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Herbal Colon Cleansing – An Alternative To Colonic Irrigation

If you haven’t heard of colonic irrigation or colon hydrotherapy by now then the chances are you have been hibernating for the last couple of years. Cleansing your colon has become the “in” thing to do, male or female, young or old. Previously the domain for celebrities such as Princess Diana; walk into any clinic, international hospital or spa and you are likely to be met by advertisements espousing the benefits of detoxing your body through colon cleansing.

However, some people don’t like the idea of lying on a table with a pipe up their backside, however effective and fashionable it may be! Whilst I am not questioning the benefits of colonic irrigation, coffee enemas and the like are not for everyone!

So what are the alternatives?

A few years ago, whilst flicking through a women’s health magazine, an illustration of a typical colon (for someone who eats a standard western diet) was enough to pack me off to the pharmacy to check out their range of colon cleansing products. Here I found shelves heaving with a myriad of natural herbal supplements and teas which profess to do the job.

Using a Herbal Colon Cleansing supplement is both simple to implement and maintain, not to mention far more convenient than regular trips to a clinic for colonic irrigation (although Do It Yourself kits are now available.) There is also a wide range of herbs to choose from which these days are easily available both from high street stockists and online. Because there are generally no harmful side effects they are also very safe, providing of course, you follow the instructions on the label. However just as a precaution, if you are taking prescription or over the counter drugs it pays to check with your doctor for possible complications, as certain medications may not mix well with some supplements.

Why should I cleanse my colon?

Anyone with a stressful lifestyle or years of eating a typical western diet of low fibre, high fat, sugar products, white flour, microwaved and deep fried foods is likely to have a considerable build up of toxic waste material in the colon. Such diets reduce our colon’s efficiency, and consequently our waste products harden and become clogged in our digestive system.

Our colons take what we eat and separate the usable products from our digested food and put them back into our bloodstream. Any waste material should then be eliminated quickly but the problem arises when toxins and bacteria build up through a sluggish or blocked colon, causing them to leak back into our body, poisoning our system. Put simply, the greater the toxins in our body, the more likelihood of developing disease. Constipation, IBS, bad skin, fatigue, joint pain and unwanted weight gain could all be possible symptoms of a clogged colon.

As cleansing your colon is today’s hype many of us have heard horror stories of how much and how heavy this waste product build up can be. What is often considered a “pot belly” or “spare tyre” could actually be a distended colon from the accumulation of years of toxic waste. This is why some people, after successfully cleansing their colon, not only feel a lot healthier but often lose a considerable amount of weight!

Colon Cleansing Herbs

There are numerous colon cleansing herbs available on the market and whilst all the commercial herbal supplements basically claim do the same job it pays to do a bit of research to find out which ones are right for you. It’s important to educate yourself and possibly consult with a medical practitioner, as it useful to bear in mind that what works for one person may not work as successfully for you. Depending on your budget and own particular diet and lifestyle, some herbal formulas will be more suitable than others. For example, if your diet is low in fibre then you may benefit from taking a Pysllium supplement to provide you with the fibre you need.

• Pysllium is a widely used natural cleansing agent and very effective due to its high fibre content. It acts as a lubricant for the colon, allowing waste to pass through without obstruction. Very tough on uncooperative bowels, Pysllium adds bulk to waste matter and helps maintain regular bowel movements. It can also relieve hunger pangs and ease chronic symptoms like diarrhea and colitis. Husk of psyllium can be drunk in teas, water or milk, it is also a common constituent in herbal supplements.
  
• Linseed or Flax Seeds cleanse the colon and promote overall good health by cleansing the liver. It aids digestion and becomes a soft jellylike substance which assists in moving material through the bowel.
  
• Slippery Elm helps to normalize stools in the colon and softens any backlog of dried waste. It helps with both constipation and diarrhea and sooths stomach inflammation.
  
• Dandelion is another excellent natural herb which cleanses both the colon and the liver.
  
• Liquorice Root is also a popular ingredient in pill and mixture supplements, a natural detoxifier which acts as a laxative.

Whatever colon cleansing herbs you choose, be patient. It may take days, weeks or even months before you reap all the benefits of ridding your body of its unwanted waste. Whilst one person’s body may respond quickly, for another it may take longer. All herbal formulas should be used in moderation in order to prevent dehydration from too many bowel movements and it s important not to exceed the dose on the label.

Natural herbal supplements will provide you with a simple, natural alternative to colonic irrigation. It requires some research and experimentation to see what works best for you, but they can all be conveniently integrated into your diet. By embarking on a colon cleansing regime you should feel a marked improvement in your general health and wellbeing, as you start to eliminate the poisonous toxic waste from your body.

Disclaimer: This article is offered as information only. It is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any kind of a health problem. It is important to consult a professional health care provider, if you are in any doubt.

Gill Hart is a freelance article writer and journalist in her spare time.

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Benefits Of A Herbal Colon Cleanse

A herbal colon cleanse is great for detoxifying the body of waste and toxins. Herbal medicines together with dietary fibers were not absolutely recognized for their medical significance until not too long ago when various research have been conducted to know the benefits derived from herbs.

The Chinese are predominant consumers of herbs. They use herbs for numerous medical purposes as well as herbs being a significant ingredient in most of their food. This can be part of the rationale why Chinese have long been known for long lives in addition to extraordinary strengths even in old age.  In addition, there is additionally a minimal case of coronary heart illness among Chinese individuals that could be the result of their herb enriched diet.

Herbs, particularly the ones with dietary fibers, are wonderful in reducing total blood cholesterol — reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. Besides that, dietary fibers additionally help in alleviating quite a few bowel disorders.

There are two types of dietary fibers — soluble and insoluble. Soluble fibers could also be dissolved in water. Insoluble fibers do not dissolve. Each of those fibers assist in regulating bowel movements.

Psyllium is a natural, water-soluble, gel-reducing fiber that’s extracted from the husks of blond psyllium seeds. It’s also a member of a category of soluble fibers known as mucilages. These mucilages are used as thickening and stabilizing agents in most salad dressings, lotions, soup and creams.

Psyllium is used to battle a variety of digestive problems like constipation, diarrhea, diverticular disease and colitis. It is used in colon cleansing systems as a means of preventing colon cancer. It is because many of the food plans of people at the moment is made up of meat products, fat and sugar which can be often low in fiber content. These meals tend to slow down intestinal transit time leading to irregular bowel movements.

Moreover, these types of meals normally take two days to transit the intestines, usually resulting in constipation. An irregular bowel movement allows for bacterial putrefaction and exposes you to carcinogenic substances inside the colon.

Dietary fibers assist in stool bulking as well as in softening stools. A stool that’s bigger, softer and bulkier travels through the intestines more easily and extra rapidly since less exertion is required. This sort of bowel movement is perfect for the intestinal walls because very little force has to be exerted. Likewise, hemorrhoids and growth of diverticular illness and varicose veins are prevented.

The bulking impact of dietary fibers also relieves the colon of poisonous substances since it acts like a sponge absorbing poisonous substances hanging on to the walls of the intestines. This spongy motion of dietary fibers can also be well suited for individuals in the process of losing weight as it decreases hunger.

Dietary fibers are additionally useful in circumstances of diarrhea because they decrease a too rapid transmit time. It stabilizes bowel movements and often instances is used to manage alternating instances of diarrhea and constipation. Dietary fibers also promotes the growth of pleasant intestinal bacteria comparable to Lactobacillus acidophilous and bifidobacteria that are very useful in regulating bowel movement.

There is only one problem with dietary fibers; which is their tendency to decelerate the stomach’s emptying of meals into the small gut and increase blood glucose instead. On the positive aspect, dietary fibers are additionally found to stimulate pancreatic enzymes that may be helpful within the management of diabetes.

Before making any changes in your diet consult your physician.