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When does your colon need cleansing?
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- Created on 31 March 2011
- Written by Deb C.
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Some signs may include: Frequent bouts of constipation, gas and bloating, stomach pains, indigestion, headaches, irritation and restlessness, lack of sleep, fatigue, protruding belly, weight gain, bad breath and foul-smelling stools, skin and hair problems, food allergies, irritable bowel syndrome, poor immune health.
Colon cleansing removes accumulated waste and parasites from the colon. A good colon cleansing program will also include detoxifying agents and herbs that help to enhance the body’s ability to digest and absorb nutrients, as well as relieve minor digestive irritations.
Results of Colon Cleansing
After colon cleansing, many people report feeling much lighter as if a heavy burden has been lifted off of them, higher energy levels, tighter waistlines, clearer skin, brighter eyes, greater alertness and enthusiasm for life! Most colon cleansers are simple to use. A good herbal colon cleanser works with your system, gently, so you don’t have to plan your appointments around a bathroom during the duration of the colon cleansing program!
Types of Colon Cleansers
Colon cleansers can be 100% natural, or a combination of natural and herbal ingredients. Traditional herbs used are aloe vera, rose hip fruit, buckthorn bark and senna leaves, psyllium husks, fennel seeds, chamomile flowers, peppermint, cinnamon bark, ginger. uva ursi, slippery elm, oat brans and guar gum, milk thistle, fructooligosaccharides (FOS), sodium alginate.
Colon cleansers come in many different forms
- Powders
- Capsules
- Teas
- Combination
Cleanse Duration
The duration of usage varies from product to product. It can range from 1 to 7 days for laxative usage. Make sure you avoid products where the consumption of laxative usage exceeds 10 days. According to research, many of these herbs are not meant to be used longer than 10 days. Colon cleansing programs may contain fiber supplements that help to promote regularity. Usage of these may be up to 30 days or more.
Some products are complicated to use and may require diet modification—before, during and/or after the program.
Price to Cleanse
Colon cleanse products typically range from $30-$150 depending upon the ingredients purchased. Beware of free trials, overpriced products and autoship programs. Carefully go through the terms and conditions on these websites.
A few colon cleanse products have been well-researched or are physician-formulated. They are systemic which means they can help to detoxify other eliminatory organs of the body and enhance digestion and elimination of fats. If you plan to go on a diet, you should begin with a good colon cleanser so that your diet regimen will have maximum results!
