PAGE 8C, JULY 26-27, 2006 NORTH FLORIDA FOCUS We Take Health to Your L Heart t I Meia D~i~recto ry:]i Medicine Battling weight? Internal cleansing could be the answer Dr. Renaldas A. Smldtas, MD American Board of Internal Medicine Certified, Fellow of the American Board of Balance Medicine. Kathy Newman, ARNP, Pollyanna Bass, ARNP *Comprehensie patients care Injection Therapy of Arthritis of Knees, Shoulders and, Back Low back pain treatment with Accu-Spina technology Computerized dizziness and balance evalunntion and , treatment* Allergy evaluation and treatment Ultrasound diagnostics, bone density evaluation Cosmetic BOTOX, dermqbrasion Live Oak Jasper 362-5840 792-0753 1437 N, Ohio Ave. 413 NW 5th Ave. Visa, MasterCardAccepted a 226573-F Ronald R. Foreman, O.D., P.A. Kimberly M. Broome, O.D. Frank A. Broom, III, O.D. Julie L. Owens. O.D. North Florida EyeCare Examination and Treatment of the Eye Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses PHONE (386) 362-5055 FAX (386) 208-8660 1 625 Helvenston Live Oak, Florida 32066 226578-F The human body is well equipped to neutralize'and dispose of toxins through the liver, spleen and an assortment of eliminative channels (i.e., the kidneys, skin and lungs). However, as doctors, nurses and patients alike can all attest, the human body is rarely in the ideal condition. Daily contact with toxins, which can be Consumed through foods or water or even through the air, make this even more of a reality. A regular exposure can do great damage to even the most physically fit human body. As eliminative channels continue to be under a constant onslaught, particularly the colon, those channels can gradually begin to break down and malfunction, causing a'host of digestive problems. COLON FUNCTION AFFECTS THE ENTIRE BODY Colon health should be taken seriously. Doctors say a healthy colon will produce 2 to 3 bowel movements per day. But for many this is riot a reality. Inr many ,cases, all waste is not expelled from the body for.days, weeks, months or even years later. The resulting toxic buildup can lead to a self-poisoning known as auto-intoxication, which happens when the bowel walls become encrusted with stagnant fecal matter. As more toxins build up, vital nutrients are not able to .be absorbed through the intestinal wall. Problems including acne, weight gain, poor circulation, depression, body odor, bad breath and an overall loss of energy, vitality, and health may be attributed to a improperly functioning colon. A colon thick with plaque is likely to become even more so depending on a person's diet. Refined preprocessed foods with preservatives, artificial colors and artificial flavors traditionally\ contain extraordinary amounts of toxic substances. Ho\\ foods are cooked also plays a role, as deep frying in oil or grilling over an open fire can leave food increasingly susceptible to harmful toxic substances. lends a feelingof fullness. Therefore, diets can fail and a person may overeat when nutrients are not being absorbed .effectively by the body. Additionally, a colon that is clogged with waste contributes to excess weight on it's own. A proper detoxification typically flushes out between 5 to 15 pounds ofcompacted fecal matter -',which makes a big difference on the scale and greatly improves absorption of necessary nutrients. Perhaps the most well-known case of a clogged colon is with'the famed Western star John Wayne. Upon his death, doctors discovered Wan new's colon weighed 25 pounds. GETTING CLEANSED One of the problems in combatting toxin buildup in the colon is the misconception that cleansing procedures are both invasive and embarrassing. Much of that stigma can be blamed on colonies, a'. cleansing procedure where the large intestine is irrigated with water .under gentle pressure as a mean of detoxification. Such a procedure is rarely met with open ann-S.as is reputation often precedes it. Fortunately, colon cleansing might now grow more common thanks to a new, less invasive and more individual option that can be done right at home. Reguluxv' was designed specifically for those skeptical of traditional colon- cleansing procedures. It is available in convenient pill form, making it both easy-to-take and discreet. Scientifically formulated to flush out the digestive tract, Regulux removes the same energy-draining toxins that build up on the bowel \\alls. maintaining healthy colon function, while promoting a healthier intestinal lining. 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