Rolling to Rebuild

I’ve heard about iconic foot detox before but it has only been recently that I discovered a practitioner was near where I worked. I was interested in the idea of combining reflexology and detoxification, and what results that it could achieve. In essence, a iconic foot detox involves the client submerging their feet in a container of water and an gentle electrical current is passed through the water. The idea is that toxins are drawn out of the body by[...]

I have suffered from asmtha and hayfever since I was a child. I still remember sitting in my childhood kitchen and sucking on my puffer as my mom held it – I think I was about four years old. Since that time, I have tried all sorts of ways to reduce my asmtha – swimming, acupuncture, massage, chiropractors and naturopaths. Nothing worked. So it was with some skepticism that I took a recommendation by a friend to attend a salt[...]

The Bowen Technique is a unique form of body work. It doesn’t involve pressure, adjustment or special equipment. Instead, it is a very gentle method that uses a rolling movement with the therapist only using a light touch with his or hers thumbs and fingers. The therapist will physically leave the patient in between sets of movement. Bowen therapy can be used for a range of ailments  include musculoskeletaland neurological problems.  The theory that lies behind this method is that[...]

There are a range of supplements available that can go a long way to helping you live a healthy life and to assist in any positive benefits that you get from colon cleansing. Whatever supplements you choose is up to you but I have outlined below the main one that I use and why. Vitamin D Vitamin D is a vitamin which is found in a only a limited number of foods and is mainly produced by the body in[...]

Colon cleansing has been used as far back as the ancient Egyptians and Greeks. It is based on the idea that if waste is allowed to remain in the colon for too long then the toxins that would normal be removed from the digestive system are recycled back into the body’s system. These toxins then begin to affect the body’s organs and can lead to many different symptoms such as fatigue, headache, weight gain and low energy. When I first[...]

The term “superfoods” is more of a marketing ploy than gospel. It typically refers to foods which have high levels of phytonutrient content such as antioxidants, vitamins and fiber. However, most respectable scientists reject the claim that eating a certain type of food can have such dramatic health benefits. Nonetheless, reason would have it eating foods high in nutritious content is better than eating those with minimal amounts. Here is a list of super foods that can help prevent heart[...]

Generally speaking, there are two different types of colon cleansers and the ingredients differ between them. Oxygen based colon cleansers are a new form of product. These cleansers use an oxygenating action to slowly liquefy and break down the waste in the colon. Typically, they contain ozonated magnesium oxides and organic germanium-132. Ozonated magnesium is an essential mineral which releases oxygen into the digestive tract and relaxes the muscles of the colon. Germanium-132 promotes the absorption of oxygen by human[...]

There are all sorts of claims out there about what benefits there are for colon cleansing. Some are simply unbelievable and are mainly about trying to sell as many of a company’s colon cleansing products as possible. Of course, there are other more believable claims which are the real benefits of cleansing the colon. These includes a reduction in bloating, increased energy, relief of constipation, improved mood and a boost to the immune system. These benefits are derived from the[...]

The immune system is our protection against infection and invasion. What may surprise you is that over half of our immune system is located in the digestive tract. The wall of the digestive tract and the mucus that is secreted protects the body from outside toxins, bacteria and illness and stops them from entering the blood stream. The saliva in the mouth and the acid in the stomach can destroy outside invaders before they get a chance to enter the[...]

Traditional colon cleansers use herbs such as Cascara Sagrada or Psyllium. Cascara Sagrada is a mild laxative which causes movement in the bowel in order to expel the waste. Psyllium is a form of fiber which bulks up in size when inside the intestines and pushes out the accumulated waste. While cleansers that utilizes these ingredients are effective, they can have some side-effects started by the abrupt chemical reaction which is caused in the colon to induce the movement. This[...]