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A healthy body starts with a healthy colon

by Jim Riddle

Today, growing numbers of health practitioners recognize the vital importance of intestinal system health. They encourage their patients to consider herbal supplements, fiber-rich foods and colon cleansing as part of an integrated, holistic approach to health and wellness. Detoxifying the colon has become one of the most popular therapies recommended by natural health practitioners--with good reason, since intestinal health plays such a vital role in the health of all of the other body systems. Nature's Sunshine herb specialists have been at the forefront promoting the value of cleansing for decades.

Cleansing is a simple concept. In order for vital nutrients to be absorbed properly, the colon should be thoroughly cleansed and toxins removed on a regular basis. If the intestines particularly the large intestine do not work efficiently, digestion is hindered.

Cleaning Up Inside and Out

From a very young age, we are taught that we need to bathe, brush our teeth and generally stay clean on the outside. What many do not know is that getting clean internally is no less important. When functioning properly, the digestive tract and colon work like a clean flowing drain. Food is consumed and broken down; nutrients are absorbed; and waste is regularly eliminated. Our body processes the food we eat almost constantly. During processing, waste can be left behind that the body has a hard time removing by itself.

In today's society, it is sometimes difficult or even impossible to avoid the processed foods and lifestyle habits that contribute to toxic buildup. This leads to two concerns. First, the primary function of the intestines and colon is to absorb nutrients. Your body will attempt to absorb nutrients even if the material in the digestive tract contains nothing of nutritional value. Because of this, as waste sits in the colon, unwanted material can be re absorbed into the body. Second, as waste builds up, it can begin to dry out and may become compacted. Hard, dry stools lead to occasional constipation, and they can irritate the colon and rectal tissues as they pass. A colon cleanse can help to address the body's need to remove toxic material and thereby help it to perform optimally.

A cleanse can also increase the body's ability to absorb vital nutrients. Anything that inhibits the body's ability to absorb necessary vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, amino acids and other nutrients will eventually impact the performance of other body systems and can lead to conditions such as occasional constipation, gas, bloating, bad breath, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), fatigue, occasional moodiness, irritability, weight gain and more.

What do we eliminate?

Waste is comprised of materials that your body doesn't need or can't absorb. Some indigestible materials, like fiber, are actually good for your body. Fiber adds bulk to your diet, helps push food smoothly through the intestines and may even help clean the walls of the intestines. It can't be broken down or absorbed by the body, so it leaves the body naturally through elimination.

Unfortunately, materials like fiber typically make up only a small portion of waste. Many of today's highly processed foods are laden with chemicals, flavorings, colorings and preservatives. Your body must process, recognize and then remove these compounds. These materials are combined with toxins, environmental pollutants and metabolic byproducts to form waste, which must be eliminated regularly to maintain a healthy and optimally performing intestinal system.

Regularity

Most people eat at least three meals and typically have one or two snacks per day. Unfortunately, many individuals who experience one or fewer bowel movements daily may not eliminate as efficiently as needed to maintain optimal intestinal health. An individual who eats normally but only has one bowel movement a day may store three to six meals' worth of waste in his system. If he has a movement every other day, he can be holding as many as six to nine meals' worth of waste. The longer you go between eliminations, the more toxic material builds up, which can be reabsorb by the bowel.

Eating stimulates muscle contraction in the large intestine, which helps move waste through the colon for elimination. Food shouldn't be in your digestive system for more that 12 to 24 hours. A healthy person will have no more than three meals in his digestive tract at any one time, and each meal will be in a progressive state of digestion. If your digestive tract is functioning properly, you should have only the contents of the day's meals in your digestive tract when you go to bed each night. When you eat breakfast the next morning, your body should naturally move to eliminate the previous day's breakfast from the system. In other words, being regular means having bowel movements each day.

Because bowel movements aren't a popular topic, people who experience less frequent elimination are often hesitant to discuss their problem with a health provider, or they may not be aware that their health could be compromised. Infrequent bowel movements are only part of the issue. Today's processed foods can pose potential digestive challenges as well. Highly refined foods may actually block the absorption of some nutrients and cause the colon to perform sluggishly, increasing transit time - the time it takes for waste to travel through the digestive system.

A Cleaner Diet

A diet of highly processed, low fiber foods with little nutritional value is counterproductive to cleansing and to colon health. Eating a balanced, nutritional diet during a cleanse helps encourage proper colon function and maintaining a proper diet afterwards helps keep your system working properly. The core of your diet should consist of raw, whole foods, particularly fruits and vegetables. Your diet should also include nuts and whole grains. These foods provide natural enzymes that help aid in digestion and include generous amounts of fiber, which is a must for a healthy colon. Although fiber isn't broken down and absorbed by the body, it is extremely important for proper digestion and bowel function. Fiber absorbs water to help keep the bowels hydrated and stools moist. It also adds bulk to the diet, which helps keep food and waste moving through the digestive tract.

Water is a key component to maintaining a proper diet and optimal bowel function. Dehydration, or the lack of water, will cause stools to dry and harden, which can lead to occasional constipation and can eventually lead to more serious concerns. Sufficient intake of pure water supports the proper flow of materials through the colon, helps in the dilution and removal of toxins, and it also keeps you feeling full.

Cleansing for Health

Improving your diet, watching the foods you eat and maintaining regular elimination are all extremely important to achieve good bowel health. To help you get started on the right path, NSP offers a number of colon cleansing and detoxifying products that are effective and convenient. These products are designed to help your body "scrub" and remove hardened fecal matter, toxic materials and other harmful materials from the colon. Knowing how important it is to cleanse the bowels as a first step to obtaining and maintaining good health, NSP has spent years developing some of the highest quality and most effective colon cleansing products on the market.

CleanStart�

This two-week program supports natural waste elimination to provide a sense of improved energy and well-being. It helps protect the body from common colon toxins that can affect your overall health. It works without posing dangerous side effects. CleanStart is easy to take and is balanced for more complete results. Each 14-day program contains 28 daily drink packets and 28 capsule packets. Each drink packet contains a blend of psyllium hulls, bentonite clay, aloe vera juice, chlorophyll, potassium and stevia along with natural apple-cinnamon or wild berry (black currant and raspberry) flavoring. Each capsule packet contains 1 capsule of Enviro-Detox and 2 capsules of LBS II to enhance waste elimination. The program delivers 10 grams of fiber per day to promote waste removal. Plus you get the additional cleansing benefits of bentonite, aloe vera and chlorophyll.  Click Here to order!

Dieter's Cleanse

Dieter's Cleanse is a safe, simple, convenient, 14-day cleansing program. It provides some dietary fiber, supports the production of digestive enzymes and bile, nourishes the liver and glandular system, promotes detoxification and supports the body's weight-management mechanisms. Each box of Dieter's Cleanse contains 14 AM packets, 14 NOON packets and 14 PM packets. The following NSP products are elements of Dieter's Cleanse:

• Bowel Detox (2 capsules in AM and NOON packets)
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• Master Gland Formula (2 capsules in AM and NOON packets)
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• Enviro-Detox (1 capsule in AM and NOON packets)
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• Liver Cleanse Formula (1 capsule in AM and NOON packets)
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• LBS II (3 capsules in PM packet)
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• SF (2 capsules in PM packet)
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• Chromium (1 tablet in PM packet)
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  TIP: Add Psyllium Hulls or Everybody's Fiber to Dieter's Cleanse to maximize results.  Click Here to order!

Tiao He Cleanse

Tiao He Cleanse is a 15-day nutritional program designed to help the body achieve tiao he balance and harmony. It combines Chinese nutritional and Western herbal experience. The Tiao He Cleanse is designed to support the cleansing mechanisms of the body by targeting the intestinal and digestive systems. Each packet contains 1 capsule each of Chinese Liver Balance TCM Concentrate, All Cell Detox, LBS II, Psyllium Hulls, Burdock Root and Black Walnut Hulls.  Click Here to order!

Para-Cleanse

Para-Cleanse is a 10-day program designed to support the efforts of the intestinal system in cleansing. This carefully formulated herbal combination supports a healthy intestinal environment by providing gentle, effective nutrients that may support the body's natural efforts to eliminate unwanted foreign invaders. Each packet contains 6 capsules:

• 1 capsule of Paw Paw Cell-Reg
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• 1 capsule of Herbal Pumpkin
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• 2 capsules of Yeast/Fungal Detox
  
• 2 capsules of Artemisia Combination
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Liquid Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that harnesses the sun's energy in photosynthesis. Liquid Chlorophyll may help improve immune response and deodorize the body, including the bowel. It also helps promote the natural blood cleansing functions of the body and strengthens cells. Chlorophyll is an excellent companion product to any cleansing program.  Click Here to order!

Liquid Cleanse

This effective herbal cleanse is easy to swallow, no tablets or capsules, and has a pleasant natural raspberry flavor. It provides nutritional support to the bowel and liver and promotes regularity in maintaining healthy bowel movements. Because it's a liquid, more people can take it and feel its benefits sooner!  Click Here to order!

If you haven't mailed in your membership application or renewal yet, now would be a good time to do so. NSP has two MLM plans to choose from. Which ever one you choose, you can always change later.   Click Here  for a Classic Plan introduction to NSP's Multi-Level Marketing plan!  Click Here  for the Legacy Plan Introduction.  Compare the differences and choose the one that is right for you!   Just print the form, fill it out and mail to the address at the bottom of the application or call it in to 1-800-453-1422 and give them our sponsoring number 233577-5.  The Classic Membership will pay more commissions on the first line which is your personal & retail volume, but in the long run the Legacy Membership will pay the most commissions in your downlines if you decide to work for downline residual income.  To receive a check, your minimum orders per month should total at least 100 QV's. Each QV is equal to about a dollar, more or less. This will qualify you for a 10% commission check. At 100 QV's you will receive a check for $10.00 on the 17th of the following month. 1000 QV'S will pay you 27% and receive a check for $270.00 and 3000 QV'S will pay you 30% equaling $300.00. So, the name of the game is to get your QV's up there. And you can earn up to 30% profits on your retail sales! This is up to 30% savings for your personal use and and 30% earnings on your retail business! Totaling a 60% savings!  And folks we haven't even talked about the 2nd through 7th levels! NSP will send you a Membership Pkt with lots of information.  Click Here to load our Master Price List to see the Direct Cost prices.  You are not obligated in any way to sell products or sign-up other members if you don't want to.  Just call NSP and sign-up as an instant member at their toll free number 1-800-453-1422 and give them our sponsoring number 233577-5 and our name Dennis & Jean Dunning.  Give them the stock#'s and qty of the products you want to order, a minimum of $40.00 at direct cost, and they will repeat by saying the name of the products for verification.  This free membership is good for 1 full year.  Check out our distributor page at  http://www.djherb.com/distrib.htm

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Sincerely,

Dennis & Jean Dunning
D&J's Herbs & Nutrition
Nature's Sunshine Distributors
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