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Eat Military Diet And Lose 4kgs In Just A Week!

Military diet can help you lose weight in just a week!

Ever thought of losing that stubborn fat in just a week? Yes, this might sound unbelievable, but you would be surprised to know that one of the most popular diets in the world, the Military Diet claims that you can lose upto 4.5 kgs in just a week!

Interestingly, this diet is easy and doesn't need much of an effort or following fads like eating in restriction or banking on supplements for nutrition. Yes, the Military diet is much like its name and experts and fitness enthusiasts claim that this diet works wonders. So, here’s an insight to the Military diet and all you need to know about it!

What Is the Military diet?

Military diet also known as the 3 day diet was basically designed by the nutritionists in the US military in order to get soldiers in shape quickly. It is basically a 3 day meal plan followed by 4 days off until the target weight loss is achieved. This low-calorie diet couples with some simple exercises can simply help you achieve the desired results in just a matter of weeks.

How does it work?

Well, this might be a little tricky for beginners, this diet is divided into 2 phases, which needs to be followed for a week. In this diet, for the first 3 days one can follow a low-calorie diet for breakfast, lunch and dinner without snacks. Wherein, the calorie intake should be somewhere around 1,100–1,400 calories per day. The low intake of calories helps in losing weight and the rest four days, eating healthy and going for a loe diet can give you the desired results.

Sticking to the strict calorie count of 1,100–1,400 calories per day is what helps in reducing the weight organically and that too without any long hours of fasting. It is believed that following this diet plan helps in losing weight in a much faster way, but is it sustainable in the long run? Let’s find out!

How it actually helps in losing weight?

According to health experts, this diet helps in losing weight in just a short span of time, but following this diet in the long term may not be feasable. However, the reason that this diet is followed around the world is because of its quick results and also because eating healthy is the key to lose and manage weight, which makes it sustainable for a short span of time, but if you follow this diet for a month or year, this may lead to nutritional deficiencies. The addition of coffee and green tea also helps in accelerating the weight loss process and helps in increasing metabolism, which further helps in increasing the metabolic rate and burning fat.

Moreover, the intake of protein rich food also makes you lose weight and strengthen immunity in a much faster way. This diet helps in boosting metabolism and gives your body ample energy as there’s no need to starve like other fad diets. This is what makes it sustainable for a short span as in the long run it may lead to deficiencies.

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Why Women Must Have A Pinch Of Nutmeg Daily

There’s one spice that will leave you amazed with its miraculous benefits. Yes, we are talking about Nutmeg and you would be surprised to see how a dash of nutmeg can give you the right boost of immunity and improve other aspects of your life.

Why Nutmeg ?

Nutmeg is an aromatic spice used in several delicacies, but you would be surprised to known that this spice can not only add a burst of flavors to your drinks and delicacies, but its sweet aroma works as an enticing aphrodisiac spice, which is also known as Viagra for women, according to a research conducted in Africa and Published in the journal of BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Apart from that, this spice has been used as an age-old remedy for improving physical as well as mental well-being. From Ayurveda to ancient medicines, nutmeg has been used as a potent spice to improve sleep, health, immunity and what not! It is packed with the goodness of minerals such as magnesium, manganese and copper and other essential vitamins such as B1, B6. Have you ever wondered why and how a pinch of nutmeg is great for women’s health?

Here’s why women must have a pinch of nutmeg everyday!

Since ages, a combination of milk with a pinch of nutmeg has been an age-old remedy to improve sex drive. Even according to Ayurveda, this spice helps in calming the nervous system and improves blood circulation to the reproductive organs. This is the reason why it has been deemed as women’s viagra.

Apart from that, a pinch of nutmeg daily helps in balancing the hormonal imbalance in the body, which happens due to an imbalance of estrogen hormones in the female body. These groups of hormones are responsible for the reproductive health of a woman and adding a pinch of this spice can help in increasing libido as well as balancing the hormones.

What’s more, this spice consumed with milk also works as an antidepressant and is an excellent mood lifter, which further releases serotonin, a hormone that helps in inducing sleep and improving brain health. A combination of serotonin and estrogen helps in improving reproductive health in women and revives slackening libido caused due to several health and mental issues like menopause, menstrual cycles, depression and anxiety to name a few. Here are a few more reasons why adding nutmeg to the diet can help in improving the overall health.

 Relieves Pain

The presence of essential oils like myristicin, elemicin, eugenol and safrole in Nutmeg helps in relieving joint pain, swelling and inflammation. Nutmeg helps in reducing inflammation and helps in healing nerves.

Induces sleep

The healing properties of nutmeg helps in nerve relaxation. The potent medicinal properties of nutmeg help in calming nerves and releasing the serotonin, which induces sleep. According to Ayurveda, drinking a glass full of milk with a dash of nutmeg can help in improving sleep conditions.

Improves Digestion

Adding a pinch of nutmeg to your curries, soups and beverages can improve your digestion. The presence of essential oils in nutmeg has a carminative effect on the digestive system, which helps in relieving the discomfort caused due to bloating, constipation etc. Moreover, nutmeg helps in secretion of digestive enzymes that improve metabolism and help in losing weight.

Improves brain health

A dash of nutmeg works as an antidepressant and releases stress by calming the nerves. It works as an adaptogen, which has sedative effects and also relieves stress and anxiety.

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Want To Build Healthy Muscles? Eat Vitamin C Rich Food

If you want to have healthier muscles, particularly as you grow older, you must have a diet rich in Vitamin C which is said to promote the best muscle mass. It becomes significant as people tend to lose skeletal muscle mass as they get older - leading to sarcopenia (a condition characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass and function), frailty and reduced quality of life.

What the research says

Those above the age of 50 lose up to one per cent of their skeletal muscle mass each year, and this loss is thought to affect more than 50 million people worldwide, according to the study, published in the Journal of Nutrition. "It's a big problem because it can lead to frailty and other poor outcomes such as sarcopenia, physical disability, type-2 diabetes, reduced quality of life and death," said study researcher Ailsa Welch from the University of East Anglia (UEA) in the UK.

"We know that Vitamin C consumption is linked with skeletal muscle mass. It helps defend the cells and tissues that make up the body from potentially harmful free radical substances," Welch added.

Impact of Vitamin C on older people

But until now, few studies have investigated the importance of Vitamin C intake for older people. The team wanted to find out whether people eating more Vitamin C had more muscle mass than other people. The research team studied data from more than 13,000 people aged between 42-82 years, who are taking part in the EPIC (European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition) Norfolk Study.

Helps improve skeletal muscle mass

They calculated their skeletal muscle mass and analyzed their vitamin C intakes from a seven-day food diary. They also examined the amount of vitamin C in their blood. The study found that people with the highest amounts of Vitamin C in their diet or blood had the greatest estimated skeletal muscle mass, compared to those with the lowest amounts. "We are very excited by our findings as they suggest that dietary Vitamin C is important for muscle health in older men and women and may be useful for preventing age-related muscle loss," said study researcher Richard Hayhoe also from UEA.

It is an easily available Vitamin

This is particularly significant as Vitamin C is readily available in fruits and vegetables, or supplements, so improving intake of this vitamin is relatively straightforward. "We're not talking about people needing mega-doses. Eating a citrus fruit, such as orange, each day and having a vegetable side to a meal will be sufficient for most people," the study authors wrote.

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From Weight Loss To Increasing Libido, Some Lesser-known Uses Of Edible Camphor

What is edible camphor? Why & how to include it in your diet?

Camphor, also known as Kapur in Hindi, has long been praised as a curative substance in India. It is of two types- edible camphor and synthetic camphor. It is produced by distilling the wood and bark of the Camphor or Kapur tree. Camphor is used in room fresheners, essential oils, and religious ceremonies as even its fragrance can have a positive impact on our health. Edible camphor has also long been a part of India’s culinary culture. Especially in some South Indian cities and in some sweets made with cottage cheese in Bihar, many heirloom recipes use edible camphor as an ingredient and for all the right reasons. Edible camphor is loaded with wholesome qualities for the body. Here are the many benefits of edible camphor and how to include it in your diet.

Relives cough & cold

Edible camphor has expectorant properties that expel the mucus from the lungs and allow decongested breathing. It is capable of removing the mucus effectively even in the presence of the sita or cold property. It opens the nasal passageway to allow proper airflow. People who are suffering from a bad cough can also find relief by using edible camphor.

Aids digestion

Edible camphor has appetising and digestive properties. Therefore, it helps to improve the health of a weak digestive fire, which is one of the prime reasons for indigestion. It can also be helpful in solving issues such as gastroenteritis and diarrhoea. People who regularly suffer from gastric problems can also find relief after consuming edible camphor. However, it is also essential to consume it in moderation.

Prevents obesity

Poor diet and lifestyle choices are one of the most notable contributors to weight gain. They weaken the digestive system and promotes the accumulation of waste in the body that ultimately leads to weight gain. Edible camphor strengthens the digestive system and removes the accumulated toxins from the body. It also has a scraping property, and it is helpful in reducing the excess fat storage and thus preventing obesity.

Promotes libido

Edible camphor is an aphrodisiac and can play a decisive role in boosting one’s libido by igniting the sections of the brain that controls sexual behaviour and desires. Merely inhaling the camphor can also provide these benefits. It is an excellent stimulator of hormones for both men and women.

Helps with nerve disorders

Limited and controlled consumption of edible camphor can prove to be effective in treating a number of serious health concerns such as muscular contraction, convulsions, nervous disorders and epilepsy. However, people who suffer from these problems should consume camphor only after proper consultation with their doctor.

Camphor Flavoured Pongal

Dry roast ¼ cup green gram and combine it with ½ cup raw rice. Wash and drain the mixture and add to a hot pan. Then add water to the mix and bring it to a boil. Grate ½ cup jaggery in another pan, add 1 cup water and let it melt until a thick mixture is formed. When the rice is cooked, add the jaggery syrup to it. Mash the mixture with a ladle. Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pan and add a handful of chopped cashews and whole raisins. Add 2 grams edible camphor and 3 tsp green cardamom powder. Combine with the rice mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes over low flame. Serve hot.

 Camphor Flavoured Laddoo

Sieve 1 cup gram flour (besan) in a mixing bowl and add water to make a smooth and thick batter. Add 1 tsp cooking soda to it. Then, heat 1-inch oil for deep frying. Take a perforated scoop (boondi jhada) and pour the batter over it while keeping the ladle over the hot oil. The boondi drops should fall in the oil. Fry until crispy and keep aside. Now, boil 2 cups sugar in 2 ½ cups water to make a ‘chashni’. When it reaches 1 string consistency, add 1 tsp cardamom powder, ¼ tsp cloves, saffron soaked in 2 tbsp hot water and 1 granule of edible camphor. Now add boondi to this syrup and mix well. Add 15 coarsely chopped cashews, 25 raisins to the mix and then roll into small laddoos. Keep at a cool place.

What to remember while consuming edible camphor?

Do not confuse synthetic camphor with edible camphor. Only include edible camphor to your diet after consulting with your healthcare professional. Consuming more than the recommended amount of camphor can cause various digestive problems, including nausea, vomiting and indigestion. Also, do not substitute edible camphor as the only cure for any underlying health condition.

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3 Changes You Can Make Today To Lower Your Cancer Risk

In June 2020, the American Cancer Society released new guidelines for how, in addition to not smoking, changes in your diet and physical activity can significantly lower your risk for cancer. The guidelines note that at least 18 percent of all cancer cases in the U.S. are related to a combination of these controllable lifestyle factors:

Maintaining a healthy weight

Eating healthy, nutritious food

Staying physically active

Abstaining from drinking alcohol or drinking less

While making a few lifestyle changes seems simple enough, it’s not. It takes consistent work to make changes, and that’s hard. However, if you break up these changes into smaller goals, it makes lowering your cancer risk, and living a healthier life, easier to achieve.

Maintaining a healthy weight is tied directly to eating healthy, nutritious foods and staying active. This is important because being overweight or obese is linked to an increased risk for a number of different cancers including breast, colon and rectal, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and others.

The connection between weight and cancer risk is actively studied and complex, but researchers think it’s tied to hormones like estrogen and insulin, as well as the immune system, inflammation, and even how you carry fat on your body.

What’s most important is taking steps to eat healthier foods, stay active, and reduce your alcohol intake. Here are some simple things you can do today to start reducing your cancer risk.

Eat healthy, nutritious foods

Some key factors driving weight gain in the U.S. are sugar-sweetened drinks and the abundant availability of, and desire for, fast or processed foods that are high in fat and sugar. To combat this, we advise our patients to start small and make healthier choices every day:

Eat the rainbow: choose fruits and veggies from each color group like red peppers, oranges, yellow squash, leafy greens, blueberries, and eggplant.

Make half your grains whole grains: choose whole-grain breads and pasta, brown rice, quinoa, and oatmeal.

Limit or avoid eating red meat and processed meats: reduce beef, pork, and sausage in your diet, and replace them with lean poultry or fish. Or, take a more plant-based approach, replacing meats with beans, jackfruit, tofu, tempeh, or seitan.

Replace sugar-sweetened beverages: drink water or water with fresh fruit, flavored seltzer, or unsweetened tea.

Leave room in your daily diet for a small indulgence: if chocolate is your vice, savor a piece of dark chocolate after dinner. If you’re a salty snacker, treat yourself to a pre-portioned bag of popcorn or pretzels.

Get help if you need it: a registered dietitian can help you develop a healthy eating plan that works for you and your lifestyle, and that includes your favorite foods.

Get or stay physically active

Along with eating healthy foods, physical activity helps you lower the risks that come with being overweight or obese. The overall goal is to sit less and move more. If you haven’t exercised at all, you should check with your doctor before jumping into a more vigorous exercise program.

The easiest of all activities is walking—just lace up your sneakers and take the first step. Setting small, achievable goals helps—maybe you can set a goal to walk to the end of the block and back, and then add another block on your next walk.

The American Cancer Society recommends that adults get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week, choosing an activity that works for you. This includes:

Exercise: walking, dancing, biking, yoga

Sports: golf, softball, baseball, doubles tennis

Around the house: mowing the lawn, yard work

You also can engage in 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity activities, including:

Exercise: jogging/running, aerobics, weight training, kickboxing, swimming

Sports: soccer, basketball, racquetball, singles tennis

Around the house: digging, masonry, carpentry

Abstain from drinking alcohol or drink less

There’s a link between alcohol consumption and cancer, as it increases your risk for cancers of the mouth, throat, breast, esophagus, liver, colon and rectum. In addition, it adds empty calories to your diet that can lead to weight gain.

The American Cancer Society recommends NOT drinking alcohol. However, if you do drink alcohol, it’s best to do it in moderation. That means no more than one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men.

A “drink” is defined as:

12 ounces of beer

5 ounces of wine

1 ½ ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits (vodka, rum, bourbon, tequila)

Your cancer risk is linked to the amount of alcohol you drink, not the type. Therefore, it’s not advised to drink larger amounts of alcohol on fewer days.

And, one more thing

Coupled with these recommendations, cancer screenings increase the chance of detecting certain cancers early, when they might be easier to treat. Learn what screening tests the American Cancer Society recommends, when you should have them, and what’s covered under some types of insurance. 

Your doctor is your best resource for helping you make the lifestyle changes necessary to reduce your cancer risk. With comprehensive precautions in place, it's safe to get the care and screenings you need. 

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Remedies From Your Kitchen Counter To Increase Your Sex Drive

Most people end up with easy and effortless solutions, when it comes to lifting up their libido, but have you ever pondered over the side effects the much hyped supplements and over the counter drugs can leave you with!

There’s no denying the fact that these pills and medications may help you for sometime, but in the long run they may not be the safest options to bank on.

Much like physical and mental well-being, a healthy sex life can bring more bliss and harmony in your relationships, but with the increasing stress and lifestyle hassles many things may end up affecting your sex drive. Well, believe it or not, you may find the solution to this slackening libido right in your kitchen counter. Yes, it is time to fall back to the basics and revive you low sex drive with these easy home remedies.

Saffron

Saffron, the most exquisite and aromatic spice is not just a taste enhancer, but can work wonders for your libido. Apart from relaxing your nerves and healing your stress, this aromatic spice remedy has been used for ages to increase sex drive and it is one of the most popular aphrodisiac spices around the world.

Just mix a few strands of saffron with your warm milk and let it recreate the magic!

​Nutmeg

Another popular kitchen spice, which can help in increasing libido in women is nutmeg. Since ages, this spice has been used to increase sex drive as well as delaying the early signs of menopause.

Adding nutmeg to your herbal drink, milk or delicacies can help in boosting libido naturally. According to a study published in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, nutmeg was mentioned as Viagra for women.

​Fenugreek seeds

If you thought these wonder seeds were great for your weight loss and hair loss, then you would be amazed to know that according to studies, consuming fenugreek seeds or adding them to your meal or drinking a detox water may help in increasing sex drive in men. Apart from that, fenugreek seeds also help in the production of breast milk, which helps lactating mothers.

You can prepare healthy detox water by soaking fenugreek seeds overnight and drinking it with a pinch of nutmeg. Due to a component called saponins in Fenugreek, it helps in boosting your libido.

​Dates

Adding dates to your diet can spice up your sex life. Dates are packed with nutrients that help in giving your body the much needed boost of nutrition, but you will amazed to know that these dates can also help in increasing your libido and overall strength and well-being.

To make it work wonders, you can boil a glass of milk along with a few dried dates and a dash of saffron, both the foods are aphrodisiac that will revive your sex life.

​Ashwagandha

This age-old Indian herb is no less than a miracle and can cure your health issues in just a few days. You will be amazed to know that this wonder herb may increase your sex drive naturally. Apart from the healing properties of Adhwagandha, according to a research it has been observed that the intake of this herb helps in improving the libido by increasing the blood circulation and stimulates the sexual organs.

Just add a little bit of ashwagandha roots to your bedtime milk routine and witness the change. Moreover, it also helps in inducing sleep and relieving stress.

​Asparagus (safed musli)

Yes, not only spices but even veggies and their extracts can naturally boost your low libido. One such aphrodisiac is safed musli also known as Asparagus helps in naturally boosting sex drive. It is believed that a moderate intake of this remedy may help in improving libido and may also help in curing impotency and reviving reproductive health in both men and women.

This Ayurvedic remedy can be made at home by boiling dried asparagus roots with a glass of milk and drinking it bedtime.

​Almond

Yes, your favorite brain booster can also increase your libido! Mix it with milk or eat it raw or make a paste with a pinch of honey and nutmeg, almonds can work miraculously in improving your sexual vitality. They also help in building overall strength and endurance.

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Inflammatory Breast Cancer In Women: Symptoms And Treatment

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is rare, accounting for 1 to 5 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses across the globe. Although IBC isn’t as common as other types of breast cancer, it’s aggressive—making it especially important for women to understand the symptoms so they can seek prompt medical treatment, if necessary. 

IBC got its name because it often makes the breast look swollen and red, giving it an inflamed appearance. The breast also may appear discolored, bruised, purple, or pink. Often, IBC causes the skin on the breast to take on a dimpled appearance similar to an orange peel. In addition, it can cause swelling in the lymph nodes under the arms, but this symptom often goes unnoticed until a health care provider discovers it during a medical exam. 

The swelling caused by IBC can lead to an uncomfortable feeling in the breast, but it doesn’t typically cause pain. It’s common for women to dismiss it as nothing and avoid seeking appropriate medical treatment. 

IBC is an aggressive cancer that can progress quickly, with symptoms usually appearing suddenly over days or weeks. If you experience IBC symptoms or signs of a breast infection, you should visit your primary care provider or OB/GYN for an evaluation. 

How IBC is diagnosed

IBC symptoms are similar to symptoms of a breast infection called mastitis, which causes inflammation. It’s sometimes difficult for a physician to tell initially whether a woman has IBC or mastitis just by examining the breast. 

The first step in diagnosing IBC is to rule out mastitis, which typically clears up quickly after a course of antibiotics. If your health care provider prescribes antibiotics and your breast symptoms don’t go away, the next step is to order an imaging study, such as a mammogram or a breast MRI, and take a biopsy of the affected breast tissue. A biopsy usually is an in-office procedure typically performed by a breast surgeon. 

Based on biopsy and imaging results, your breast surgeon will make a diagnosis. If IBC is diagnosed, the cancer is then staged. IBC progresses quickly and is usually stage III or stage IV at the time of diagnosis. Stage III means that the cancer is contained (localized) in the breast and nearby lymph nodes, and stage IV means that the cancer has spread to distant areas of the body. 

The tissue sample taken during the biopsy also is analyzed to determine the specific characteristics of the cancer. Using this information, your health care team can deliver targeted treatments for the specific tumor type. 

 Treatment for IBC

IBC is a challenging form of breast cancer, but there is potential for a cure. Medications developed in the past 20 years have resulted in an improved prognosis for women with IBC. Chemotherapy and, sometimes, intravenous (IV) immunotherapy followed by surgery and radiation therapy, also can be effective. 

Many standard hospitals with world class facilities have breast cancer treatment team—that includes medical oncologists, breast surgeons, radiation oncologists, and breast cancer nurse navigators—works together with you to determine the best treatment plan and to deliver the coordinated care you need.

There are also several accredited breast cancer programs, which offer a range of supportive services designed especially for women who are receiving treatment for breast cancer, such as online support groups, physical therapy, hair-loss support, and more. 

Many of these breast specialists continue to provide follow-up care for women who are in remission after IBC treatment. Some women may receive treatment with a hormonal medication (tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor) during survivorship. 

Are you feeling the symptoms? Seek immediate care

IBC is a rare, aggressive form of breast cancer that causes symptoms that can easily be mistaken for a less-serious breast infection. If you experience these symptoms, don’t delay. Visit your primary care provider or OB/GYN as soon as possible to determine the cause. You can also schedule a consultation with a breast surgeon.

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9 Reasons To Schedule Your Colonoscopy Today

If you’ve been afraid or embarrassed to have a colonoscopy, here are nine reasons why you should reconsider scheduling this life-saving screening.

Not enough people are screened for colorectal cancer. About one in three Americans who should be tested for colorectal cancer have never been screened. Colonoscopies are recommended for: 

Everyone age 50 and older.

Younger people who have had a first-degree relative with onset of colorectal cancer at or before age 50. In these cases, the screening should take place at the age of onset for that relative minus 10 years. So, if your father developed colorectal cancer at age 45, you should start screening at age 35. If the family member was older than age 50, then you should have your first colonoscopy at age 40.

You can have colorectal cancer and not have any symptoms. A sudden and consistent change in bowel movements, unexplained anemia, as well as rectal pain and bleeding, are the most common symptoms, but some people won't notice any changes until cancer is in a later stage.

Screening is important for various types of cancer, but especially colorectal cancer. During the screening, doctors can find and remove early polyps long before they become cancerous tumors. In fact, a small polyp could take 5-10 years to turn cancerous. This is what makes colorectal cancer extremely preventable—and preventive screening extremely important.

As with all cancers, the sooner colorectal cancer is diagnosed, the better the chances a person can live a longer life, with a better quality of life.

As with many other serious health conditions, people appear to be at a greater risk of developing colorectal cancer if they’re obese, eat a diet high in red or processed meats, consume too much alcohol, smoke cigarettes, or don't exercise regularly.

Even in its later stages, colorectal cancer is easier to treat than it was in decades past because of advances in surgical techniques and new chemotherapy agents. 

In both men and women, colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer. About one in 20 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer at some point in their lives.

For reasons that aren’t fully understood, men are more than likely than women to be diagnosed with and die from colorectal cancer. This does not mean women should be any less concerned about their risk, however.

A colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure that’s performed while you’re under sedation so there’s no discomfort. There are other studies available (CT colonography and stool sample tests) but these don’t definitively rule out any growths in the colon and often still require a colonoscopy if any abnormality is found.

Don’t put off this life-saving screening. Consult your Doctor to schedule your colonoscopy today.