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How to Choose a Colon Cleanse System

May 10th, 2012 admin

You can restart a computer. You can turn your coffee maker on in the morning. Wouldn’t it be great if you could flick a switch and turn your body back on again, for a fresh start and with better health?

A growing number of Americans do just that. Colon cleansing is an umbrella term for the various therapies and products that detoxify the body of harmful substances that accumulate in the colon and “leak” into the bloodstream. Among the cleanse systems to choose from: laxatives, dietary supplements and hydrotherapy, better known as the enema.

While the benefits of colon cleansing are extensive, your health comes first, and with the amount of laxative-based systems that can damage the body and do more harm than good, it’s important to understand the colon cleanse process and know what to look for and what to avoid.

Benefits of Colon Cleansing

While techniques vary, colon cleanse systems share a similar purpose. As you can probably guess, that purpose is to cleanse the colon and detoxify the body.

Done correctly, an effective colon cleanse offers a variety of benefits, both mental and physical. They include:

  • elimination of harmful parasites and toxins
  • healthy weight management
  • reduction of food cravings
  • less gas, constipation, diarrhea and bloating
  • better skin condition
  • mental focus and more energy

That’s not an exhaustive list – colon cleansing has far-reaching benefits that can vary from person to person. But it provides a tantalizing glimpse of what’s possible with a colon cleanse and answers the question that you can indeed “restart” the human body.

So what’s the catch…?

Buyer Beware

Your health isn’t something to take lightly. And unfortunately most, yes, most, colon cleanse systems are either harsh laxatives, fad diets, intrusive medical procedures and/or otherwise faulty products that aggravate the gastrointestinal system and can make health worse off than before.

Not to worry, it’s not all doom and gloom. There are effective colon cleanse systems. Digestive Science Intensive Colon Cleanse is one of them. But first, let’s review the various types of colon cleanse systems available to you. And what to avoid, and what to look for.

You should also know that the gastrointestinal system is a delicate creature that’s prone to inflammation. What happens then? Toxic substances “leak” from the GI tract and enter the bloodstream. You suffer from poor nutrient absorption and your liver works overtime to compensate for the toxins that the colon doesn’t eliminate. Constipation, indigestion, head aches, fatigue…

What to Avoid

An effective colon cleanse system should reduce such inflammation and gently nurture the colon with laxatives that don’t anger the system. Unfortunately, this limits your choices, among which are:

Laxatives – The default product for people looking for relief for constipation, laxatives can kill the probiotics – friendly bacteria that occur naturally in the gut – that eliminate harmful bacteria like salmonella. Laxatives can also cause dependence and further inflame the GI tract, making symptoms worse. The worst offenders? Stimulant laxatives. Avoid.

Hydrotherapy – An intrusive and potentially dangerous way to find relief, hydrotherapy involves a therapist who inserts a plastic tube into your rectum, through which warm water empties the large intestine of contents. Hazards of this approach? Infections, heart failure, and in rare cases, death. Hydrotherapy is so controversial that the practice is banned in California. And it’s disgusting.

A Cleanse Diet – One of the more popular forms of colon cleansing, fad diets starve the body of essential vitamins and nutrients and come with a concerning list of side effects, from extreme weight loss to diarrhea. Such diets stress the body, upset the balance of microflora in your system and, frankly, put your health in jeopardy.

What to Look For

Now that we’ve established that most colon cleanse systems and products are potentially harmful, let’s review another option. Natural colon cleansing is a gentle process, preferably over time, that detoxifies the body with natural ingredients and without harsh laxatives or probing anal tubes (thank you for that!).

Remember how we talked about the GI tract and that it’s easily aggravated? A natural cleanse system should calm the delicate lining of the GI tract with vitamins and minerals that soothe inflammation. There are laxatives involved, but they’re natural, like psyllium husk and magnesium, and they don’t upset the balance of microflora in the gut.

Be aware that the toxins in your colon didn’t develop over night. And any attempt to cleanse your system and detoxify the body should be gentle, and slow, at a week or longer. Detoxify the colon, purify the body. Breath deep. There’s hope on the way.

This narrows your choices down considerably. In fact, we’re down to one. The best colon cleanse system? Digestive Science Intensive Colon Cleanse. Also known as that ‘restart’ button for your body and mind.

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The Pros of Probiotics

May 1st, 2012 admin

You know how it’s sometimes necessary to change the oil in your car? Well, it turns out your body is a lot like that people-mover sitting in your drive way. Take care of it, with regular check-ups. Watch what you put in to your body for fuel. And when it’s time for an oil change, include probiotics.

Did that last point catch you off-guard? Don’t sweat it. Probiotics are the “friendly” bacteria that occur naturally in the gut. These beneficial little guys maintain balance in your gastrointestinal system and eliminate dangerous bacteria like salmonella. New studies link them to reduced inflammation of the GI tract – one of the reasons why people colon cleanse in the first place.

And if you’re in the market for a colon cleanse system with probiotics, consider Digestive Science Intensive Colon Cleanse. Details forthcoming.

Colon Cleansing?

You’ve heard of this one. Colon cleansing refers to products or techniques that purge the digestive system of toxins that accumulate in the colon and leak into the blood stream. Benefits include:

  • less constipation and diarrhea
  • more energy
  • mental focus
  • better nutrient absorption
  • healthy weight management
  • skin that glows

Having said these things, all colon cleanse systems are not equal. Most, yes, most colon cleansers are little more than harsh laxatives that blast feces out of the colon. In the process, they upset the balance of good and bad microflora in the gut, and simply make symptoms worse.

Colon cleansing is a comprehensive therapy, for your body and your mind. In some cases, in which patients choose an ineffective system, people have been hospitalized.

Make no mistake, you should do a colon cleanse. But it pays to do your homework before you choose a colon cleanse system. Specifically, a colon cleanse should be a natural formulation and reduce inflammation of the delicate lining of the GI tract. And probiotics? Let’s get to that.

Probiotics May Reduce Inflammation

According to a new study, conducted by researchers from University College Cork in Ireland, probiotics may lower levels of inflammation in the GI tract. Such inflammation is linked to psoriasis, ulcerative colitis and chronic fatigue syndrome.

In the study, patients with one of these aforementioned ailments took the probiotic bacteria B. infantis for eight weeks. The researchers also gave the probiotics to healthy patients. Similarly, they gave a placebo to the ailment-stricken and healthy patients. In both cases, the results were clear: probiotics reduced inflammation.

Research is ongoing, of course, and it’s unclear which strains of probiotics may treat specific ailments, or at what dose. But it’s encouraging to know that probiotics may treat chronic inflammation, linked to pain and sometimes life-threatening conditions. More commonly, probiotics may reduce the same inflammation responsible for diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pain and bad digestion.

Digestive Science Intensive Colon Cleanse

Let’s summarize what we’ve learned thus far. Colon cleansing serves an important function for your digestive system and overall health. And yet most colon cleanse systems are harsh laxatives that alter the constitution of the GI system and simply make symptoms of bad digestion worse.

Similarly, new studies link probiotics to reduced inflammation of the GI tract. In patients with ailments like fatigue and psoriasis, the improvement was especially remarkable, though probiotics reduced inflammation in healthy patients as well.

Therefore, if you’re interested in colon cleansing, you should look for a natural system that’s specifically formulated to reduce inflammation of the GI tract. And it should come with probiotics, either within the system or as an optional supplement. If the latter’s the case, you’d do well to take that option.

Your choices remaining? All things point to Digestive Science Intensive Colon Cleanse.

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FAQs About Reflux Elimination System

April 18th, 2012 admin

What is Acid Reflux?

Acid reflux is a disorder in which stomach acid escapes through the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) and enters the esophagus. This can cause a burning sensation, from heart burn, and cause a variety of symptoms, including nausea, burping and hiccups, abdominal pain and chronic sore throat.

Acid reflux is also responsible for the regurgitative effect, or “mini-vomit” that can produce a foul taste in your mouth.

While it’s not uncommon to experience sporadic symptoms of acid reflux, if symptoms occur more than twice a week, you have acid reflux disease.

What Causes Acid Reflux?

Acid reflux can occur for a variety of reasons, including obesity, pregnancy, smoking, eating large meals or lying down after a meal. All of which can loosen the LES and cause stomach acid to enter the esophagus.

In addition, acid reflux can be triggered by a lack of digestive enzymes, during which the stomach compensates by producing more acid. This, in turn, can trigger reflux symptoms.

Is Acid Reflux Dangerous?

If your symptoms are ongoing, or include bloody or black stools, vomiting blood or pain while swallowing, your acid reflux can cause dangerous medical conditions, including esophageal cancer, narrowing of the esophagus, asthma and dental problems.

In extreme cases, acid reflux can require a fundoplication – a surgical procedure in which surgeons create an artificial valve with the top of your stomach.

How Can I Treat Acid Reflux?

Antacids are a common treatment for acid reflux. Unfortunately, antacids can cause diarrhea and constipation and can exasperate problems with the GI tract. Moreover, antacids alter the stomach’s pH levels and make it very difficult for your digestive enzymes to properly function.

What is Reflux Elimination System?

Digestive Science Reflux Elimination System is a three-step natural solution to bring relief from the pain of acid reflux. Consisting of an acid control formulation, an enzyme renewal system and a daily digestion support supplement with the super-food “chia”, it’s a proven way to reduce the causes of acid reflux, and unlike many acid reflux medicines, it’s safe for long-term use.

How Does it Work?

Step one consists of the Acid Control Formula – a dual action formulation that protects the esophagus from the stomach acid that’s not supposed to be in the esophagus(!). In addition, the Acid Control Formula reduces excess stomach acid and thereby treats this common cause of acid reflux.

Step two is the Digestive Enzyme Renewal supplement. This stimulates production of digestive enzymes and breaks the cycle of acid reflux before it develops.

And step three is the Daily Digestion Support supplement. Strategically formulated with the super-food “chia”, this ensures ongoing health of your digestive system and treats related problems you may be facing, including gas, diarrhea, constipation and poor nutrient absorption.

Is Reflux Elimination System Safe?

We wouldn’t offer Reflux Elimination System if it wasn’t safe for the vast majority of our customers.

Of course, speak with your doctor if you’re concerned about using it while taking existing medications. And for that matter, you should not use Reflux Elimination System if you’re pregnant, nursing or trying to get pregnant. If you’ve got allergies, review the ingredient list with your doctor.

Having said that, Reflux Elimination System is a natural and effective treatment for acid reflux. As with all Digestive Science products, it’s manufactured in the United States according to cGMP standards and it complies with comprehensive quality controls to meet international standards.

How Long Does it Take To Work?

Most customers enjoy relief from their reflux symptoms in less than 30 days. Remember though that a variety of factors may have triggered your reflux, including stress, poor diet and antibiotics. These aren’t fixed over-night.

For best results, use Reflux Elimination System for at least 90 days. And remember that the digestive system is a delicate balance of hydrochloric acid, digestive enzymes and the factors that caused your reflux in the first place – keep using Reflux Elimination System for ongoing digestive health.

Is It Guaranteed?

Of course! As with all Digestive Science products, Reflux Elimination System is backed by a generous 90 day money-back guarantee. Should you find that it doesn’t meet your needs, just return it within 90 days of purchase for a full refund, minus shipping and handling.

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Break The Painful Cycle with Reflux Elimination System

March 10th, 2012 admin

Acid reflux is a painful reminder that something’s not right in the state of your stomach. Unfortunately it’s a common problem that many people face, and the symptoms are unpleasant to say the least.

We think you’re probably familiar with the symptoms, or at least know what they are. Acid reflux includes:

  • heartburn and pain in the chest
  • ongoing hiccups
  • burping
  • abdominal pain
  • bloating
  • wheezing and dry cough
  • chronic sore throat

Another symptom of acid reflux is that foul taste you get in your mouth when you regurgitate after a meal. Nice huh?

Don’t worry, there’s hope for those of us with acid reflux. Digestive Science Reflux Elimination System can help – keep reading!

While there are several factors that can increase risk of acid reflux, obesity, pregnancy, eating large meals and diets that are high in spicy foods can make one more susceptible to reflux symptoms.

And while there are two primary causes of acid reflux, in many cases it’s the latter reason that gets neglected, or worse, treated with antacids and proton pump inhibitors that alter the stomach’s natural production of hydrochloric acid and produce a hostile environment for the digestive enzymes required for digestive health.

The causes of acid reflux? The first is when hydrochloric acid escapes through the lower esophageal sphincter – a valve that separates the stomach from the esophagus, located just above. When this happens, patients may experience weight loss, black stool or bloody vomit. If you have these symptoms, see a doctor immediately!

Yet it’s the second cause of acid reflux that too often gets ignored, and one for which there’s an effective solution. That cause is too few digestive enzymes. And the solution is Digestive Science Reflux Elimination System.

Yup, it’s true. Factors like age, stress, diet, antibiotics, poor health, even eating too fast can all throw off the digestive system’s natural production of enzymes. This kicks off a vicious cycle, in which the stomach compensates by producing more hydrochloric acid. Food digests slower and you experience the symptoms of acid reflux.

Unfortunately, many patients with acid reflux simply reach for antacids, which not only make symptoms of reflux worse, they make it very difficult for the remaining digestive enzymes to work properly. And proton pump inhibitors? They bring temporary relief, but alter production of hydrochloric acid in the process.

Neither antacids nor proton pump inhibitors are safe for long term use. Nor do they address the issue of lack of enzymes which, as we’ve seen, is often the cause of acid reflux.

Not to worry, there’s a solution. Digestive Science Reflux Elimination System is a natural and effective way to treat the cause of acid reflux and bring relief to the pain and the symptoms. And unlike other common treatments for reflux, it’s gentle on the digestive system and safe for ongoing use.

Here’s how it works. Step one is our Acid Control Formula. This is a protective supplement that coats the esophagus and protects it from the hydrochloric acid that causes reflux symptoms. At the same time, the Acid Control Formula reduces production of excess acid. All done with natural ingredients, by the way, a key difference from antacids and proton pump inhibitors.

In step two we get to the heart of the issue, and you know what that is – lack of digestive enzymes! Our Digestive Enzyme Renewal supplement is formulated with a series of digestive enzymes to break that painful cycle. We’re aiming for balance here, between enzymes and hydrochloric acid. And with the Digestive Enzyme Renewal supplement, you’re on your way.

Finally, step three is the Daily Digestion Support supplement, a once-a-day fiber and nutrient formula with a series of vital nutrients, minerals, Omega-3 fatty acids and the superfood “Chia”. Better digestion, better health, you’re feeling good and the reflux is gone!

Remember also that Reflux Elimination System is a natural formulation that’s designed to soothe the digestive system and nourish the body. Safe and effective, it’s perfectly suitable for long-term use. In fact, given the pressures of life and the diets we eat, it’s advisable to keep using Reflux Elimination System for healthy digestion and to remain symptom free.

On a related note, Digestive Science Reflux Elimination System is a safe and natural therapy to treat a common cause of acid reflux and reduce the pain that it causes. And similarly, just as acid reflux may signify that all’s not well with the state of your body, Reflux Elimination System may be a wise investment for your health and your comfort.

Before we go further, we should define acid reflux as a chronic condition in which hydrochloric (stomach) acid escapes through the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and enters the esophagus. Symptoms include:

  • heartburn
  • burping
  • ongoing hiccups
  • chronic sore throat
  • abdominal pain
  • regurgitation

More About Acid Reflux

While it’s not uncommon to experience these symptoms sporadically, if they occur twice a week or more you have acid reflux disease. Risk factors include being overweight, pregnancy, eating large meals or lying down after a meal.

Notably, acid reflux can also be caused by lack of digestive enzymes. And for that, Digestive Science Reflux Elimination System is ideal.

Let’s look closer at acid reflux and why it’s important to pay attention to this common yet potentially dangerous problem, and how Reflux Elimination System may be the solution you’re looking for.

Among other things, acid reflux may lead to:

Esophagitis – Prolonged reflux can irritate the tube that connects the throat to the stomach, a condition called esophagitis, which can lead to further erosion and scarring.

Esophageal Stricture – Esophagitis can also cause scar tissue to narrow the esophagus in a process called a stricture. When this happens, large pieces of food can get stuck and may require surgery for removal. Strictures can also cause weight loss and make it difficult to swallow.

Throat/Voice Problems – One of the lesser known symptoms of reflux, patients with acid reflux can develop hoarseness, voice problems, chronic sore throat and the sensation of a lump in the throat.

Breathing Problems – Reflux can make asthma or pneumonia worse if stomach acid is inhaled after it’s regurgitated and can cause shortness of breath.

Tooth Decay – Stomach acid is supposed to stay in the stomach. If it’s frequently regurgitated, it can erode the enamel of your chompers. In a study conducted by the University of Alabama, 40% of reflux patients had advanced tooth decay.

That’s not an exhaustive list either. Among other things, acid reflux can cause ulcers, esophageal cancer and lower quality of life.

How Reflux Elimination System Can Help

Digestive Science Reflux Elimination System is formulated with the latest in digestive research to treat a common cause of this debilitating condition. The cause is lack of digestive enzymes. And it’s an ongoing problem for patients with acid reflux.

Don’t worry, there’s relief from your pain. But unlike common reflux medicines, like antacids and proton pump inhibitors, Reflux Elimination System is designed to treat the cause of reflux rather than just swatting at symptoms. Treat the cause and you reduce the problem. Or just eliminate it completely.

Reflux Elimination System is a natural therapy, of acid control, enzyme renewal and ongoing support with the super-food chia. There are no drugs involved. Rather, natural ingredients to nurture your digestion and find the right balance of acid and enzymes in your stomach, for comfort, pain relief and ongoing digestive health.

Don’t reach for antacids – if you’ve got acid reflux, reach for Digestive Science Reflux Elimination System, get your health back and feel good about life!

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Restart Your Digestion With Intensive Colon Cleanse

February 28th, 2012 admin

You can restart a computer. You can change the oil in your car. And you’ve heard the benefits of the famous colon cleanse. Are they legitimate? Yes. But not for the reasons you’ve heard.

What’s the interest in colon cleansing? Well, it’s a chance to restart your digestion, boost your health and even improve clarity and your frame of mind. As the old wives tales say it, the feces that aren’t expelled naturally build up in your colon. Then toxins from these feces enter the bloodstream and “poison” the body. You get digestion problems. You feel lethargic. You’re irritable. Life sucks.

That’s the theory of auto-intoxification, and it’s disproven by science. Yet the symptoms persist, including fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, weight gain and sluggish digestion. Look familiar? They’re the symptoms once associated with auto-intoxification. They’re actually caused by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. And they can be dangerous.

Digestive Science Intensive Colon Cleanse is a safe and natural way to detoxify the body and revitalize your digestive system. Yes, you can restart your body, just like you’ve heard. But you’ve got to do it within a safe system that walks you through the process and nurtures the delicate lining of the GI tract.

How does it work? Glad you asked.

First, let’s clarify that the symptoms associated with auto-intoxification – bad digestion, lethargy, gas and constipation to name a few – are actually caused by inflammation of the GI tract. When that happens, cells separate within the gut and “leak” toxins into the bloodstream that would normally be blocked. Same idea as auto-intoxification, but with a different mechanism.

This process forces your liver and immune system to work overtime, so to speak, fighting these toxins. Meanwhile, you develop food sensitivities. Your liver becomes stressed and you don’t absorb nutrients. You develop symptoms of bad digestion and you feel lethargic. In short, your health takes a nosedive. And the cycle repeats.

And the colon cleansers you’ve heard about? They’re laxatives, and harsh ones at that, which blast your colon and alter the delicate balance of micro-flora within the gut. You want to revitalize your colon, not kill it. But that’s what many systems do.

Digestive Science Intensive Colon Cleanse has been designed to do what most systems don’t – that is, revitalize your colon, detoxify your body and treat bad digestion. In other words, restart your system, for your health and well-being.

In step one, we walk you through the ten day “cleanse”. Remember that your colon is extremely sensitive and doesn’t react well to ongoing use of laxatives. The Intensive Colon Cleanse daily supplement is specifically formulated to calm the delicate lining of the GI tract with probiotics and high-quality fibers that relieve the discomfort of bad digestion.

Step two consists of the Maximum Digestion Probiotic daily supplement. This is a strain of ten probiotic microbes – the “friendly” bacteria that restore balance in the gut and soothe symptoms of bad digestion. Good-bye gas, diarrhea and constipation.

When you’ve completed the ten day cleanse, we start your digestion maintenance program with the Daily Digestion Support once-a-day fiber and nutrient supplement. Formulated with a series of antioxidants and Omega-3 fatty acids, including the super-food “chia”, this further aids in reduced inflammation and promotes healthy ongoing digestive function.

Less pain and discomfort. Fewer symptoms of bad digestion. Digestive Science Intensive Colon Cleanse is safe and effective. And that restart? You just did it, and you feel like a new person.

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Colon Cleansing May Reduce Harmful Bacteria

February 13th, 2012 admin

There’s been much talk recently of colon cancer in medical circles. And with good reason. According to the American Cancer Foundation, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with 49,000 projected casualties this year.

Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the colon, rectum or vermiform appendix, by the way. As patients will tell you, it’s a lousy way to go.

Similarly, there’s also been interest in colon cleansing, within the United States and abroad, for its health benefits and effect on quality of life. And among those benefits, some food for thought: there’s evidence that colon cleansing might reduce risk of harmful bacteria. And that may have a positive impact on your health.

The Role of Bacterium

According to a recent study conducted by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute in Boston, colorectal cancers contain high levels of bacterium that may contribute to the disease. These findings are supported by a Canadian researcher, published together and online in the journal Genome Research.

As the study authors note, tumors and their surroundings have a mixture of cancer cells, normal cells and micro-organisms, including bacteria and viruses. Recent studies focus on the intercellular relationships that may play a role in the development of cancer. And specifically, the fusobacterium, which evidence suggests, may lead to this killer of Americans.

Additionally, the researchers believe that inflammatory bowel diseases might also contribute to the cancer.

Research is ongoing, mind you, regarding the bacterium and the role that it plays. The study authors speculate that fusobacterium may be essential for this kind of cancer. Or that colorectal cancer may simply be a good host for the bacterium.

In any event, while more research is needed, there’s enough evidence to suggest the link between bacterium and colorectal cancer may be stronger than previously imagined. And colon health, therefore, takes on even more significance.

How Digestive Science Intensive Colon Cleanse Might Help

The benefits of colon cleansing are vast and far-reaching, including less gas, constipation, diarrhea, better digestion, healthy weight management, better skin and mental focus.

Digestive Science Intensive Colon Cleanse is formulated with natural ingredients and gentle laxatives, to detoxify the body and, notably, reduce inflammation of the gastro- intestinal system. Detoxify the body and you cleanse your system of harmful toxins. And, perhaps, fusobacterium.

We should also clarify that inflammation of the GI tract is a common symptom of the North American lifestyle, from stress levels, medications, poor diet and other causes. This inflammation is responsible for much of the poor health and digestion problems suffered by Americans.

Digestive Science Intensive Colon Cleanse is a comprehensive therapy for your gastro-intestinal system. With reduced inflammation of the gastro-intestinal system, at the very least you’ll have better health and fewer digestive problems.

We should mention that research is ongoing. The studies mentioned in this article are not linked to Intensive Colon Cleanse and more work is needed before we understand the role of the various cells and bacterium that may lead to colorectal cancer.

That said, the intent of Digestive Science Intensive Colon Cleanse is to rid the body of harmful substances. And such studies warrant further thought about toxins and the role they play in quality of life.

For ongoing health benefits, opt for Digestive Science Intensive Colon Cleanse with the probiotic and chia support supplements. The former is ten strains of probiotics – the “friendly” microbes that occur naturally in the gut that reduce harmful strains of bacteria. The latter is formulated with the super-food chia and has an unrivalled nutritional breakdown.

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Colon Health for men

February 4th, 2012 admin

Listen up gents. There’s something you need to know about your health and risk factors for a common cancer. New evidence suggests that men are twice as likely to develop colorectal cancer at an earlier age than women. And the kicker – it’s usually preventable.

What’s more, evidence also suggests that inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract might increase risk of this killer of men. Considering that Digestive Science Intensive Colon Cleanse is specifically formulated to nurture the GI tract and reduce this inflammation, there’s no excuse to live with the elevated chance of this horrible way to go.

About the Study

According to a new study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, men between 45 and 49 frequently develop the advanced polyp, called an adenoma, that can lead to colorectal cancer. That’s a decade earlier than women, and surprised many experts in the medical community.

The study, conducted by Austrian researchers between 2007 and 2010, consisted of 44,350 men and women with an average age of 60. Each participant underwent a colonoscopy, in which a small camera is inserted up the rectum and into the colon to check for cancerous and precancerous growths.

Unpleasant, yes. But the colonoscopy is considered the gold standard in detection of colorectal cancer. In the Austrian study, just over 60% of participants had a clean slate, with no abnormalities detected.

Yet 18.5% of men aged 50 to 54 had adenomas compared to 10.7% of women in the same age bracket. Men were twice as likely to develop advanced adenomas at a younger age and, yes, twice as likely to get diagnosed with colorectal cancer as women.

What is Colorectal Cancer?

Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the colon, rectum or vermiform appendix; it is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world.

Estimates suggest that 100,000 new cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed in 2011, with roughly 50,000 deaths. While cases emerge globally, it is more common in developed countries. Risk factors include:

  • polyps of the colon
  • family history of cancer
  • smoking
  • a diet high in red meat, low in fruits and vegetables
  • physical inactivity
  • low levels of selenium

Not surprisingly, many of these factors can also inflame the delicate lining of the gastrointestinal tract. With symptoms including constipation and diarrhea, gas and bloating, fatigue and poor nutrient absorption, it’s not an extraordinary leap from this common ailment to increased risk of colorectal cancer. And as we’ve seen, that risk might appear earlier in men than once anticipated.

Early screening can improve one’s chances of survival. Studies show that, in the United Kingdom, 90% of patients survive beyond five years if it’s treated in the first or second stage.

Rates of survival plunge beyond the second stage, with a roughly 50% chance of five years or more at stage three, and less than seven per cent at stage four.

How Intensive Colon Cleanse Might Help

Digestive Science Intensive Colon Cleanse is strategically formulated for colon health and good digestive function. If you’re at risk of colorectal cancer, as many Americans are, consider the following points:

First, Intensive Colon Cleanse employs the latest in digestive research for ongoing health of your digestive system. With its three part natural therapy, of a ten-day gentle cleanse, probiotic support and an ongoing fiber and nutrient supplement, it’s ideal to soothe inflammation of the GI tract so often suffered from the wear-and-tear of our hectic schedules.

Second, unlike most colon cleanse systems, Intensive Colon Cleanse doesn’t blast the colon with harsh laxatives. Rather, it’s a gentle process, of beneficial vitamins and nutrients, including magnesium, selenium and the super-food chia. Evidence suggests that among other things, selenium deficiencies may increase risk of colorectal cancer.

Finally, when you listen to your body, and watch your colon health, it’s fair to say you’re aware of colorectal cancer and you’re more likely to pursue the recommended colonoscopy that’s so important in detection of this common disease. And if the results of the Austrian study bear any weight, men should undergo a colonoscopy as early as 45, then once a decade after that.

What does this all mean? Colon health matters, gentleman. Live well, get the colonoscopy and restart your body with Digestive Science Intensive Colon Cleanse. Do these things, for your health, your happiness and peace of mind.

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