Colon Cleanse Blog

Have you ever considered the question “what’s my bowel transit time?” It’s unlikely that you have – but certainly something to consider. Bowel transit time is the length of time it takes you to consume a meal and “evacuate” the waste by-products of that meal.  The quicker your bowel transit time, the fewer toxins from [...]

According to Dr. Jesse Hanley, M.D. and Co-Author of Tired of Being Tired, “…eliminating as many toxic substances from your body as possible will ensure your cells are well-protected from damage, and that when cell damage occurs, your body has the resources to repair itself as soon as humanly possible!” And according to many health experts, [...]

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a brain-gut communication problem, and as far as the medical community can determine, there is no cure.  You may have IBS-C with Constipation, -D with Diarrhea or -A with intermittent Constipation and Diarrhea. Regardless of the type of IBS you may have, managing it through diet and lifestyle is the key [...]

“One of the definitions of aging is based on how quickly your body repairs itself,” says Dr. Jesse Hanley, M.D., public speaker, instructor, and co-author of Tired of Being Tired. Instead of thinking of ourselves in terms of age, we should begin to think in terms of how healthy we are. This could be your first [...]

The use of laxatives to relieve constipation is acceptable on an occasional basis, but long term chronic use of laxatives can cause dependency. When you become dependant on laxatives for bowel movements, your colon muscles become weak and unable to move on their own.  Their are many laxatives that are useful for occasional use, some [...]

An important factor in your overall colon health is the amount of fiber in your diet. Your goal should be somewhere in the region of 25-30 gramms of fiber per day. There are guidelines on all of the foods you can find in the grocery store, but Puristat has compiled a handy Fiber Chart to [...]

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBA is a very common digestive problem. It affects women more than men, hits over 20% of the population, and is responsible for over three million doctor visits every year. The tricky thing about the disorder is that the symptoms are quite inconsistent. IBS can cause bloating, flatulence, nausea, heartburn constipation [...]

It does not occur to most people to examine their stools after a bowel movement, but a close inspection can tell you a lot about your digestive health. Black or maroon stools can indicate bleeding in the digestive tract, or the presence of a medical condition known as Melena. Red or maroon stools can indicate [...]

A supplement that can help with weight loss is Absorb. The product absorbs fat from the foods you eat on a daily basis, and prevents this fat from being digested by the body. The main ingredient is Chitosan, a glucosamine polymer which is derived from the skeletons of marine animals such as crabs or shrimps. [...]