Tuesday, March 31, 2009
MORE WEIGHT LOSS TIPS..........
12. Beans and pulses (baked beans/sweetcorn/lentils/peas etc) all have high fibre contents and are a very valuable part of your diet - especially if you have cut down your intake of red meats. If you are not used to eating them introduce them into your diet carefully and slowly to avoid excess gas. Soak you beans overnight and discard soak water before cooking.
13. You will have heard this before! But do try as much as you can to buy locally and in season. This will ensure you get nutrient-rich fresh food and are also contributing to the survival of farming in Britain. Try to imagine the life your fruit/veg/meat had before it arrived on the supermarket shelf. If its been shipped half way accross the world in some plastic container and sprayed and re-sprayed, then sat on the shelf for a few days, by the time you get it home and into your stomach the nutrients will be fairly reduced to say the least!! I know with things like bananas this is impossible but at least think about the person who picked them and buy fairtrade where you can afford. The more you consciously start to think about where your food comes from and not just randomly shoving things into your body, the more weight you will lose. As your awareness starts to increase!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
WEIGHT LOSS TIPS CONTINUED
Please note if you have been drinking fizzy / energy drinks for a long time cut down slowly as you may experience headaches as your body detoxifies itself. The same applies to coffee and tea - also try to limit your intake of these and replace with herbal teas or room temperature water, but do it slowly. You may feel malaise or headahcy for a couple of days but after this you will feel 100 times better than before.
9. Have lots of fibrous filling salads and green vegetables on an evening, even if you do have to have them between two slices of wholemeal bread -this is a start. The salads and green vegetables are very satisfying and the fibre will gently work overnight mopping, up insoluble fats, gaining momentum and hopefully forming a nice poo for the morning! Keep your fridge stocked up with chopped ready to eat salads and veg with houmous and guacamole to snack on any time.
10. Cut down as much as you can on dairy products. Dairy products are pasteurised and are very difficult for the body to break down and digest. They are mucous and acid-forming, so people with inflammatory problems such as asthma, excema, sinus problems etc should really steer well clear. From my experience as a nurse and colonic hydrotherapist people find it very difficult to lose weight while consuming lots of dairy.
11. Try not to look at the piles of cadbury's creme eggs next to every checkout!!! Mmmmmm!
Coming soon easy meal planner for the month with guaranteed results. More weight loss tips continued next time.
Remember spring is time to give your body an MOT so book in for a colonic and get yourself in shape for the summer. XX
Monday, March 23, 2009
WEIGHT LOSS & BETTER ELIMINATION TIPS CONTINUED.......
4. If you can cut out red meat! This has been linked to bowel cancer. If you cannot cut out red meat simply cut down and make sure you chew it thoroughly. Our bodies simply cannot digest red meat it just ferments and rots in the bowel. Pulses, dark green vegetables, tofu, nuts etc can provide the vitamins and minerals to compensate for the red meat.
5. Chew - chew- chew - till the food is almost liquified in your mouth. This way you will get more nutrients out of your food and your stomach and bowel won't be so overwhelmed and have a hard job of breaking down all the undigested foods. You will also feel full before you get the chance to overeat!
6. ENJOY YOUR FOOD - Smell the food being cooked (if possible) and look forward to it. This will get your saliva flowing and at the same time vital enzymes in your stomach will be flowing, ready to accept the food in order to break it down and it will digest properly. When we are stressed and not really thinking about the food we are eating problems such as excess gas and tummy cramps can occur.
7. So you are much better to eat a small piece of cake and really enjoy it, than eat half the cake and feel ashamed and guilty about it.
xxxxx
Sunday, March 22, 2009
WEIGHT LOSS TIPS THAT WILL ALSO IMPROVE ELIMINATION!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
PART 3 - THE STATISTICS - SORRY PEEPS
- Bowel cancer is a disease of the large bowel (colon) or rectum. Sometimes called colo-rectal or colon cancer.
- It is the 2nd largest cause of cancer deaths in the UK.
- It is the 3rd most common cancer after breast and lung.
- 50 people die almost every day and 100 people are diagnosed with it.
- If caught in time 90% of bowel cancer can be treated totally successfully.
- 64% of the general public have never seen or heard and educational information about bowel cancer in the last 12 months. (beatingbowelcancer.org cancerresearchuk.org)
So, why don't people like talking about this type of cancer and why does it still appear to be a 'taboo' subject? I'm certainly not embarrassed or ashamed to discuss my toilet habits - so if anybody wants to chat about anything good or bad that they may see in the toilet - I'm all ears!! We've got to break down the barriers of this subject so that people will be more aware of the risks and not be afraid to seek attention sooner rather than later.
I do not like scaremongering and this is not what I am here to do. I will, over time, offer practical solutions and advice on how we can all improve the health of our bowels, bodies and minds. But are you ready to make the change?
- Don't be another statistic
- Take responsibility for your health - only YOU can do it
- Invest in your life today
- Do you want to be happy, healthy and full of positive energy?
Take it easy and we'l catch up tomorrow xxx (desparate housewives is on!!)
Monday, March 16, 2009
Part 2 - THE BENEFITS OF COLONIC HYDROTHERAPY / IRRIGATION WITHIN THE BODY
1. HELP TO CONTROL WEIGHT PROBLEMS.
Often when people embark on a diet plan and a healthier lifestyle without a bowel cleanse (such as a colonic) they may not notice any obvious changes in their well-being or their bowel habits. There could be a few reasons for this, it can depend on the type of diet plan that you are on and if it is a credible one. One of the most obvious reasons is that the bowel may be still full of too much old faecal matter, therefore the bowels are not functioning effectively - the mucosa can't self-lubricate and the bowel muscles can't contract and relax properly (peristalsis).
Removing this old matter will enable the muscles to work better. As better, heavier and moister stools are created they give a better workout to the bowel muscle - much the same as during a colonic session will give to your bowels.
2. HELP TO RESTORE THE 'BRAIN-BOWEL' CONNECTION.
A properly exercised bowel muscle is more aware of the signals sent by nerve endings and delivers the stools through the rectum and anal canal for regular elimination. (Another key point to remember is our bowels like routine!) The communication between our bowel and our brain is something we are aware of - you know the feelings: If you have for example an exam coming up, a job interview, breaking up with someone - any decision that involves a risk we may have the feeling of 'butterflies in our stomach.' The expression 'gut feeling' or bad news may leave us physically doubled up, these are examples of this special connection -part of the 'fight or flight mechanism.' To cut to the chase without boring you all with the science- because we are so intrinsicly linked to our bowel 'listening to our body' makes so much sense. Some people block out the signals to go to the toilet maybe because it is bad timing (ie.on a train!!), not hydrated enough, not chewing, dirty toilets or shyness etc. This is how sometimes the 'IBS' cycle can begin. Your brain gets unhappy messages that you are bloated, irritated, constipated - serotonin levels overflow - this causes diarrhoea - this in turn causes serotonin levels to cease - this causes constipation.
Colonic irrigation / hydrotherapy / massage can help restore this connection by the gentle rinsing actions of the water which causes the bowels to evacuate, re-building this link - the body remembers again, the good, natural feeling, and these important neural pathways begin to re-establish.
3. SUPPORTS AND MASSAGES OTHER INTERNAL ORGANS.
4. HEALTH PROMOTION TOOL.
I believe that colonics are an important tool, in this modern world, in promoting health. By physically and emotionally releasing unwanted materials from the body it makes way for new and positive energy. Lots of creative people have colonics to maybe get past writers block or obtain fresh energy. Out with the old and in with the new!!!
Also by actully seeing the results of a bad diet or unhealthy lifestyle in the tube is enough to empower some people to take responsibility for their health, re-connect with their bodies and achieve health and happiness.
Oh I could go on and on!!! Colonics aren't everybody's cup of tea, just like everything in life, but if you've never tried them you will never know. Even if this blog can help to raise awareness on the importance of the eliminative functions within the body then that can't be a bad thing.
Coming up in Part Three - Important Facts You Need to Know.
Friday, March 13, 2009
The Benefits of Colonic Hydrotherapy / Irrigation and Bowel Massage
1. CLEANSE THE COLON
Colonics rinse away impacted toxic, faecal excrement so it can no longer harm your body or hinder good eliminations. Your colon can then begin to work efficiently again like it was intended! A colonic is a rejuvenation treatment. Even if you have a healthy bowel it will improve it even further helping you to feel fantastic.
2. EXERCISES AND TONES THE COLON MUSCLE
Sometimes the build up of hardened faecal mucoid deposits can eventually weaken the bowel wall and impair its vital functions. The gentle rinsing effects of a colonic can improve the peristalsis (waves of muscle contractions) - therefore this will help you to eliminate waste better in the future, (in other terms helping you to have nicely formed, light-brown poos with little or no need to strain or wipe, preferably twice a day, each and every day - ahhh perfect!) Unlike laxatives colonics actually strengthen the colon and are not habit forming.
3. REHYDRATE THE COLON & INDIRECTLY THE WHOLE BODY
Water is re-absorbed into the body through the colon. Please note:- When you are dehydrated your body absorbs extra water from the poor colon and leaves it with small, hard and difficult to pass pebbles - ouch! Remember folks straining can lead to haemorrhoids and eventually a fissure could develop, fissures are tears in the anal canal which sometimes never actually heal properly and can be excruciatingly painful every time you go to the toilet. (More tips on how to keep your stools soft and healthy coming up in part 5)
4. STIMULATION OF REFLEX POINTS
Reflex points in our bowel are connected to different parts within our bodies. Several clients who have had problems losing weight or have reached a plateau, have commented on how colonics can unblock these issues and as they talk and clear their mind they can also release down below. Feelings of enhanced mental clarity and feeling lighter and brighter can be because of the unloading of toxins from our systems. I will discuss this in greater detail at a later stage but for this part I am focusing on the physical effects a colonic has on our colon.
5. RE-SHAPE THE COLON
If people have longstanding problems with their bowel ie. chronic constipation / diarrhoea or IBS, this can cause the bowel wall to weaken in places, stretch or go into spasm. The bowel wall can sometimes become so stretched and out of shape that it can actually put pressure on other organs. For example occasionally we all may experience the feeling of being out of breath after a big meal or when we have over-indulged, but if you find you are experiencing this feeling nearly every day you can be pretty sure you are carrying unwanted wastes in your bowel and are not digesting your food properly. Sometimes an overloaded bowel can cause back pain especially in the lower lumbar region.
Don't miss 'Part 2' I will discuss how colonics can benefit our bodies as a whole and also illustrate some comments I hear time and time again from clients. Future blogs will also include FREE diet plans and a guide on how to keep stools happy and healthy!!!
Please note this is not a substitute for medical advice, colonics work best when the client is relaxed and work well in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Many people have a colonic to kick start a diet or detox plan.
Becci x
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
oooops!!
Yes its official I am following myself! Little mistake on my part!! Dont actually think I can undo it either - oh well!
I am about to embark on a Diet and Nutrition Diploma at Oxford College - so this will bring in lots of new and exciting things to discuss. Over the next few weeks I want to share lots of nutrition and well-being advice. First of all I will discuss the benefits of Colon Hydrotherapy / Irrigation and hopefully demystify the whole process.
Why colon hydrotherapy? Coming up in tomorrows blog..........
Speak to you soon take care xxx
Friday, March 6, 2009
Welcome!
The purpose of this blog is to enable me to share my knowledge with you about what I do and hopefully other health conscious people will also share their tips and advice with me.
I am passionate about what I do and am loving doing it at the moment! I know that probably sounds a bit weird but I truly find the digestive system fascinating and believe that the key to true health and happiness lies deep within us somewhere and by clearing out lots of unwanted materials and emotions this is easier to achieve.
It feels great to meet new and interesting people all the time and be able to help them in some way, whether that is helping them to go to the toilet more regularly (or less regularly as the case may be) or helping them figure out what food groups suit them or simply listening and helping them to unblock and release emotional blockages – please don’t thinks this all sounds airy fairy – I am a very practical person and the results I have seen literally (or rather not literally) blow me away every time! Ha!
How this all happened - I’m not really sure, I guess like many things one thing lead to another!! I have always been amazed by the digestive system and after witnessing people suffering with; bowel obstructions, diverticuli, ulcerative colitis or chronic constipation, ’IBS’ - I thought there must be another way other than just more, and more, and yes more medication and low and behold there is!!! But it wasn’t until I started practising colon hydrotherapy / irrigation that I realised what the true benefits of this treatment were, it is not a ‘cure all’ or a replacement for medical advice by any means but the gentle rinsing action of purified, filtered water being massaged around our colon helps to rehydrate, reshape and most importantly tone our large bowel muscle aiding better elimination of poisonous toxins and waste materials from our bodies, and with all the toxins and chemicals in the food we eat, the air we breathe and the things we put on our bodies these days this can-not be a bad thing!
The internet is awash with all the magnificent effects of colonics however these may not necessarily be felt by everyone. As much as I think colon hydrotherapy is a fantastic treatment, for me colon hydrotherapy is a very individual, holistic healing treatment, you take away from it what you put into it – (not literally although this would be rather amusing!!) Colonic hydrotherapy is by no means just a physical thing it is about connecting with our bodies and often a successful colonic means letting go of past emotions that you may have been bottling up for many years , indeed our solar plexus runs right through the transverse colon. Our minds are very closely linked with our bowel and their habits, hence the sayings ‘gut feeling’ or when we are nervous about something and we may have ‘butterflies in our tummy.’ So a good colon hydrotherapy session can be quite emotional for some people; as they release stagnant thoughts from their minds they can also release unwanted material down below, this can be a truly exhilarating experience. Afterwards some people can feel physically lighter but also mentally lighter and brighter. This may not happen to everybody though – it depends how much you really connect with yourself and the therapist and how much you fully relax. However you can be pretty sure though that after any colon hydrotherapy session with a competent therapist you will have definitely rehydrated your system, improved or banished bloatedness and cramps, should be able to eliminate toxins more efficiently and your stools should look healthier.
The effects of the treatment will last longer if a healthy diet and as much raw foods as possible are ingested, colonics make up 25% of being happy and healthy the rest is down to diet and exercise.