While in the strictest sense of the word, colon cleansing isn’t really ‘necessary’ for weight loss, it does dramatically improve the results. You can lose weight by diet and/or exercising but there are a number of issues that colon cleansing in relation to a weight loss regimen can correct.
The first problem that dieters encounter when trying to lose weight is that they often feel overly fatigued.
This is usually the result of the fact that calories have been reduced and the digestive tract isn’t operating optimally. Sufficient nutrients aren’t making it through the walls of the intestines to fuel metabolism and this leaves you feeling sluggish and tired. Sugar is usually converted to glucose quite quickly and that provided energy, but…
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Sometimes the terms colon cleansing and detox are used interchangeably and sometimes they can mean the same thing. The difference is in what you are trying to accomplish. Colon cleansing is usually understood as a process for eliminating built up waste and fecal matter from the digestive tract in order to establish more efficient digestion and metabolism of foods we are eating. Colon cleansing is often an integral part of weight loss regimens because it enables the body to better utilize nutrients that are being ingested so that metabolism can be fueled more efficiently.
In detoxifying the colon the emphasis is placed on ridding the body of toxins that can cause a multitude of health related issues. The digestive system is made…
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In recent years there has been a resurgence in the belief that colon cleansing is beneficial to maintaining good health. Although the concept is by no means new, it has gone in and out of favor with medical practitioners and it has only recently come back to the forefront as a necessary process.
The benefits of colon cleansing were first documented as far back as the ancient Egyptians in 1500 B.C. They believed that toxins released as a by-product of decomposition of foods in the intestines would infiltrate the body through the bloodstream and cause a number of illnesses and diseases. They believed that the colon needed to be totally evacuated in order to protect the body from being attacked by these…
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One of the main issues with having a toxic colon is the fact that it could be a breeding ground for parasites which can go on to infiltrate the bloodstream and wreak untold havoc throughout the entire body. There are any number of parasites that are known to colonize in the intestines and some of them are as simple as single-cell protozoa while others can be more complex helminths such as tapeworms or roundworms. Having a parasitic infestation can be manifested in symptoms such as:
- stomach pain
- diarrhea
- nausea
- bloating or gas
- weakness
- fatigue
Because those symptoms are also indicative of a huge number of other conditions, it is essential that you get a proper diagnosis from a medical professional before assuming that you have intestinal parasites.…
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Although we hear it from every direction that we should eat diets high in fiber, it isn’t always exactly clear what they mean by fiber. We are told to eat whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables as well as legumes, but the thing is, they never tell you that there is a difference in dietary fiber. There are two classifications and both are essential for maintaining good health, yet one isn’t really used as a colon cleanser but it can relieve constipation. Fiber can be categorized as soluble or insoluble.
Soluble fiber actually doesn’t cleanse the colon as effectively as insoluble fiber, but its healthful benefits are tremendous. Foods in this class of fiber include grains like oats and legumes like…
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Many people aren’t aware of the fact that it is extremely difficult to gauge the dosages of herbs when they are brewed in teas. Because you steep the tea, if you steep it for shorter periods obviously the dosage will be less but if you leave it steeping too long you can have a brew that is just too potent. Senna can have some severe side effects if brewed too strong.
One of the things that make Senna effective as a colon cleansing agent is that it is a bowel stimulant. This means that it stimulates peristalsis which is the contraction of smooth muscles in the colon that push foods through in waves in order to be eliminated. People have suffered seriously…
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One of the obvious health benefits for cleansing the colon is to rid the body of toxins and parasites that are known to cause many illnesses and diseases. Unfortunately, parasites do more than cause illness or disease; they literally ‘feed’ off our bodies thereby draining us of vitality that is so important to overall health. There are many natural ingredients that are common to colon cleansing products which are included specifically to fight parasites. When you come across cleansing or detoxifying supplements that have these ingredients, it would be a safe bet that they are included to counteract and kill parasites safely and naturally.
Among the most common ingredients that are effective against intestinal parasites are the hull of Green Black…
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While it is currently a well known fact that keeping the colon cleansed of undigested foods and toxic fecal matter that hasn’t been eliminated efficiently can reduce the risk of various illnesses and diseases, one form of cleansing that is especially dangerous is Colon Hydrotherapy. If it is performed by a trained medical professional who follows strict procedural guidelines it may not carry as great a potential for serious risks, however, because it is an invasive procedure there will always be some degree of danger.
In Colon Hydrotherapy warm water is fused into the colon via the anus through disposable plastic tubing with the intent of flushing out a build up of waste and toxins. Usually this warm water is…
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Most of us are aware of the fact that foods need to be digested and moved through the intestines until they are eliminated through the rectum and anus. Unfortunately, what many of us aren’t aware of is how that happens. The actual biological term is called peristalsis which can be simply defined as muscle contractions that move in waves down the intestines to push foods through.
There are probably a multitude of reasons why there is a breakdown in peristalsis; however one study out of the University of Michigan indicated that hyperglycemia (diabetes) seems to inhibit peristalsis, thus inducing diabetic constipation. For whatever reason, it is necessary for foods to be moved through the intestines in order to be eliminated…
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Although there are people who claim that the colon should be cleansed on a daily basis, it really isn’t necessary unless you exhibit symptoms that indicate something is going on that should be treated or dealt with. For instance, although you would expect a bowel movement to be odorous, it should not be inordinately foul smelling. Sometimes a strong smell can indicate a build up of gasses in the intestines which would indicate that there is a buildup of toxins which need to be flushed.
Then there are times that for no apparent reason you seem to be tired all the time and just plain sluggish. If you feel bloated at the same time it is a very good indicator that…
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