Why would we need colon cleansing, detox our bodies? The fact is that we consume lots of processed foods, fast foods, too much salt and sugar and even our fresh fruit
and vegetables are mostly grown in soil that is rich in chemical fertilizers and have chemicals sprayed on them to make them look fresh. All this is hard to process
in the healthiest digestive system!
How Colon Cleansing Detox Works
Based on the above, our whole GI (gastro-intestinal) tract is compromised as it has to deal with all these synthetic chemicals on a daily basis. Think of that. Every bite
you take goes through your GI tract. The food that has not been totally absorbed into the body ends up in the colon where the remaining fluid is extracted. Because of the
chemical overload, it ends up stuck against the colon walls. Over time these toxic residues build up, making it more and more difficult to pass 'normal' stools.
Yes, I know this isn't a pretty picture, but it is what happens in our bodies on a daily basis. This is why doing a regular colon cleanse is very beneficial.
Which Colon Cleansing Method Is Best For You?
There are various methods to colon cleansing, detox is one of them. This basically means that you clean out your system by either a fast (which gives the body a rest from
its work of digesting) or using a fast like a fresh fruit juice fast - where you just have freshly pressed juice all day for a period of time. It would be a good idea to
check with your doctor before you do this and he can give you advice and also check that this is a good thing for you to do. Fresh fruit juice, for example, floods your
system, and is a great detoxifier. You can drink water (good quality please) and/or herbal tea as well. Even doing this for just a couple of days can be a great help to
your digestive system.
If you don't want to go this path, there are other alternatives. Visit your local health store and get advice and check out herbal colon cleansers. These usually come
in supplement form and help you eliminate stored-up waste from your intestines. There are so many of these on the market. Stick to a natural one if possible - your body
will thank you for it. The internet is also a great way to do research before you find the colon cleanser that you feel is the right one for you.
Another way to do a colon cleanse is to have colonics. Here, you are hooked up to a machine that 'washes' your intestines with warm water, which encourages your body
to remove excess fecal matter. This is done in a controlled environment with a trained professional, who will explain the procedure and will also let you know how many
treatments would be right for you. This can also be called hydrotherapy.
As you can see from the above, colon cleansing is not only necessary, but it's fairly straight forward. The main thing is to actually go ahead and do it!
