Colonic irrigation is the process of flushing large amounts of water into the intestinal tract, reaching the upper portions of the bowel.
Enemas have legitimate uses but can be abused. Allegedly, colonics and enemas "detoxify" the system, taking out internal poisons so that diseases can be cured. They are often recommended in unproven therapies for
Colonic irrigation owes much to Max Gerson, a German physician who died...
In the past couple of years, saline nasal irrigations such as the NetiPot have swept the United States as an all natural treatment for... Read more »
Pharmaceutical research is producing new solultions for treating allergies every year. There are pills you can take, sprays you can use and... Read more »
OK, truth time. I've been meaning to write about the Neti pot since January. It's taken me that long to get over my resistance to flushing... Read more »
As far back as the 19th century asthma experts have observed the link between asthma and nasal congestion. Recent studies seem to support... Read more »
I have found throughout my life that nasal allergies are, for the most part, little more than annoying. I mean, it's certainly no fun to be... Read more »
Rinsing the nose with a saline wash may do more harm than good when overused, some researchers say. The method is touted by allergy sufferers and by... Read more »
The New York Times column, "the claim" takes on nasal irrigation this week. Reported to ease allergies and relieve chronic congestion, thousands of... Read more »
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www.asrm.com -- American Society for Reproductive Medicinewww.acog.org -- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologistswww.sirweb.org --... Read more »
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When To Call A Professional Call the doctor immediately if you begin to cough up blood after bronchoscopy, or if you have shortness of breath, chest... Read more »
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A nasal mucosal biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue from the lining of the nose so that it can be checked for disease.Alternative... Read more »