The term fasting literally means ?to go without food? and the popular concept of a fast is to starve for a set period of time and drink only water. This is technically a water-fast and it is one of the most difficult ways to detox. Far more popular today is the juice fast which enables you to continue drinking a range of fruit and vegetable juices while you fast.Juice is preferable to water when fasting for a number of reasons, for example juice is much more easily digested and absorbed than wat…

Colon cleansing is used by some for the purpose of removing extra toxins created in the colon from the body. Problems with the colon are thought to be more prevalent than known as many are not in the habit of discussing their colonic habits openly. IBS, diverticulitis, constipation and many other conditions of the bowel not only cause problems of discomfort for their sufferers, but left unchecked can lead to much more serious problems in the long run.Along with other factors that cause these con…

Do you have a friend or acquaintance that tends to avoid certain social situations such as dinner, parties, or bars? If they do choose to come out with you, do they seem to be choosey about what they eat or drink? There is a good chance that he or she may suffer from an inflammatory bowel disease and not just be a finicky eater.Inflammatory bowel disease or IBD is a condition that causes ongoing inflammation of the intestines. The condition can affect only the large intestine such as ulcerati…