The study, which looked at the long-term effectiveness of anti-obesity medications, found that three drugs recommended for long-term use - orlistat, sibutramine and rimonabant, reduced weight by less than 5kg (11 pounds). This equated to a loss of less than 5% of total body weight. Guidelines from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence recommend stopping [...]

Ingredients: 7 Oz of White Sultana Raisins 7 Oz of Senna 9 Oz of Rose Hips Extract Preparation: Steam White Sultana Raisins in 1 quart of water. Do the same with Senna Infuse for 30 minutes Filter liquids Mix both luquids in a 2 quart bottle Add Rose Hips Extract into the same bottle Fill the bottle up with boiled water Colon Cleansing: Drink 4 oz of mixture [...]

1. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are responsible for the hospitalization of more people in the US than any other group of disorders. 2. More than 95 million Americans suffer from acid indigestion and heartburn each month. 3. 25% of pregnant women experience heartburn daily. 4. 25% of heartburn sufferers experience chronic symptoms. 5. If heartburn lasts for more [...]

A new report suggests that abnormal bacterial fermentation in the digestive system may cause the cramping, diarrhea, and excess flatulence associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). British researchers placed six healthy control women and six women with irritible bowel syndrome on an “exclusion” diet designed to eliminate foods suspected of causing IBS-like symptoms to collect data; [...]

What are the symptoms of fecal impaction? Can it cause abdominal pain? A fecal impaction means that stool (feces) is caught within the colon. If the impaction is very low, near the rectum, patients can sometimes have frequent diarrhea, as the waste tries to get around the site of the impaction. This can lead to staining [...]

The major risk factors for constipation in the elderly are the same as in younger people: low-fiber diet and low fluid intake. Other risk factors include lack of exercise, drug therapy, depression, and dementia (possibly because the patient ignores the urge to defecate), diabetes (probably because of autonomic neuropathy), stroke, metabolic imbalances (hypokalemia, hypercalcemia), and [...]

The effects of colorectal cancer can be markedly reduced with the simple step of regular screening. The screening regimen recommended by the American Cancer Society includes an annual fecal occult blood test and a flexible sigmoidoscopy every 3 to 5 years for all persons over the age of 50. Those individuals at high risk because [...]

4 pounds 6 ounces ripe plums 3 1/2 ounces honey 1 tablespoon apple vinegar 3 1/2 ounces tamarind jam Put pitted plums and 1/3 of the pits into large pot. Fill the pot with water and boil for one hour, uncovered. Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary. After an hour, remove the pits, and continue to let [...]

Folklore suggests that Angelica gets its name from the archangel, who recommened its use in times of plague. A large biennial herb that can grow to 6 feet. It thrives in colder climates in partial shade. These days it is widely used in its candied form to decorate cakes and candies and desserts. In the [...]

My question is about how long it takes to cause damage to your body from being bulimic. They talk about long term problems but what is long term. So is your body fine if you have only been bulimic for a year or how do you tell how much damage has been done. There is [...]

I’m an avid runner and a vegetarian. I’m very healthy and am always looking to learn new things about nutrition. Recently, I purchased a book about Fasting and am considering trying a 10 day total fast. The fast consists of drinking spring water only. The theory is that it allows one’s body to rest and [...]

Part II Adrue Latin name: Cyperus articulatus. Other name: Guinea Rush. This plant has been used to control nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and gas. In some instances adrue is used for headaches and epilepsy; for blood in the urine, and for some female disorders such as menstrual irregularity, breast pain, and vaginal discharge. It is great for [...]

Part I Abscess Root Also known as American Greek Valerian, Blue Bells, False Jacob’s Ladder and Sweatroot. This plant grown in the moist woodsy parts of the United States. Astringent, alterative, diaphoretic, expectorant. The drug has been recommended for use in febrile and inflammatory eases, all scrofulous diseases, in bowel complaints requiring an astringent, for the bites [...]

1. Personally, I totally control this with a serving of SF chocolate. Takes care of things in a couple hours. I tried adding flax seed, to my salads etc., and it helped a lot, but nothing works for me like a little bit of SF chocolate. In fact, I just had some last night to [...]

I was gonna do a natural detox juicer searched for body detox. The testimonies etc were disgusting. But I know its true I couldn’t even look at the pics because my biggest fear is worms and just reading made me freak out. But I want a cleanse but would a colon cleanse be just as [...]

Irritable bowel syndrom is not a rare disease. Irritable bowel syndrom usually leads to abdominal pain and discomfort firstly. In time, a person experiences diarhea, depresion and chronic pelvis pain. IBS is a disorder which can be characterized roughly by abdominal pain, bloating, cramping and constepation. Many people can fight bravely against the symptoms [...]

In the new century many diseases can be cured by modern remedies. Millions who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome find relief through Bowtrol Colon Cleanser. Many people suffer from the symptoms of the syndrome like anxiety, destabilized bowel movement and overweight that’s why Bowtrol Colon Cleanser is becoming so popular nowadays. Bowtrol Colon Cleanser is an [...]

Many people do not care about food, they just take everything that can grab. Some people drink too much coffee and eat tons of sugar. It can lead to bowel syndrome and causes depression, destabilization of bowel movement, overweight and many other symptoms. Medics advice periodic internal body cleansing. It is true that our body [...]

Cleansing the colon is the first step to get rid from the irritable bowel syndrome. Bowel syndrome irritates many Americans and people in other parts of the world. Usually this syndrome leads to uncontrollable bowel movements, overweight and chronic fatigue syndrome. It can also cause anxiety and even depression. Colon Cleanser is a good start to [...]

The human body needs periodical cleansing on the inside as much as on the outside. Internal cleansing needs to be carried out periodically to avoid different serious symptoms, like bloating, cramping, weight gain, anxiety and many others. Colon is considered as the one of the most important organs in the body. This organ is very large [...]

Following traditional and accepted pharmaceutical procedures, fresh or freshly shade-dried plants are combined with distilled water and alcohol, glycerin or vinegar in order to dissolve the plants medicinal properties. After soaking in the liquids for some weeks, the plants and the liquids are pressed out under thousands of pounds of pressure. The resulting liquid combination [...]