MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'cleansing'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:38:12 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182157&cid=t_134379_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FU-lD7y9oZ-k%2F In today’s vital-but-gross discussion, we’re going to talk about your bowel movements. Did you know your bathroom “leave-behinds” can say a lot about your health? Specifically, they can let you know if you’re eating and digesting your food properly, which are two important components of optimal health. In order to keep tabs on how your body’s dealing with your diet, you should look at your stools each time you go—come on, you’ve done it before! And when you do take a gander , there are three important things you should pay attention to, according to Dr. Oz: Consistency–For starters, the way your stool is formed is important. If it’s too tight with visible cracks, you could be dehydrated. If it’s too loose and watery, chances are... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182157 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:26:27 +0100 5182157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159549&cid=t_134379_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FrTy7CPi2C-U%2F There was a time when we all thought kombucha was the new coconut water—one of those beverages with unclear health benefits that seemed suddenly ubiquitous (at least in the food stores I’d frequent). But after interviewing a bunch of brewers for a piece I wrote last summer, and beginning to drink the stuff fairly often myself, I began to reconsider. Sure, kombucha is having a moment right now—one might even call it trendy, given its association with both coastal hipsters and the celebrity crowd. But this is one drink whose healthiness might actually live up to its hype. Kombucha, for the uninitiated, is a carbonated, fermented tea spawned from a live culture, called a mother or SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). It has a vinegar-y taste that some might describe as ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159549 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:53:06 +0100 5159549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096828&cid=t_134379_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FJbayyv1SxFA%2F Colon cleansing for health: Is it all just marketing-driven rubbish? While it seems that every wellness spa, holistic health practitioner and detox diet guru is touting the benefits of flushing out your colon now and then, a recent review of 20 studies on the procedure says it’s not only unlikely to promote health or weight loss, it’s often responsible for nasty complications and side effects. What exactly is ‘colon cleansing?’ It can be done with supplements or herbal remedies, but most often it means a ‘colon hygienist’ inserting a tube into your behind and flushing the colon with water. The process, known as colon hydrotherapy, is supposed to detoxify you, ridding your body of accumulated chemicals and pollutants. Just yesterday, I picked up a flier f... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096828 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:50:11 +0100 5096828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960342&cid=t_134379_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Oil CleansingOil cleansing method is best way to keep skin healthy and young. Our skin comes in contact with a lot of harmful chemicals daily and needs proper nourishment to feel healthy and young. Oil cleansing method is great for keeping skin in shape by taking care of it on daily basis. It is a very simple method and can be easily performed at night before going to bed. It removes all dirt, dust, and make up that has settled on your skin throughout the day. You can mix two or three oils according to your skin type to have a good cleansing effect on skin. Castor oil is considered as most effective for cleansing and suits all skin types. The following oils have numerous qualities that can act as a boon for your skin and be a part of your skin care: 1. Jojoba is benefic... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960342 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:24:17 +0100 4960342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4677134&cid=t_134379_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F514%2Fthe-dirt-on-common-cosmetic-ingredients%2F Have you given up trying to figure out what causes your skin allergies? Unbeknownst to many consumers, we could be spending good money on products that we think are good for our skin but are actually causing allergic reactions, dermatitis, premature aging, and worse.  The following are the cosmetic industry’s dirtiest ingredients, rated according to Environmental Working Group’s cosmetics database Skin Deep, which references the American Cancer Society and other reliable organizations.  Skin Deep rates specific ingredients on a hazard scale from 0 to 10, the latter being the most harmful. Petrochemicals Petroleum jelly, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, ethanol Found in skin astringents, perfumes Petrolatum (petroleum jelly) rates a low 2 on Skin Deep’s hazard scal... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4677134 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:16:43 +0100 4677134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653448&cid=t_134379_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30%2Fhow-to-clean-your-hair-with-conditioner-2%2F Nina asks about WEN® … This line of cleansing conditioners by Hollywood stylist Chaz Dean says that sulfates in most shampoos can be very damaging and stripping to hair and this cleansing conditioner cleans hair without stripping it. Can hair really be better off in the long run by cleansing with a conditioner? And if it does work, will a regular drugstore conditioner produce the same effect? The Left Brain replies: Great question, Nina. First of all, the idea of cleaning your hair with conditioner is not new and was not invented by Chaz. And no, he’s not using any kind of revolutionary technology. Let’s take a look at the ingredients Wen ingredients Water, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, rosemary leaf extract, wild cherry fruit extract, fig extract, chamomile extract, marig... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653448 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:01:15 +0100 4653448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190301&cid=t_134379_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F11%2F23%2Fhow-oil-wrestling-can-change-your-complexion-2%2F Elisa inquires…I’ve been using facial cleanser for years and it seems to be removing my makeup & getting my face clean. However, I’ve been hearing a lot about cleansing oil and the claims that it cleans your face better, but my problem is that you still have to use some kind of soap or water-compatible cleanser afterward to get rid of the oil. I know there might be something to this since I’ve also used cold cream for years as an eye makeup remover before I wash, but I’m a bit skeptical. The Right Brain Replies: In case you didn’t know, we have written about this question before. (Click here to read our original post on the Oil Cleansing Method. ) Many women do use a mixture of clean oils (usually olive and castor oil) to remove dirty oil from their... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190301 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 06:01:37 +0100 4190301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086232&cid=t_134379_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fi-survived-my-first-colonoscopy-at-age-27%2F photo: Thinkstock When my gastroenterologist recommended that I undergo a colonoscopy, the first thing I asked was how common it was for women like me — 27 years old and otherwise healthy — to have such an invasive procedure. She assured me that it was, in fact, very common, but it’s not something that any of my friends have ever experienced. But maybe it’s just not something that comes up in everyday conversation. Of course my doctor was going to assure me that it was a commonplace; after all, colonoscopies are a dime a dozen to a gastroenterologist, and it’s the most effective way to find out what’s really going on down there. I had ended up in the gastroenterologist’s office in the first place because I had noticed some weirdness going on with t... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086232 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:30:07 +0100 4086232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3895890&cid=t_134379_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcovertrationingblog.com%2Fpodpress_trac%2Ffeed%2F876%2F0%2Fobesitydividend.mp3 DrRich has pointed out several times that it is very important to our new healthcare system, as a matter of principle, to be able to discriminate against the obese. The obese are being carefully groomed as a prototype, as a group whose characteristics (ostensibly, their lack of self-discipline, or their sloth, or their selfishness, or whatever other characteristics we can attribute to them to explain how their unsightly enormity differentiates them from us), will justify “special treatment” in order to serve the overriding good of the whole. The obese are a useful target for two reasons. First, their sins against humanity are painfully obvious just by looking at them, so it is impossible for them to escape public scorn by blending in to the population, unlike some less obvious sinners ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3895890 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:00:16 +0100 3895890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721857&cid=t_134379_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F07%2F03%2Fare-sweetspot-intimate-cleansers-better-than-soap-2%2F Lux longs to know…As a woman, I find that when I wash my “sweet spot” with regular soap, it stings and burns. I wanted to know what ingredients in regular soap cause this sensation. I’ve been using Cetaphil, which I haven’t had any problems with, but I’d like to find something that I can use all over my body. There is a new company Sweetspot Labs, which makes products exclusively for a woman’s “sweet spot.” I’m wondering what makes their cleansing products different from the regular body soaps on the market? I’m trying to decide whether they are worth the expense. The Right Brain sweetly responds: Soap and certain detergents (like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate which is in Cetaphil) work fine when you’re shampooing your hair o... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721857 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 06:01:39 +0100 3721857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2981208&cid=t_134379_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F11%2F11%2Fis-the-no-poo-method-for-you%2F Indi-Curl wonders…I have just started a No-Poo hair care routine for my ultra-curly hair and I have a question about leave-in products that are compatible with the system. I know to avoid silicone, and I do, but I was wondering about products with Mineral oil in them. My favorite leave-in treatment contains Mineral oil.  Is a conditioner like VO5 strong enough to cleanse hair when this type product is used? I couldn’t find any real information online about it. Everyone just says not to use Mineral oil at all, but it works great on my hair! My hair has never looked better, but I want to make sure I don’t have any buildup problems down the road. Thanks! Left Brain explains For the people who don’t know it, the No-Poo hair care routine is basically washing your hair with cond... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2981208 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:44:49 +0100 2981208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2110873&cid=t_134379_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fcolon-cleansing-is-a-waste-of-time-money-and-effort%2F A friend of mine recently asked what I thought of Evercleanse, the colon cleansing product-du-jour that’s being aggressively marketed to help you: “Lose the Waste. Lose the Weight.” I told him that all colon cleansing products are basically the same; namely, scams. The reason is that colon cleansing is wholly unnecessary and a complete waste of time, money and effort. Regardless of marketing hype, regardless of ingredients, regardless of method, regardless of testimonials, colon cleansing is quite purely and simply medical quackery. The one exception to this is when it’s prescribed medically as in preparation for an examination such as colonoscopy. It is quite amazing how many websites there are devoted to colon cleansing and how many such products are being offered... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2110873 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:37:19 +0100 2110873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2104386&cid=t_134379_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F01%2F14%2Fshould-you-use-the-clarisonic-skin-care-system%2F Our previous Clarisonic assessment sparked a bit of controversy with one responder claiming you are a complete idiot… before you write a hack review on a product know what you are talking about first. Ouch! Sometimes it’s hard to be a Beauty Brain. Mostly, we ignore criticism like this, but two things happened. First, my sister asked if stimulating skin makes it produce extra collagen and I was not sure. Then we serendipitously got another Clarisonic device in the mail. Since the Clarisonic definitely stimulates skin it got us Beauty Brains talking about it again. Sarah said it was a sign. I do not believe in signs, but was interested enough to take a closer look at Clarisonic. Clarisonic Science The Clarisonic Skin System is a water-proof, hand-held device with a vibrating brush head.... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2104386 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:01:12 +0100 2104386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1596924&cid=t_134379_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fmaster-cleanse-still-crazy-after-all-these-years%2F The Master Cleanse program is a liquid (lemonade) fast some of whose proponents tout its benefits as a diet while others recommend it as a detoxification regimen. In either case, its adherents are both misinformed and misguided. As with all quick-fix crash diets, Master Cleanse works initially (because of extremely reduced caloric intake and excessive bowel movements), but as soon as the fast ends and regular eating resumes, the lost weight is quickly regained. As a detoxification regimen, Master Cleanse is both unnecessary and ineffective. Your colon is not a septic tank, building up toxic contents, that needs periodic cleaning. Rather, it is an elegantly evolved perpetually self-cleaning system that empties on a regular, or as-needed, basis. In this regard, consider the wisdom of Dr. Dou... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1596924 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:17:59 +0100 1596924