All You Need To Know About Herbal Colon Cleansing

By Ann Triune

Herbal colon cleansing is one of the ways to keep the colon healthy which is very important in maintaining overall body health. You can easily determine if you are in need of a colon cleansing by the looks of your stool. One should also have a regular bowel movement which generally takes place between 18 to 24 hours after a meal. If these two conditions are not met, then most likely you are in dire need of colon cleansing because you are at risk for developing serious health risks.

What Is the Colon?

The colon is an important part of the body's digestive system. It also plays part in balancing the body's pH levels and the breaking down of nutrients for proper absorption. Basically all the food and drinks we ingest passes through the colon after passing through the small intestine. All the needed substances from the food re absorbed in the small intestine so what actually passes through the colon is already waste to be discarded. Waste that remains too long in the colon will eventually cause build-up. This build-up is dangerous because it contains harmful toxins that may be absorbed into the body which can lead to medical complications. Build-up can make the colon weight up to ten times its normal weight.

What Is Colon Cleansing?

To colon cleanse means to clean the colon. By cleaning the colon, you get rid of the toxic build up of waste and old fecal matter. This cleaning improves the digestion process which will make the body healthier. A colon cleansing can be done from time to time as part of a detoxification routine to maintain healthy bodily functions and processes.

What Is Herbal Colon Cleansing?

There are many different ways to clean the colon and herbal colon cleansing is just one of them. In this method, herbs are used to cleanse the colon and remove build-up. The herbs used in this method come in different forms. Some are in oral supplements (pills and capsules); some in tea form or in soup form, while others are ingested in their basic form.

What Herbs Can Be Used for Herbal Colon Cleansing?

There are many kinds of herbs that can be used for colon cleansing. Before deciding to use any, make sure that you are not allergic to it. If you have an existing medical condition or are pregnant, it is best that you consult your doctor before performing an herbal colon cleanse to ensure your safety. The herbs you can use are:

Fennel Licorice Root Dandelion Cayenne Pepper Ginseng Ginger Cascara Sagrada Peppermint Parsley Milk Thistle Kale Green Tea Grapefruit Seed Golden Seal Burdock Root Buchu Artichoke Barberry Bark Seaweed Rhubarb Root Red Clover Psyllium Husk Turmeric Spearmint Senna Garlic Black Radish Aloe Vera

What Benefits Can You Get From a Colon Cleansing?

Many benefits can be brought about by colon cleansing. These benefits are not limited to the colon and the digestive system but also expand to other parts of the body.

Increases energy No bloating or the constant feeling of fullness Improves skin Weight loss Reduced Halitosis (bad breath) Reduces headaches Relieves backaches Improves vitamin and nutrient absorption Improves bowel movement

Herbal colon cleansing is an easy thing to do which will help you work your way back to a cleaner and healthier body. Try it and experience the wonderful difference.

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Acupuncture

By Peter A.C. Garrison

If the U.S. Army, Harvard Medical School and MIT are in your corner, you know you're in good company. Acupuncturists and their patients must feel pretty popular lately, because those are exactly the organizations vetting them. A recent paper published in a peer-reviewed journal conducted by Harvard Med School and MIT should silence many of acupuncture's doubters: acupuncture was demonstrated to have an effect greater than placebo. So the positive medical benefits experienced by patients can't be dismissed as "in their heads" any more or the products of chance. Even the U.S. Army believes. They've recently allowed "battlefield" acupuncture to be performed for soldiers suffering from chronic and acute pain.

Acupuncture is as effective as standard drug treatments for such conditions as migraine, arthritis, gastric bleeding, ulcers, liver and kidney problems, nausea, motion sickness, vomiting, and drowsiness while having none of the unwanted side effects of over-the-counter medication. According to the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, this Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is useful as a primary therapy for acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, including muscle spasms, sprains, and repetitive stress injuries.

The efficacy of acupuncture is by no means limited to pain management. It can also be used to deal with emotional problems such as anxiety, depression, stress as well as other physical ailments like chronic fatigue, asthma, back pain, and infertility. The esteemed World Health Organization recognizes the use of acupuncture as a treatment for common third-world disorders such as constipation and diarrhea.

Western science is slowly beginning to understand the science behind the seeming magic that often results from acupuncture. Major pieces of the puzzle, however, have been identified. When traditional acupuncture points are stimulated with fine needles during the course of an acupuncture treatment, studies have shown that the brain's natural "feel good" chemicals - opioids or endorphins - are released. These same chemicals are responsible for not only elevating mood but for relieving pain. The points that are stimulated during treatment lie along paths which are called meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

According to TCM, living organisms are a series of pathways of energy conduits or meridian channels. Diagnostic acupuncture uses these channels or meridians to detect blockages in flow, indicating blockages of energy. Vital energy, known as Qi in Chinese medicine, flows through 12 paired meridian channels, cycling throughout the body.

While many patients are apprehensive about having needles inserted into their skin, these needles are instrumental in the practice of acupuncture. And you'll be relieved to know that they are actually pretty painless. The worst you'll feel is similar to a mosquito bite, but often, you won't feel a thing when they're inserted. The insertion of these needles at the acupuncture points are what stimulate the dislodgment of "stuck" energy along the meridians. Acupressure also works in the same way but uses pressures, usually delivered manually, instead of needles.

Many potential patients wonder how often and how long they'll need to receive treatment. Like any other medical treatment, the answer lies with the patient himself. How long has the problem been experienced? What is it's severity? What is your overall level of health? If you suffer from a complex medical condition, you may need to see an acupuncturist as often as a few times a week, perhaps for months. Less severe conditions may require just a few visits, or monthly treatments to maintain balance.

Acupuncture has been recognized by the National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization as a safe, natural, drug-free, and, perhaps most importantly, effective method of addressing the symptoms and root causes of many health challenges. Its use in China, Japan, and other parts of Asia for thousands of years speaks to its efficacy as well. It's a natural and powerful medicine that has been practiced for over 2,000 years. And it works.

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Evolve Wellness has been helping Los Angeles patients regain their health and wellness for over a decade. From addictions and infertility to back pain and smoking - our Los Angeles Acupuncture Center can help you improve your physical well-being. Call or visit one of our talented team of Los Angeles Acupuncturists today.