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Is Colon Cleansing Healthy
I get this question asked numerous amounts of times. The answer really depends on the product you are taking. On my journey to find a healthy colon cleansing solution for my constipation problems I had to talk to doctors, naturopaths, and various colon cleansing forums as well as discuss this topic with friends to find the answer.
Many doctors had a staunch negative outlook towards colon cleansing saying "Hell NO - stay away from colon cleansing, it's all just a marketing scam to get you to buy their product" while there were many doctors (specifically naturopathic doctors) that strongly recommended colon cleansing as a means to maintain a healthy lifestyle. There were many forums that discussed their positive experience of colon cleansing while others that bashed colon cleansing and felt there was no need for it.
So what exactly is healthy about colon cleansing and how will I benefit? If this is what you are asking yourself continue reading.
Colon cleansing has evolved into a big market since 2000. All the companies usually will push a keyword such as "natural", "green", "organic" or some other marketing keyword that usually tries to catch our attention and sell something to us. Natural doesn't necessarily mean safe, green doesn't always mean environmentally friendly, and "organic" isn't always as potent as it should be. Please be conscious that they are in it for the business and will try to find any type of cheap, natural and organic ingredient to sell you. Now that we have gotten that out of the way, we will discuss the benefits of colon cleansing with an effective product that does more than just these three things.
In my experience the health benefits of an effective natural colon cleansing product can help to:
- Re-open our Elimination Routes
- Maintain Regularity
- Increase our energy
I also feel it is extremely important to watch what we eat as well. You can't go colon cleansing after getting completely wasted or eating all the junk that you want and expect to live a disease free life. I will have to agree with WebMD on this one.
Below you will find WebMD's stand on colon cleansing.
"What you eat -- not what you flush through your colon -- may have the greatest impact on colon health, lowering your risk of colon cancer and enhancing your overall health." - Source
Quick and to the point WebMD makes a powerful statement about what we eat as well. If the average American takes on a high fiber diet, (i.e. cereal and whole grains, and soluble fiber, such as bran, fruit, vegetables, and oatmeal) increasing fiber intake by 15 grams a day, we probably wouldn't have so many colon health problems.
Here are a few benefits that you could possibly reap from an effective colon cleanse:
- Relief from fatigue and frequent tiredness
- Headache Relief
- Eliminate Severe allergies
- Eliminate Irritability
- Eliminate Bad breath
- Eliminate Colds
- Constipation Relief
- Relief from IBS/Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Relief from Candida (How do you know if you have a yeast infection)
- Eliminate Skin rashes and frequent breakouts
- Eliminate Acne
The potential side effects are:
- vomiting, nausea, cramps
- dizziness, a sign of dehydration, which can cause mineral imbalances
- strings of mucus, a sign the body views the cleanser as a toxin
- potential interactions with medications
- bowel perforation
- infection
This does not mean that everyone will encounter the same benefits or the same side effects. It's always best to consult your doctor when deciding to take a colon cleanse as I or anyone else on the Internet do not know your specific health history.
My final opinion on colon cleansing: It probably will be good to start a colon cleanse if you have never tried one and are over the age of 25. If you do decide to do a colon cleanse you might want to check out the healthiest colon cleansing product that I found on my home page. Always remember that a good diet leaves a happy healthy colon so let's eat better and live better.