Detox helps to keep mice livers young08.11.08

New York Deterioration of the liver can be prevented by improving the way it rids itself of toxins, scientists have found.

Mice given a double dose of a gene involved in the “detoxing” process had the livers of striplings, even when they reached the mouse equivalent of 80 years old. Although the technique used is impracticable for improving human health, it could point the way to drugs that would have the same effect.

As bodies age, their cells get less efficient at removing damaged protein, resulting in a build-up of toxic material that damages functioning. The process may underlie degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Writing in Nature Medicine, Ana Maria Cuervo, of Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, said: “Our study showed that functions can be maintained in older animals so long as damaged proteins continue to be efficiently removed – strongly supporting the idea that protein build-up in cells plays an important role in ageing itself.”

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Should you detox?06.22.08

Detox diets echo everyone’s dream — a cellulite-free body, glowing skin, fast weight-loss and energy-levels never experienced before. And, of course, there are reed thin celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and curvaceous Beyonce Knowles who swear by diet regimes that “flush out dreadful toxins from the body” and gain an enviable figure in the bargain. (Knowles attributes hers to her water-cayenne pepper-maple syrup diet called Master Cleanse — the most-searched recipe on Google in 2007 according to the Los Angeles Times).

While spas, gyms and some weight-loss clinics cannot stop raving about detox programmes like Fruit Flush (only fruit diet) and sometimes even an only-water diet, most nutritionists and specialists have their eyebrows raised at their principles and benefits.

Lack of medical research and studies to show whether our bodies really benefit from a detox diet, says Dr Alpana Shukla, consultant endocrinologist at Bombay Hospital, is reason enough to rubbish all tall claims. She maintains the term, ‘detox’, itself, is trite — not to mention inappropriate. “Detox diets are sold under the pretext of strengthening your system from pollution, stress and the processed food and alcohol. But the real reason why people turn to them is for instant weight-loss. As for actual detoxification, healthy kidneys, liver, lungs and skin do an excellent job of it anyway. If you eat healthy, you will never need this drastic quick-fix.” In most cases, adds Dr Shukla, the lost weight is regained in no time - and worse, with added kilos.

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Are You Bored With Enemas And Laxatives? You Can Go For Fiber Diet06.12.08

Fiber diet is more safe and easy in comparison with enemas and laxatives. You can go through this article and find out the reasons.

Will you get any problem with frequent enemas?

There are many problems associated with enemas. If you use tap water, you are not only killing any remaining bacteria which are in your colon due to chlorine in the water, but you are also injecting microscopic parasites directly into your colon. The colon will lose its elasticity if you take frequent enema. Another problem with enema is that they fail to treat the small intestine in which large proportion of fecal matter may reside. This is because of the ileocecal valve between the large and small intestines. Even if it is possible, you would never want to force contaminated water into the small intestine.

Do you need to be careful with your laxatives?

You will take laxatives to lose weight. Laxatives usually empty the large intestine along with the nutrients from the small intestine. Laxative would act as a diuretic and create a risk of dehydration which gives the illusion of weight loss. This is seriously damaging your health! This can lead to insomnia, restlessness, headaches and palpitations. A laxative works like an irritant to the colon nerves. Long-term use of laxative can damage the nerve cells in the colon cleansing and the colon may lose its natural ability to contract. When you stop taking laxatives, the intestine is unable to operate normally and you will get constipation!

How can you get benefited from fiber diet?

Health experts recommend a balanced diet that is rich in fiber for the benefits of your digestive system. Fiber plays an important role in digestion of food and the disposal of waste in your body. Fiber is found in plant foods only; no fiber food is available in meat and dairy products. You can eat fruits and vegetables that are rich in fiber. If you do not consume enough fiber on a daily basis, you are more likely to suffer from constipation problem.

Skin fruits and vegetables are excellent to increase dietary fiber. You can also drink fruit shakes as your favorite. This makes a delicious and nutritious method to increase the consumption of fiber. You can maintain varieties of food those are rich in fiber such as apples and nuts for your snack. Good sources of fiber diet are grains, cereals, lentils, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables.

Do you drink enough water?

You should drink 6 liters of purified water every day for a healthy intestine. Water is beneficial for those who suffer from constipation. Walking is one of the best exercises for the prevention and treatment of constipation. Regular exercise can help you to get relieved from constipation.

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Colon Cleanse - 5 Tips for Colon Cleansing at Home06.01.08

1. Colon Cleansing Using Herbs

Herbs are very effective in keeping your colon clean. Some take herbs in supplement form, drink them as teas or powder versions while others make their own mixture of herbs as part of their cleansing regimen. Fiber-rich herbs are popular options since fiber has been known to be effective at getting rid of harmful toxins.

Flax seeds increase intestinal volume and this is good for your colon because increased volume means a higher occurrence of what is called peristaltic motion. Peristaltic motion is the movement of intestinal muscles and this initiates the passage of bowels along the colon.

Psyllium is also a popular colon cleansing herb. It has laxative properties that promote the elimination of bowels and act as a sponge, attracting waste material then flushing it out of your system.

2. Fasting Using Vegetable or Fruit Juices

Fasting to cleanse the colon usually involves the use of vegetable or fruit juices. It is best to use freshly squeezed juices but if you do not have time to prepare these, you can use pre-packaged juice as long as it is completely organic. Fasting not only helps clean the colon, it also promotes overall health. It helps other body organs such as the liver and kidneys eliminate toxins.

It is beneficial to your digestive system as well since fruits and vegetables are easy to digest. This gives your system the opportunity to rest and it can even boost up energy levels. Fasting also destroys toxins which make them easier to flush out of our system. Before going on a fast, remember to consult a doctor to be extra safe.

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The Detox Dilemma05.20.08

Detox diets make a whole lot of promises, from flushing out
poisons, melting away excess fat,

and bolstering the immune system to clearing the complexion, supplying energy, and even curing diseases. The basic idea is to “detoxify” the body of harmful substance so it can perform optimally, while at the same time magically causing your body to shed unwanted pounds.

Although the length and details of detox diets vary, most often they involve some version of a fast (usually water or juice) coupled with a period of severe calorie restriction and food limitation. Many programs also encourage colonic irrigation and herbal supplements to further assist the “purification” process.

For example, adherents of the popular Master Cleanse diet drink only lemon juice mixed with cayenne pepper, maple syrup, and water, as well as salt water and laxative tea for 10 days. Followers of this and other detox diets say that as their fat burns away, it takes harmful toxins along with it.

So where do all these harmful substances come from? Well, toxins, or substances that damage the structure or function of body cells and tissues, are everywhere. They’re in the foods we eat, the liquids we drink, and the air we breathe. Some come from external sources, such as alcohol, tobacco, drugs, pesticides, heavy metals, processed food, preservatives, additives, and airborne allergens, while others are created internally (free radicals and metabolic waste). There are dozens of books and hundreds of web sites that promote regimens to get rid of all these nasty toxins, and spas and health clubs alike invite dieters to detoxify themselves for good health and physical well-being.

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The Benefits of Colon Cleansing05.17.08

This is very important question ? The benefits of colon cleansing ? it is very easy answer. it is yes. The accumulation of old faeces in the colon can stretch it and related body structures out of shape until it becomes three or four times as wide and twice as long as it should be, with only a small channel through which material may pass.

This can create hernias, collapsed colon, spastic colon, prolapsed colon, redundant colon, diverticulitis and haemorrhoids. In the majority of cases, colon cleansing alone will be sufficient to end any disturbing symptoms due to mechanical abnormalities (Robert Gray).

The accumulation of mucoid material along the walls of the small intestines can further interfere with nutrient absorption even though nutritional intake may be adequate. The nutrients that suffer the most are the large molecules, namely the proteins, vitamins and enzymes.

Stagnation is the failure of matter in the alimentary canal to continue moving until expelled through the anus. When material becomes lodged in the alimentary tract, it can continue to putrefy and release toxins for weeks. Stagnation occurs primarily in the colon and is usually the body’s largest contributor to putrefaction and the consequent autointoxication. The primary objective of colon cleansing is to remove stagnant material from the colon and entire alimentary tract. Doing so will sizeably reduce putrefaction and autointoxication within the system. The stagnant material in the alimentary tract can be divided into two types - putrefactive and postputrefactive. Putrefactive matter is still moist, decaying, and releasing toxic substances. Unless removed it eventually becomes so dry and hard that it does not putrefy any further. This postputrefactive matter is very difficult to dissolve or remove, except with special herbs and fibres. Worms, amoebas and other parasites live in and thrive upon this stagnant putrefactive matter.

Transit time is how long it takes after food is eaten until its residues are expelled through the anus. The shorter the transit time, the less the food will putrefy before being expelled from the body, and the less will be the resultant autointoxication. Colon cleansing reduces transit time.

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Colonic Therapists05.16.08

If you are new to colonic irrigation or have experienced colonic treatment before and want to know where your nearest fully qualified therapist is in the UK, use our exhaustive colonic hydrotherapist directory to locate your county within the UK and pinpoint exactly where you can receive dependable, ARCH approved colonic treatment.

Only accept appointments with the named therapist listed. ARCH membership relates to the individual therapist and not the practice address.

Please be aware that other Colon Hydrotherapy Associations do not have the same high standards as ARCH.

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The perfect products for a detox05.14.08

Detox news from times online paper - DetoxAccording to Japanese tradition, Matcha, a fragrant, powdered green tea, promotes alertness and focus. Origins Matcha Tea Body Scrub, £35 (0800 7314039), combines essential oils and flakes of therapeutic sea salt to calm the skin and slough off dead cells, leaving your body invigorated and well moisturised.

This thick body mask contains everything you need to feel satisfied with your detox. Clay from Guérande Marine, in Brittany, firms and calms the skin while brown algae increases cell energy. It really is messy, and you will have to sit rather still for ten minutes, but skin is left super-soft and smooth. Detox Body Mud, £10.95, Spa Therapy by Farmacia Urban Healing

The directions that come with INA White Gold Detoxifying Crystal Salt, £45 (020-8740 2085), extravagantly recommend using the entire 1kg container in one bath. As tempting as this may be, it’s not necessary – four scoopfuls is enough. The combination of Himalayan salts and basil, fennel and juniper helps to rid skin of pollutants. Make sure you have your bath in the evening – the salts will knock you out.

Using himself as a guinea pig, Dr Fredric Brandt has become an expert in anti-ageing techniques. He recently extended his range of beauty products with Anti-Oxidant Water Booster (£26, Space NK, www.spacenk .com), which comes in four flavours. One dropperful is the equivalent, he claims, of 15 cups of green tea. By delivering a blast of antioxidants to the system, the booster helps to fight free radicals to promote younger-looking skin. It is caffeine and sugar-free, and the blueberry flavour tastes rather nice.

Bought and sold in Yunnan in China for more than 2,000 years, Pu-erh Chai can, enthusiasts say, reduce cholesterol and blood pressure and aid slimming. The tea contains cardamom, cinnamon and cloves for a warm and soothing flavour. Pu-erh Chai, £9, Emeyu (www .emeyu. com).

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Colon Cleansing, Caviar Facials Among Hot Beauty Treatments05.12.08

Beautification is big business these days. Anti-aging, detoxifying and cleansing being some of the top buzz words in an industry that is booming with new trends and treatments.

NBC 30’s Lauren Petty takes a look at the latest techniques out there that take beauty to the extreme. Demi Moore recently announced on David Letterman that she uses leeches as part of her beauty regimen.

“Just a week ago I was in Austria doing a cleanse and part of the treatment of leech therapy,” she said on the show. “You watch it swell up and get fatter and fatter and then when it’s super drunk on your blood, it sort of rolls over like it’s stumbling out of the bar.”

Moore said leeches detoxify her blood, beautifying from the inside out.So what do blood experts say about Moore’s unusual regimen?

Dr. Biree Andemariam, a UConn hematologist, said, “I was quite surprised. I was flabbergasted that she would go that far to undergo such what sounds like such a primitive treatment.”

Leeches were long used for blood-letting in medicine, but not anymore.

Andemariam said Moore may be stunning, but Andemariam doesn’t see the beauty perk from the painful process.

“There’s no scientific evidence that the utilization of leeches will improve one’s health or one’s look,” he said.At the Spa At Norwich Inn, they offer another unusual treatment, in the form of a caviar facial.

Betty Loiacono, the spa director, said, “It sounds like luxury and it’s really very funny because it is basic nature taking place right in our treatment room.”

But we’re not talking fish eggs on your face — it’s caviar extract.”It’s very highly nourishing, it’s very replenishing,” Loiacono said. “It goes into the skin and body receives it really well so it begins to fight the signs of aging.”

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The body’s own detox system05.07.08

We tend to forget that the body is equipped with a detoxification system of its own, which includes the following: it is similar to colon cleansing program.

The skin. The main function of the body’s largest organ is to provide a barrier against harmful substances, from bacteria and viruses to heavy metals and chemical toxins. The skin is a one-way defense system; toxins are not eliminated in perspiration.

The respiratory system. Fine hairs inside the nose trap dirt and other large particles that may be inhaled. Smaller particles that make it to the lungs are expelled from the airways in mucus.

The immune system. This exquisitely orchestrated network of cells and molecules is designed to recognize foreign substances and eliminate them from the body. Components of the immune system are at work in blood plasma, in lymph and even in the small spaces between cells.

The intestines. Peyer’s patches — lymph nodes in the small intestine — screen out parasites and other foreign substances before nutrients are absorbed into the blood from the colon.

The liver. Acting as the body’s principal filter, the liver produces a family of proteins called metallothioneins, which are also found in the kidneys. Metallothioneins not only metabolize dietary nutrients like copper and zinc but also neutralize harmful metals like lead, cadmium and mercury to prepare for their elimination from the body. Liver cells also produce groups of enzymes that regulate the metabolism of drugs and are an important part of the body’s defense against harmful chemicals and other toxins.

The kidneys. The fact that urine tests are used to screen for drugs and toxins is a testament to the kidneys’ remarkable efficiency in filtering out waste substances and removing them from the body. Harvard Health Letters

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    Well, waste material, especially that which has remained in the colon for some time, poses several problems. First this material is quite toxic. These poisons can re-enter and circulate in the blood stream making us feel ill, tired or weak. Second, impacted materials impair the colon's ability to assimilate minerals and bacteria- produced vitamins. And finally, a build-up of material on the colon wall can inhibit muscular action causing sluggish bowel movements, constipation, and the result of these disorders.

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