02 Aug 2012

Is Colon Cleansing a Good Idea?

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Is Colon Cleansing a Good Idea?

If you have been struggling with significant gas and bloating, you might be willing to try almost anything to make it go away. There are many products on the market that claim to help with this process. A Colon cleanse, or laxative type cleansing product will promise a few days of treatment in order to help you lose weight, detoxify, and more importantly get things moving….. But how do colon cleansers work? Is it worth it to give them a try?

What You Need to Know About Colon Cleansing

Colon cleansing comes in a wide variety of forms. There are cleansing supplements you can take over a short period of time, in the range of 7 days, or others that last up-to a month or more. Most of these products contain pills or tinctures start the process. Colon irrigations, a more intense procedure, involve inserting a tube up your bum and flushing water in your large intestine to release bound toxins and build up from years of abuse. In addition, a simple diet change including certain drinks, supplements and herbs is a popular way to go about it.

Colon cleansing normally aids the body in releasing toxins by increasing the functions of the liver, gallbladder, kidneys and bowels. Some claim to release the impacted fecal matter that has accumulated in the colon over time. Although the research is questionable in regards to the results, they can be very helpful if you have problems with constipation, gas, bloating and the like. Some swear that doing a cleanse a couple times a year makes their entire body feel healthier, including helping them clear up other trouble some symptoms like acne and excess weight.

So to answer the question of, “is colon cleansing a good idea?” is that it can be. There can be some benefits if the person taking the cleanse is not already deficient or malnourished before starting. It is important to drink plenty of water during the process and keep your soluble fibre intake high, as these help with detoxification. Furthermore, if you are dealing with any bloating, gas, or other digestive issues it may be more important to look through our eBook to treat the cause before starting, as we detail many ways to help support your digestive health.

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