How to Prepare for a Colon Cleanse

How to Prepare for a Colon Cleanse



A colon cleanse is a process to remove excess bacteria, toxins and waste that has accumulated in the intestine and bowels of the body. Experts believe that removing these toxins will in fact help to improve your health, allow your body to avoid illnesses and will help you feel good. There are several types of colon cleanse products available and in office treatments to accomplish this.









1


Follow the directions carefully on any colon cleanse product you purchase. Many will tell you what to do to prepare for the cleansing process, if there is anything you need to do. All products are somewhat different, so being careful to read the instructions carefully is a must.





2


Realize that the colon cleanse process doesn't cause any pain. Most over the counter products are drinks or capsules. For hydrotherapy treatments, the process is done with water based products which also doesn't hurt but may be uncomfortable.





3


Talk to your doctor about the colon cleanse to prepare for it. If you have been diagnosed with a potentially problematic illness such as diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, rectal or intestinal tumors, ulcerative colitis, or severe haemorrhoid, you may not be able to have the hydrotherapy version of the colon cleansing. Most others will have no problem having this type of therapy.





4


Locate a quality hydrotherapy clinic to provide you with the colon cleanse, based on their cleanliness and overall experience in the process. If you are purchasing over the counter products, research them enough to find the best one on the market based on results.





5


Refrain from eating the 8 to 12 hours prior to the colon cleansing, as this will allow your body to have a total flush. Your hydrotherapy colon cleansing professional will advise you on the length of time to refrain from eating prior to the cleansing.





6


Be relaxed. One of the best things to do for yourself when you need to prepare for a colon cleanse is to relax and realize that you won't be hurt or otherwise in pain from the experience.


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How to Prepare for A Colon Cleanse Treatment Clinic

How to Prepare for A Colon Cleanse Treatment Clinic



You just don't go in and expect the doctor to do all the work. There are two people needed to make for a successful colon checkup. Of course, there's the doctor who would look at that part of you to check for any sign of disease of abnormality. But you might forget that YOU also play a huge role in this checkup. Obviously, without you, there would be no colon to check. As the doctor prepares for your checkup, you should do your bit to make this process easier. A home cleanse is ideal before you go and ge your colon checked by a doctor.









1


Set up an appointment at the clinic. This allows you to clear your schedule at the day of the checkup or cleanse.





2


Days before the checkup, go on a detox diet. As a preliminary process, this would clear your gastro-intestinal tract of any kind of blockage or toxins. This allows a clearer view of your colon.





3


Do not take ibuprofen or aspirin one week before your appointment. Consult with your clinic on the medications you may or may not take days before your treatment or checkup.





4


If your doctor has recommended you take take something, do it. Some people might be asked to take laxatives before their apppointments. Aside from your colon, your stool will also be examined.





5


Go fasting. Six hours before your appointment, you are not to take any kind of solid food or drink, especially if you are scheduled in the morning. Those with afternoon appointments, however, need to check with the clinic if they are allowed to drink clear liquids.








Tips & Warnings










Arrive at the clinic early. Rushing to go there would make you feel stress, thereby making your muscles tense.








Have someone with you. After your appointment, you need someone to drive you home or be with you during the commute.



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How to Prepare for a Coining Treatment

How to Prepare for a Coining Treatment



Coining, or cao gio, is a common Southeast Asian alternative medicine treatment used to provide relief from minor ailments such as a cold, flu, headache, muscle ache or fever. Cao gio literally translates to "catch the wind." In Eastern medicine, too much wind in the blood is believed to cause many illnesses. Coining brings the blood to the surface so the wind can be released. The actual coining treatment involves scraping the skin with a coin to create a red mark, a portal for the wind to get out. Before beginning a coining treatment there are some necessary preparations.







Things You'll Need:





Mentholated ointment or oil




A smooth coin or gua sha tool









1


Purchase some mentholated ointment or oil. Peppermint oil, wintergreen oil, eucalyptus oil, Tiger Balm or any other warming ointment with camphor are all appropriate for the job. These can be purchased from most natural foods stores.





2


Choose a good coin to use for the procedure. In the U.S., the quarter is the coin of choice because of its size. Pick a quarter that has been smoothed down by wear over the years rather than a freshly minted quarter.





3


Talk to the patient about what you are going to do before you do it. It's important to prepare the patient for the coining procedure so that the patient isn't caught off guard. Inform the patient that there may be pain during the procedure and that there will be marks on the skin for 2 to 4 days following the treatment.





4


Prepare the patient by having him undress from the waist up. Coining is typically performed on the back, chest, shoulders and neck depending on the ailment.





5


Massage the skin with the mentholated oil or ointment to prepare it for the treatment. The massage irritates the skin and warms it so the coining treatment can be more effective in bringing blood to the surface. It also relaxes the patient so that the treatment is less uncomfortable.








Tips & Warnings










Mentholated topical expectorant available in any drugstore can also be used for the massage.








Coining is very similar to "gua sha," a Chinese alternative medicine. Instead of using a coin, gua sha often uses rounded stones or tools like the ones available from Calm Spirit, Helio Medical Supplies or GoAcupuncture.com (see Resources below).








Sterilize the coin in boiling water, and allow it to cool before the procedure. Coining isn't supposed to break the skin, but if it accidentally does, using a sterile quarter will reduce the risk of infection.



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How to Understand a Gelatin Juice Fast

How to Understand a Gelatin Juice Fast



Understand the value of adding gelatin to a juice fast can include nourishing your blood, clearing your skin, and strengthening the fibers of your nails. We recommend you consult your doctor before engaging in this fast.







Things You'll Need:





Fresh Fruit




Fruit Juices




Fruits And Vegetables (mazao)




Gelatin




Vegetable Juices




Fresh Fruit




Juicers









1


Understand the gelatin is a great food for your glands due to the fact that it is a prime source of almost all the essential amino acids or metabolized protein needed to fuel your endocrine system.





2


Ground whole fruits and vegetables (including the peel, seed, and core) liquified in a juicer and balanced with the juices of green leaves, will provide all the food elements necessary for a normally-functioning metabolism.





3


Realize that most fresh fruit and vegetable juices are very low in calories, so juice fasting is an excellent way to safely lose a few unwanted pounds. There are also juice drinks for those who want to gain weight during their fast.





4


Make all your juices fresh from raw fruits and vegetables in a juicer. Create your own combinations and have fun with it. For those who cannot afford a juicer, organic foods and juices should be eaten.





5


Realize that in addition to the cleaning powers of the ingredients of this fast, in general, juice fasting flushes your system with large amounts of liquid, allows your digestive organs to rest, and reduces the fermentation activity in your body by supplying very little sugar or starch to your body.





6


Understand that since the fast eliminates all the foods that most of your internal organs are constantly striving to filter, process and digest, your organs are given a chance to rest and rejuvenate.








Tips & Warnings










Avoid heavy exercise during the fast. Light yoga, walking or
gardening
are excellent for stimulating your metabolism without straining your body.








Add gelatin to juices even when you are not fasting to strengthen your immune system and give your regular diet extra nourishment.








Pregnant women and
children
should not fast.








Consult your health care provider before going on this fast especially if you have diabetes, heart disease, ulcerative colitis, or epilepsy; if you are under 18 or underweight; or if you are on medication.



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How to Treat a Yeast Infection Naturally

How to Treat a Yeast Infection Naturally



Vaginal yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans, a fungus that normally lives in your body. Certain conditions can create an environment for the fungus to proliferate, and some of the common symptoms are a cheesy white discharge, irritation, intense burning and itching, and redness in the area.







Things You'll Need:





Herbs For Douche




Yeasts Infection Remedy




Vinegar




Lactobacillus




Acidophilus




Garlic Cloves




Plain Yogurt









1


Eat yogurt. It contains helpful bacteria (live cultures, including acidophilus and bifidus) that destroy yeast. It also works when applied topically. Insert some into the vagina using a finger or plastic tampon applicator. Use only plain yogurt with active cultures.





2


Take lactobacillus/acidophilus supplements. Use according to the directions on the bottle.





3


Douche with a solution of 1 to 3 tbsp. vinegar in a quart of water. Repeat once a day while having symptoms, but no longer than a week.





4


Decrease or eliminate sugar and sugary foods. Sugar promotes yeast growth.





5


Use a garlic clove as a suppository. Garlic contains a natural anti-fungal agent. Peel a fresh clove, wrap it in gauze and insert it into the vagina.





6


Try gentian violet. It's a traditional remedy for yeast and other infections, and can be found in pharmacies. Swab the area with it once or twice a day. Make sure to use a thick pad - it stains everything.





7


Use an herbal douche. Combine equal amounts of sage, raspberry and comfrey with 1/4 part goldenseal. This can be combined with cider vinegar.





8


Use an over-the-counter yeast infection remedy. Apply as directed.








Tips & Warnings










If you've never had a yeast infection before, you should see a doctor to make an accurate diagnosis.








If symptoms persist or if you have specific medical conditions or concerns, we recommend you contact a physician. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.



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How to Take an Internal Bath

How to Take an Internal Bath



Internal baths are an essential part of the healing arts. They assist in expelling toxic matter from the colon thus keeping the body's "plumbing" working smoothly.







Things You'll Need:





Baking Soda




Bentonite




Cleansing Enemas




Enema Bags




Liquid Chlorophyll




Sea Salts




Baking Soda









1


Realize that there are many types of colon treatments and different recipes you can put into your enema bag. The most basic is made by dissolving 1 tsp. of sea salt and 1 tsp. of baking soda into 4 cups of warm water.





2


Or, opt for an herbal mixture which can be made by combining 1 tbsp. of liquid chlorophyll with 4 cups of warm water, or by mixing 1/3 cup of liquid bentonite with 4 cups of warm water. There are also coffee and cider cleansers, aloe vera cleanser, and a whole array of others.





3


Purchase an enema bag at any drugstore or online and rinse it out with hot water before filling it with your cleansing solution. Review the directions that come with the enema bag carefully before you get started.





4


Understand that relaxation is important to colon therapy. Find a place you can be alone, light some candles and play relaxing music. Whatever it takes to make you feel comfortable. Breath deeply.





5


Fill your bag with your cleansing solution (be sure it is warm, but not too hot) and let it run for a second into the sink before clamping the hose shut. This will prevent you from getting any air-bubbles in your tube.





6


Hang your bag from a doorknob, towel-rack or hook. Avoid hanging it too high, as too much pressure can be uncomfortable.





7


Lie on your side with your knees against your chest. Lubricate the tip and insert the tube of the enema bag into your rectum until it meets resistance - make sure not to insert it past the point of resistance. Turn onto your back with your feet flat on the ground and open the valve of the enema bag. Relax and massage your colon area with a rubber ball, a tennis ball, or your hands to help matter break free.





8


Gently roll from side to side, allowing gravity to pull the water through the twists and turns of your colon.





9


Go to the bathroom when you feel the need. If you don't feel the need in 15 minutes, massage the muscles along your spinal column, twist your torso and reach your hands to the ceiling. In the very unlikely event that nothing comes out at all, you may need to consult a doctor.





10


Repeat the process, refilling the bag as many as six times. Make sure to expel all of the water before refilling.








Tips & Warnings










If this is your first internal bath, you will probably feel more comfortable in the bathroom, or maybe even in the bathtub. But realize also that this is not a messy process and it is unlikely you will spill water all over your floor. Still, do whatever it takes to make you feel comfortable.








Realize that water enters the body on the left side (descending colon) via the rectum, moves up across the body under the ribs (traverse colon) then down the right side of the body (ascending colon) left to right, or counter clockwise.








Colon therapists recommend internal baths when recovering from colds and flu, as it allows the body to eliminate infected mucus more quickly and easily.








Follow the instructions on your enema bag carefully.








It is normal to feel nausea and discomfort when expelling the waste after an internal bath. This is the result of toxins passing from your body in high concentration.








This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.



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How to Stop Leg Cramps, Charley Horses

How to Stop Leg Cramps, Charley Horses



This is a proven method for stopping those horrible leg cramps or Charley
horses
as some folks call them. A lot of seniors get these as well, especially at night. I am a registered nurse who has instructed my patients on this simple procedure for their leg cramps. Ninety percent state immediate relief. It is a form of acupressure. Read on to learn more about stopping leg cramps.









1


First find the space from the bottom center of your nose to where your upper lip meets.





2


Take your thumb and forefinger and pinch this area as you apply constant pressure. Do not pinch so hard as to injure or bruise your skin. A firm steady pressure will do.





3


You can remove your fingers as soon as you feel relief from the leg cramp or spasm. It is usually fairly quick. Some state complete relief in seconds or two minutes.








Tips & Warnings










Relax and just apply enough pressure to make it work without causing injury or bruising to your skin.








Although this action should not harm you, you may want to discuss your leg cramps with your doctor if they become frequent or if you have redness, heat, tingling or pain in your legs. These may be symptoms of another problem.



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