Colon Cleanse Blog

How does malabsorption cause gas, bloating and flatulence?

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:18:45 +0000

In a person with a healthy digestive system, food is eaten and digested, and nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream in the small intestine. Various substances are necessary for healthy digestion to take place. Conditions that prevent sufficient mixing of food with substances such as digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach can seriously affect digestion.

This inability to absorb nutrients, digest foods properly can lead to trapped air, bacteria production and food stagnation. All of these can lead to gas, bloating and flatulence.

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Bloating, gas and flatulence; is it just my food choices?

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:32:27 +0000

While there are foods which can produce gas and others which can decrease gas, not all gas, bloating or flatulence is food related. Food choices play an important role, but if you have changed your diet and still are plagued, read on!

Medicine, stress, smoking, lack of exercise, over-excersion during exercise, and the amount of air you swallow while eating? Yes, these are all things which can also cause gas, including menopause.

Why? The above have a direct link to your hormones, your immune system, and overall general health. When you are stressed, your body may respond by increasing stomach acid production during times when you are not eating. This can cause a lack of digestive enzymes and necessary acid during eating periods. Menopause, which changes hormone levels for women, also changes enzyme levels in the digestive system, as there is a direct correlation between enzyme levels and hormone levels.

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What foods can I avoid to decrease gas?

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:46:15 +0000

Along with keeping a journal of what you eat and how it affects you the following list of foods can be avoided to help decrease gass production and ease bloating.

The carbohydrates found in some vegetables can produce gas, bloating and flatulence:

Artichokes

Asparagus

Beets

Broccoli

Brussel sprouts

Cabbage and sauerkraut

Breads, grains and cereals which may cause gas and bloating:

Barley

Granola

Oat bran

Other foods can include dairy products, fatty foods, soluble fiber, fruit sugars, and articial sweeteners due to the sugar alcohols.

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Can you explain the Glycemic Index and some low foods?

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:04:54 +0000

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 is to not only raise our sugar levels, but also to be stored as fat. Storing of sugars in this manner typically also increases our water storage. These things combined can keep us from not only losing weight, but also leave us fatigued, feeling unhealthy, and invite diseases and disorders.

Foods low in the ranking include: Lentils, Meat Ravioli, Butter Beans, Lima Beans, Yams, Cashews, Fettucine, Spaghetti, Fructose….and this is only a few on the low index. There are many more I have not listed here.

As you decide to make the transition from the medium or high glycemic foods to the lower ones, cleansing the colon and the liver will help to decrease the carb cravings. As you make these dietary changes, your body will go through a variety of changes. Some of the changes can include water weight loss, increased energy, headaches, cravings (carbs), waste weight loss. Again, these are only a few of both the good and a few of the bad affects. Truly, the good benefits of changing your eating far outweigh the bad!

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What makes a great colon cleanse?

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:56:22 +0000

Using a colon cleanse product with just the right combination of herbs is key to a great colon cleanse program. People around the globe have used herbs for centuries to assist their bodies in eliminating toxins, parasites, old waste, and mucus.

A cleansing agent with the right combination of herbs to gently and effectively assist the body is the first step. Next a probiotic in the right combination of herbs is needed to restore the good bacteria. The last critical component is a high potency multivitamin and mineral supplement to aid in a healthy digestive system and overall healthy body.

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What is diverticulosis and what are the symptoms?

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:13:28 +0000

Diverticula are sacs, pouches or pockets which can form in the walls of the colon. Most often these develop as a result of straining during a bowel movement. Frequent constipation can lead to straining which weakens the colon wall allowing the pockets to form.

Sometimes there may be no symptoms associated with diverticulosis and other times you may experience cramping, bloating, diarrhea and continued constipation.

Diverticulosis itself is the rupturing of the sacs, this can be life-threatening. Cleansing the colon on a regular routine basis helps to keep the colon wall strong and healthy.

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What does fiber do?

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:14:54 +0000

Fiber, best known for helping to relieve constipation has a host of useful functions. Fiber helps with common digestive aliments such as diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids and can help decrease gas. Did you know:

Fiber keeps us feeling full, reduces the risk of blood glucose spikes, and makes it easier to lose weight. These things are just the tip of the iceburg. For more information on fiber, visit us online at www.puristat.com

How does a liver cleanse help with gallstones?

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:13:51 +0000

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. Whether you have your gallbladder intact or have had it removed, stones can form in the common bile duct as well as in the gallbladder itself. When cleansing the liver, the common bile ducts are also being cleansed. This is the single most powerful procedure to help improve your digestive health and eliminate stones.

The recurrence of stones is 50% after either passing gallbladder stones, or having the gallbladder removed. Regular, routine liver/colon cleansing can help reduce the possibility of stones recurring. To learn more about the liver and Puristat’s all natural products, visit www.puristat.com

Is there a tie between menopause and poor digestion?

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:06:04 +0000

A primary cause for digestive problems in women age forty five to fifty five years is related to hormonal imbalances. Cortisol which is a key hormone secreted by the adrenal glands and is responsible for things such as protein synthesis and balancing blood sugars. One of the jobs of estrogen is to help keep the cortisol level in check. During the peri and menopausal years the estrogen begins to wane. This in turn causing cortisol to have no check and balance system in place.

All natural products designed to gently, naturally and effectively assist your body back into a healthful balance. From cleansing the colon to digestive enzymes. HRT therapy may not be the only thing a woman needs to help her body during the period of change.

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What are polyps and what are the symptoms associated with them?

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:33:44 +0000

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 stool, black – looking stool, stool streaked with red, bleeding rectally which may appear on your underwear, or on the toilet paper after a bowel movement, or diarrhea lasting longer than a week.

To decrease the chances of having polyps dietary changes of low fat and high fiber are recommended. Maintaining a healthy weight, increasing daily intake of fruits and vegetables. Include a high potency multi-vitamin and mineral supplement into the diet. Cleansing the colon on a routine quarterly basis. To learn more about colon health and the Puristat line of all natural products, visit www.puristat.com