Colonoscopy researchers identified a ‘blind spot’ in the colon!
December 16, 2008
COLONOSCOPY & COLORECTAL CANCER PROTECTION
Colonoscopies are performed with a flexible fiberoptic scope, which is inserted into the colon via the anus. colonoscopies are considered as an effective procedure for combating colon cancer. However, recently researchers presented new evidence wich indicates that the colonoscopy procedure appears to have ‘blind spot’ in the right side of the colon.
The new study confirmed that colonoscopy is strongly associated with fewer deaths from colorectal cancer. However, the risk reduction appears to be entirely due to a reduction in deaths from left-sided cancers. According to the study, colonoscopy shows almost no mortality prevention benefit for cancer that develops in the right side of the colon.
“While colonoscopy remains the gold standard for evaluation of the colon, our study sheds light on some of the real-world limitations of this practice for screening and prevention,” said Nancy Baxter, MD, PhD, Colorectal Surgeon and a Researcher at St. Michael’s Hospital, who is lead author on the study.
According to the researchers, complete colonoscopy was strongly associated with fewer deaths from left-sided colorectal cancer. Conversely, the data showed that colonoscopy seemed to have almost no mortality prevention benefit for right-sided colorectal cancer.
“Colonoscopy is an effective intervention,” said David F. Ransohoff, MD, author of an accompanying editorial. “The study results, however, should caution physicians about saying that colonoscopy will reduce the risk of dying from colorectal cancer by 90 percent. A 60 to 70 percent risk-reduction rate seems more reasonable.”
Researchers reviewed health records for persons aged 52 to 90 who received a colorectal cancer diagnosis between 1996 and 2001 and died of colorectal cancer by 2003. These patients were compared to a control group who were selected from the population of Ontario and had not died of colorectal cancer.
The researchers suggest several reasons why colonoscopy may be less effective in preventing death from right-sided colorectal cancer. First, some colonoscopies considered “complete” may not evaluate the entire right colon. Second, bowel preparation may be worse in the right colon. Third, right and left colonic cancers and polyps may differ biologically. Right-sided growths may be less likely to have a fleshy stalk and are occasionally flat, which makes them harder to identify and remove, or they may grow more rapidly.
“Although improvements in the quality of screening colonoscopy may improve detection at the right side, differences in tumor biology may limit the potential to prevent right-sided colorectal cancer deaths with current endoscopic technology. Nevertheless, this study clearly demonstrates that colonoscopy is an effective procedure for the prevention of death from colorectal cancer, it just may not be quite as effective as we’ve thought in the past.” said Dr. Baxter.
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Britney Spears goes twice-weekly colonics!
December 8, 2008
 Britney Spears lost 15 LBS in just 4 weeks! |
Britney Spears is back on stage, looking slim and toned. But behind closed doors, she’s using pills to kill her appetite, started also going in for twice-weekly colonics to shed a few pounds. The Dec. 15 issue of Star reports that Britney is so obsessed with her body that she goes to bed hungry and is abusing a prescription drug to keep her weight down. Nevertheless, losing 15 LBS in just 4 weeks with colonics is definitely an impressive ‘weight result’. |
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Britney Spears is undergoing regular colonic irrigation, reports claim. The singer has been attending a Beverly Hills clinic in a bid to detox her system.
A source at the facility told The Mirror: “Cleansing a few times a week gets rid of lingering stuff in the colon.” “Britney’s had the treatment before and says it makes her feel great, more upbeat and energetic.” Now reports that the 26-year-old was also photographed leaving a cosmetic dentistry office earlier this week, sparking speculation that she is having work done on her teeth. MORE DIGESTIVE & COLON SOLUTIONS: |
Colonic Irrigation: The Instant Christmas Inch Loss!
December 3, 2008
 Colonic Irrigation: The Instant Christmas Inch Loss! |
Colonic irrigation & weight loss Christmas parties are fast approaching and we all want to look our best. Perhaps you feel its too late to diet into your party dress, then why not follow our instant inch loss tips. This week we’ll be looking at everything from body wraps to simple fake tanning. Today though, we start at the extreme end of the scale with colonic irrigation. Colonic Irrigation is merely about detoxing and cleansing the body. But it can help with weight loss as well! |
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The process of colonic irrigation involves warm, filtered water passing through the body, via the anus, to flush out toxins from the colon. Throughout the treatment the stomach is lightly massaged to loosen and stimulate the release of waste matter.
This allows the bowel to hydrate, cleanse, detoxify and tone internally. the whole process lasts 30-45 minutes. You may experience the loss of a few pounds immediately as a result of the volume of waste removed from the colon. You may also find that your waist looses a few inches because of the removal of waste and trapped gas. The reduced bloating helps to sculpt the stomach. Obviously you should consult your doctor before going through with this treatment and if you do go ahead with it ensure that therapist is fully qualified and approved. MORE DIGESTIVE & COLON SOLUTIONS:
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