Colon Cleanse

Increased interest in colon health has led to a surge in the development of colon cleansing formulas and supplement programs. Most of these programs utilize a cleansing supplement in addition to recommending a basic dietary program. The supplements generally contain a combination of herbs, nutrients, enzymes, and toxin absorbers designed to help remove the buildup mucoid plaque from the colon and enhance digestion and absorption of food. Many of these supplements include ingredients that also cleanse the liver, gallbladder, and lymph. It’s important to note that cleansing supplements should not be confused with laxatives. The latter are not considered to be a healthy alternative. Laxatives can cause dehydration, and they only stimulate the muscular movement of the colon but do nothing to loosen and remove niucoid plaque. Laxatives may also weaken the colon by irritating and overstimulating it. Note that it is common to have physical reactions to the colon cleansing
process. These reactions may include headaches, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, or dizziness. For all the discomfort, this is actually a sign that the process is working and that you are eliminating toxins from your body. If these symptoms occur, you may need to temporarily cut back on your cleansing procedure. Such a wide variety of different cleansing formulas and products are available that it can be difficult to sort out the wheat from the chaff. We list a few recommended products below, because products arc always changing and improved formulas will become available, you might wish to consult with your health-care practitioner or someone knowledgeable in this field.

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Ultimate Cleanse: This cleansing program from Nature’s Secret includes two formulas: Multi-l-lerb and Multi-Fiber. The formulas include cleansing herbs, amino acids, antioxidants, digestive enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and five kinds of fiber. Both formulas are taken in the morning and evening, in gradually increasing dosages, for several weeks. These formulas target not only the bowel, but also the liver, lungs, skin, and lymph. At the end of the program, a person should be having two to three bowel movements every day.

 
Whole Body and Colon Program: Made by the Pure Body Institute this program uses a combination of two formulas; each uses a blend of herbs chosen for their ability to Hush toxins out of the organs and old fecal matter from the intestines. The program is designed to last about 30 days. First-time users may find that three courses of the program are required for complete inner cleansing and detoxification.

 
Cleanse 28: Available from Arise and Shine Herbal products, this 28-day program cleanses the entire alimentary canal, from the tongue to the stomach and all the way down to the colon. The program usually begins with the mildest phase in the first week and progresses to the most demanding level in the fourth week, but the schedule should be adjusted to the individual. All of the details are covered in a helpful guide that comes with the kit, which includes everything needed for the cleanse: an herbal laxative formula, an herbal formula for nutritional support, bentonite and psyllium for use in cleansing shakes, and a probiotic supplement to help restore healthy intestinal bacteria.

 

Enemas and Colonic Irrigation
Some health-care practitioners recommend using either an enema or colonic irrigation to augment a colon cleansing program. Using either of these therapies at the very beginning of any colon cleansing program may
help achieve better results more quickly. An enema involves injecting water into the colon via a small plastic tube inserted into the rectum. The tube is attached to an enema bag, which is basically just a compressible sack. About
1 cup to 1 quart of warm water is generally used. The water flushes out the lower portion of the colon. Because of the body’s natural evacuation reflex, the fluids injected can’t remain there very long—the bowel demands to he
emptied promptly.