Colon cleansing has become one of the more recent additions to the healthier lifestyle regime. While it sounds unpleasant, there are several benefits to the process. Among these benefits are preventing constipation, weight loss, increased energy, clearer skin, all leading to an overall healthier feeling.
If you compare your body to your home’s plumbing, it is easy to see how beneficial this can be. If your plumbing is clogged, water can’t go down the drain. The same is true of our bodies. If our “plumbing” is clogged, the body can’t properly do its job getting rid of waste.
While most people may feel they are fine, their system is not as efficient as it could be. As we get older, we tend to eliminate waste less often than we did as children (think about how many times we have to change a young child’s diapers). The more often we are eliminating waste, the less time it has to build up in our system and cause problems.
The longer waste builds up, the more health problems it can cause, as waste attaches itself to the sides of the colon. The inside of the colon gets covered in sticky mucus, catching more waste and building up more toxic material. This build up can cause several health problems, including “diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, headaches, dull eyes, poor skin, spots, aching muscles, joint pains, and depression.” (Brody and Trickett, 2005)
In order to return your system to a more efficient routine, a colon cleansing is key. There are different types of cleansing. A colon irrigation can be quicker, more efficient way to cleanse the colon, but many people would prefer a less invasive approach.
There are some supplements that can assist in the process, as well as a change in diet. Some cleansing programs recommend a juice fast.
While the cleansing is beneficial, some rapid systems can cause temporary discomforts during the process, including headaches, flu and possibly nervous symptoms, such as anxiety and irritability. These problems should be better after about five days, leading to better overall health. Most people prefer a more gradual approach.
No matter which approach you take, it is best to consult your doctor first, especially if the colon cleanse includes a drastic change in diet. The doctor can recommend the best way for you to go about cleansing your colon that will be the most beneficial to you.
