If you are confused about the benefits of, hazards of, or even the need for colon cleansing, you are not alone. The debate about whether or not colon cleansing or colon therapy is good for you has never really been resolved. Colon cleansing is most often achieved these days with the aid of herbal supplements designed to speed up the digestive process and promote bowel elimination.
Critics object to the idea of colonic cleansers because they maintain that the body performs this function without assistance, and attempting to flush the intestines artificially can lead to increased risk of dehydration. Proponents
Colon Cleansing Conundrum
by TJ Davis August 13th, 2010 | Health Research, Herbal Supplements Read More
Your New Morning Routine
by Kendall Ryan August 9th, 2010 | Exercise
Summer has almost swept away but there is still time before school rolls around to practice a new morning routine. Word of caution: at first you may be discouraged when you feel more exhausted than usual, but soon it will pay off and your body will be performing and looking better than ever with these few simple steps!
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- Go to bed by 11PM each night.
- Go to the gym each morning (at least 5 days a week!) For example, I arrive at my gym by 7:30 AM and have to be at work by 8:45. My workplace is down the street
The Functional Movement Screen
by Bea August 6th, 2010 | Health Research
Functional movement, do you have it? Â The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is based off the idea of our body being properly aligned and maintained so that our normal range of movement is not restricted in any way. Â How your body is aligned is an important part of your life that many are not aware of, so you may want to take more time to learn about FMS other than just this article. The FMS theory and exercises have been researched refined for 15 years by Gary Cook, MSPT, OCS, CSCS and Lee Burton, PhD, ATC, CSCS. Â Gary is a
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Prebiotics and Probiotics
by TJ Davis August 2nd, 2010 | Nutrition
There has been a lot of talk recently about the digestive benefits of probiotics. These are living microorganisms which offer a health benefit to their host, including lowering of cholesterol and blood pressure, reducing inflammation, managing lactose intolerance, and boosting immunity. Certain fermented foods - like pickles, miso soup, yogurt, soy sauce, or sauerkraut - contain types of bacteria that aid in healthy digestion. These beneficial bacterial strains include bifidobacterium and lactobacillis, two of the most common probiotics. The way they work is by adding "good" bacteria to your intestinal tract and overcoming the bacterial imbalance called dysbiosis, in
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