Boulder Colonic Center Blog & News

Naturally sweet, beets are often used as a source of sugar. Beyond being sweet and easy to prepare, these little jewels are a nutritional powerhouse too! Let’s take a glance at the nutritional benefits: Vitamin C Fiber Vitamin B6 Folate Betaine Manganese Potassium Copper Magnesium Phosphorus Iron Amino Acids from Bentalains Carotenoids And, phytonutrients. Find health related videos and recipes …

Don’t Throw Me Away! Pumpkin is SO good for you, just look at all the benefits from this tasty orange treat: Better eyesight Lowers blood pressure Healthy heart Improve sleep Increases energy Supports weight loss Reduces cancer risks Smoother, silkier skin And, it boosts your immune system! No Kidding… let’s take a look at all the powerful ingredients to make …

… as discussed in the previous blog, is rarely caused by just one “thing.” Factors relating to imbalance within the body typically occur over time and allows the yeast to overgrow. Some of the possible contributing factors to overgrowth are: Antibiotics Consuming high amounts of dietary sugar Stress affects a hormone called cortisol Hormone changes Intestinal/microflora imbalances may be caused …

Clients tell me they have candida. The first fact to know is that we ALL have candida. It is one of the naturally occurring “bad” bacteria’s’ in our system. The real issue that can occur, is an overgrowth of candida, which may become problematic for some people. First of all, when candida overgrows in our body, it is called candidiasis …

Peaches are one of the riches fruits you can eat! Rich in: Minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, & phosphorous. Fiber Vitamins such as A, E, K, B6, and C. Bonus nutrients include folate, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, and thiamin. Low in: Cholesterol Fat Calories All this adds up to RICH health benefits that include: Weight control …

Salmon is a key source for essential internal oils. Additionally, many vitamins, minerals, and nutrients are supplied to support our overall health. Many of these nutrients include: Vitamin B12 Vitamin D Selenium Niacin Omega-3 fatty acids Protein & amino acids (bioactive peptides) Phosphorus Vitamin B6 Choline Pantothenic acid Biotin And potassium. So what are some of the health benefits that are …

Cherries are juicy and in season. The two different types of cherries are: tart/sour and sweet. No matter which cherry you pick, they are full of fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C, and melatonin. They are also fun to eat when you pop these colorful treats off the stem, search out the seed and see how far you can shoot it through …

So many people THINK they are consuming enough water… or have many excuses as to why they are shorting their water consumption. The following explains what can cause dehydration, what signs to look for, and how to insure you are getting enough water ~ EVERY DAY! There are many reasons why you may become dehydrated, which is the loss of …

Fire up those vasodilators with watermelon. That’s right, watermelon is considered natures “Viagra”! It dilates the blood vessels which improves circulation…and summer time fun! It is also a fruit and a vegetable ~ related to cucumbers, squash, and pumpkins! Also, just like the name says, watermelon it is a great source of WATER!   In fact, since watermelon is over 90% …

If you read Toxins? Where? blog, this is Part 2, how to naturally cleanse toxins from your body. As we discussed in Part 1, toxins include both natural and unnatural substances—such as: foods, liquids, air, heavy metals, chemicals, pollutants, bacteria, viruses, and more—simply by eating, drinking, breathing, or absorbing them through our skin. In addition, any “good” or “bad” organisms …