What People are saying about the Essential Cleanse Program....
"I came to Dr Cory with chronic digestive
issues. After two weeks of her Essential Cleanse, my digestion is
better than it's been in 3 years. And I wasn't even expecting an
improvement in my joint pain, but now I'm doing handstands with
significantly less pain than I've ever had!"
-Carrie S,
San Francisco
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Virtual Cleanse Class Schedule
July 19th-
August 3rd
Cleanse is for 14 days
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Private & Semi-private Cleanses
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want to cleanse with a partner or a few friends
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Welcome to Summertime Fun!
 In my last newsletter, I was about to embark on a cleanse in an effort slim down for bikini season amongst other things. Well, 2-weeks later I am feeling more trim and energized, and have lost the little bloated belly action that I had been dealing with. It wasn't that extreme, as I am fairly fit and keep my system running smoothly, but it was noticeable enough that sometime my clothes would feel uncomfortably tight, or I would have fashion a crisis because what I wanted to wear just wasn't looking right, or I felt puffy. I just wasn't getting dressed and feeling super confident and able to strut my stuff. I decided to share this with you for a few reasons: 1) I know a lot about health, and how to help you with yours, AND I am not perfect. Being in good health takes constant fine tuning and maintenance. I feel very fortunate that my work requires vigilance and continual experimentation with all things healthy! 2) While I like to emphasis the internal health benefits of cleansing, sometimes it's the external factors that are more likely to motivate us! Changes on the inside, produce results on the outside! 3) While belly bloating was a minor inconvenience for me, for others it can be intensely uncomfortable and debilitating. While it can be a symptom of a deeper significant health issue, there are some really simple and effective solutions! So, I was inspired to share my Top 10 Causes of Gas and Bloating, products to help you with this condition and info about my last Virtual Essential Cleanse until the Fall. Time to go play! Dr Cory | |
Top 10 Causes of Gas and Bloating
(drum roll please!)
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1.Food allergies and sensitivities create inflammation. Your body will hold
onto water to minimize the impact of foods which are essentially toxic
to your system.2. Yeast overgrowth-think about the role of
yeast in bread- in makes rise.
The same thing happens in your gut if you have a yeast
overgrowth. Click here for a questionnaire and more info to see if your symptoms might be due to candida.
3. Low HCl-hydrochloric acid (HCl) is what
starts the digestion process in your stomach. The most common symptom of low HCl is bloating and gas
right after eating. Low HCl
is also related to acid reflux, anemia and acne rosacea
4. Dysbiosis- is the term used for an improper
balance of microbes in your gut. When you don't have enough of the good
guys, and have an overgrowth of bad critters, fermentation (gas) and
toxins are created. Cultured foods like sauerkraut and keifer or a good
probiotic can help. You can
also test to see what the ecology looks like in your intestines as well
with a simple stool test.
5. Constipation- probably 80% of people I see
suffer or need to manage chronic constipation (less than one bowel
movement/day). Overtime constipation leads to a build-up of wastes and toxins
in the intestines that release gas that contributes to bloating.
Constipation is not good for many many reasons and fortunately there are lots of natural
solutions for it.
6. Specific Foods- Some foods can irritate the
system, or are difficult for some people to digest thus cause gas and
bloating. Some examples are hot and spicy foods, salt, foods with
additives and preservatives, junk food, foods with substances that aren't
meant to be absorbed like sorbitol, and cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage). Sometimes raw foods can be more
difficult for some to digest, so lightly cooking your veggies can help.
7. Sugar, beer, bread-feeds the yeast and
imbalanced microbes and a by-product of feeding them is gas. See #2!
8. Insufficient chewing/swallowing air/eating
too quickly
9. Poor food combining-Food combining is based
on the theory that different food groups require different digestion times
and enzymes. Fruit digests quickly, so a good rule of thumb is to eat
fruits alone or at the beginning of a meal. Here is a chart that I like a lot.
10. Infection-bacteria or parasites can cause
gas and bloating. A functional comprehensive microbiology/parasitology test can help you identify unwanted critters.
A final note: If you are a woman and have long term bloating, without digestive symptoms, that doesn't seem to be relieved by anything, please be sure to have a thorough pelvic exam as it could indicate a more significant gynecological issue.
Have a gassy and bloated friend who might benefit from this info? 
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Last Cleanse of the Summer!
I
commonly get feedback from cleansers that their digestion improved
significantly, their tummies got flatter and gas and bloating decreased
significantly as a result of going through the Essential Cleanse
program.
This is because a good cleanse helps you to cut out crappy foods, clean out the colon, identify
and remove food allergens, support your liver detox pathways, restore balance to the intestinal ecology
and support healthy elimination with good fiber and probiotics. All of these elements will help to decrease gas and bloating.
The Virtual Essential Cleanse Program has a new format with 4 teleclasses for your educational pleasure!
Join us!
In
an effort to provide YOU with even more supportive info at a gentler
pace with more space for dialogue, Q&A and sharing, I have divided
the class formerly known as Class #1 into 2
sections:
Teleclass #1: Toxins, Detox 101 and Cleanse Physiology
(Why are we cleansing?)
Teleclass#
2: Cleanse Diet, Products & Technique
(How are we going to cleanse)
The Cleanse officially starts
after Class#2.
Teleclass #3:
Liquid phase of the cleanse, Enemas
and colonics, Hydrotherapy, Emotions and Eating
(How to intensify the
cleanse and understand our relationship to food, ie, why we eat what we eat)
Teleclass #4: Food Reintroduction, Food Allergies and Sensitivities, Support Products, Cleanse Maintenance
(How to stay
healthy in a toxic world)
All classes
are recorded & downloadable, but it is so much better when you are on
the call!
Click here for more info and to register for a Virtual Essential Cleanse!
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Cory Reddish,
ND received her doctorate from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in
Portland, Oregon in 1998, and is licensed in both California and Washington.
She has a private practice in San Francisco and Mill Valley, has guest lectured
at numerous retreat centers and colleges, and is a certified green business. Dr Cory specializes in cleansing and
clinical detoxification, teaching her Essential Cleanse Program locally and
virtually across the country. She fulfills her commitment to inspiring health
and happiness in the lives of those around her, on-stage performing musical
comedy, and off-stage as a licensed Naturopathic Doctor.
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