subject: Colon Cleaning: How Can It Be Done At Home? [print this page] There are lots of clinics offering hydrotherapy to clean the colon these days but it can be done at home. There are a number of methods of colon cleaning including home enema, dietary supplements and many home recipes.
The theory behind the practice is that it is good to clean the bowels to prevent a build-up of feces and the toxins that it may contain. Proponents of the practice believe that an unclean colon can cause fatigue, headaches, stomach pains, constipation and weight gain among other things. They believe that colon cleansing allows better absorption of nutrients and more regular bowel movements.
There is no agreement between medical practitioners, scientists and colon therapists as to whether the practice works as believed. Many doctors believe that the colon does not really have build-ups and that cleaning is unnecessary. There is currently no scientific evidence to support the theory and scientists suggest that the majority of colons are healthy and so do not need to be cleaned. Colonic therapists on the other hand believe that regular cleaning is part of a good health regimen. They state that it is an ancient practice which helps with many problems and helps prevent many health complaints. For those with health problems it is best to talk to your doctor before undergoing cleaning either in a clinic or at home.
At home it is possible to carry out a self administered enema. This is different to the colon hydrotherapy you would have in a clinic. There are many companies selling home kits on the internet. It is best to purchase a quality kit with good parts and instructions. It should be used with care as there are side effects and potentially dangerous consequences such as a perforated bowel. Other problems include infections and there have also been cases of heart failure caused by electrolyte imbalance.
You can also buy dietary supplements to clean the colon at home. These include various things to detoxify the body and many have laxatives. Some are entirely natural but this does not mean they are without problems. If they are overused it can lead to problems with bowel movements. This is because the bowel becomes accustomed to having them and cannot work properly without them.
If you do not want to buy a colon cleanse therapy there are also lots of home recipes on the internet. Most involve a change of diet and drinking a lot of water to flush the body out.
It is possible to do colon cleaning at home. You will need to buy either a home enema kit, dietary supplements or try a home recipe.
