Colon Cleanse Blog

There are many potential causes of constipation, but one of the most common is lack of fiber in the diet. Fiber is the indigestible part of food, and it helps retain water and bulk as stool passes through the digestive tract. The ADA recommends that adults consume 25 to 35 grams of fiber per day.  Sources [...]

Gas can be uncomfortable for you, and those around you too! There are a number of reasons you may be having gas.  Introducing too much fiber or introducing fiber too quickly can cause gastrointestinal disturbances.  If your fiber comes from a supplement, you may want to cut down on the dose, and then build back [...]

Chitosan, an active ingredient in Puristat’s Absorb is a fat grabber.  Chitosan attracts fat, soaks up fat, and traps fat in the digestive system.  Once activated in the stomach, Chitosan binds to fatty acids and carries them through the digestive system, without being absorbed.  This helps to reduce the amount of  fat calories absorbed by [...]

Not only can diabetics do cleanses, but they should make it a part of their regular routine.  Cleansing can help reduce excess waste weight which can help to increase your bowel transit time.  This will help to shed the unwanted excess weight and increase energy levels. Diet, exercise, vitamin supplements, fiber supplementation, whole grains and [...]

Fiber the intestinal broom.  Fiber slows the rate that sugar is adsorbed into the bloodstream. When you eat foods high in fiber — such as beans and whole grains — the sugar in those foods is absorbed slower, which keeps your blood glucose levels from rising too fast. This is good for you because spikes [...]

Did you know: Fiber keeps us feeling full Fiber reduces food cravings Fiber makes it easier to lose weight Fiber helps reduce the risk of heart disease Fiber helps relieve constipation Fiber is a critical component in relieving symptoms from common digestive ailments such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, diverticulitis, anal fissures and hemorrhoids. It is [...]

Diverticulosis Diverticulosis is the development of pouches, sacs or pocket-like openings (diverticula) in the colon or bowel walls. Diverticula develop when outward pressure (most often from constipation) in the bowel or colon causes weak spots in the colon wall. Many times you will not have symptoms from diverticulosis. Most people are unaware that they have [...]

Whenever the subject comes around to constipation, people invariably ask how often they should be having a bowel movement. Some people have three or more bowel movements a day, while others only have one a week. On the one hand, someone who has a bowel movement every few days may feel constipated if they haven’t [...]

In order to get the most out of your cleansing experience, we recommend a gradual increase in fiber, and a low fat diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins such as fish, chicken, or turkey. When snacking, try to eat more fruits and vegetables instead of sweets, and drink plenty of water – [...]

Did you know: Fiber keeps us feeling full Fiber reduces the risk of blood glucose spikes Fiber reduces food cravings Fiber makes it easier to lose weight Fiber helps reduce the risk of heart disease Fiber helps relieve constipation Fiber is a critical component in relieving symptoms from common digestive ailments such as Irritable Bowel [...]