Are You Suffering From Constipation

Here's How You Can End Constipation!
By Yuri Elkaim; BPHE, CK, RHN & Amy Coates RHN,BSC
Constipation is a big problem in the western world.


According to the medical community, constipation is defined as having 1 bowel movement every 2-3 days. But as holistic health care professionals, we know that's absolute nonsense.
For optimal health, you should be passing 2-3 bowels movement each day! anything less is considered constipation. If you've ever had a colon cleanse, good for you. If not, you need to read the following important information regarding constipation and colon health.


What Causes Constipation
Constipation is usually years of results of abusing your  digestive system through poor food choices and not listening to your body. Chronic intake of food that irritate you digestive and intestinal system eventually causes them to function at a sub-optimal level. For instance, none food like coffee, refined sugar, alcohol and other process foods stress your colon and digestive system and eventually hinder there function.

For optimal colon health, the goal should be to remove these irritating foods and provide your system with nutrients that will allow it to heal and function as it should.

Being constipated can also come about by resisting the urge to do your "business," at a very young age, we simply went when we need to go- no problem except for the problem our parent were subjected to.But as we age, we tend to suppress our body's natural urge to defecate. whether it be class or work schedules or travel commitments, we've started to ignore our body's many cries to head to the toilet.

In the end we have instructed our body that we will have a bowel movement (or at least try to) on our terms, when we're willing and ready. However, it isn't that simple because your body knows when it needs to go. Passing a bowel movement is not a logical decision, it is a primal need your body is destined to satisfy.

So it is our fault, our lifestyle, and our poor dietary choices that has led to being constipated.

Why Is Constipation Dangerous
This could quickly turn into a very lengthy discussion but we'll give you the essentials. The problem with being constipated is that your body's waste does not get to its final destination- the toilet.
Rather it sits in your colon putrefying and expelling more toxins back into your body. This is call auto-intoxication and is a serious health concern if it persist overtime.
Think about it. If you were to let garbage pile into your home for weeks, months, or years can you imagine the type of disgusting and toxic environment you'd be creating?
Well the same thing happen in your body if your "garbage" is not regularly removed.

Over time these endogenous toxins will be stored in your fat tissue which includes your fat cells, brain, and nervous tissue. Its no wonder there's a considerable correlation between constipation,auto-intoxication and degenerative diseases!

Natural Constipation Remedies!


The first thing is to listen to your body, if you need to go, then go!

Second, remove the irritating foods that we spoke about.

Third, drink plenty of water, constipation can also be a result of being dehydrated. Provide your body with more water and it will assist your waste removal.

Fourth, eat more fiber. The goal(from an overall health perspective) is to hit 35grams of fiber per day. But really, are you going to count? Probably not. Therefore, simply by eating more whole foods or even by following a raw food diet will greatly assist you.

This goal is to get both soluble and insoluble fiber. Ground flax-seeds are a great source of balance fiber and a terrific source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Fifth, getting more essential fatty acids ( omega-3s) will provide the lubrication required to allow the colon to pass along the waste smoothly and effortlessly. If you strain to pass a movement, that's a good indication you could use some more lubrication.

Finally you need to follow a detox diet that will cleanse your body. If you've been constipated for some time, then you need to face facts and realize that your body is a toxic feeding ground! The only way to better your health and prevent future problems is to get the waste out of your body through regular bowel movements and other means that will detoxify your body.

You don't have to be a prisoner of constipation any longer...

Yuri Elkaim is a renowned fitness, nutrition and weight loss expert. He is a registered holistic nutritionist and the co-creator of total wellness cleanse a 30-day food-base cleansing program that has helped thousands of people loose weight, cleanse there bodies of toxic overload, and restore incredible health. For information on the total wellness cleanse visit www.totalwellnesscleanse.com

Why Is Cleansing Important

Want to feel more energized?Do yo need help starting on a new diet?

Would you like to eliminate toxins from your body? What ever is your reason

for a total body cleanse, you will be doing your self and your health a great favor.Cleansing yourself internally Is a great way to renew your health and well being. 

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Why Cleanse?
Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, CK, RHN & Amy Coates, RHN, BSc.

We detoxify and cleanse for health, vitality, and rejuvenation.
We cleanse our body to clear symptoms, treat disease, and prevent future problems. A cleansing program is an ideal way to help you re-evaluate your life, make changes, or clear abuses and addictions. Withdrawal happens fairly quickly, and as cravings are reduced you can begin a new life without old addictive habits or drugs.

Detoxification is also helpful for weight loss, although this is not the primary purpose. The body stores toxins in fat cells. When you cleanse your body these toxins are more easily released from their fat stores. Since you then become less toxic, your toxin stores (the fat) are not as necessary and, thus, your body can rid itself of excess, unnecessary fat.

Weight loss also occurs on a cleanse simply because there are fewer calories being consumed. Since weight loss boils down to creating a caloric deficit, eating less overtime is a simple way of losing weight.
We also detoxify and cleanse to rest and heal our overloaded digestive organs. This is often an overlooked, yet very important, area considering optimal health truly begins with the health of our digestive system.

Aside from the internal health benefits, detoxification can also be a great catalyst for external change. For instance, it can provide a great opportunity to reflect and re-evaluate whats€™s most important to you. It can serve to help you cleanse your house, your work, your relationships. After a cleanse, you will even feel more organized, more creative, more motivated, more productive, more relaxed, and more mentally focused and clear.

So, if you want more energy, greater vitality, more youthful and radiant skin, and greater health for life, then cleansing should be a regular (annual or semi-annual) part of your life.

 Yuri Elkaim is a renowned fitness, nutrition, and weight loss expert. He is a registered holistic nutritionist and the co-creator of the Total Wellness Cleanse - a 30-day food-based cleansing program that has helped thousands of people lose weight, cleanse their bodies of toxic overload, and restore incredible health. For information on the Total Wellness Cleanse visit www.TotalWellnessCleanse.com, And learn more about the cleansing diet program.

Cleansing diet,Natural Approach

Today the world  is currently at an age where they seek natural, holistic foods instead of processed ones. Because of the negative effects of processed  and manufactured foods and supplements that has been promoted, therefore people are looking to keep things as natural and simple in their lives as possible. This is no different when it comes to riding your body of toxins, chemicals and fats that have been absorbed over the years. The alternatives to natural cleansing diets are colonics treatments at a doctors office or the available pills and supplements on the market today. By utilizing a natural cleansing diet you help your body change its eating patterns and cravings to benefit you beyond the detoxification period and into your regular life.

The first step in natural cleansing diets is to eliminate bad foods from your diet. This includes alcohol and caffeine. The reason why we feel so bloated and groggy after a night with alcohol is because our bodies are not designed to digest the large amounts of sugars and processed ingredients that are in alcohol. Caffeine may keep us awake, but it also wreaks havoc on our digestive tract and increases bowel movements unnecessarily. A healthy alternative to coffee and soda is herbal teas and green juices.

These holistic options help our bodies return to a natural state of energy. After two weeks of drinking herbal teas and coffees in place of your prior caffeinated fixes you will discover substantially more energy to get you through the day. Water is also a vital part of any natural cleansing diets. Water is needed to flush the waste out of the cells and tissues. A person should drink at least half their body weight in ounces each day in water. This means that if you weigh 200 pounds then you should drink at least 100 ounces of water. As part of this diet you should eat only fruit before noon each day. Fruits are loaded with natural sugars and fiber to help curb sweet and hunger cravings.

When an afternoon snack attack hits reach for unsalted walnuts or almonds. Both are an excellent energy source and are helpful in detoxing your body. Other healthy snack options include unsalted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds. For lunch and dinner replace your carbohydrate side with a vegetable. Broccoli, onions and artichokes are all beneficial in a colon cleansing diet. Dark, leafy greens will offer your body additional nutrients it needs. Garlic is the wonder food that when minced offers powerful nutrients to heal and restore your body. A safe alternative to wheat products is quinoa, brown rice or buckwheat. Eating meals at the same time every day will allow you to improver you bodies ability to digest foods. The better digestion occurs, the easier it will be for your body to receive the nutrients it needs. At the end of the 30 days you will feel rejuvenated and full of energy. Fatigue, irritability and poor skin complexion will be a thing of the past.

Yuri Elkaim is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and co-creator of the cleansing program called the Total Wellness Cleanse. Visit totalwellnesscleanse. to get started with his FREE "Toxic Side of Food" e-course and discover how to cleanse your body today!

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