Health and Diet Blog

Ken Thomas asked:




People eat toxic substances every day. Things like caffeine, sugar, white flour, aspartame, microwave food, hydrogenated fats and deep fried foods contain substances that build up as waste in your colon.

There are a number of health problems that can be the related to an unhealthy bowel, including abdominal pain, constipation and lack of energy. Your colon’s natural function is to eliminate waste and bacteria. It also absorbs water and mineral salts while maintaining your fluid and electrolyte balance.

When your colon cannot perform these functions due to buildup in the colon, extra toxins are spread across the body through the absorbed fluids. A colon cleanse is a natural an easy way to get rid of the buildup in your colon. There are many changes you can introduce to your lifestyle that will cleanse you colon.

To start, you need to make some changes to your diet. Food today is very different than what nature intended. Many times just improving your nutrition will result in your colon cleansing itself naturally. Most important to your new diet is fiber. You need 25-30 grams daily, either from food or dissolved in water. Drinking water is another essential.

You should drink half of your weight in ounces of pure non-carbonated water in order to stimulate the natural peristaltic action. As an example, if you weigh 150 pounds you need to drink 75 ounces of water. If you drink enough water and eat (or drink) enough fiber, eventually your colon will naturally restore its function.

You can also use an herbal colon cleanse. Herbs can perform a good, mild colon cleansing. Herbal colon cleansing recipes help to remove fecal matter, prevent toxins from forming and kill harmful bacteria and parasites. They will also help improve the function of colon muscles, which promotes regular, natural bowel movements.

The herbs used in traditional colon cleansing recipes have been used and tested for centuries. The herbs used have both liver cleansing and cathartic qualities. Ingredients such as aloe leaf, sienna, cascara sagrada, ginger and cayenne pepper stimulate bowel movements to help eliminate impurities from the colon.

Every herbal colon cleanse recipe will also include a bitter plant that promotes bile flow to cleanse the liver. Barberry is one example. It stimulates the liver and the gall bladder. Fennel and garlic are often included as well. They have a purifying effect on the colon bacteria by helping to kill harmful bacteria and prevent gas formation.

If you want to put your own recipe together, most health stores will sell these herbs, but you need to follow the label instructions carefully. There are also a number of colon cleansing teas sold ready to use. You need to use these in moderation, though.

Having bowel movements too frequently can dehydrate you. As you try out recipes you can gauge the result, adding or decreasing herbs according to what you want to achieve. When performing a colon cleanse you need to continue to take fiber with your meals.

Some great breakfast options with lots of fiber are wheat germ, oat bran or rice bran cereals. As you make changes to your diet and lifestyle, including eating more fruits and vegetables, taking good supplements and drinking plenty of water, the healthier your colon will get.

The Colon Cleansing & Constipation Resource Center asked:


Constipation is a problem for a large percentage of the population. Many people who deal with constipation will turn to laxatives and stool softeners seeking relief. While these products may offer temporary relief, they are not good, long-term solutions. The fact is—laxatives and stool softeners do not cure constipation. Most people don’t realize however, if they use these products too much, they could aggravate the constipation and cause other bowel problems as well.

The Truth About Laxatives and Stool Softeners

Over the counter laxatives and stool softeners are easily abused. Continual use of laxatives can be one of the leading causes of constipation. With prolonged use, the colon can become dependent upon the laxative for evacuation. When the colon has been exposed to laxatives and stool softeners for a long time and then it does not get an expected dose, constipation can occur. In other words, your body may forget how to release waste on its own. This causes more constipation, which in turn causes you to start using laxatives and stool softeners even more. Makes you wonder if that’s the real intention of the manufacturers—to keep you addicted and buying more. Sound like any other harmful products you know?

Overall, having to rely on laxatives and stool softeners to obtain movement in the bowels is not good for the intestines. It can make them “lazy” when they are not getting the workout they need to stay healthy. Many people start out with a mild case of constipation and make it worse by using laxatives. It can turn into a vicious and perpetual cycle due to the reciprocal relationship between constipation and laxatives.

Effects of Laxatives

Stimulant laxatives have irritating substances in them. For instance, cascara and senna work on the large intestines. They cause the walls of the large intestines to contract so fecal matter can move and eventually leave the body. This is the cramping you feel when you have taken a stimulant laxative. Not only can most laxatives lead to a weakened bowel, but stimulant laxatives can cause abnormal changes to occur in the intestinal lining.

Melanosis coli is associated with prolonged laxative use. It is a condition causing dark pigment to be deposited on the large intestine, resulting in discoloration of the large intestine’s lining that causes it to turn dark brown or black. Sometimes this condition is called pseudomelanosis coli or it could be referred to as “wear and tear” pigment. The discoloration may be minimal or very pronounced. The good news is that it can possibly be reversed if the laxative use is discontinued.

It is important to understand just because laxatives and stool softeners are available over the counter does not mean there is no risk involved in their use. People who take laxatives as a means of treating constipation may have an underlying condition, of which they remain unaware, such as a bowel obstruction.

When you suffer from constipation and laxatives seems like a quick fix, which it can be temporarily, you may not realize a better solution exists. Many people simply need to have their colon cleansed. Cleaning and detoxifying the body can rid it of years of accumulated sludge and fecal matter. It helps to rid the body of bad bacteria while making it a welcoming environment for good bacteria. Detoxifying and cleansing the intestines can improve the way you look and feel dramatically. Many people do not realize constipation and built up toxins in the body can cause acne, bad breath, fatigue and weight gain. Once your body is flushed free of the toxins and sludge, it can return to a healthy internal balance. Your skin will not be stressed by trying to get rid of toxins, your breath will smell fresher because you will not have foul gases emitting from your stomach, and your energy levels can increase as your digestive tract loses the sludge and buildup it has been holding for all those years.

One of the best products you can use to cleanse and detoxify your body is Oxy-Powder®. Oxy-Powder is an all-natural product for oxidizing the toxins, sludge, mucous, and fecal matter that have collected in your system. When you start the colon cleansing process, you should expect to have bowel movements that are liquid in composition as well as extra gas. However, it should not be confused with diarrhea, which is caused by viral infection. You also won’t experience the intense cramping like with stimulant laxatives. The liquid matter you will be passing is simply the old solid matter that has been oxidized naturally so it can be easily flushed out.

What is truly unique about Oxy-Powder is that once your body has been thoroughly cleansed you can continue regular maintenance doses without any fear of addiction or harmful side effects. Many people use this powerful oxygen-based cleanser and are thrilled with the results. They are able to say goodbye to those harmful stimulant laxatives, along with that awful constipation!

If you suffer from constipation, take heart. There is hope. You do not have to live with being constipated. You do not have to keep a stockpile of laxatives and stool softeners in your home, either. Constipation and laxatives for relief just is not a good combination. Do yourself (and your body) a favor and start cleansing your body today. You will begin to notice the difference right away!

Muscles Prod asked:




Anabolic oral steroids put stress on the liver. Not all of them has the same negative impact however all 17A oral steroids will affect in a way your liver. 17 alpha alkylation refers to the addition of an alkyl group (either a methyl or ethyl) to the alpha position of the 17 carbon in the steroid backbone. By adding this methyl group at the 17a position the major route of androgen deactivation is avoided. The additional methyl stops the oxidation of the steroid to a 17-keto steroid. This allows a large part of the steroid to avoid the first pass metabolism and degradation in the liver.

In this group are steroids such as: Dbol (Methandrostenolone), Oxymetholone, Methyltestosterone, Oxandrolone.

It is worth mentioning that not every bodybuilder is affected by the use of these steroids.

I mean not every user will feel negative impact. There are people who may take orals for many years and their health will not be affected. In the same time there are bodybuilders who will do a cycle of orals and they will feel small pains in liver’s region.

If you are from second group then better avoid using orals and use injectables steroids as they will not affect your liver in such measure as orals do.

However if you need using orals then better to keep your liver health then after to treat it.



For this there are supplements such as LIV 52 and Milk Thistle,Essentiale and other products which can be found on Internet.

Both are those products which will help you mantain your liver healthy.

Milk Thistle – Milk thistles are thistles of the genus Silybum Adans., flowering plants of the daisy family (Asteraceae). They are native to the Mediterranean regions of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The name “milk thistle” derives from two features of the leaves: they are mottled with splashes of white and they contain a milky sap. However, it is the seeds of milk thistle that herbalists have used for 2000 years to treat chronic liver disease and protect the liver against toxins. Increasing research is being undertaken on the physiological effects, therapeutic properties and possible medical uses of milk thistle.



Research suggests that milk thistle extracts both prevent and repair damage to the liver from toxic chemicals and medications. Workers who had been exposed to vapors from toxic chemicals (toluene and/or xylene) for 5-20 years were given either a standardized milk thistle extract (80% silymarin) or placebo for 3 years. The workers taking the milk thistle extract showed significant improvement in liver function tests (ALT and AST) and platelet counts vs. the placebo group.



The efficacy of silymarin in preventing drug-induced liver damage in patients taking psychotropic drugs long-term has been investigated . This class of drugs is known to cause liver damage from oxidation of lipids. Patients taking silymarin in the study had less hepatic damage from the oxidation of lipids than patients taking the placebo.

LIV52 - Liv-52 is a unique, all-natural, complex multi-ingredient formula. It is safe and effective in portecting the liver against harmful toxins from drugs, alcohol, food and water. Liv52 helps regulate levels of enzymes and optimizes assimilation. Liv-52 ( Liv52 ) has also been found to be associated with an increase in serum albumin, which is another indication of the liver protection it provides. Recent work shows that Liv52 has cholesterol-regulating action. Clinically, it helps maintain healthy levels of serum cholesterol, lipoproteins, phospholipids and triglycerides.

Liv-52 restores the functional efficiency of the liver by protecting the hepatic parenchyma and promoting hepatocellular regeneration. The antiperoxidative activity of Liv-52 prevents the loss of functional integrity of the cell membrane, maintains cytochrome P-450, hastens the recovery period and ensures early restoration of hepatic functions in infective hepatitis. Liv-52 facilitates rapid elimination of acetaldehyde, the toxic intermediate metabolite of alcohol metabolism, and ensures protection from alcohol-induced hepatic damage. Liv-52 diminishes the lipotropic activity in chronic alcoholism, and prevents fatty infiltration of the liver. In pre-cirrhotic conditions,

Liv-52 arrests the progress of the disease and prevents further liver damage.

Essentiale - is a preparation of essential phospholipids. Essentiale normalizes the metabolism of lipids and proteins, improves the detoxification function of the liver, restores the cellular structure of the liver and retards the producing of conjuctive tissue. Essentiale medications are indicated for the treatment of fatty degeneration of the liver, hepatitis (including toxic hepatitis, liver damage caused by medicines or alcohol abuse), cirrhosis of the liver, disturbances in liver function associated with different illnesses.

Better to keep your liver healthy then after treat it. For more information on how to use any of these products please use www.hypermuscles.com forum.

Train hard and eat right!

For products description were used such sources as: wikipedia and other internet web pages..

jackb son asked:




Bed ulcers/bed sores afflict patients in hospitals throughout the world. Various means of reducing bedsores have been tried, from frequent turning to synthetic padding, but medical research has shown that one of the most effective means of reducing the occurrence of bedsores is the use of natural sheepskin padding.

Bedsores develop as a result of constant pressure on certain parts of the body, most commonly the bony protuberances such as elbows and heels. On traditional mattresses, these points come to bear inordinate amounts of body weight, because most beds lack the pressure distribution properties of memory foam or other more advanced materials.

Bedsores occur when the blood supply to the capillaries is restricted over a period of time. Bedsores are also called pressure ulcers. Since the unique character of memory foam is it’s ability to melt away from anywhere that pressure is applied, bed sores are reduced or eliminated.

Bed ridden patients in nursing home or assisted living facilities develop bed sores that can facilitate their demise. Paraplegics and quadriplegics develop localized pressure sores that can instigate life-threatening infections. Situations that impede circulation such as complications following surgery, congestive heart failure, rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral ulcers, vascular disease, and traumatic injury help cause wounds.

Bed sores are also known as pressure sores, pressure ulcers, decubiti, or decubitus ulcers. They begin as red, painful areas on the skin (often the legs and backside) and may turn purple or even black if undetected or untreated. In some cases, bed sores can lacerate and become infected, causing further medical problems.

Bed sores pose a threat to anyone facing long periods of bed rest or bed confinement, or anyone who is immobilized or handicapped. Bed sores develop as a result of constant pressure on certain parts of the body, most commonly the bony areas such as shoulder blades, hips, heels and elbows . Other factors that contribute to bedsores include excessive moisture from sweating and friction from rubbing against the lower sheet.

Additionally, memory foam has been widely used in hospitals and rehabilitation centers across the country for recovery from debilitating injuries, major surgeries and for long term care because it prevents any bed sores or other problems among people who must stay in one position for a long time to heal.

The perfect cushion is a preventive of “bed sores” which do not necessarily come from a bed but rather the chaffing of skin against a surface, and with inactivity of the body, the blood flow to these skin surfaces are slowed and result in skin lesions.

Check the person’s body for bed sores and other injuries and ask questions if anything seems suspicious. If the behavior continues, file a complaint and find another facility.

The heat retaining properties of the foam makes pain more bearable for a patient suffering from back injuries. Thus memory foam is also used in medical treatments of patients developing “bed sores” and for people suffering from postural problems. Besides the use of memory foam in a mattress, nowadays it is also used in pillows, positional sleep aids, office furniture, automobile seat padding, footwear, infant cribs, car seats, wheel chair cushions, computer carrying cases and many more.

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Anne Gilbang asked:


Do you feel that your belly is tight and full and causing you so much discomfort? Are you experiencing symptoms such as flatulence and wind? Most people that have a stubborn belly fat may have abdominal bloating problems without realizing it.

Bloating is mainly a result of intestinal gas and from fluid retention. It is caused by poor digestion, swallowing too much air, lactose and fructose intolerance, food allergies, constipation or eating in a hurry.

The good news is that you can relieve yourself from bloating by avoiding certain foods and drinks and changing some of your eating habits.

What are the foods to avoid?

Gassy Foods: Try to avoid cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts, beans and legumes, cabbage, onions, peppers and citrus fruits.

Salt: Water is attracted to sodium, so when you take in higher than usual amounts of sodium in the form of salty foods like potato chips and most fast food, you will temporarily retain more fluid. This contributes to a puffy appearance, sluggish feeling, and water retention.

Fried and Spicy Foods: Fried foods are digested slowly, making you feel heavy. Also food seasoned with chilli powder, hot sauces, black pepper, fresh chillies, barbecue sauce, or vinegar can stimulate the release of stomach acid, which can cause gut irritation and bloating.

Other Food & Drinks: Carbonated or Fizzy Drinks , Alcohol (Dark beer and Red wine), Acidic Fruit Juices, Sorbitol (sweetener in sugar-free gum, candies, and other diet products)

What Eating Habits do you need to change?



- Eat slowly, make sure to chew well

- Eat small meals and snacks throughout the day

- Drink plenty of water and have a stroll or walk after every meal

Now you know what food to avoid to cure your bloating, so the next question would be – What type of food can you eat?

You can kickstart your weight loss by following a very simple diet plan that is scientifically proven to be effective and help you flatten your belly by avoiding foods that caused bloating.