The Main Benefits Colon Cleanse Offers

By Donald Cox


As part of total body detoxification, there is a need to regularly cleanse your colon. There are two main methods that are used in this process; one in which cleansing products are used and the other in which irrigation is used. The products are either taken orally or inserted through the rectal route. In general these products include enemas, laxatives, herbal teas, enzymes and magnesium. In this article we review some of the benefits colon cleanse can achieve.

Colon irrigation is the more effective option. It is performed by professionals known as hygienists or hydro-therapists. A low pressure pump is used to flush the colon using several gallons of water. This is followed by abdominal massage to release the water. One session lasts for about an hour. Some of the contraindications include diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, severe hemorrhoids, rectal tumors and recent surgery among others.

Constipation is the commonest cause of indigestion. As the process of indigestion is hampered further, more constipation occurs leading to a vicious cycle. Infective organisms also colonize the gut as they feed on the waste products. Regular cleansing of the gut ensures that the gut remains regular and enhances digestion. Energy levels are increased and the immune system enhanced as a result.

There are a number of foods that contain toxins. These toxins have to be removed by the liver and the gust in the shortest time possible. Constipation and indigestion within the colon tend to increase the time taken for these toxins to be removed from the system by the liver and the gut. If this goes on for a long period of time, the risk of cancerous and precancerous conditions such as cysts, polyps and colon cancer.

Studies show that regular cleansing is an important step in weight loss. Constant constipation is related to poor dietary choices that have a low fiber content. These foods tend to accumulate within the gut for a long period of time since they are, in most, cases difficult to expel from the system. In addition, they do not register satiety readily hence one is likely to overeat. Removing them through cleansing and increasing fiber content in food greatly helps in weight loss.

Poor health of the colon has the potential to also affect mental health. A sub optimally functioning gut results in ineffective absorption of vitamins that are needed for concentration. Detoxification helps to get rid of toxins and mucous that may impair the absorption of such vital vitamins. In general, persons that undergo regular detoxification have more energy than the general public.

Mineral salts and water are mainly absorbed by the large gut. These are central to the maintenance of normal body pH. In a constipated individual, the process of absorption is impaired and instead the mucosa becomes inflamed which allows disease causing organisms to enter the blood stream. The pH becomes acidic hampering numerous body processes.

As for most medical procedures, there are a number of risk associated with this process. Some of them include cramps, nausea, vomiting, reduction of normal gut flora and mineral imbalance. These risks generally increase with an increasing number of procedures. When done in the right manner, however, these risks are markedly reduced.




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