s antifungal properties help it combat candida infestations by killing the yeast cells that have taken over in the body.
• Olive leaf extract: Olive Leaf extract is 100% natural, herbal antifungal, antibacterial, an antiviral extract obtained from specific parts of the olive tree.

The Candida Die-Off Reaction

This phenomenon, known as the Herxheimer reaction, can lead to temporarily unpleasant symptoms which have all the characteristics of a reaction to a toxic substance. This is, in fact, a good sign since it means large numbers of the candida yeast cells are being killed by the supplements, but unfortunately, they are releasing their toxins into the bloodstream. Symptoms include many of those you have come to associate with bad days with the candida infection, such as itching, headaches, nausea, muscular aches and flu-like symptoms. By flushing out the colon through colon hydrotherapy, you drastically cut down the effects of the die-off symptoms. The die-off toxins (plus the dead candida cells) are being flushed out of the system before they are absorbed into the bloodstream.

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1. Food Sensitives

Many people are sensitive to some foods and unfortunately they are probably the most enjoyable. The most common food allergies are associated with dairy, soy, eggs, gluten, nuts, corn, citrus fruit, yeast and vegetables dark in colour. There are multiple ways to determine what foods are irritating to your body. Evidence proves that Bio Meridian sensitivity testing and elimination diets are among the top effective methods. When we are aware of what foods are irritating to your system it is simple to stay clear of these ingredients.

2. Low Stomach Acid

You may have heard that people have a tendency to have high stomach acid. Although this can be true for some, a majority of the population actually has low stomach acid. Contrary to the popular misconception, high stomach acid is necessary to break down meals effectively as well as to aid in absorbing vital vitamins and minerals. When food is not digested properly, it becomes fermented rather than digested once it reaches into the intestines. This is due to the improper closing of the vale separating the esophagus and stomach, in combination with the heightened pressure in the digestive tract. This gas created is responsible for the bloating effect.

3. Poor Enzyme Production

It is not a secret that the purpose of digestive enzymes is to break down foods into smaller pieces to aid in the absorption process. What some people may be unaware of is that our bodies naturally produce these enzymes. However, if enzyme production is below the adequate level, proper digestion in unable to occur resulting in fermentation. Again, this fermentation will lead to unwanted gas and bloating.

4. Gastrointestinal Infection

The word infection is often associated with flu like symptoms, however in this case it is much different than that. Gastrointestinal infections are often chronic yet go undiagnosed as many people are unaware of the associated symptoms. These infections are caused by a variety of factors including low levels of good gut bacteria, overgrowth of bad bacteria and ingesting foreign invaders referred to as parasites. Parasites can be found both in the outside environment and numerous foods comprising the North American diet. Once ingested, parasites latch onto the upper walls of the small intestine resulting in chronic bloating of the abdominal region.

Top remedies for Gas & Bloating

1. Colon Hydrotherapy.  Performing a colon cleanse will help improve overall colon health as well as provide gas relief. Colon hydrotherapy can help to treat gas and bloating in a few ways: It is the safest and most effective method to remove bowel obstructions, so that the colon may pass blocked fecal matter and release trapped gas. Colon hydrotherapy is an all-natural way to do this, one which does not require the use of invasive procedures or chemical laxatives, both of which often irritate the gut further.There are more benefits than just this immediate relief of obstruction, however; even if one is not suffering from constipation, colon hydrotherapy can be a key method of rebalancing the gut flora that leads to gas production. Colon hydrotherapy is an inherently detoxifying process, one which removes built-up toxins, excess mucus, and the harmful pathogenic flora that causes excess gas. By supplementing with probiotics following a colonic, one can re-balance gut flora and possibly prevent the return of painful gas and bloating. Regular colon hydrotherapy treatments are also thought to tone the colon as they stimulate the muscle and nerve activity of the lower digestive system, which subsequently leads to the colon more effectively eliminating waste (meaning that trapped food will no longer be present to foster the growth of harmful gas-causing bacteria)

2. Avoid foods that are known to cause gas and indigestion, such as fried foods, spicy foods, processed foods and refined sugar. Other foods which may lead to gas and bloating include most beans, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, onions, apples, corn, oats, potatoes, most dairy products, pears, prunes, and peaches.

3. Taking a probiotic supplement or eating foods with probiotics, such as pineapples, help get rid of the most common symptoms of gas. Probiotics replenish beneficial intestinal bacteria and help keep your colon in optimal working order.

4. Drinking ginger tea and eating fresh ginger root are two superior remedies for gas. Add small amounts of ginger (both dried and fresh) to your food, as desired. You can also take a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger before meals for gas relief.

5. Adding more parsley to your diet is also a very good remedy for gas. Add parsley, either freshly minced or dried as a spice, to foods that may contribute to intestinal gas to help prevent them from causing gas and bloating problems.

6. The hot garlic bulb is another good home remedy for gas. Garlic helps stimulate digestion. For best results, use fresh garlic. You may also want to follow up with parsley or fennel seeds to freshen your breath.

7. Dandelion Tea.The common weed dandelion has numerous health benefits, one of which is relieving gas. Drink as a tea or add it to meals as a dried spice.

8. Hot Water.Sip water as hot as you can take it! According to an 86 year old grandma who submitted this remedy, half a cup usually works.

9. Peppermint Oil.Mix two drops peppermint oil in 1/2 cup cool water and drink once or twice per day.

10. Exercise. When you are alone help eliminate trapped gas by lying on your back, putting your legs in the air, and moving them in a bicycle motion.

References :
www.healthiertalk.com/10-natural-reme..
http://www.tbyil.com/Gas.htm
http://www.naturalnews.com/032156_bloating_natural_remedies.html

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Tofu is made from soy, and the majority of the time soy is bad for you for many reasons. Numerous scientific studies link soy to digestive troubles, malnutrition, thyroid dysfunction, cognitive decline, reproductive disorders, as well as heart disease and cancer.

Tofu is often called bean curd since it’s made by curdling soy milk (from soybeans) and then pressing the resulting curds into soft, white blocks. The process of making tofu is relatively similar to the way that cheese is made from milk. Tofu nutrition is impressive, and that’s why many people assume it’s such a great health food.

A few Reasons to Not Eat Tofu

• Genetic Modification

In 1994, the first genetically modified soybean was introduced to the U.S. market by Monsanto. While food prices continue to rise around the world, the availability of non-GMO soybeans is decreasing, which is leading more Asian and U.S. food manufacturers in Asia to use genetically modified soybeans to make soy foods like tofu. Today, at least 90 percent all soy grown in the United States is genetically modified.

• Phytoestrogens and Breast Cancer

Tofu contains phytoestrogens, these compounds have an estrogen-like effect on the body so they block normal estrogen production and have been linked to breast cancer.

• Thyroid Disruption

Tofu is made from soy, and soy contains goitrogenic compounds, specifically the soy isoflavone genistein. These goitrogens are thyroid hormone blockers that can interfere with thyroid hormone production and specifically cause hypothyroidism.

• Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D Deficiencies

Soy contains a B12 analogs, which means that tofu contains compounds that resemble vitamin B12. However, these B12 analogs cannot be used by your body the way it would use real B12. This is why soy foods like tofu can actually contribute to vitamin B12 deficiency, especially among people who avoid animal protein like vegetarians and vegans.

• Digestive Difficulty

Unfermented soy products like tofu contain strong enzyme inhibitors, which block the action of the pancreatic enzyme trypsin along with other proteopytic enzymes needed for protein digestion. This not only disrupts a healthy digestive process, but can also causes problems with the pancreas.

References: www.draxe.com

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