Colon Cleanse & Detox Center

Changing the Evidence Model

admin — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:02:04 +0000

David S. Jones, MD (Textbook of Functional Medicine): “Our romance with ever newer and more expensive drugs, technology, and surgeries has not achieved what we have been led to expect”. “It appears undeniable that patients receive a lower quality of care than would be expected considering the high level of practitioner training and the huge body of research now available”.
“In addition to prevention strategies, many complex, chronic diseases are very responsive to dietary and various lifestyle interventions. But clinicians without these skills are literally at the mercy of the pharmaceutical industry. Doctors are taught about drugs by agent of the pharmaceutical industry, which works hard to persuade them to select the newest and most expensive medications – even in the absence of scientific evidence that they are any better than older, less costly ones. Or, we would add, even in the presence of evidence that many non-drug interventions are therapeutically effective and significantly less expensive”.

National health expenditures:
Increased 69% between 1990 and 2000, to a per capita cost of $4,637, which is 68.5 % higher than our closest competitor (Germany) and more than 2 ½ times as much as the UK.

Halsted Holman, MD of Stanford Medical School editorialized in JAMA 2004:
Chronic disease is now the principal cause of disability and use of health services and consumes 78% of health expenditures.

Dr. Alan Feinstein, MD from the Department of Medicine, Yale University, in his article:
“Problems in the Evidence of Evidence-based Medicine, we are in the transitional stage of realizing that our tools of evidence are inadequate.

Dr. Richard Horton, MD editor-in-chief of The Lancet addressed this issue in an editorial titled, “The Precautionary Principle”:
Where the state of the health of the people is at stake, the risks can be so high and the cost of corrective action so great, the prevention is better than cure. We must analyze the possible benefits and cost of action and inaction.
This short sighted approach to health care should give us all cause for serious concern, because it is perpetuating a system that is far too costly and increasingly ineffective for the prevention and management of chronic diseases.

Call for a Complimentary Consultation with Heidi about our Wellness Club

208.667.7932

Colon Cleanse and Detox Center, 133 Poplar Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Id., 83814

Prevention Model

admin — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:57:18 +0000

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”

It was not until the 18th century that physiologist, physicians and chemist began to critically examine the properties of blood. Much progress has been made in the field of diagnosing various disease processes since then. Today the more common tests include urinalysis, complete blood counts, hair analysis, saliva, blood chemistry and fortunately a non-invasive Nutritional Deficiency Screening test.
Because blood work does not always identify a dysfunction but rather a pathological condition many a person has been told that they are well or subclinical when in fact they are at the beginning or in some cases well into a condition or systems failure that has not fully manifested itself or yet to be diagnosed by their physician or health care practitioner.
The Wellness Model integrates prevention and practices identifying a dysfunction early on so that the appropriate nutritional support can be applied to the body in hope of and to bring the chemistry of the body closer to optimal health and thereby reducing a disease process.
The Nutritional Deficiency Screening Test is not meant to diagnosis or to replace medical care.

The Nutritional Deficiency Screening test includes:

pH saliva Test, Zinc Test, Calcium Test, Blood Pressure, Adrenal Fatigue Test, Iodine/Temperature Thyroid test, Candida, Urine pH/glucose/protein/ ketones/Urobilinogen/Bilirubin/Nitrite/Blood in urine/specific gravity/leukocyte test (total 18 test).

Our cost for the Nutritional Deficiency Screening (NDS) test is $70.00 and the screening test can take up to 30 minutes. A report of finding will follow which will evaluate the test results with an explanation of the specific nutrients required to support the deficiencies noted.

Please call 208.667.7932 for an appointment.
Colon Cleanse and Detox Center
133 Poplar Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814
208.667.7939

Toxic Quiz

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:36:11 +0000

Are you Toxic?

Take the Quiz and find out. If you answer yes to three or more of these questions, you could be displaying signs of toxicity.

Do you ever feel gassy or bloated?
Are you sensitive to chemicals, car fumes, odors, perfumes, or fragrances?
Do you often get sinusitus, yeast infections, candida, diverticulosis or diverticulitis?
Do you suffer from fibromayalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, cancer, or an autoimmune disease? Do you have acne, eczema, hives, or unexplained itching?
Do you suffer from fatigue, lethargy, joint pains, muscle aches, or weakness?
Are you subject to irritability, mood swings, anxiety, depression, poor concentration, a “spacey” feeling, or restlessness?
Do you suffer from nausea, bad breath, foul smelling stools, a bloated feeling, or intolerance to fatty or starchy foods?
Do you keep getting sick?
Do you have abdominal distention?
Do you ever use over-the-counter, prescription, or recreational drugs on a regular basis?
Do you have less than 3 or more bowel movements a day?

Did you know?

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:20:12 +0000

Colon Health

Did you know that a healthy person will have a bowel movement roughly 30 minutes after each main meal? Thats 2-3 bowel movements per day.

Did you know that your typical, average American packs around 10-12lbs of fecal waste in their colon?

Did you know that the typical, average American only has 2-3 bowel movements a week? Thats about 12-18 bowel movements per week short. Imagine how much waste is just sitting inside the average American!

Did you know that up to half of Americans have polyps in their colon due to not eliminating waste? Many of these polyps mutate into malignant cancerous tumors.

Did you know that Toxins can contribute to a wide range of conditions? Some of these conditions include:

Stuffy head
Fatigue or difficulty sleeping
Digestion and other gastrointestinal problems
Food cravings and weight gain
Reduced mental clarity
Low libido

To find out if you are toxic, read this article.

Food Matters

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:08:49 +0000

Almost everyone that comes into our clinic on a regular basis knows about the Food Matters DVD. People have even travelled long distances to come watch it in our lobby. Well, now you can get it for yourself! Just click on the picture in this post and it will take you to a page where you can buy the dvd, and have it shipped to your home. This is a really well done video about the importance of good food and cleansing.

Why Colon Cleansing Should be first

admin — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:25:37 +0000

Colonics, otherwise known as colon hydrotherapy, should be the start of your cleansing and getting well program. Why start in the colon? Because everything is affected by the health of your colon. Imagine for a second that your colon is a sewer system (well, I guess it kind of is), and imagine what happens when the sewer system slows down and backs up. What a mess! You would have toxins leaking out of the sewer and into the streets. The same goes for your colon. Without cleansing your colon and removing years of waste, toxins will just continue to spread through your body and make you sick.

Once you clean your colon, it gives the rest of your organs a chance to clean themselves and helps them function better as a result. This promotes an overall sense of well-being and good health.

What are the benefits of purification?

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:44:07 +0000

A purification program can have a significant, positive effect on the biochemistry of the body while allowing natural toxins and byproducts of daily metabolism to be eliminated and the . By participating in a purification program, you may notice the following:

Becoming younger on a cellular level
Improved weight management results
Increased energy
Better digestion
Less bloating
Clearer skin
Shinier hair
Disappearance or lessening of past conditions

How is purification different than any other diet?

The Standard Process Purification Program is not a diet. It is a program that helps you live a healthier life by purifying, nourishing, and maintaining a healthy body and weight.

How Do I determine my Toxic load?!

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:38:24 +0000

Your toxic load is the amount of toxins that your body needs to process. By answering the following questions, you may gain some insight as to your current toxic load.

Do you or have you eaten processed foods?
Do you eat non-organic fruits and vegetables?
Do you eat meat and poultry that are not free range?
Do you consume genetically altered food?
Do you or have you ever used artificial sweeteners?
Do you drink soda?
Do the foods you eat have preservatives, additives, dyes, or sweeteners added?
Do you eat fast foods and/or eat out regularly?
Do you charbroil or grill foods?
Do you drink decaf or excessive coffee regularly?
Do you drink alcohol?
Do you drink tap water?

If the majority of your answers are “yes”, then it is likely that your diet contributes significantly to your toxic load. Beyond diet, many external toxins, such as perfumes, cleaners, and pollution, add to your load. Your health care professional can help you assess your toxic load.