subject: The Benefits Of Getting Your Body Detoxed? [print this page] When the liver can't process wastes, they gather in a person's colon and bacteria starts to grow. A colon detox is just about the only way to get rid of the problem at this point. You'll know if you need that if you find yourself with recurring liver or colon problems.
Unfortunately the food supply is now more processed and polluted with chemicals and preservatives, which is a prime culprit in decreasing our body's natural ability to cleanse itself. These processed foods clog our system then the liver and colon become unable to do their job of elimination. Often it is necessary to cleanse the colon and liver to allow them to efficiently do their job.
A complete detoxification not only helps in flushing out the toxins in the body but also helps in clearing the digestive system and clears any gastro-intestinal problems like loose stools and constipation. By cleaning the colon completely, you are considerably reducing the risk of colon cancer by which many people are suffering these days.
An average person has anywhere between 5 and 40 pounds of fecal matter accumulated in the body over a period of time. By cleansing the colon and flushing out this fecal matter, the chances of being attacked by diseases like bowel cancer are eradicated. Different body constitutions and overall health status of individuals should be considered before undergoing the necessary colon cleansing. Some of these cleansers are basic while there are others that require consumption of different herbs and supplements. The right type of treatment is best prescribed by a doctor.
Just a simple change of diet can do wonders for your colon's health. It's a matter of eating more fiber. Foods that contain fiber are things like whole grains or fresh fruits and vegetables. Fast and processed foods should be avoided when you're trying to cleanse.
There are other methods of cleansing the colon like colon hydrotherapy and enema. But both these methods require the presence of professionals and should not be attempted at home. This is because an apparatus has to be inserted into the anus and water forced in to the colon to flush out the fecal matter.
The best colon cleansing treatment is the herbal treatment which is also the safest. These herbal products contain Psyllium husk which swells like a sponge on contact with water and thus results in excretion. But it has not been proved to remove the compacted matter from the colon, completely.
It's the same with laxatives. They can't really help what's been compacted inside you. An oxygen based cleanser is probably best for that. It transforms the toxic mass into a liquid or gas so it can pass quickly. The whole digestive system is thereby cleansed and the oxygen also helps grow good new cells in the body.
