Restoring Digestive Wellness

P u r i s t a t D i g e s t i v e W e l l n e s s

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Restoring Digestive Wellness Puristat.com

Table of Contents

Introduction & Meet Our Team .................................................................................................. 4

Standard American Diet & Vitamin Deficiency ........................................................................... 5

Chemicals and Processing Drain Food of Vital Nutrients .......................................................... 6

Ensuring Adequate Vitamin and Mineral Intake How to Get What You Need ........................ 7

11 Ways to Beat Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency ................................................................. 8

Summary ................................................................................................................................. 8

Who Cares About Constipation? ................................................................................................ 9

Am I Constipated? What Is Normal? ........................................................................................ 9

Which Is Right...Who Defines Constipation? .......................................................................... 10

How did we become so Constipated? .................................................................................... 11

The Consequences of Constipation ........................................................................................ 12

5-Step Anti-Constipation Action Plan ..................................................................................... 13

Summary ............................................................................................................................... 16

The Truth about Human Parasites ............................................................................................ 17

A Few Parasitic Stats .............................................................................................................. 17

Why Are Parasites So Prevalent? ........................................................................................... 18

Parasites Often Elude Diagnostic Testing ............................................................................... 18

Parasite Cleansing Case Studies ............................................................................................. 20

4 Steps to Purging Parasites ................................................................................................... 21

How Are Parasites Transmitted? Let Me Count the Ways... ................................................... 25

Summary... ............................................................................................................................ 26

The Benefits of a Colon Cleanse - Detoxification ...................................................................... 27

Puristat's Colon Cleanse Plans................................................................................................ 28

14 Ways To Know When it's Time for a Colon Cleanse .......................................................... 28

Colon Cleansing Testimonials ................................................................................................ 29


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Why Use Our Colon Cleanse Program? .................................................................................. 30

What to Expect During a Colon Cleanse ................................................................................. 31

Summary ............................................................................................................................... 31

Liver Cleansing Helps Detoxify the Liver and Improve Proper Liver Functioning ...................... 32

The Benefits Of A Colon & Liver Cleanse Combination .......................................................... 33

Liver Cleansing Helps A Vital Organ ........................................................................................ 33

Why Liver Cleanse? ................................................................................................................ 35

21 Signs You Need A Liver Cleanse ......................................................................................... 35

Liver Cleansing Testimonials .................................................................................................. 36

Liver Cleansing Precautions ................................................................................................... 37

Summary ............................................................................................................................... 38

Bloating, Flatulence & Gassiness: The Causes and 4-Step Anti-Gas Relief Plan ........................ 39

Aging Means More Bloating, Flatulence and Gassiness .......................................................... 39

Lactose Points the Way ......................................................................................................... 40

Bacterial Feasts ...................................................................................................................... 40

Re-located Bacteria Impacts Digestive Functioning ................................................................ 41

What About Foods That Create Gassiness, Bloating, and Flatulence?..................................... 43

The 4-Step Anti-Gas Action Plan ............................................................................................ 43

Summary ............................................................................................................................... 46

Wrapping it all up Where do you go from here? .................................................................. 47

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Here at Puristat we provide a place for experts in the medical field to have a voice. A place where they can share their expertise and opinions with the thousands of visitors to our web site every day. These experts contribute because they have a message of health that is in line with our multi-prong approach to digestive and overall wellness. We thank them for their contributions and hope you enjoy and benefit from their input.

Dr. Scott D. Olson, is a Naturopathic doctor with expert knowledge of natural medicine. His primary specialty is alternative medicine. However, as an ND, Dr. Olson is trained as a primary care physician, and is therefore well versed in medical diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Amy Denman, CTN, CNHP, MH, has dedicated more than twenty years to helping people achieve a healthier lifestyle. Born and raised in upstate New York, Dr. Denman's first health-related job experience was working as a child birth educator, eventually going on to become a lay-midwife in California.

Vickie M. Cole, Retired Registered Nurse, Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, and a member of the International Association of Forensic Nurses holds an RN degree in Clinical Nutrition and Forensics, with more than five years of experience in labor delivery, five years in forensics, and a specialization in oncological nursing which includes three years at a prestigious medical center in Texas. She has been instrumental in the development of the customer care department at Puristat, and is proud to be putting her experience and

education to use to help people realize optimum health.

Dr. Jesse Hanley, is a public speaker, instructor, and co-author of Tired of Being Tired. She is a pioneer in anti-aging medicine, is the former medical director of the Malibu Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she has been in private practice for more than twenty years. Her first book, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Premenopause, written with John R. Lee, M.D., was a national bestseller.

Dr. Jim Steigerwalt is a retired hematologist who witnessed firsthand the limitations of conventional medicine. Research, he says, may develop products that become part of mainstream medicine, but as a young medical research technician Dr. Jim learned that it was vital to always have an open mind.

Dr. Jim has worked in numerous medical research capacities around the globe, as well as consulted in various areas at American institutions, with physicians at Johns Hopkins Hospital, the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Honnoman University, and the University Medical Center at Princeton.


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"Many people will get up before dawn to check the stock market, work until

all hours of the night on a project for work or church...but they will not

remember, or think it is important enough, to feed their own bodies." Dr.

Jesse Hanley, MD, and co-author of Tired of Being Tired, Women's

Passages, and Attention Deficit Disorder.

Everyone wants to remain youthful and live forever. But is a long life really

the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow if you're feeling vaguely unhealthy

much of the time? And why do so many of us feel lousy when we still think

of ourselves as young and

vibrant? Two words: nutrient

deficiency.

You can't get away without a

multiple vitamin and mineral

supplement," says Dr.

Hanley. "The ground is so

depleted that not even the

bugs can live in our refined

wheat and white flour

anymore!"

The simple fact of the matter

is that our bodies are not

getting what they need...and even if we were to suddenly adopt a diet that

made us poster children for healthy living, without nutrient supplementation,

we will always remain vitamin deficient.


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Is living a long life a thing of the past? Unless many people are willing to

change their approach to nutrition, the life expectancy for today's youth will

be a different story. Many medical institutions do not expect children to live

as long as their parents because of obesity, toxicity, and the deficiencies

inherent in the Standard American Diet.

The state of our food, coupled with our dietary choices, has rendered us

toxic and depleted of the vitamins and minerals we need to function and

thrive. Most of the food we eat contains barely half of the vitamins and

minerals it did fifty years ago; today's high yield wheat crops offer only half

the protein they did a century ago.

Processing methods by their very nature deplete food of nutrients. And

the length of time it takes to pick, transport, and stock onto grocers'

shelves, means food has lost much of its nutritional value by the time it

finally gets to our plates.

While alternatives such as organic foods are free of dangerous GMOs

(genetically modified organisms) and many toxic pesticides and fertilizers,

they are far from perfect as it can take decades for soil to fully recover from

years of abuse.

But in spite of all the doom and gloom, it's possible to turn the deficiency

tide, and learn how to take care of ourselves in a whole new way.


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First, forget what you thought you knew about adequate vitamin intake.

Take a fresh approach to your health likely, your old approach doesn't

take into account what experts are discovering about the sorry condition of

our soil, the depleted state of processed food, and our bodies' agonizing

struggle to overcome vitamin and mineral deficiency.

Everyone on the planet at some point in their lives will require extra

vitamins and minerals to compensate for deficiencies in the Standard

American Diet. In times of special need during pregnancy, periods of

overwhelming stress, or illness nutrients are good therapy, so it's vital to

update your knowledge base.

For example, consider the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for

vitamins and minerals. These figures were calculated in the 1940s when

soil was healthy, and food refining and processing was relatively rare.

Today, our vitamin and mineral needs far exceed the circa World War II

recommendations handed out by many health practitioners.

And all the hype about low-fat, fat-free, sodium-free, vitamin-enriched, and

on and on...it's all just bunk, part of food companies' marketing strategies to

convince you to buy their products. The truth is, all the processing to make

food other than what it naturally is simply removes the life-giving nutrients

our bodies need.

Real food free of unnecessary additives and processing is the simple

secret to health and longevity, so beware of terms like vitamin enriched. All

this means is that the food was stripped bare of its goodness during

processing, and then something was added in a futile attempt to make up

the loss, and give it some sort of bare minimum value.

By midlife, an overwhelming number of Americans will have developed a

chronic illness or contracted some form of cancer due to diet deficiencies.

But why wait for a health crisis to start giving your body what it needs now?

After all, regular maintenance is always preferable to crisis management.


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Remember, when implementing dietary changes, take it slowly, pay

attention to how your body responds and, if possible, consult a health

practitioner.

By giving up the Standard American Diet, and supplementing your new

multiple vitamin and mineral regimen with individualized care that factors in

age, gender, weight, and your unique health conditions, you may end up

feeling better than you ever have in your life...for the rest of your life!

11 Ways to Beat Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency

1. If you cannot get fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, opt for frozen over canned. 2. Avoid processed foods, fake foods, and junk foods. 3. Always eat real food, and never buy anything that contains hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oil i.e. never eat anything containing trans fats. 4. Read the label. If you don't know what a word means, or cannot pronounce it, don't eat it! Opt instead for something real. 5. Don't buy products with a long shelf life the better they do on the shelf, the worse they are for you. 6. Never eat foods that have been enriched. They are completely devitalized during processing. 7. Avoid food that has been engineered. Nearly all processed food contains GMOs. 8. Some nutritionists recommend kelp tablets / granules, or using unrefined sea salt as an added mineral source. Ordinary table salt has been stripped of vital trace elements during refining. 9. A digestive aid or probiotic assists with nutrient absorption, increasing your nutrient intake. 10. Try an herbal colon cleanse. Cleansing can help you eliminate the toxic build up that occurs from years of eating processed foods. 11. A high quality, daily multiple vitamin / mineral supplement is essential. You can be assured by starting with a multiple that you're taking the right combination, which enables vitamins and minerals to work synergistically in your metabolic and enzymatic systems.


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The most pressing question people have about bowel movements is, "Am I

officially "constipated" and how do I know what's normal?"

Bowel movements and constipation are not exactly water-cooler

conversation, so most people don't know if their situation is classified as

"constipation", or how many bowel movements they ought to be having

each day. No one really likes to think or talk about what's coming out of

their rear end (well, almost no one over the age of twelve), but how often

you go can have a dramatic effect on your health.

Whenever the

subject comes

around to

constipation, people

invariably ask how

often they should be

having a bowel

movement. Some

people have three

or more bowel

movements a day,

while others only

have one a week

(you are definitely

constipated!).

On the one hand,

someone who has a bowel movement every few days may feel constipated

if they haven't had a movement in a week. On the other hand, there are

people who believe they are constipated if they don't go every day.


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The medical community is no help either. Depending on the source, they

suggest that fewer than three bowel movements per week qualifies as

constipation, or that someone is constipated if their stool is hard and/or

difficult to pass.

So is normal once a day or three times a week?

To get an idea of what is normal or "not constipation", we can turn to three

teachers.

Most animals will have a bowel movement soon after they eat a major

meal. You can train a puppy to go outside by keeping them in a tight

enclosure for half an hour after they eat, and then take them outside. Birds

are famous for going while they are eating. Likewise, cats, dogs, goldfish,

horses, and other animals all go shortly after they have eaten. Domestic

animals suffer more constipation than wild animals because of the foods

we feed them.

Small children also follow this pattern and can help us to determine what is

normal. Breast-fed infants, especially, have a bowel movement with every

large feeding. Parents can often time when their toddlers will go to the

bathroom. They know that shortly after breakfast or lunch, their children will

be headed to the bathroom, especially if they are running around and

active. Much fewer children suffer with constipation than adults.

Another method we can use to uncover what is normal is to look at people

who live in non-western cultures, and who eat a diet that is tied to their

environment. Scientists who study these people note that they typically

have two to three bowel movements a day, and the movements are usually

much heavier than the stool of someone who eats a typical Western diet.


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People in these cultures would scratch their heads at the concept of

constipation. It just doesn't make sense to them. Non-western people don't

have large stacks of reading material next to where they go to the

bathroom because they don't sit and wait for a movement to happen...it just

happens.

Taking our cue from these teachers, we find that a natural number of bowel

movements is probably between two and three a day one for each major

meal of the day. For health reasons, it is good to have at least one bowel

movement a day...if you are having less than you could be classified as

suffering with constipation.

Some four million Americans experience constipation on a regular basis;

more than half that number will visit a doctor each year with constipation as

a major complaint. Constipation tends to happen more

often in the elderly and in pregnant women, but it can

strike people of all ages. At last count, Americans were

spending over $700 million dollars a year on laxatives!

The first major reason for so much constipation in the

United States is that we are trained not to go to the

bathroom when we have the urge. Remember when you

were young and in school? You couldn't get up and go

to the bathroom any time you wanted to. After you ate

lunch and were sitting in class, you'd get the signal from your body that it

was time to go. But did you go? No, you sat there and ignored what your

body was telling you.

It is rare for an animal to hold onto their stool for very long. We have

muscles and the ability to hold on to our stool, but in the wild world, this is a

rare occurrence. Most animals and babies go when they have to go. We,

however, are taught to hold it until the time is right.


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The problem with this type of training is that the body eventually gets the

message; it will stop telling you that it is time to go to the bathroom. The

muscles that hold back stool also become stronger and better at keeping

stool from coming out. It becomes a vicious cycle.

Another reason for the epidemic number of people who are constipated in

the United States is the Standard American Diet. The stool of people living

in native cultures is full of fiber. This means that the bowel movements they

have are larger and bulkier. A larger stool is easier to pass.

Much of the food we eat in the United States is made from ground up

seeds such as bread, cereals, cake, and other foods made from flours.

Eating grains is fine, but it is much healthier to eat them in whole form the

way most people eat rice. The difference is that eating grains that have

been ground makes for stool that is hard and compacted.

Imagine dirt or soil. If there is a high proportion of organic material called

humus or fiber in the soil, it is light and airy; if there is no organic material,

we call it clay. Your bowel movements are the same; they can either be

light and bulky or clay-like, depending on what you are eating.

Another reason for all the constipation in the United States is that most

people in our culture don't take care of their bowels by giving them a rest

(more on this later).

The medical community denies that there is anything really wrong with

having a bowel movement every few days. I disagree.

The problems with constipation are many. The cells that make up the walls

of the large intestine (the colon) are very tough, but even they can't handle

constant abuse. Stool contains many waste products and these can affect

the colon's cells.

Does cancer arise from this long-term contact between stool and the

colon's cells? No one can say for sure, but it certainly doesn't help to foster

good health. Are you at a higher risk for colon cancer if you are


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constipated? The answer is yes. You are two to three times more likely to

develop colon cancer if you are experiencing constipation enough to

warrant using laxatives. This risk is higher for women than men and higher

in black women than other women.

Other diseases are also more likely if you are constantly constipated

including hemorrhoids, which can be caused by straining during a bowel

movement. Anal fissures are caused when a hard stool actually rips the

tissue on the inside of the anus.

Severe complications from constipation include rectal prolapse where the

intestinal lining is pushed from the anal opening. Diverticulitis, an out-

pouching of the lining of the colon, is complicated or created by

constipation. Fecal impaction is a potentially harmful condition where the

stool becomes so stuck that it has to be removed manually.

While appendicitis is thought to arise from infection, the incidence is higher

in people who are constantly constipated. In fact, the amount of fiber in a

child's diet is directly related to the chances of getting appendicitis.

Clearly, being constipated is no fun for anyone, and it's a condition that can

have long-lasting effects on your health. Be aware that many drugs and

some diseases can cause you to become constipated. Even if your

constipation is caused by drugs or a disease, you can find relief by

following this action plan, but be sure to check with your doctor before

beginning any plan.

Okay, fiber is boring. It isn't flashy like some other supplements that you

can take, but it is essential for your health. Not only will fiber add bulk to


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your diet, which can reduce constipation, but fiber also plays many other

roles in the body.

Fiber is what helps to ensure that many toxins leave your body. Fiber has a

way of grabbing on to other molecules. When your body wants to get rid of

something, it sends it down your intestines. If there is enough fiber, that

molecule is taken out of the body. If there is not enough fiber, that molecule

is often reabsorbed.

Fiber also provides a food source to the bacteria in your gut. The bacteria

munch the fiber and we enjoy the benefits of the vitamins and nutrients that

are extracted.

High fiber foods include vegetables, fruits, and grains. Remember, consider

eating grains in their whole form and not always ground up as flour. A fiber

supplement is also a great addition to your health plan. Try mixing it in a

smoothie or your orange juice every morning.

How many times have you heard that you should drink eight glasses of

water a day? Yes, water is important.

What most people don't realize is that water is vital to consistent bowel

movements. The more water you have in your body, the easier it is to have

a bowel movement. If you aren't drinking enough water then, the body

takes water from your stool, which results in dry, hard bowel movements.

How do you know you are getting enough water? Look to your urine. If your

urine is bright yellow, then you are not drinking enough water. You want

your urine to be close to water-color. Remember that certain vitamins will

turn your urine bright yellow, so this color-test may not always work.


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Remember that you have trained your brain not to remind you that you

need to go to the bathroom! Well, you can re-train your brain by sitting on

the toilet half an hour after eating.

While you may feel silly sitting there, this kind of training can really work.

Take a book or some other reading material and spend about five to ten

minutes just sitting on the toilet after your meal.

We eat food every day. While that may sound normal, it is not. Every wild

animal on the earth experiences days when they don't have food. While

this thought may strike horror into your heart, it is actually healthy to take a

break; especially for your colon.

The best way to experience this kind of break (and still eat) is to cleanse

your colon. A colon cleanse is rejuvenating and can put your colon back

into shape. Many people who use colon cleansing report that their

constipation is gone after a good cleanse. In fact, when constipation returns

it is often a signal from your body that it is time to cleanse your colon.

Taking a walk is a great way to stimulate a bowel movement. Any kind of

exercise will work, but the best are walking and running.

You can't lose with exercise, there are so many additional benefits that

everyone should exercise as much as they can.


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Being constipated is no way to go through life. It is uncomfortable,

inconvenient, and unhealthy. Constipation is a discomfort that no one

should have; it is a completely treatable condition. The solution is not that

hard. You need to take care of your gut like you take care of the rest of

your body.

A colon cleanse a few times a year, adding fiber to your diet, and getting

enough exercise and water can break the cycle of having infrequent bowel

movements. The investment you make in taking care of your colon can

have long-term payoffs in improved health and a more comfortable life.


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Almost everyone has parasites. It's simply a fact of life. Even Dr. Oz says:

"90% of humans will have a problem with parasites in their lifetime."

Parasites are not just something that other people get a malady reserved

for citizens of developing countries. Everywhere we go, during just about

everything we do, North Americans are vulnerable to parasitic infestation.

The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies parasites as among the

six most dangerous diseases that infect humans. Parasites outrank cancer

as the number one global killer, and account for many of the digestive woes

from which people suffer.

The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)

estimates that over sixty million people in the United

States are likely infected with Toxoplasma gondii, a

parasite associated with raw meat and contact with cat

feces.

A report on food borne parasites prepared for the Food

Research Institute at the University of Wisconsin

Madison cited an estimated two and a half million cases of food and

waterborne Giardia lamblia and three million cases of Cryptosporidium

parvum in the U.S. alone. Both protozoan parasites are transmitted through

drinking water contaminated with the fecal material of infected persons.

And while only a minimal number of cases are detected and reported,

some estimate that approximately fifty million American children are

infected with worm parasites.


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13 Symptoms of a Parasitic Infestation

Sometimes you can be infected without having symptoms; however, there are often signs, including:

1. Allergies to many different types of foods

2. Anemia (low red blood count)

3. Bloating/abdominal swelling

4. Bloody stools

5. Bouts of diarrhea and inconsistent bowel habits

6. Flu-like symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and fever

7. Foul-smelling stools that get worse in the afternoon and evening

8. Fever

9. Gas and cramping

10. Itching around the anus, especially at night.

11. Nausea

12. Vomiting

13. Weight loss with a ravenous appetite

Your intestines provide the perfect breeding ground for parasites, who

enjoy making their homes nestled within impacted waste as well as in the

linings of colon walls.

Living inside our intestines, these microorganisms gain the upper hand by

virtue of their sheer numbers both in kind and in population. They thrive

because of the unique ways in which they have adapted their life cycles in

order to ensure the perpetuation of their species within their unsuspecting

hosts: us.

The three major groups of parasites include

protozoans (single-celled organisms),

nematodes (roundworms), and cestodes

(tapeworms). There are numerous parasites

common to North America ranging from

microscopic protozoans and Cyclospora

cayetanensis sometimes called the

yuppie disease because of outbreaks in the

United States resulting from fecally-

contaminated imported raspberries to

macroscopic multi-cellular worms and

nematodes such as hookworm, pinworm,

and whipworm.

Parasites range from the stuff of late night

horror shows measuring in at several feet

in length to those that are invisible to the


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Dr. Oz appeared on the Oprah Show, prompting her to say If there's one

thing Dr. Oz likes as much as talking about poop, it's props! This time he's

brought along a real doozy.Wormzilla is a tapeworma type of parasite

that can grow up to 30 feet long.

naked eye. And while they are fond of the colon, this is not the only place

parasites can be found. Just

about any part of your body is

vulnerable to infestation: the

lungs, liver, esophagus, brain,

blood, muscles, joints,

skin...and even your eyes!

There are more than a

hundred different types of

parasites who enjoy living out

their lives inside of human

beings. In the United States

alone, one-third of nearly six

thousand fecal specimens

tested came back positive for

nineteen species of intestinal

parasites at the Parasitology Center, Inc. (PCI) in Tempe, Arizona.

Laboratory methods have progressed considerably in the last decade, and

can provide various forms of parasitic testing supported by the CDC.

Unfortunately, so far there is not one laboratory style of testing that covers

all of the commonly known parasites. And while lab testing has come a

long way, PCI is still the only laboratory in the United States specializing in

parasitology testing.

It's important to remember that tests aren't conclusive unless they are

positive, which could require the taking of many different specimens, at

least three of each kind: blood, serum stool, and urine. Testing can become

a time-consuming venture as much repetition can be required, and with so

many different types of parasites, test results can be vague, inconclusive,

and expensive.


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Parasite Cleansing Case Studies

Read what Puristat users are saying about their experiences with flushing out parasitic infestations

through colon cleansings.

"I saw something in my stool..."

"I could not believe the things that came out of me, and how much energy I had when I had finished

this program. I saw something alive in my stool, as well as a lot of deposits, and mucus stuff. I never

dreamed such gross stuff was inside my body. Thank you, Puristat, for introducing me to this cleansing

program." Amanda C.

"I saw worms in my..."

"I am completely grossed out and disgusted with what just occurred, but so thankful it did. I just had a

bowel movement, and looked into the toilet before flushing (why, I don't know). I saw worm-like things

in my stool. I was so freaked I flushed immediately before I really got a good look. The experience

actually made me almost throw up, but I am glad your program is helping me to rid my body of

whatever is in there. Yuck!" Melanie B.

"I passed worms..."

"I passed three worms in the first three days with your program. I can't believe what is coming out of

me! I feel great, and have more energy than I have had in a long time; I feel so much less bloated. My

tummy looks flatter than before, too. I'm telling everyone about this product!" Michelle W.

"Some sort of bug..."

"I had gone to Mexico and picked up some sort of bug, was very bloated, and had a lot of gas. I was

quite uncomfortable. I purchased my first Puristat kit, and had great results and relief from my

symptoms."

"I have my second order coming and will be using it right away. Then I'll wait a while to do the cleanse

again - but I will do it again! In the meantime I will be telling everyone about Puristat." JN

The Puristat Medical Team loves hearing the success that people are experiencing with our products. Of

course, success stories reflect an individual's results. Results do vary and are not necessarily

representative of all of those who will use our products. Our next success story could come from you!


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Accepting the fact that parasites are nearly unavoidable, as well as

recognizing the kinds of environments parasites enjoy and how they are

transmitted, is the key to ridding yourself of them, and preventing further

infestations.

First, it's important to flush out your gastrointestinal (GI) system; a clean,

hydrated, and toned colon goes a long way toward discouraging parasites

to make their home in your intestines, as well as works to alleviate the

unpleasant symptoms you are experiencing while under attack by a

parasitic infestation.

Coping with parasites is best handled with a 4-Step Approach, which

includes...

Most everyone has parasites. They love life in the human colon because

they thrive on human waste. So why not use common sense wisdom and

clean up our colons regularly with colon cleanses and by extension take

care of the rest of our bodies in the process?

One of the most effective ways to begin ridding yourself of parasites is with

a detoxification of your entire body, starting with your colon. Colonic

irrigation and herbal cleansing can help to remove parasites, mucus, and

toxins that have built up in your colon.

By flushing out impacted waste, passing stool is easier, transit times are

improved, the unlucky parasites will have less time to take their foothold,

Step 1: Herbal Colon Cleansing

Step 2: Increase Your Fiber Intake

Step 3: Reverse Vitamin Deficiency

Step 4: Know Sources - Preventing Re-infestation


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and there will be nothing left for them to feed on. This means your body will

become an inhospitable host, reducing the likelihood of further parasitic

infestation.

Numerous societies around the globe use natural alternative medicines

derived mainly from plants for treatment of common ailments. Herbs have

been used for thousands of years because of their proven track record for

successfully purging parasites from the body. They help to increase the

wave-like motion in the colon that propels waste along, while at the same

time toning colon muscles.

Many herbs are more effective, and easier on the system, when used in

conjunction with other herbs. A cleansing program that combines a variety

of herbs in order to purge parasites from the body is preferable.

Puristat's colon cleanse is comprised of 23 herbal ingredients including

cascara sagrada, buckthorn bark, ginger root, cayenne pepper, psyllium

husk, fennel seed, and rhubarb root all highly effective for expelling

parasites and their eggs.

These herbs also have analgesic properties that can help relieve the

inflammation, constipation, nausea, abdominal cramping, bloating,

flatulence, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach ache that often accompany an

infestation.

Removing impurities also goes a long way toward helping your body

absorb nutrients, enhancing energy levels, and increasing regularity...all

necessary aspects of getting back on track after a parasitic infestation.

After cleansing your colon, it's important to restore certain bacteria to

prevent unhealthy bacteria from inhabiting the area. Probiotics are the good

bacteria your system needs in order to restore its healthy flora.

It's recommended you begin a cleanse with considerably less than the

suggested dosage if you're elderly. For example, one half to one tablet the

first day, increasing daily until you regularly produce one to three bowel

movements per day.


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The key to managing parasitic infestation is prevention; the sooner you

make dietary changes that will help

to keep you cleansed and clear of

waste, the less opportunity there

will be for parasites to settle into

the impacted waste within your

colon.

Fiber helps keep your bowels

regulated by increasing your transit

time, which in turn keeps your colon clear of the waste build-up associated


Increase your fiber intake by eating more fiber-rich foods, and make up for

low-fiber days with a high-quality fiber supplement. A dietary supplement

containing psyllium is one of several excellent ways to increase fiber, and it

tends to produce less gas than some high-fiber foods.

Learn about both traditional and more exotic foods that are filled with non-

soluble and soluble fiber, as well as how to incorporate them into your diet.

Print out our fiber chart so you'll know exactly how many grams of fiber per

serving that various foods have to offer.

Although in some countries people reportedly consume over seventy grams

of fiber each day, the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for fiber in the

United States is twenty-five to thirty grams. An increase in fiber creates

softer, bulkier stool, which moves more easily through your digestive

system, flushing out parasites, mucus, and toxins on a daily basis.

The result is a cleaned and toned colon, which makes for a less hospitable

place for parasites to move in, and take over. Increased fiber intake is also

linked to weight loss and many other health benefits.


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Parasites and vitamin deficiency go together like peanut butter and jelly.

Not only can having parasites lead to a deficiency, if you're already vitamin-

deficient, you will be vulnerable to a host of health problems including


Parasites feed off human blood, extracting vital nutrients. And not only do

they burrow in our intestinal walls, some parasites cause diarrhea, making

it difficult for our bodies to absorb nutrients.

It is a well-documented fact that parasites cause specific vitamin

deficiencies. Diphyllobothrium latum for example commonly referred to as

fish or broad tapeworm can deplete your body of half its vitamin B12, an

essential resource for the proper functioning of your central nervous

system, muscle coordination, and memory.

Unfortunately, many of us are already vitamin deficient due to our Standard

American Diet of processed, fake, and junk foods. Add to this the fact that

modern food refining destroys and devitalizes much of the goodness in the

foods we eat, and you've set yourself up for a potentially vicious cycle of

infestation, deficiency, and re-infestation.

At some point in their lives, everyone on the planet will require extra

vitamins and minerals to compensate for deficiencies; if you've got

parasites, the time to incorporate a multi-vitamin into your daily regimen is

now!

Advanced vitamin supplementation is the foundation of good health, and

can work to help prevent parasitic infestations. With a strong multi-vitamin

in your corner, your body will be able to recuperate from a parasitic attack,

and build up its immune system to prevent future infestations.


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In order to avoid infestation, it is important to understand how parasites

operate, and then take the necessary steps to avoid becoming an unwitting

host to various parasites.

It's a parasite's job to infest, and they have designed a variety of clever

ways to invade their hosts i.e. you. Some air-borne viruses, bacteria, and

fungi can infect human beings if accidentally inhaled.

In North America, Histoplasmosis, Valley fever, and Hanta virus are

examples of parasitic diseases associated with bat dung (used in some

fertilizers), dust, and rodent feces.

Parasitic worms are readily transmitted from pets and other animals such

as beef and swine tapeworms. Cat litter boxes may pose a threat of

toxoplasmosis; the Toxoplasma gondii parasite is found in cat feces. Dogs

carry Echinococcus, an intestinal tapeworm the eggs of which spread over

a dog's fur via its anus. Unhealthy human contact with infected dogs, such

as kissing, transports the eggs into the human intestine from where they

can make their way to a host's brain and liver.

Bloodsucking insects can transmit parasites through bites as they endeavor

to feed on human blood. Insect-borne pathogens are not normally a danger

to their natural hosts a rodent for example but can become extremely

harmful in unnatural hosts such as human beings.

Protozoa such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia are transmitted through

drinking water that has been contaminated with fecal material from infected

persons. They can be found in both running streams and the tap water in

many large North American cities served by surface water treatment plants.

Schistosomes such as the deadly Trematoda fluke, however, can only be

transmitted through skin contact with contaminated water.


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One of the most common ways of contracting a parasitic infection is

through food intake. Unless properly washed, vegetables grown on farms

fertilized with infected human waste can transmit the eggs of various

parasites. When swallowed with contaminated food, parasites can be

infective. This can easily occur in household settings, or in restaurants

where health inspections at even the most expensive world-class

restaurants reveal that employees harbor fecal matter under their nails.

Some parasites the roundworm nematode, for example spend their

immature egg stage in warm, moist soil, just waiting for a new host to

invade. Walking bare-footed or sitting on fecally-contaminated soil can be

an invitation to the eggs of hookworms or strongyloides, who penetrate the

exposed skin and migrate through the human body to the intestinal tract.

1. Expect to become infected by parasites.

2. Regular colon cleansings are a must since most water sources are located near human habitation, and are therefore likely infested with parasites.

3. Supplement your diet with fiber to improve transit times, and keep your colon cleansed of parasitic activity.

4. Supplement your diet with a high-grade multi-vitamin to ensure adequate vitamin, mineral, and nutrient intake, and to combat the resulting deficiency from parasitic infestation.

5. If you are prone to infestations, avoid known sources such as contact with rodent feces, cat litter boxes, and inappropriate contact with dogs.

6. Use caution when drinking and/or swimming in unfamiliar water sources.

7. Wear protective clothing when exposed to bloodsucking insects.

8. Wash all fruits and vegetables in clean water before eating to prevent roundworm and whipworm infection. Add a few ounces of over-the-counter hydrogen peroxide and/or mild soap to increase the parasite-killing activity of water.


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9. Wear shoes or slippers to prevent hookworm infection.

10. Do not use water from septic tanks or other potentially contaminated sources for watering vegetables.

11. Contain all waste matter in an outdoor toilet or latrine rather than going as nature intended outdoors.

Children are particularly susceptible to parasites, and often harbor the

largest number of worms. Teach them proper hygiene, such as hand

washing (including using a nail brush) after going to the toilet, playing

outside, or before preparing or eating food.

Most people imagine that their colon is tough; after all, think about what it

deals with every day! But over time, as it ages, the colon has a harder time

doing its job, and the entire digestive process can be thrown off by any

number of little things.

A colon cleanse allows your colon the chance to rebuild itself, and

return to proper functioning.

Many people are unaware of the fact that the colon was never designed to

have food in it all the time. Think about it. All animals in the wild go through

periods when they eat, and times when they dont. These fasting periods

allow their guts a break from having to deal with food, and the colon needs

this break.

A well-designed colon cleanse can mimic a fast without you ever having to

stop eating! In addition, a colon cleanse helps to rejuvenate the entire

digestive system. The end result is that your body works better and you feel

great.


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14 Ways To Know When it's Time for a Colon Cleanse

You need a colon cleanse if you experience the following symptoms:

1. Fatigue

2. Constipation

3. Gas and bloating

4. Diarrhea

5. Frequent infections (colds, flus)

6. Skin problems (acne, eczema)

7. Depression

8. Irritability

9. Colitis

10. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

11. PMS (premenstrual syndrome)

12. Parasites and Tapeworms

13. Allergies

14. Diverticulitis

Puristat's MILD, MODERATE and ADVANCED Colon Cleanse plans are

made up of three components - Cleanse, Restore and Advanced

Supplementation. The combination of herbal ingredients in Cleanse works

to stimulate increased muscle activity in the colon. The increased muscle

activity will not only help break up and remove impacted waste, it will also

help tone your colon.

Using products with just the right combination of herbs is the secret to a

successful colon cleanse program. For centuries, people around the globe

have used a variety of herbal ingredients to assist their bodies in

eliminating toxins, mucous, and parasites from the colon. Puristat's Colon

Cleanse is comprised of twenty-three cleansing and detoxification herbs, all

working together to gently expel waste, parasites, and toxins.

The second component to Puristats Colon

Cleanse is Restore. It is comprised of

additional cleansing herbs, plus good

bacteria, also known as lactobacillus

acidophilus. It is vital to restore the good

bacteria whenever you cleanse your

system. The proper balance of acidophilus

helps keep your immune system strong,

reduces yeast overgrowth, and increases

regularity.

The third component, Advanced

Supplementation is a digestive support

regimen that contains digestive enzymes,

probiotics, l-glutamine (for intestinal

healing), vitamin D3 (for fostering nutrient

absorption) and an advanced supply of the

daily nutrients required for digestive and

overall wellness. No colon cleanse


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program is complete without a digestive support supplement.

Do you need a colon cleanse? The short answer is that everyone needs a

colon cleanse at least once, if not several times a year. The longer you go

without fasting or a colon cleanse, the worse your colon will become.

Can a simple colon cleanse improve this many conditions? Yes! Your colon

is the center of your health, so everything you eat comes in through your

mouth and has to pass through the colon. If your digestive process is not

working well, it has an impact on the entire body.

If you want to discover your specific needs, turn to the Colon Health

Assessment Test. It takes about two minutes to complete and will supply

you with article recommendations - plus which colon cleanse program is

right for you, all based upon your input.

Does It Work? Ask These People!

"Thirty pounds later...!"

"I was shocked to see how small my stomach got; you could literally see the difference within just a few days. I knew I made the right choice. During the twelve months after using Puristat's Colon Cleanse I lost a total of thirty pounds." - Cassandra P.

"Even beano didn't do the trick, then I tried a colon cleanse"

"It's a bit embarrassing to talk about, but...I had a severe problem with flatulence. It was very bad-smelling, like sulfur. I did one Puristat colon cleanse for two weeks and it really helped, so I called Puristat to ask when the next shipment would be coming...and I did another colon cleanse, which also helped. I will be using the colon cleanse once a month from now on!" ~ Grace M.

"...always sluggish"

"I was always sluggish and constipated and I didn't feel right. No matter what I did, nothing changed. I didn't feel good physically, mentally, or emotionally. I was in the market for something that would help and Puristat's Colon Cleanse did it!" Marge M.

"Constipation, diarrhea, indigestion..."

"I experienced constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, and cramps. Over the last 5-10 years I've tried about 10-15 different vitamin combinations and over-the-counter remedies. None of them worked...then I tried Puristat's Colon Cleanse. If your suffer as I did, try Puristat's Colon Cleanse, it really does work!" - Michael T.

"...throw away the laxatives!"

"I was constipated, boated, and I had back pain. It affected my house, my kids, my husband, and my job. Three days after taking Puristat's Colon Cleanse, I felt better and was going to the bathroom like I was supposed to. With the Colon Cleanse, you can throw away the laxatives. I believe in this product!" Jodie D.

The Puristat Medical Team loves hearing the success that people are experiencing with our products. Of course, success stories reflect an individual's results. Results do vary and are not necessarily representative of all of those who will use our products. Our next success story could come from you!


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We offer multiple colon cleanse programs based upon your needs. The

shortest plan, the 7-day colon cleanse kit is stronger than most 30-day

programs. In other words, you get more with our 7-day colon cleanse-

detoxification kit than you get with most competitors products in thirty days.

While Puristats program is powerful, this does not mean that it is

uncomfortable. The Puristat Colon Cleanse has been specially formulated

to not cause cramping or quick trips to the bathroom. It simply means larger

more productive bowel movements more often.

Is it difficult? This is the most common question we get asked. The answer

is no. Most people go through the colon cleanse without any problems,

continuing along with their normal lives throughout the process. The only

difference is that they feel great.

But is doesnt stop there...other Colon Cleanse benefits include:

Weight Loss: Can you lose weight on a colon cleanse? Yes. Many people do lose weight during their colon cleanse. By following the plan, many people naturally lose shed weight.

Constipation: A great benefit of a colon cleanse is that it often marks the end of constipation. In addition to the discomfort people experience, having infrequent bowel movements is tied to a number of diseases including colon cancer, hemorrhoids, and diverticulitis. A colon cleanse can rejuvenate your bowels and increase the number of healthy bowel movements.

Parasites: Having parasites is much more common than many people realize. The herbs in our colon cleanse are designed to kill and remove parasites from the digestive tract.

Fatigue: One of the most common complaints heard in doctors offices is how tired people are. If you have been feeling fatigued lately, then a colon cleanse is the perfect way to restore the vital energy you are lacking.

Gas and Bloating: You never really notice how much gas and bloating you have until you dont have it anymore. A colon cleanse rebalances gut bacteria, and improves digestion. This powerful combination reduces gas and bloating.

Acne: While doctors will tell people that acne has nothing to do with the food you eat or how healthy your colon is, we know differently. Acne tends to clear after a colon cleanse.


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If you are new to colon cleansing, you may be surprised by how good you

will begin to feel once you have started our colon cleanse program. If you

have tried other colon cleanse programs, you will be delighted by how

wonderfully our program works.

You can expect to feel great, have more regular bowel movements, sleep

better, have more energy, and even to smell and taste better. It is truly

remarkable what a good colon cleanse can do for your health.

At Puristat, we firmly believe in promoting healing from the inside out, and

offer numerous products to assist in alleviating digestive ailments, and

promote long-term, optimum health.

Whether you're trying to improve your overall health; struggle with fatigue

or PMS; battling weight gain; trying to relieve constipation, bloating, and

gas; hoping to ease indigestion, rid your body of toxins and parasites, or

relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and diverticulitis, a

colon cleanse is the place to start.

Colon cleansing gently encourages your system to rid itself of accumulated

toxins, waste, and parasites, while at the same time helping to tone the

colon. It promotes healing within intestines that have been damaged by

constipation; a colon cleanse can help prime your intestines to better

absorb essential vitamins and minerals. You'll improve your transit time,

too, speeding up the elimination process, and rejuvenating your energy

levels.

Colon cleansing benefits your whole body, and ought to be part of every

digestive health regimen!


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A liver cleanse helps ensure your liver functions in tip-top condition. A

liver cleanse helps cleanse and detoxify your liver and it is one of the most

powerful procedures you can do to enhance your body's performance. It

can significantly improve digestion, enzyme levels, a fatty liver, cirrhosis

and energy, which is the basis of your health.

A sluggish liver can lead to serious fatigue, weight gain, water retention,

and a host of other health woes. A liver cleansing can help with regularity,

bloating and flatulence, diet, and save you thousands of dollars and months

of pain by facilitating the avoidance of needless surgery for gallstones.

Forget about

gallstones and

surgery! "Cleaning the

liver bile ducts is the

most powerful

procedure that you

can do to improve

your body's health,"

says Dr. Hulda Clark,

author of The Cure of

All Diseases.

Liver cleansing diets

and liver support

supplements can help

you avoid possible

subsequent

complications from liver diseases, and the development of other afflictions

related to an unhealthy liver.


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Before you consider maximizing your liver function, be sure to cleanse your

colon first. Why? A major function of the liver is to clean your blood, and the

best way to make it as easy as possible for the liver to do this is to cleanse

the colon first, so the blood that comes to your liver is as toxin-free as

possible.

If your colon is obstructed with years of accumulated debris, the massive

amounts of toxins to be eliminated from a liver cleansing cannot easily be

evacuated from your body if your colon is blocked. Therefore, it is

imperative to cleanse the colon before beginning your liver cleanse.

The liver is a complex, unique organ serving many functions crucial to

sustaining life. From circulation to digestion, it is constantly processing

blood for use by the rest of the body.

Weighing three to four pounds, the liver is the largest internal organ in the

human body. It is glossy in appearance, and dark red in color from the rich

supply of blood flowing through it. Sometimes called The Great Chemical

Factory, your liver neutralizes harmful toxins and wastes, stores glycogen

(a blood-sugar regulator), amino acids, protein, and fat.

In today's world, our liver all of our organs, in fact are at great risk of

contamination from environmental toxins and over-processed foods infused

with many unnatural chemicals. If your liver is not functioning well, a

hazardous buildup of toxins may occur.


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The liver performs many important functions to keep us healthy. It removes

harmful material from the blood; it makes enzymes and bile that help digest

food; and it converts food into substances needed for life and growth.

From its sheltered position in the abdominal cavity, the liver filters blood

and performs many functions vital to health. Our bodies depend on the liver

to regulate, synthesize, store, and secrete important proteins and nutrients.

The liver is the most resilient body organ. It is capable of regenerating

itself, and is able to recreate lost tissue in order to help maintain its

essential functions, even in the face of moderate damage.

When part of the liver is removed, a healthy organ may grow back to its

original size. But its capacity to repair itself can be exceeded by repeated

or extensive damage.

Keeping your liver as healthy and cleansed as possible with a liver cleanse

supplement or liver cleanse diet, offers many health advantages.

Top Liver Functions - Over 500 Including:

1. Filtering blood

2. Purifying and clearing waste products, toxins, and drugs

3. Regulating and secreting substances important in maintaining your body's functions and health

4. Storing important nutrients (such as glycogen glucose), vitamins, and minerals

5. Metabolizing fats, proteins, and carbohydrates

6. Creating bile

7. Metabolizing hormones, internally-produced wastes, and foreign chemicals

8. Forming urea

9. Assimilating and storing fat-soluble vitamins

10. Synthesizing blood proteins


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21 Signs You Need A Liver Cleanse:

1. Alcoholic Liver Disease

2. Allergies

3. Bloating, Gas, Flatulence

4. Chemical Sensitivities

5. Cirrhosis of the Liver

6. Constipation

7. Elevated Liver Enzymes

8. Fatigue

9. Fatty Liver Disease

10. Fibrosis of the Liver

11. Gallstones

12. Gilbert's Syndrome

13. Hemochromatosis

14. Hepatitis C

15. Jaundice

16. Low Metabolism

17. Menopausal Digestive Issues

18. Obesity

19. PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome)

20. Poor Digestion

21. Wilson's Disease

In our industrialized developed world, we are immersed in a sea of toxic

chemicals. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that half-a-

million chemicals are in use today, and over five thousand new chemicals

are introduced yearly. Some researchers believe up to twenty-five percent

of these may be carcinogenic. This is why it is crucial to employ a liver

cleanse supplement and/or diet to cleanse your liver of the toxic waste of

twenty-first century living.

Dr. Hulda Clark, PhD, ND, in her

groundbreaking bestseller, The Cure of All

Diseases, dramatically describes the

gallstones and cholesterol that can choke

the liver biliary tubing in many people,

including our children.

"Imagine the situation if your garden hose

had marbles in it. Much less water would

flow, which in turn would decrease the

ability of the hose to squirt out the marbles.

With gallstones, much less cholesterol

leaves the body, and cholesterol levels

may rise."


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"Gallstones, being porous, can pick up all the bacteria, cysts, viruses, and

parasites that are passing through the liver. In this way, nests of infection

are formed, forever supplying the body with fresh bacteria. No stomach

infection such as ulcers or intestinal bloating can be cured permanently

without removing these gallstones from the liver."

If your liver becomes overworked, it can become congested. Toxic

compounds and impurities may get trapped in deposits of hardened bile.

Pollutants may not be flushed out of the body, and can back up in your

blood stream.

A sluggish liver can lead to serious fatigue, weight gain, water retention,

and a host of other health woes. Detoxification that targets the liver can

Testimonials from those happy with their liver cleansing results include:

Eliminated Gallstones the Size of Grapes

A patient described the unhappy situation of having his liver full of gallstones, a digestive system

working inefficiently, and kidneys that were full of toxins and stones. All of this was affecting his

adrenal glands, resulting in low blood pressure, hypoglycemia, and fatigue. After liver cleansing

and avoiding too much fatty food early in the day, he was able to work again without feeling

exhausted.

Shed Sixty-one Pounds

After suffering from intermittent stomach problemsbloating, painful cramps, food intolerance,

constipation, fluid retention, etc., a liver cleanser elatedly reported she had shed 61 pounds, lost

an incredible amount of fluid, and gained significant energy.

Young Girl's Energy Restored

A thrilled mother shared that her daughter's health, after a liver cleanse, had dramatically

improved; her stomach pains were gone, her energy levels were soaring, and her waist

measurement had decreased by five inches as a result of losing over fourteen pounds without

dieting or exercising: "I was amazed and relieved to see my fifteen-year-old daughter's health

improve in such a short time."

The Puristat Medical Team loves hearing the success that people are experiencing with our

products. Of course, success stories reflect an individual's results. Results do vary and are not

necessarily representative of all of those who will use our products. Our next success story could

come from you!


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help remove these unwanted poisons and enable it to function properly. A

healthy liver will increase your energy, improve metabolism, and help you

burn excess fat.

If possible, do not take any pharmaceuticals during your liver flush. If you

are under a physician's care, consult with him or her prior to your cleanse,

and follow your doctor's instructions concerning your medications.

Remember, when you are detoxifying your liver, you will not receive full

benefit from any medication because they may be flushed out with the

cleanse, reducing their effectiveness.

After you have completed a liver cleanse, it is important to cleanse the

colon again. Some of the toxins and waste products removed, including

drug residues from pharmaceutical products you have taken over the

years, will move through the colon. If it is not re-cleansed, the colon can

reabsorb these compounds, and re-toxify your blood and body. The

When you should NOT liver cleanse:

If constipated - consider doing a colon cleanse first

When ill

During pregnancy or lactation

Keep away from young children

If you have a medical concern, consult with your healthcare professional.


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Puristat Colon & Liver Cleanse is designed to first cleanse the colon, then

the liver and then a final colon cleanse is completed.

Liver cleansing offers an inexpensive and easy way to detoxify, protect,

and rejuvenate one of your most important organs and the many body

functions it supports. When your liver functions at its best, it has the

marvelous ability to recover and regenerate; all it needs from you is a liver

cleanse to help to jump-start the miracle.


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Remember those days when you could eat anything and it didn't matter?

You could stuff anything closely resembling food in your face and never

think about it again. For most of us, who are middle-aged, or for women

fast approaching menopause, those days are gone forever.

Today, this kind of eating is likely to send a friendly "reminder" wafting into

the air a few hours later. Occasional bloating, flatulence, gassiness, and

indigestion can be uncomfortable - both for you and for others in the room

- and if it is happening a lot, it may just be a sign from your body that

something needs to change.

As we age, our bodies become less efficient at digestion, and this poor

digestion leads to an increase in bloating, gassiness and flatulence. For

example, the slowdown of the gastrointestinal tract's processes as a

woman ages can sometimes result in menopausal indigestion.

There are many other reasons for becoming gassy and bloated such as

eating foods that cause gassiness and bloating, not properly combining

foods, or gulping air while you're eating, but the vast majority of gas is

produced by bacteria in your gut.

The whole story of what's going on is a combination of loss of digestive

powers, the bacteria in your gut, and the types of foods you decide to put

into your mouth. While it might feel that these changes have occurred

quickly, in most people they have happened slowly over time as their body

changes and ages.


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Most people have heard of lactose intolerance, but what is it, exactly?

Lactose is the sugar found in milk. People with lactose intolerance don't

have the ability to digest the sugar in milk.

All babies have the enzyme necessary to digest milk sugar (lactase).

Humans can digest lactose when they're young, but many lose this ability

as they age. This makes sense: all mammals drink milk from their mother,

but then stop as they grow older. Humans are the only ones who try to

break this rule.

As an adult, if you don't have the lactase enzyme and you drink milk or eat

milk products, then the sugar from the milk passes through the stomach

and small intestine undigested. While you wouldn't normally think

undigested sugar is a big deal, it is.

According to research, the number of people who have lactose intolerance

varies by ethnicity. In general, about half the population of the United

States are considered lactose intolerant. Lactose intolerance is highest

among Asians (almost 100%) and Blacks (around 80%); at the other end of

the spectrum are Scandinavians; as little as 2% are lactose intolerant.

Undigested sugars are a boon for the bacteria that live in your gut.

Your gut is full of bacteria. The number of bacteria in your gut outnumbers

the number of cells in your entire body. There are literally billions of both

good and bad bacteria in your gut. In a healthy person, the good and the

bad bacteria achieve a balance where there are not too many of the good

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For the peri-menopausal and menopausal woman, good bacteria are

essential to feeling well. They metabolize and recycle hormones such as

estrogen, phytoestrogens, and thyroid. This process fosters hormonal

balance, and helps to minimize menopausal symptoms.

When undigested lactose sugar comes down the intestines, bacteria

gobble up the sugars. To the bacteria, it is time to party. When food

sources (mostly sugars) are plentiful for bacteria, they do what bacteria do

best: grow and multiply. When bacteria start multiplying rapidly, they

produce gas. Undigested lactose sugar equals gas production and more

bloating.

Bacteria can also produce toxins as they grow and multiply, which can be

harmful to the lining of the gut. This can cause diarrhea.

By now you have probably realized that not just lactose, but other sugars

can cause the same problem. Any sugar that you don't digest will become

a meal for the bacteria in your gut, and any meal for bacteria means an

increase in gas production and toxins.

The smell is another story. Not all bacteria that create gas produce a smelly

gas. The main villains - as far as smell goes are the bacteria that produce

gases containing sulfur and methane. There is some evidence that it's the

harmful bacteria that produce odd smells, but this is not entirely

understood.

Don't get the wrong idea about the bacteria in your gut. They're vital to your

health and perform many functions such as breaking down complex

carbohydrates (fibers), and providing us with vitamins and other nutrients.

It's just bad when you start over-feeding the bacteria with sugars and they

produce excess gas.

There is a relationship between digestive ability and the bacteria in your

gut. When we were younger, our digestive powers were at their height, but

they decline as we age. With many more of the sugars that in our youth


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would normally be digested and absorbed now passing through the gut

undigested, gas-producing bacteria have lots to feed on.

Poor digestion, along with food and drug choices, can change where the

bacteria in the gut are located. Once again, this doesn't sound like a big

deal, but where bacteria are located in your gut can have long-lasting

effects on your health and the amount of "room-clearing" gas that exits

from your body.

Medical books would have you believe that the majority of bacteria in your

gut are found in your colon. In healthy people, this is true. If you don't

remember your high school anatomy lessons, the colon makes up the last

four to six feet or so of your intestines. In between the colon and the

stomach are around 24 feet of small intestine. The small intestines are not

supposed to have many bacteria in them, but in modern people, they do.

There is a medically recognized syndrome called small bowel bacterial

overgrowth syndrome, where the small intestines become overgrown with

large amounts of bacteria. This syndrome is much more common than

many doctors realize. Bacteria are not dumb - they are going to go and

grow where the food is. If there are large amounts of sugars to be found

high in the digestive tract, that is where the bacteria are going to go.

Stress, a carbohydrate-rich (sugar) diet, and poor digestion in addition to

the use of antibiotics that can kill off many of the good bacteria can all

contribute to bacteria relocating to the small intestine.

Most of the absorption of nutrients and vitamins occurs high in the gut.

Having bacteria high in the guts means that bacteria are now in competition

for our nutrients. If bacteria are creating toxins and irritating the gut lining,

then there is the potential for malabsorption syndromes such as irritable

bowel syndrome (IBS).


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Yes, there are foods that tend to create bloating and flatulence; some of

these are famous for doing so such as beans, cabbage, and others. These

foods typically contain a difficult to digest fiber that is perfect food for

bacteria. Other foods that create bloating and flatulence are those that

contain a large amount of sugar.

You can try to avoid the foods that cause gas, but these foods are some of

the best foods you can put in your body. Broccoli alone is the subject of

over two hundred studies, and is prized for its ability to prevent a wide

number of cancers, to act as an antioxidant, and numerous other health

benefits. Likewise, cabbage, onions, and oatmeal are full of great nutrients

that your body needs.

The best way to avoid bloating and flatulence is to take an integrated

approach.

Traditional Gas-producing Foods

Vegetables: peas, cabbage, onions, broccoli, radishes, and cauliflower

Fruits: apples, prunes, bananas, and dried fruit

Fiber: oatmeal and other grains

Sugar: any large amount of sugar, especially those contained in soda


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First, realize that digestion begins in the mouth. There are digestive

enzymes that are released in your mouth as you chew. One of the easiest

tricks to chewing your food well is to take your fork and put food in your

mouth - then set the fork down on the table until you are done chewing.

Most people are picking up their next bite as they are chewing; this creates

urgency where you are trying to get the food out of your mouth because the

next bite is waiting on the fork. Stop, put your fork down, finish the bite in

your mouth, and pick up the fork again.

If you haven't heard the news about how bad soda is yet, then let us tell

you: stop drinking soda. According to a recent National Health and Nutrition

Examination Survey, soda is the major source of calories in the United

States. Soda creates many problems for people who want to be healthy

and overwhelms even the best digestive capacities. Drinking soda feeds

gas-producing bacteria. Other simple sugars should be eaten in

moderation, or if you are really brave, not at all.

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You should periodically undergo a colon cleanse. A one- or three- week

program helps to rebalance the good and bad bacteria in your body, and

also helps to push the bacteria back into the colon where it belongs. A

simple colon cleanse can do wonders for reducing bloating and flatulence;

returning the colon to a healthier state means that it no longer takes days

for food to pass through the colon. A shorter transit time means that there

is less time for bacteria to produce gas.

Next, you should give your gut a hand and take a digestive enzyme

supplement. Taken with to meals, digestive enzymes will help support your

digestive system and relieve bloating, flatulence and discomfort. The

enzymes will break down the sugars that you're eating, leaving little left

over for the bacteria.

Lastly, you should give your gut and entire body a hand by taking a daily

digestive wellness supplement. There is no other single thing you can do to

improve your digestive and overall health than support your digestive

system on a daily basis. Vitamin dosages are critical in today's world since

it's literally impossible to get the daily nutrients we need from the over

processed food we eat every day. Many people find supplementing their

diets with a strong digestive support vitamin provides them with the extra

energy and mental clarity they need to achieve personal and professional

goals. Since struggling with your health on a daily basis drains your energy,


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these success stories make a lot of sense! And Puristat's 35 Billion

Probiotics will help balance the good and bad bacteria in your gut.

It's no fun being the negative center of attention, especially when it's

people's noses that point you out. The great news about gassiness,

bloating, and flatulence is that it's easy to make it go away. It takes a little

effort on your part, but most people who implement a healthy digestive

program are amazed at how good they feel, and are delighted by the loss

of bloating and flatulence.


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Every organ, gland and cell is in our

bodies are affected by the condition and

maintenance of our digestive system,

especially our colon and liver. Our bodies

are not built to continually eliminate ever-

increasing amounts of toxins. If they

were, we'd all be disease free and

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Dramatic transformations start with

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Simply by receiving this book, youve shown you take charge of your own

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Puristat.com is your ultimate guide to reliable health information on

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Digestive health is an important element in overall health and wellness. The

gut is a part of every persons body, and how well it functions can

determine how long and well you live. Caring for your digestive system is

akin to caring for your entire body, what you do to and for your digestive

system affects your entire being. Below is a sample of the test.


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