Colon Cleanse Blog

The Glycemic Index (GI) is a food ranking system.  The GI is used as a measurement of how carbohydrates in particular affect blood glucose (sugar) levels in our bodies.  The ranking is in direct correlation to how our bodies either use or store carbs.  The higher the ranking of a food the more likely it [...]

First your liver is responsible for the production of bile, and your gallbladder is where the bile is stored until it is needed during digestion.  When the gallbladder develops stones which lead to pain or infection, the gallbladder is removed.  After the gallbladder is removed, the bile flows from the liver to the small intestine directly.  [...]

Polyps are extra pieces of tissue which grow off the colon wall.  They look much like a balloon with the tied off end being attached to the colon wall.  Colon polyps are fairly common in people over 50 years of age.  Signs and symptoms may include: Constipation lasting more than a week, blood in the [...]

Cleansing does indeed help with candida.  Ridding the colon of the bacteria that causes candida is one of the prime directives of colon cleansing.  Puristat’s colon cleanse combines this with Restore, a probiotic to help rebuild the “good” bacteria to further irradicate candida.  Cleansing this way on a routine basis is a good practice to [...]

Your liver helps to cleanse your blood and fight infections.  It also helps to digest foods, store energy for when you need it, regulate sugar, process salts and process medications.  A healthy liver has the amazing ability to regenerate, or grow back, when it is damaged.  Anything that keeps your liver from being able to [...]

When a total pancreatectomy is performed it involves the removal of not only the pancreas, but also the bile duct, gallbladder, spleen and part of the small intestines and stomach and usually some of the surrounding lymph nodes.  While living without these is possible, the issue is quality of life.  Without these vital organs there [...]

Parasites are a fact of life, not just in developing countries, but everywhere.  Everywhere we go, and everything we do leaves us open and vulnerable to parasitic infestations.  Parasites can come from food, water, pets, the garden soil, the list is endless. Coping with parasites is best handled with a multi-pronged approach, which includes… Step [...]

There are a number of different reasons suggested for why gallstones form.  These include diets high in starchy foods, low-fiber intake, and high cholesterol.  Also noted may be increased levels of estrogen-related to birth control pills, pregnancy and hormone replacement therapy.  Another thought is that it can be hereditary, blood cell disorders, cirrhosis, infections in [...]

While you can take Epsom salts internally or externally for constipation, sprains, strains, muscle aches and many other uses, you should first consult your physician. For more permanent relief of constipation you will wnat to increase your fiber in your diet through foods and a fiber supplement, such as Puristat’s Preserve.  Initiating a regular colon [...]

UTI or urinary tract infection can be helped by cleansing toxins from the body and using a probiotic.  UTI’s can be due to bacteria overgrowth which can be caused by toxins in the body.  Flushing, the colon, liver, kidneys can help to reduce and in some instances eliminate recurrences. For more information on cleansing and [...]