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6 Tips for Using a Colon Cleanser |
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Written by Ellen Parry
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Tuesday, 22 April 2008 |
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The colon is a part of our large intestine. It is a long hollow tube that removes the water from digested food. The material left in the body is called stool, which is then moved to the rectum until it leaves the body through the anus. The colon is a very important body-cleansing organ, which needs to be detoxified and cleansed so that it can do its job well. You will need a colon cleanser to do this.
by EllenParry
The colon is a part of our large intestine. It is a long hollow tube that removes the water from digested food. The material left in the body is called stool, which is then moved to the rectum until it leaves the body through the anus. The colon is a very important body-cleansing organ, which needs to be detoxified and cleansed so that it can do its job well. You will need a colon cleanser to do this.
Choose an all-natural product for your body.
Some manufacturers produce products that have chemicals, additives, and compounds that may not be good for you.
Be wary of products that contain Cascara, Psyllium, and Senna. Cascara and Senna have been cited to cause irregular heartbeat because of electrolyte imbalance and potassium loss. Psyllium obstructs the gastrointestinal tract.
There are two types of colon cleansers available on the market. They are either fiber-based or oxygen-based.
The colon cleansers that are fiber-based use fiber to remove toxins from the intestines and colon. These fiber-based cleansers flush out the waste from the body thoroughly. The colon cleansers that are oxygen-based use oxygen to remove the toxins from the body. They also serve to detoxify the colon.
If you are not sure which colon cleanser you should use, or if you should use one at all, consult your doctor or a medical professional. You can also try both and see which one gives you the better result.
Check the quality and price of the product before you invest on it.
Price does not usually dictate quality. Some cheaper products may work better than the mor expensive ones, but the results vary from person to person. But to make the best of your purchase, ask for other people's advice and opinion, and read product reviews, too.
Over-the-counter cleansers are cheap-less than 20 dollars-because they do not offer extensive cleansing regimen for the colon as their more expensive counterparts give. The costlier colon cleansers are usually 40-80 dollars, and are designed to cleanse the bowel.
Choose the colon cleanser that offers a more comprehensive cleansing regimen.
THe point of colon cleansing is to rid your body of toxins and parasites. To achieve this, you will need to invest in a product that works well for a reasonable price. Getting a product with all these features will also save you from buying separate products.
Determine how long you should keep on taking the colon cleanser.
Colon cleansers are recommended for use for a span of one to two months.
Oxygen-based colon cleaners are safe to take everyday because they keep the colon refreshed and clean. The fiber-based cleansers, though, should not be taken regularly because they build dependency.
Some colon cleansers with Senna can damage the nerves in the colon after prolonged use.
Eat a balanced diet when using a colon cleanser.
You do not have to fast before you use a colon cleanser, but you do have to avoid overeating. You also have to take a lot of liquids and water to replenish all the fluid that is cleansed from your body.
Using a colon cleanser regularly ensures that the toxins do not circulate back to your body and you do not have constipation. But if you develop side effects or if your body does not deal well with the colon cleanser, then it is best that you stop using it. Always consult a doctor before you take medication into your body.
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