The Basics Of Colon Cleaning
The Basics Of Colon Cleaning
One of the latest health trends is colon cleaning. Hollywood stars swear by it, and so do some doctors. Is it for you? Here are some facts so that you can make a healthy decision.
What Is It?
Colon cleaning is a flushing of the colon used to treat constipation, IBS, bloating, stomach pain and some skin problems. It is also said to help a person boost energy, loose weight, and feel more energetic. The treatment is done either directly to the colon or through indirect methods.
Fasting, enemas, herbal treatments, phylum husk , flaxseeds, and laxatives, used together or separately, all have been used in colon cleaning. The method you chose should be based on your comfort with the process. For example, many people do not like the idea of having enemas, but will use a laxative.
Here are some symptoms of people who may need colon cleaning:
Frequent fatigue and low energy
Flatulence, gas, bloating, and/or impaired digestion
Excess weight and/or a protruding belly
Food allergies
Irritability, mood swings
Bad breath, metallic taste in mouth, and/or extra foul-smelling stools
Parasites in stool
Frequent colds
Recurring headaches
Chronic constipation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Strong food cravings
Skin problems, rashes, etc.
Hemorrhoids
Candida infection
The first step to this process is to contact your doctor. Colon cleaning is not for everyone. Some people with certain health conditions should not do this procedure.
What Colon Cleaning Does
"Autopsies often reveal colons that are plugged up to 80 percent with waste material," says Vegetarian Times, March, 1998. The material clogging the colon contains toxins that effect the body adversely. Colon cleaning is used to counteract this by unclogging the colon. By removing this blockage, many people find that their stomach related problems are relieved.
After The Colon Cleaning
Cleaning the colon gets rid of certain important bacteria in the digestive tract. It is important to replace these bacteria as soon as possible. This can be done by eating plain yogurt with lacto-bacteria content such as President's Choice or Astro's Biobest.
You can also take acidophilus and bifida capsules that can be found at your local health food stores. Just swallow two capsules with a big glass of warm water. After four days the bacteria will have reproduced themselves into a new, healthy culture.
If these steps are done properly, there is no end to the benefits you can receive from colon cleaning.