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Friday, November 21, 2008

A Few Things About Wheatgrass Juice You Probably Didn't Know

There are many people who think that wheatgrass juice is simply a health drink that you can take shots of for energy and nutrients. The truth is, there are books filled with long lists of uses and applications. From its health benefits detoxifying from addictions, tooth decay, sore throat, skin problems, constipation, improving blood sugar, high-blood pressure and breathing. There are countless documented uses for this powerful healing juice.

Healing

Some of the early methods of healing with wheatgrass juice were very simple and natural. The instructions would direct a person to lay down a small amount of the pulp from wheatgrass juice and place the wet leafs on the area of the body that was diseased, scarred or irritated. Others uses would include chewing the grass for some time before spitting out the pulp. Today we now know that there is much scientific reason behind this method of healing.

Wheatgrass juice contains the living blood of plants and sprouts; it is full of the energy that all living things thrive on. This plant blood is referred to as chlorophyll, and it has an effect of rebuilding the bloodstream of humans as well as other mammals. There have even been a large number of studies that were conducted on different types of animals, and they all have shown without a doubt that the plant blood chlorophyll is free of any sort of toxic or adverse reactions. However, many people find it has a strange or seemingly foreign taste; after all it is grass juice.

Deodorant Detox

Even with wheatgrass juice having what is a somewhat displeasing taste it does have some other benefits. The living chlorophyll of wheatgrass juice is just like an alovera plant. Its juices have the ability to wash drug deposits from the skin and from the body. This effect even works when wheatgrass is spread over the armpits covering the lymph system. This works as a marvelous deodorant that eliminates body odor.

In The Blood

When you take a shot of wheatgrass juice, you will taste the grass and the sweetness, and very quickly after you will often free changes happening in the body. Typically this is the chlorophyll purifying the liver. When it reaches the blood stream is improves the blood sugar levels. If the juice is gargled or simply held within the mouth, it will eliminate toothaches and over time can help prevent or even strengthen arrested tooth decay. At the same time other people will simply gargle it to remove a sore throat. It would seem that plant blood is good for the skin.

Skin, Hair And Bowels

So much so that there has been a number of guru recommending it for such skin issues such as psoriasis, as well as eczema. Dr. Patricia Linage from the University of Toronto speaks about people who regularly drink the juice and experience the loss of grey hair patches. She also has a number of articles that explain how great wheatgrass juice can be for people who suffer from constipation, and how the body reacts to it by keeping the bowels open due to its high concentration of magnesium. And this is the first thing on a long list of detoxifying effects people experience.

Drug Abuse And Acid Addiction

A new thing that is getting a lot of attention in the community is the phenomenon of people drinking wheatgrass juice and finding it dissolves scarring and damage to the lungs. Especially cigarette smokers and drug users who find that scars can form on the lungs from the various chemicals that people consume today. Many unnatural gasses and substances that are in the air can have an acidic effect of the avioli of the lungs. With wheatgrass juice the carbon monoxide is automatically removed because of the fact that plant blood naturally increases the amount of hemoglobin. This is very much in the same way that high blood pressure can be effectively be reduced by enhancing the capillaries that water, oxygen and minerals are delivered to. This also results in the body eliminating and dissipating all heavy metals from the cells of the body.

There have been many fads over the years as to what vegetables and fruits have detoxification affects on the human body. It has been said that one pound of wheatgrass juice can contain up to twenty-three or more pounds of vegetables like lettuce, celery, carrot, and spinach. Nutritionally, anyone can benefit from eating vegetables for detoxing from addictions, improving blood sugar and high-blood pressure, heal the teeth, skin and organs of the body. So wheatgrass juice is not just for taking shots, but also for rubbing over whatever ales you.

Peter Hill is an author and nutrition consultant. He runs an informational website with a healthy recipe guide, a 12 week meal plan, smoothie nutrition and wheat grass juicing guide Make sure to take advantage of this and much more at http://wheatgrassjuicediet.blogspot.com

Colon Cancer Stage
Stage 3 Colon Cancer
Stage Iv Colon Cancer

What is a Colonoscopy?

A procedure most often used to look for early signs of cancer in the colon and rectum is called the "colonoscopy." It is used to look for causes of unexplained changes in bowel habits and/or to evaluate symptoms such as abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and weight loss.

What is the preparation for a colonoscopy?

You will need to follow a liquid diet for 1 to 3 days before the procedure
You will most likely be asked to take a laxative the night before the procedure and in some cases you might be asked to give yourself an enema

The liquid diet should be clear and not contain food colorings. It may include:

Fat-free bouillon or broth
Strained fruit juice
Water
Plain coffee
Plain tea
Diet soda
Gelatin

You will need to inform your doctor of any medical conditions you have or medications you take routinely such as:

Aspirin
Arthritis medications
Blood thinners
Diabetes medication
Vitamins that contain iron

Also inform the medical staff of any medical condition that may need special attention such as:

Heart disease
Lung disease
Or any medical condition that needs special attention

You won't be allowed to drive yourself home after being sedated.

What happens during the procedure?

You will lie on your left side on the examining table
You will be given pain medication and a moderate sedative to keep you comfortable and help you relax during the exam
The doctor and a nurse will monitor vital signs, look for signs of discomfort and make adjustments as needed
The doctor will insert a long, flexible, lighted tube into your rectum and slowly guide it into your colon
You may be asked to change positions at times
Most patients do not remember the procedure afterwards
The doctor can remove most abnormal growths in the colon such as a polyp, which are most usually not cancerous, but could turn to cancer
Removed polyps are sent to a lab for testing
By identifying and removing polyps, a colonoscopy likely prevents most cancers from forming
The doctor can also remove tissue samples to test in the lab for diseases of the colon (biopsy)
You may feel mild cramping during the procedure. Take several slow, deep breaths to alleviate this.

Are there any complications that can occur during a colonoscopy?

Bleeding and puncture of the colon are possible, but uncommon How long does the procedure take?
30 to 60 minutes Side effects after a colonoscopy you should report to your doctor immediately include:
Bloody bowel movements
Dizziness
Weakness

Additional instructions include:

Read your discharge instructions carefully
Medications like blood-thinners may need to be stopped for a short time, especially if a biopsy was performed or polyps removed

When can you expect to recover from a colonoscopy?

Full recovery is expected by the next day

When can you return to normal activities?

The day after a colonoscopy

Source: National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All health concerns should be addressed by a qualified health care professional.

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