Treat the Colon Like a Regenerating Garden

The terrain and environs of a healthy and functional large intestine remind me of a flourishing garden.  In a garden which is suitable for sprouting seeds and growing plants, there exists nourishing, well hydrated soil that includes abundant friendly organisms, as...

Are You Clean Inside?

Are you clean inside? We shower, brush our teeth and wash our hair on a daily basis, but we tend to ignore cleaning our insides until some form of disease sends a wake-up call. We shower, brush our teeth and wash our hair on a daily basis, but we tend to ignore...

Mouth Bacteria Linked to Colon Cancer

Alarmingly, colorectal cancer claims the second-highest number of cancer deaths in U.S. adults. The American Cancer Society projects that in 2024, this form of cancer will take the lives of 53,000+ people. How might we gain insight into prevention? Cancer microbiome...

Castor Oil Rubs and Packs

Castor oil is derived from seeds of the castor plant (Ricinus communis), and has been valued throughout the world for both health and beauty. Its origins can be traced to antiquity. Ricinus communis The early Egyptians extracted the oil from castor beans, and used it...

Use Triphala as a Bowel Broom

Sanskrit: TRI (Three) PHALA (Fruits) = TRIPHALA Triphala is an ancient synergistic blend composed of three dried and powdered fruits native to India and other regions of southern Asia. Amla, Haritaki, and Bibhitaki are known for their powerful antioxidant,...