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Colon cleansing

Colon cleansers are a set of remedies that fall into two general categories: 1. oral/rectal supplements 2. and colonic irrigation. As the name implies, they are all intended to "cleanse" the colon of toxins and substances that can potentially result in digestive disorders, illness and/or accumulation of fat. Simply put, they are food, herbal supplements, laxatives or procedures used to rouse the bowels into action, producing a bowel movement. The idea is that by encouraging the colon to expel its contents, this helps to rid your body of all the toxins and wastes that may have accumulated over time. Colon cleansing can therefore be a great way to improve health and to lose some excess weight, if undertaken in a sensible way and under the guidance of a qualified health practitioner. This is because it is widely believed that one of the key factors in overall health and well-being is regularly detoxifying your system - particularly the bowel. Colon cleansing can release significant amounts of toxic waste from your system.  Can the colon clean itself? Whilst our colon is designed to eliminate residual waste from the foods we eat, the increasing level of toxins and chemicals in our food chain and in our environment makes it extremely difficult for our bodies to process them quickly enough. As a result, for the vast majority of us, toxic waste tends to build up in the lining of our intestines over time. The presence of this additional and undesirable faecal matter inhibits the absorption by our bodies of many of the essential nutrients in our food. Further, the toxins from this un-discharged waste build up in our systems and are released into the bloodstream. Not only can this result is a pot belly, gas, bloating, water retention, constipation and diarrhoea, it can also lead to more serious problems, including auto-intoxication (self-poisoning), immune deficiencies and certain types of cancers. How does colon cleansing work? There are many ways to get rid of the excess toxins that can build up in the colon. For example: • An enema can be inserted in the rectum to flush out faecal matter and cleanse the lower third of the colon. • For a quick cleansing of the bowel, drinking prune juice can stimulate bowel movements. • Colonic hydrotherapy is undertaken in a clinical setting and cleanses the entire colon by inserting tubes holding water into the rectum. The technician rubs the stomach area until the bowel opens and releases old faecal matter. • Natural colon cleansing through over-the-counter remedies with herbal ingredients, such as cascara sagrada, cape aloe, garlic extract, flax seeds, rhubarb and glucomannan. When the bowels are cleansed with a natural colon cleansing remedy, unusual toxic matter may be eliminated by your body. Rubbery strings, green lumps, mucus and small worms are all commonly found in bowel movements after colon cleansing. It is also reported by those who undertake colon cleansing that they can experience weight loss (e.g. five to ten pounds) after flushing out these toxins. Although it is clearly not a pleasant experience witnessing this waste matter exiting your body, it is important to remember that it can be hazardous to allow it to remain inside your body. What can I do to keep my colon clean? A well-balanced lifestyle (including a sensible diet and exercise regime) can help your digestive system to process foods more effectively and keep your colon working properly. Greens, fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, naturally high-fibre foods, probiotic foods, enzyme-rich foods and six to eight glasses of pure water per day are all part of a “colon-friendly” diet. It is best to avoid eating fried foods, fatty snacks, sugar, alcohol, processed foods, red meat and dairy in excess. These foods are acid-forming, difficult for the body to digest and can remain in your system for days, decaying in your intestines and forming toxins which are harmful to the body. The key to health, fitness and digestive system well-being is eating nourishing food, digesting and processing the nutrients from it, expelling the waste quickly and keeping your colon clean.

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