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The Master Cleanse Fast Diet: JUST A FAD?
Around for over 60 years now, the plan seems a tough act to follow. The thought of not eating anything for ten days seems quite frankly, measured on a difficult scale from 1-10, eleven to me. Simply put, we’re not to live on lemon juice alone.
Despite the hurdle of basically starving yourself for ten days, and feeling it crucially for the first three days, the Master Cleanse Diet makes it well worth it for it helps you get back to your source.
The Master Cleanse Fast literally cleanses body and mind. Doing so creates a natural stop to the sugary and unhealthy foods we crave daily and holds a ten day buffer between us and the supermarket’s endless supplies of foods and our perception of food.
A challenge like that will definitely help you care about the foods you will put into your body for the long run.
Yes, the Master Cleanse Fast Diet might be just a FAD diet for most, but I believe the discipline that goes with it can change your life for the long run.
I think I ought to try it. What do think? Let me know…
When you go to you can see how Beyonce dropped 20 pounds with the Master Cleanse which is amazing until you scroll down the page and see how Robin Quivers from the Howard Stern show practically turned her life around with the help of the Master Cleanse. Not only did she lose a ton of weight (70 pounds), but Robin went through a total health transformation.
Note: Common sense also tells me, when you brave the master cleanse fast diet, and succeed, you should not repeat it more than once a year and without seeking your doctor’s advise as you hopefully do before starting the cleanse for the first time.
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High Fiber Foods Bran Buds
Walking through the cereal aisle, looking for a healthy but tasty product, I’ve opted for the Kellogg’s All Bran BranBuds.
First of all, 1/3 cup of All Bran BranBuds provides 13grams fiber out of the daily recommended amount of 25g - 38g. This is important because fiber helps in digesting foods and in colon cleansing and it works!
Interestingly to note, 1 third cup of the bran cereal with a cup of Silk soy milk cost about 170 calories. You probably won’t believe me that this was enough to curb hunger when you look at the small amount in your bowl… but I challenge you to try it.
Fiber In Your Diet: How much do you need?
Why Put Fiber In Your Diet?
Despite the hype that too often accompanies the praise, fiber is a very healthy addition to a good diet. It’s no miracle cure, but a substantial amount of insoluble fiber does help move material through the colon faster. It has a cleansing effect on the digestive system.
By improving the solidity and bulk of solid waste it also helps to keep those who are aging more regular, less constipated. The result, supported by many studies, is (among other benefits) a reduction in the odds of colon cancer.
Herbal Remedies: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relieve
The right support group can not only help you cope with Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS, it can also provide you with plenty of information about the condition, as well as open your mind to alternative treatments you may not have considered. For instance, many IBS sufferers find that herbal remedies help them manage their symptoms.
The roots, stems, leaves, flowers and berries of plants have been used for centuries for medicinal purposes in order to treat, relieve and prevent a number of illnesses. Of course, different herbs are used to treat different ailments. As far as herbal remedies for IBS is concerned, the following are the herbs that are most effective in alleviating symptoms.
Peppermint
Peppermint is an effective Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS) treatment because mint calms the muscles in the stomach, intestines and uterus and increases gastric juice production. Mint also acts as an effective pain killer as it helps to block pain signals to the brain and numbs the digestive tract. In addition, mint is anti-bacterial and helps relieve indigestion, gastrointestinal cramps, gas, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Peppermint can be taken in the form of tea. Peppermint is also available in enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules.
Peppermint should be taken before meals to prevent symptoms.
Fennel
Fennel is highly effective at relieving and preventing bloating, gas, indigestion and stomachaches. Fennel encourages gastric juice production and has anti-spasmodic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic and antibacterial properties.
Fennel is light green-brown seeds and can be taken in the form of tea. You can also chew fennel seeds. Fennel can be taken daily, and making it apart of you daily diet will help prevent gas and bloating from occurring.
Ginger
Ginger relieves many [tag-ice] gastrointestinal problems[/tag-ice] including indigestion and severe cramps and nausea. It aids in digestion, improves intestinal muscle quality, and has some anti-inflammatory properties.
Ginger is available in fresh and dried gingerroot, both of which are highly effective for treating IBS symptoms. Ginger is usually taken in the form of tea.
Chamomile
Chamomile is effective at alleviating gastrointestinal spasms and tension. It can also be useful at relieving indigestion and gas. Chamomile is also known for its sedative properties and has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-peptic properties.
Chamomile is a flower and it is usually taken in the form of tea. Chamomile is best taken at night before bed due to its natural sedative properties.
Note: Chamomile is a type of daisy, therefore, if you are allergic to daisies (ragweed included) you shouldn’t use chamomile.
Caraway
Caraway is anti-microbal and has anti-spasmodic effects. It encourages gastric juice production, sooths the muscles in the digestive tract and helps relieve gas.
Caraway is a dried seed and is usually taken in the form of tea, or can be chewed hole.
Anise
Anise is anti-spasmodic and an anti-fungal that helps to settle the stomach and aids and regulates digestion which helps to relieve and prevent chronic diarrhea and constipation. It also helps to stimulate the production of gastric juices, and relieves nausea, gas, bloating, and cramps.
Anise comes in the form of small, black, seeds. It is often taken in the form of tea, but seeds can be chewed.
Oregano
Oregano is an anti-spasmodic that stimulates gastric juice production and reduces and alleviates bloating, gas, stomach cramps and diarrhea. It is an effective muscle relaxant.
Oregano is plant leaves that are either fresh or dried and brewed in a tea. Oregano is also available in enteric coated oregano oil capsules.
All of the above herbs mentioned are considered safe and can be taken daily without the risk of short-term or long-term side effects. That being said, you should talk to an herb specialist about the herbs you are interested in before taking them, as well as your heath care provider.
Most herbs can be found at food and holistic stores.
About The Author: By Susan Reynolds. Sign up for a free newsletter about managing IBS naturally at http://www.natural-irritable-bowel-syndrome-relief.com.
Colon Healthy Recipes And Foods
Having a healthy colon is the key to long term health and finding good colon healthy recipes is one way to help keep your body healthy. While it might be difficult to actually locate recipes that are labeled to be healthy for the colon, you can learn to recognize them by the ingredients that they contain- namely fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition, a healthy recipe will contain little or no white flour and white sugar. Perhaps the best recipe for colon health, however is to include lots of fruits and vegetables in your meals as described below.
The large intestine or colon is where the results of the entire digestive process gather up to leave the body. Due to poor eating habits, most people have an unhealthy colon resulting in constipation. If your colon is not in tip top shape, food can get trapped in the lining and start to rot. It can also become hardened in there and can even be trapped in your colon for years!
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