By Donald Cox


One of the systems of the body that requires regular cleansing is the colon. Two main options are available for this process. These include the use of cleansing products or an irrigative process. Cleansing products can be easily obtained over the counter and include laxatives, magnesium, herbal teas, enemas and enzymes among others. They are taken either orally or rectally. In this article we explore some benefits colon cleanse can achieve.

Irrigation yields the best results. It is usually done by colon hygienists (also known as hydro-therapists). In the process, several gallons of water under low pressure (or gravitational force) are emptied into the gut and then removed by abdominal massage. This is repeated several times so as to empty the large gut. The entire process typically lasts for about one hour. It should not be used in persons with rectal tumors, diverticulitis, severe hemorrhoids or inflammatory bowel disease.

One of the benefits of cleansing is the fact that the process of digestion is improved and the risk of constipation reduced. Persons that are constantly constipated tend to have poor digestion of food which in turn causes poor absorption of nutrients. Some of these nutrients play a vital role in energy generation and maintenance of immune function meaning that they will complain of low energy levels are constant infections.

The toxins that are contained in food are metabolized and removed from the body by the colon and the liver. In case of constipation and indigestion, there is increased transit time in the gut which in turn increases the chances of precancerous and cancerous conditions. Some of these conditions include cysts, polyps and colon cancer. It is important that these toxins are cleared from the system as soon as possible.

It has been suggested by studies that cleansing is one of the methods of jump starting the weight loss process. Low fiber foods tend to accumulate within the colon due to the difficulty that is associated with expelling them. At the same time, they fail to register satiety hence one is likely to eat much more than what the body requires. Regular cleansing followed by increased fiber in the diet serves to augment other weight loss options.

When the health of your gut is compromised, there is a high probability that your mental health will be affected as well. The main reason for this is that the vital vitamins that are required for your staying alert may not be adequately absorbed. When you engage in regular detoxification, toxins and any mucous that may be hampering the process are removed.

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.

There are a number of risks that are associated with the process. These include, among others, mineral imbalance, dizziness (due to dehydration), cramps, nausea, depletion of normal flora in the gut and in rare cases, bowel perforation. The risk of these complications increases with increasing frequency of the procedure. In the hands of a well trained professional, these complications are very rare.




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