Archive for April, 2008

Homemade Colon Cleanse – The Benefits From Using a Cleansing Routine!

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Are you considering doing a cleanse to detoxify your body? Do you want to know what the benefits of a homemade colon cleanse are and why you should get those toxins out? When we breath, eat, and to anything we are taking in toxins that harm our bodies and drain us of energy. Here are the benefits of flushing those toxins out.

The best of those benefits is probably the weight loss so that is where we will start. Your colon can store up to about 20 pounds of sludge and toxins that you just do not need. This can all be flushed out with a homemade colon cleanse that you can learn how to put together with a simple guide. You can lose from 5 to 20 pounds in less than two weeks.

The next of these benefits if the energy boost you will experience from a homemade colon cleanse. This energy comes from the toxins that your body has been fighting. These toxins will completely drain you of energy and when you flush them out you will be able to go from a lazy person to the most energetic person that you can find.

The last of these benefits that can really make you happy is the time you will gain. You will not go from a 24 hour day to a 26 hour day, but you will gain time. This time will come from you not needing as much sleep and being able to complete tasks faster because you can focus better. This will allow you to have more time for whatever you want to do

Free Colon Cleansing Products – Is it a Scam?

Monday, April 21st, 2008

There are many colon cleansing products available on the internet. CBS new did a whole series on the issue of colon cancer not to long ago and ever since, there have been many competitors to show up on the market.

Since double blind studies are not required by law for these products, companies are free to put whatever they wish in the contents. This has lead to many “shady” products out there but I believe this has turn into a good thing.

After their sales volumes declined due to the recent explosion in competition, the leaders of this industry have started offering free trial samples of their products to “prove” that their product is the best and to entice consumers to pick their brand over another.

I think it’s a win win situation for everyone, we get to try the stuff for free to insure it works, and the companies get to retain high sales volumes. Buy before you buy, I like it!

Colon cancer has been a hot topic as of late and this is probably the main reason for the recent increase in competition. According to CBS news, colon cancer is one of the deadliest diseases to affect America. It is currently the second highest cancer killer in the United States.

Quality colon cleansing products will significantly reduce the risks of colon cancer as well as bowel related disorders.

Using a colon cleansing product will also:

• Prevent constipation

• Support the body’s elimination and cleansing processes

• Prevent intestinal pathologies

• Reduce cholesterol

• Flush out the build up of toxins from the body

• Help control your appetite and lead to significant weight loss

Sulfur Content in Water

Monday, April 14th, 2008

There are two forms of sulfur commonly found in drinking water-sulfate, and hydrogen sulfide. Neither form is dangerous, but they are both annoyances that should be tested for and removed from water.

Sulfates are made up of sulfur and oxygen, and are naturally occurring in the production of some kinds of groundwater. Some bacteria that reduce sulfur content can also be the largest producers of hydrogen sulfide. They often reside in deep wells, plumbing systems, water softeners and water heaters. They flourish and multiply most on the hot water portions of water distribution systems. Similarly, hot water heaters are often the source of hydrogen sulfide content and odors.

Additionally, hydrogen sulfide gas can occur naturally. Decomposing deposits such as decaying plant and animal materials can often be the culprit. This gas can often enter H2O through smaller water basins such as creeks and springs. It can also be found in wells that are drilled near oil fields, coal, or sandstone.

The potential effects of high sulfate and sulfide content are not necessarily dangerous, but can lead to problematic circumstances. It can have a laxative effect when drank in high quantities, which can often lead to dehydration. This is especially unadvisable for children and infants. Over time, people will adapt to sulfate, and the side effects will eventually taper off. However, it is not desirable to wait until that time, as it can often take months, even years to reach that point. H2O with high sulfate levels can make cleaning clothes and taking baths less effective. It can also produce a dark slime that clogs plumbing and stains acrylic objects such as toilets and bathtubs upon contact.

Hydrogen sulfide poses some dangerous possibilities, as it is both flammable and poisonous. Because it is usually found at such low concentrations, it rarely comes to such a hazardous point. However, high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide have been the cause of nausea, long-term illnesses, and even death. Hydrogen sulfide in H2O does not cause disease on its own, but it can do so when mixed with sewage pollution. When in a gas form, it produces an offensive odor and taste. Additionally, it becomes corrosive when it comes in contact with various metals such as iron, steel, copper and brass. It can discolor and rust silverware and other home surfaces. When H2O with high hydrogen sulfide content is used to make tea, coffee, and other mixed beverages, it can often become discolored and taste rather tart or sour.

It is important to get your H2O sampled and tested frequently for sulfur contamination. Establish a plan of action with your local water officials, and be sure to follow through as quickly as possible in order to avoid the potential hazards.

The Truth About Bottled Water Quality

Monday, April 7th, 2008

What if I told you that we throw away 60,000,000 plastic bottles a day in the States? I was shocked to learn this too, and with no guarantees that bottled water quality is any better, we are still putting ourselves at risk.

One of the factors most of us don’t realize is the 60-70% of bottled water is completely unregulated as it is produced and packed in the same state. So there is no guarantee that quality of bottled water is any better than tap, and potentially its worse.

It has always amazed me that even though bottled water quality is no better, we still go out and buy it! When you consider it costs more than gas per gallon, you see just how crazy it is.

Every now and then there is some kind of contamination scare regarding the bottles and the impact on the environment is truly devastating, with some states now charging a “bottle tax” to discourage people from buying them.

This is a multi-million dollar industry that keeps churning out the images of mountain streams and pristine landscape when the reality is much of it comes from the same contaminated sources as our tap water, proving that the quality of bottled water is no better.

If you want to drink only pure water, avoid the contamination and be environmentally friendly too, then why not invest in a home water purifier. These systems can filter out all the 2000 or so chemical toxins in our supplies like herbicides, pesticides, lead and prescription drugs.

The most effective use a multi-stage process carbon filter with ion exchange to remove over 99% of all the contaminants, leaving you with safe pure water. Then you can bottle you own at home to take out with you, protecting your health, saving you money and the environment.

Let’s finally put this bottled water quality myth behind us, and make sure we really know what we are drinking.