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Many infected with herpes are unaware of natural home remedies that are available to help them. While most have investigated topical and prescription oral medications that suppress outbreaks, many are unaware of the variety of natural treatments for herpes, which are also effective. In learning about and using natural treatments for herpes, a person can shorten the length of their outbreaks; while at the same time lessen the severity when outbreaks do occur.

There are over 50 different types of the Herpes virus including things like Chicken Pox and Shingles which most people are not even aware of as being anything to do with Herpes at all. Herpes Simplex is the name given to this broad group of Herpes strains; but when medical practitioners talk of Herpes, they tend to refer to either Herpes Simplex Virus 1; which manifests itself on the upper body - above the waist, or Herpes Simplex Virus 2; which manifests itself on the lower part of the body - below the waist. Once contracted, for the most part the Herpes virus remains inactive, but periodically (the frequency can vary quite enormously), it awakens and causes lesions and cold sores to appear on the skin.

People who suffer from more chronic cases of Herpes are often prescribed such medications as: Valtrex, Zovirax, Choraphor and Famvir. There are also some other forms of oral medication that can be prescribed in more acute cases. The only problem with some of these prescribed treatments is that they in some cases they can be the cause of certain unpleasant side effects, and where this occurs, people often resort to natural home treatments that are said to be side effect free.

Altering your diet can actually help, and those that have done so report a noticeable reduction in both the interval and the ferocity of herpes manifestations. Medical research has shown that Arginine (an amino acid) actually feeds the herpes virus whilst Lysine, (another form of amino acid),is known to starve the herpes virus, substantially weakening it and its ability to cause further outbreaks, thus significantly lessening the frequency of the disturbing symptoms.

Another natural product that works against the Herpes virus are the Omega 3 Fatty Oils. These can be found mostly in fish and particularly in oily fish such as Mackerel and Salmon. Once again these are available in capsule form both on the high street and online. Garlic is another natural product that can help as it has the power to strengthen the body’s immune system.

Omega 3 fatty acids are another useful supplemental agent in the fight to minimize outbreaks of Herpes. High concentration of Omega 3 are found in oily fish including: Mackerel, Salmon, and Tuna. Garlic too, is another natural food that can help to manage Herpes outbreaks, and this is because it promotes the efficiency of the body’s immune system.

One other natural treatment is EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and this is applied via the acupuncture meridian points. It has the effect of triggering the immune system to re-recognize the Herpes virus and provide anti-bodies to help prevent the lesions and/or cold sores from forming.

All of these natural treatments are well known by those who use natural remedies and medicines, and are held in high esteem when used against the Herpes virus.

Summer is just around the corner, which means you are probably worried about fitting into your swimsuit. We have four great healthy ways to get you into that swimsuit.

1. Be Realistic

It is time we get down to setting realistic goals for ourselves. Learn to embrace the body shape you have. In the real world, not everyone is meant to be a size zero but that does not mean you cannot become healthier and happier with yourself. Avoid fad dieting and stick with a diet plan that encourages exercise along with healthy meals. Set yourself up for success with attainable goals.

2. A Clean Sweep

If you want to look great and feel great, detoxifying the body is one of the best (did we mention most natural) ways to achieve this! Ever Cleanse is a product that does just that! It will give you positive results, which will definitely make you want to stick to a good diet. The patented source of fiber helps get rid of nasty waste in our colon, which can be harmful to our bodies.

After EverCleanse removes trapped waste, it replenishes the digestive tract with necessary bacteria. As a result from poor eating habits, our bodies lack the benefits from helpful bacteria. The replenishing formula combines several kinds of beneficial bacteria to aid digestion and better absorb essential nutrients.

To promote healthy digestion, Ever Cleanse provides a patented support formula. It contains the necessary bacteria and other ingredients for continuous immune system support. This amazing 3-step process cleanses, detoxifies, and refreshes the digestive system. Rather than the unhealthy and rather annoying side effects of laxatives, cleansing our colon leads to a faster removal of toxins and waste!

3. Good Diet

Our society is surrounded by over-processed food and fast food. When we engage in unhealthy eating activities, such as junk food, those Trans fats and undigested food can cling to our colon walls. Start the day off right by eating wise. You can only be as healthy and look as great, as what you eat; so eat right.

*Please do not skip meals; it is very unhealthy for your body. We need food to have energy, which helps us stay active. When you miss meals regularly, your body holds onto stored fat. Also, by skipping out on breakfast, you may eat more than you usually would for lunch. The proper nutrition can give you more energy, better-looking skin, nails, and hair.

4. Regular Exercise

If you desire a lean and toned body, exercise is definitely important. You will not only be able to fit into that swimsuit of yours, but virtually every item in that closet with the tag still on it! Exercise is a must for everyone. If you make small changes here and there, as far as food portions, and the type of food you eat, along with exercise can create amazing results! You’ll have more energy and start looking great within a couple of months.

Stay positive and enjoy the new you. Using these four healthy ways, you will be looking great and ready for swimsuit weather in no time. The most result-producing of these steps is detoxifying the body, so don’t forget to visit us at www.evercleanse.com to be well on your way to the fittest summer ever!

Ionic Foot Detox Systems are used to rid the body of toxins accumulated by the consumption of unhealthy foods or drinks, breathing unhealthy air, taking drugs or being exposed to harmful chemicals. You will often find them in day spas, beauty salons, and chiropractic offices. Ionic Foot Detox works by generating negative ions, which will travel throughout a person’s body collecting positively charged toxic elements. The person who is undergoing treatment places their feet into water that holds an ionizer (array) which is connected to a control unit. The array then ionizes the water, splitting it into H+ and OH- ions (and sometimes into H3O+ and H2O2 ions.) These ions enter the body through the feet, where the circulatory and lymphatic systems transport them throughout the entire body. These ions attach themselves to oppositely charged toxins, neutralizing them so they can be excreted from the body. During the process all of the body’s organs are energized and stimulated, helping them to function optimally. Once this neutralization takes place, the toxins them are sent to different systems of the body so they can be excreted naturally through perspiration, urination and defecation.

Because everyone has their own reason to have an ionic detox performed, it is important to have a customize treatments for different people. While we cannot go into details about how ionic detoxing can aid each specific condition, we can go over the basics. Under most circumstances people do not need to undergo daily treatments. A person can experience excessive tiredness, dizziness, headaches, hunger or fatigue if they detox too often or for too long. However, if the unit is used too infrequently, you can expect the effects to be minimal. We recommended that the average healthy adult undergo 30 minute sessions twice each week for for a total of 10 sessions. Following the 10 sessions, a maintenance program of 1 session every week is recommended. The average healthy 13-17 year old should undergo one 15-20 minute session per week for 10 weeks. Following the 10 sessions, a maintenance program of 1 session every 14 days is recommended. For healthy 10-12 year old children, each session should run no longer than 10-15 minutes. Ionic detox is not recommended for children less than 10 years old. A person should not eat or drink anything during the session and should not participate in strenuous activity and should not eat anything for 15-20 minutes after a session.

These steps are recommended for most people in most situations. However, there are circumstances that may alter these guidelines. It can be beneficial to seek a professional opinion, as some conditions may call for changes that should be made to a specific detox program. Some Ionic Detox Systems can be customized to alter treatment durations and target different elements in the body. With a more dynamic unit comes the ability to custom tailor a detox program to achieve different health objectives. For example, those recovering from illness and/or surgery may prefer more frequent maintenance treatments to aid in recovery. Those who may be suffering from joint stiffness may want to set up their therapy to focus on targeting the areas of the body with the most pain. It is important to consult a health practitioner or other professional before a program has started. With sound advice the user will be able to maximize the effect of ionic detox.

In addition, it is important to take to take in specific nutrients that will help the body better function to release toxins. The goal is to bring the body back to optimal health. You should never undergo ionic detox without these four nutrients:

WATER: Drink 2/3 of a gallon or 2.5 liters of pure water (preferably pH 9.0 to 10.0) daily. Alkalized water helps counteract acids ingested via food and produced by the body.

HEALTHY FOOD: The body needs plenty of the nutrients that are found in fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains. Be careful of eating too many sweet fruits, though.

FIBER: During an ionic detox protocol, it is important to consume enough fiber, both soluble and insoluble. This rejuvenates the colon and accelerates the elimination of toxins from the body. It is very important for boosting immunity. The best sources of fiber are whole foods (fruits, vegetables and grains). Because it is not always possible to get enough fiber this way, one can take a scoop of fiber supplement 15 minutes before breakfast and dinner with a large glass of water.

MINERALS: Studies have found that Ionic Detoxing removes many trace minerals that are vital to maintaining optimal health. Therefore, it is important to always take a highly assimilable mineral supplement.

We recommend these four nutrients for all of the people who are planning be treated with an ionic detox system.

PROBIOTIC: Probiotics are composed of live microorganisms that are beneficial to the user by enhancing the body’s existing gut flora which live in the digestive tract. Probiotics can improve the function of the immune system and colon, thus aiding the body’s ability to fight toxins and increase the absorption of nutrients. Take probiotics three times per day, preferably a 100% plant based broad spectrum formula that includes a higher lactobacillus strain.

DIGESTIVE ENZYMES: Digestive enzymes break down food so that the nutrients contained therein can be absorbed properly. They are made up of energized protein molecules and are essential for brain stimulation, cell, tissue and organ repair and generating cellular energy. The gastrointestinal tract secretes them during digestion so that the nutrients can be absorbed in the intestines. Digestive enzymes are also present in the food we eat, but they become inactivated when they are cooked at a dry-heat temperature of 150F (65C) and a wet temperature of 118F (48C). When our bodies do not intake enough of these enzymes through the food we eat, our bodies make more. However, this process leaves less time and energy for rebuilding and replacing damaged cells and maintaining a strong immune system. If you eat plenty of raw foods and take a high quality whole food enzyme supplement during meals, you can help avoid the depletion of your body’s own enzymes and maintain a stronger immune system. Only after a person is eating enough whole green foods or taking green food supplements can the dosages of enzymes may be reduced.

FISH OIL: Omega-3 fish oil is an important part of an ionic detox program because it helps the body to balance at a healthy lipid level, helps with cardiovascular health, boosts immunity and has numerous other health benefits. Unless the fish oil is pharmaceutical grade and molecularly distilled, it is likely to contain high levels of hazardous contaminants. We recommend taking 2 soft gels of omega 3 fish oil with breakfast and dinner (depending on tolerance) during the ionic detox protocol.

GREENS: Take a vegetarian whole food greens formula. This will provide primary support for the boday.

In this day-in-age, we need to be aware of all of the potential scams out there. Fortunately for us there are countless resources available that are designed to educate consumers before they try out anything new. Ed Zimney, M.D., a medical director who is well known for his editorials on HealthTalk.com, has been an information source for patients, their caregivers and medical professionals who are involved with serious diseases and health conditions. In a recent review of natural health products, Dr. Zimney denounced “Kinoki Detox Foot Pads” by placing them on the top of his list of “The Five Worst Health Scams in 2008.” He was enthralled by the “sheer audacity involved in their shameless marketing and the utter lack of either a scientific basis through which they might work or any medical studies proving that they do.” The four other companies that made list include “Flat Belly Diet” (because it doesn’t work), “CT Angiography” (this product has no diagnostic utility), “Pristiq” and “Treximet” (because of the use of unnecessary drugs) and “Master Cleanse” (because the lost weight is quickly regained after resumption of normal eating patterns). Some wonder if Ionic Foot Detox will soon end up on one of Dr. Zimney’s scam lists, but a January ‘09 survey by HEALTHandMED.com seems to contradict that notion.

In theory the human body is bombarded with toxic elements every day. You breathe pollution in the air when you leave your home, you consume toxic chemicals with every pill you swallow, and you are eating the same synthetically produced hormones that are force fed to American livestock whenever you sink your teeth into a sausage or a cheeseburger. Due to the constant bombardment of chemicals, pollutants, and toxins that we all face every day, it is important that we find ways to rid our bodies of these things. M. Amin, Ph.D., Doctor of Natural Medicine, “Over the years, loads of toxins, improper diet and lifestyle, and the excretory organs of our bodies fail to function at their best, leaving us lethargic, with a weakened immune system, and caught by diseases leading to early and painful death. Through proper detoxification, we can significantly reduce the load of toxins, prevent diseases, slow down the aging process and enjoy a disease free longer and healthier life. Amongst all the detoxification methods in practice, Ionic Foot Detox is probably the best method.”

Ionic Foot Detox is said to work by the principle of negative ion generation. But unlike other detox products, Ionic Foot Detox works through the ionization of water in a basin. When you put your feet in the tub the control unit ionizes the water and split it into H+ and OH- ions (and sometimes into H3O+ and H2O2 ions.) These ions are able to enter the body through the thousands of large pores of the feet and travel through the circulatory and lymphatic systems to the rest of the body. These ions neutralize oppositely charged ions that are connected to toxins in each cell, including those which are normally slow to exit the body. Once these toxins leave the body through the foot bath, sweat or the body when you go to the bathroom, all the body’s organs are said to be energized and stimulated to function optimally.

Foot detox users find that there is a change in the color of the water being used. This change can be any number of different colors or consistencies, sometimes grouping metals together into particles that float around in the water. These different colors water indicate which areas of the body are being cleansed. Dr. Amin, explains, “During the session, the water in the basin will always change to a brownish orange color due to the electrolytic reaction involving the array, salt, water, minerals and impurities in the water. When feet are in the water, the colors are also affected by oils being released from the sebaceous glands, the dead skin cells and the users own acidity/alkalinity. Some of the neutralized toxins will also exit the body back out through the pores of the feet due to osmosis. An unusual amount of any particular color may indicate that a person has accumulated toxins in certain areas or from certain conditions and that ionic detox is helping those areas. For example, the presence of black indicates liver detoxification. The presence of white cheese-like particles indicates yeast is being excreted. The presence of red flecks indicates blood clot material is being removed.” HEALTHandMED.com recently conducted a survey from more than 100 Ionic Detox Foot Bath users and has revealed results that support Dr. Amin.

The Ten Most Consistent Health Benefits

1. Pain Relief (42): [less pain in the following areas: joints(11), head (9), knees (5), feet (4), muscles (3), leg (2), arthritis (2), shoulder (2), wrist, lower back, discs and pulled muscles]

2. Increased Energy (29)

3. Improved Sleep (23)

4. Improved Digestion (10): [improved digestion (2), less bloated, (2), flatulence reduced (2), stimulated elimination, improved colon efficiency, constipation relieved, and acidity and heartburn reduced]

5. Toxin Reduction (9)

6. Decreased Swelling (9): [less swelling in the following areas: legs (2), eyes (2), feet, ankles, hands decreased, nails, water retention reduced]

7. Circulatory (9): [circulation improved (6), blood clots passed (2), decreased blood pressure

8. Reduced Weight (8): [Weight loss (5), metabolism increased (2), reduced carbohydrate food cravings]

9. Skin (7): [Skin suppleness improved, complexion improved, skin condition improved, calluses and corns reduced, eczema relieved, body odor disappeared, cleared up Athlete's Foot]

10. Emotional (5): [improvement in attitude, mood, alleviation of depression, less stress, better outlook on life]

Other responses included improvements in the following categories: Sensory, Immune System, Diabetes, Reduced Yeast, 5 Others

COMMENTS FROM HEALTHandMED.com FOOT DETOX SURVEY RESPONDENTS

“We love our system! When we go too long in-between uses, I can feel it.”

“The majority of our clients are seniors and the benefits are profound for them with the amount of toxins they have been exposed to in their life time. It is really satisfying to see and hear the positive results.”

I have been using detox foot bath because i wanted to get rid of foot pains, which was a complete success. I even got a bonus and that is better sleeping habits as well as more energy.”

“I was receiving foot bath detoxes at my chiropractors office for treatment of fibromyalgia and it is nice that I can now do them at home.”

“Clients say they usually get a cold this time of year but haven’t. They also say that with each treatment the soreness they have in feet and legs is gone.”

“As a registered nurse. I believe that there is a benefit to these machines as a lot of folks don’t want to consume something to get a detox effect. With this, it is non-invasive non-disruptive to any body system which can be uncomfortable taking colonics. This is a way to get the same effect without taking a pill or drinking a drink.”

“My husband has these brown veins or stripes around his ankles and when he does the detox they go away. He has had these marks on his ankles for years, no doctor knows what they are or why. When we started doing the detox we noticed that they start to disappear.”

“I used the detox on a friend who was a metallurgist for 30 years. At first the smell of sulfur from all of the metals inside of him smelled like rotten eggs. I had to air out the room after he left. After 4 times, his detox didn’t do that anymore and you could tell that he was getting lots of metals out of him and that he was feeling better.”

“Having started a detox clinic for drugs and smoking, the need to rid the body of toxins is paramount for this clinic. People who were so toxic that I could not recommend a detoxification diet because they would become too ill have done just fine with the foot bath. They decrease their toxic burden by up to 30% in only a few sessions and are thrilled by the physical improvements in their health and the rise in their energy and interest in life. They also find that they sleep better after an ionic cleanse foot bath! When we use the footbath, an amazing amount of heavy metals and dark brown toxins are removed. I am amazed at the amount of crud that we store in our bodies, even when we eat well and drink large amounts of water!”

“My husband will be having knee replacement in both knees. He has a lot of swelling and pain but when using the machine, it pulls inflammation out and makes a world of difference. We both just feel better and can tell that our body is getting rid of toxins.”

“The system helps them with swelling while they soak their feet in the warm water!!! They absolutely love it.”

“Detoxification from working at Savannah River Site in a Nuclear Power Plant Environment as well as Military exposed to anything under the sun.”

“At first I was skeptical that the detox foot bath would work, but believe me, after your first session a believer I am, its a great product, everyone should own one of these ionic detox foot bath system.”

“I like the visual effect of seeing the toxins and other debris that are removed from my body. It has an effect of making me feel lighter and also makes me more conscious of what I put into my body in the first place.”

“We are using it on 3 of us in the family. We feel like we have much more energy after using the foot detox. We are using it to rid our body of toxins. We live in a very polluted area of the world. And our daughter has hepatitis B so we are trying to detox her liver.”

“I have had Lyme disease, and have read that many patients have benefited from detox treatments as they heal, and afterwords as well. I can also tell a difference in my joints (!) after a treatment, as they are not as stiff. This is the biggest help to my body. Also, if my lymph nodes are at all swollen, a treatment usually helps there as well.”

“It helps my feet for circulation and makes me feel good.”

“Feeling of well being, greater energy, body connectedness.”

“I have never felt better. I use mine at least once a week and my skin looks better and my PH is going alkaline even more. I am 67 and perfect health. I use zero drugs. I do it all, eat only organic, do colonics occasionally. Never eat red meat. Only organic chicken and fish. No fried foods. The foot bath is working to clear all the junk I built up before my health mission. I look about 50 years old or less. ”

“A feeling of general well being and more energy. ”

“Takes away the aches & pains” “Feeling of increased well being, getting over illness more quickly. Improved energy.”

“Every time I start to get a cold, I do a foot bath and the symptoms are gone. I have not had a cold in over a year now.”

“Since I bought the system there is no doubt that I have been feeling very much better. I was diagnosed as an alcoholic and now I can really control my urges including my tobacco consumption.”

“I encourage everyone considering purchasing an ionic foot bath system a great investment in creating a healthier lifestyle for you and your family. From detoxing the nicotine and alcohol from your body so you might consider quitting smoking to making your arthritis more manageable and creating a great wellness while you sleep more soundly to regain more energy to complete more of your goals and accomplishments the next day. This is a devise that every house hold should have to create a healthier lifestyle even if you don’t live one.”

“You need to be careful and know what you are doing but they are tremendous help in a program designed to keep your body healthy.”

“A lady friend of my wife and I said that she found relief in going asleep at night and staying asleep through the early morning hours until she gets up at 6-7 AM. We also find that the best benefit of all is that it continually detoxes the major organs in our bodies. It is just amazing that these are released through the bottoms of our feet.”

“One of my clients deferred her pancreatic surgery because of the detox bath.

The liver is not well understood or appreciated, but it is extremely important and you should play close attention to the health of your liver, your largest organ.

Everyday, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, your liver is performing vital functions that keep you alive such as cleansing your blood, neutralizing poisons and toxins, emulsifying fat, producing, storing and delivering energy, metabolizing alcohol, drugs and chemicals.

The livers importance to the health of your blood is particularly important; consider for instance that at any point time 10-15% of the blood in your body is in your liver. This should also give you some insight into the size of your liver. The Liver is the largest internal organ weighing approximately 3-4 pounds.

Your body has an internal filter and it is your liver. Everything that gets inside your body be it by drinking, eating, breathing or is absorbed through your skin into your body is filtered by your liver. Remember if you are going to drink alcohol, eat spicy foods, smoke or get liquid toxins on your skin that are absorbed your liver will face the consequences.

Whether you want to lose weight, have increased energy, detoxify or even enjoy a healthy sex life, the health of your liver is central to these goals and how your body can attain them. It is just common sense to learn more about your liver and take care of it.

Warning signs of liver problem include yellowing of the skins and/or the whites of the eye which are symptom commonly referred to as jaundice. Other symptoms of liver problems include: Skin problems and rashes, Swelling of the abdomen, Loss of appetite, Sore Right Shoulder, Fatigue, Pale stools and/or dark urine, etc.

Liver disease is on the increase, affecting 1 out of every 10 Americans according to the- Liver Foundation. Liver Disease can take over 100 different forms and can be caused by a variety of factors including genetics, drugs, toxins, alcohol, obesity, cancer. Your liver is vital to your health.

A new product to hit the colon cleansing market, Colovox is surprisingly impressive for a number of reasons. First off, the company contacted me to do a review of the product (where most companies run from reviews such as mine because they have something to hide). This obviously perked my interest so I started right away on the review. The following is what I found.

Colovox, like others, uses a two-part system to cleanse your colon. First you rid the colon from all waste and buildup using Colovox and then you replenish your organs with the nutrients that they need using Puravox. You’ll find that this is a very common colon cleansing approach.

One thing that I did like right off the bat was Colovox’s pricing. It’s quite low in comparison to other similar products. Where others may be priced around $120, Colovox is priced at $88. I really like that Colovox has provided their product at a more reasonable price.

I also like that Colovox shows you all of the supplement facts on their products. With some colon cleansers, you’re lucky if they mention a few of the ingredients, but Colovox lists all of the ingredients. They have actually posted a shot of the nutritional label. Because we can see all of these ingredients, we can also see that they include almost 13 grams per serving. This is a large amount, which is good thing. Where other products seem to be skimping on the amounts, Colovox makes sure that you’re getting the amount that you’ll need for it to be effective.

When trying to find information about the company behind Colovox, it was obviously not as easy as others since it is such a new company. What I did find, however, was reassuring. Most comments that I found were positive and I found no complaints about scams, etc. The BBB has yet to have any data on them, but I’ll update my review on my site once I see something.

Colovox also has a fantastic money back guarantee of a full 90 days. Most companies in this industry have weak guarantees if they have one at all (the autoship scams, for example, only give you about 15 days). This good guarantee reflects positively on the company as a whole.

In summary, Colovox looks to be a high quality product made by a reputable company. Their price is quite reasonable and their guarantee is very good. They don’t look like their trying to scam you and it seems to be getting reviews. I feel good about recommending Colovox.

Colon Cleanse Pro is one of the more ‘popular’ colon cleanse products on the market with a lot of marketing on the internet. Is Colon Cleanse Pro all that the advertisements say it is? This Colon Cleanse Pro review will give you a glimpse into the product and the company behind the product to see if it’s all it’s cracked up to be.

When visiting their website you’ll quickly see a marketing tactic that’s often used to add credibility to the product but that’s quite deceiving. They’ve posted logos of the Oprah magazine, USA Today, MSNBC, and CBS News in an attempt you make you think that Colon Cleanse Pro was somehow mentioned on or endorsed by these programs. At first glance, that’s what it looks like, but if you read the quotes next to the logos, you’ll see that they mention the colon or colon cleansing in some form, but say nothing about the Colon Cleanse Product itself. Above the logos it says “Colon Cleanse in the Talk of Media.” Note, however that it does not say Colon Cleanse Pro (although they want you to assume that).

As far as the ingredients go in Colon Cleanse Pro, your guess is as good as mine. Nowhere on the site does it even slightly mention what ingredients are contained in the product. I’m assuming that there is some fiber in there, but aside from that, I just don’t know. If I’m going to put something into my body, I’d be pretty interested to know what it is.

Now on to the good part, the company behind the product. There were pretty bright red flags that popped up in my research which I think you should know about. First off, their (not so much of a) privacy policy made me worry. In a nutshell, it states that they have the right to “sell, rent, lease, or otherwise provide the personal information that you provide to us, to any third party.” Ouch! In today’s world, this is simply unacceptable.

A quick search with the Better Business Bureau provided some insightful information as well. The BBB gave Colon Cleanse Pro a big fat ‘F’ of a grade. And just like in high school, an F isn’t exactly what you want to see. Not only did they score poorly, but the BBB reportedly tried to meet with Colon Cleanse Pro “to discuss ways to correct the underlying cause of complaints.” They then said, “The company has failed to respond to our request.” I don’t know about you, but I don’t exactly feel comfortable purchasing something from this company.

Ok, now for the ‘Free Trial.’ As was suspected, if you read the fine print in the terms and conditions, when you accept your free trial, you are automatically enrolled in an autoship program (which might not be so bad if the consumer actually knew that they were doing it). Basically if you don’t call and cancel (more on that later) within 15 days you will be charged $69.98 for the product plus shipping. Thereafter they will send you another supply each month and keep charging your credit card. Unfortunately, there will be many (probably most) who don’t read the fine print and are surprised when they start seeing these large charges on their account.

There are many complaints filed on the internet of people not being able to get a hold of the company to cancel or to dispute the charges (that they didn’t know would occur). Well, in order to see for myself, I called the customer service number. Surprise! No one answered the phone. So it appears that some of the complaints are true; it may be difficult to cancel your autoship program. Also, they charge a 15% restocking fee on all returned items.

In summary, I think it’s safe to say that you should stay far, far away from Colon Cleanse Pro. They’ve had many, many complaints filed against them and are seemingly uninterested in trying to improve their business practices. They use shady sales tactics that are designed to take advantage of the unsuspecting customer. Colon Cleanse Pro looks like a scam to me.

We are continually inhaling residues from petrochemicals, plastics and pesticides. At no time in the earth’s history has the average person had to live in a more polluted environment. Along with the environmental toxins there are toxins the body builds up internally.

The good news is, our body is always cleaning itself, detoxifying is an constant part of our lives. Detoxification is what our body does to purge the environmental and chemical toxins from your body. The skin, lungs, liver, kidneys and lymphatic system work together to remove these poisons, as they build up. If this is not done on ongoing bases toxins can disrupt every system in our body.

If your body does not get toxins out through its own detoxification system you will get clogged with these poisons, and it will affect every cell of our body. You will start to notice a difference in your physical, mental and emotional health.

Toxins can create such problems as lethargy, foggy thinking, mood swings, and digestive problems. Raw foods assist the digestive system in the process of taking away the dangerous toxins from the cells of the body.

In an attempt to detoxify, our bowels, kidneys and liver can get overloaded. Our channels of elimination can become blocked. The western diet is often acid forming, and it just contributes toward being toxic. To relieve the strains on the kidneys and liver it is more important than ever to do what you can to help with the detoxification process.

Most of the healing traditions except Western Medicine offer body purification as a way to clean out the system so that the body can heal without hindrances.

Raw food helps to detoxify the body by flushing out these poisons. In addition to helping your bodies detoxify, raw foods provide the body with nutrients it needs to feel your best.

The raw food diet revolves around the consumption of all natural, organic, unprocessed and uncooked fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, sprouted grains, legumes, seaweeds, dried fruit, freshly made juices, raw carob powder, cold pressed olive oil and certain spices, seasonings and mineral water. Nothing is heated above 116 degrees F because this destroys the enzymes in the food that helps with digestion.

What to expect on a raw food diet.

The principle of the plan is to get rid of toxins and waste from the body. You will look great and you may start to feel great almost immediately. For many people during the first weeks, when the process of detoxification starts, you are likely to experience some negative detox reactions, such as nausea, headache, fatigue, coated tongue, foul breath, madness, etc. This is because your body is flushing out toxins. You need to drink lots of water, get plenty of rest, and dont eat cooked food or your detox will stop.

Sticking to a raw food diet is not difficult once you get into it. You will feel so good that you will not want to go back to the old way of eating.