In this day and age more and more people are looking for a way to live healthier lives. This includes watching what they eat, becoming more active and routinely doing an herbal colon cleansing. The cleansing is just as important as the other two components of a healthy lifestyle. Each and every day the body is bombarded by toxins and free radicals. Making sure that the body can efficiently remove these pollutants helps improve overall health.
There are some people that will say herbal colon cleansing is not only harmful but it is a waste of money because the body is designed to eliminate waste on its own. Herbal colon cleansing is not harmful if it is done correctly, for those taking prescription medicines it is best to read the label of the colon cleansing product that is being used and that you talk with a doctor about any possible interactions between the herbs and the medications. Making sure that you are using a colon cleansing product that is all natural and stimulant free will also help make sure the process is safe.
It is true that the body is designed to eliminate waste and toxins on its own. Think of the body as a car. A car is designed to run efficiently, in most cases all that is needed is gas to make it go. The engine and the exhaust system work without the driver having to do anything… for a while. Over time maintenance is needed to keep the care running efficiently. Can a car that never has any maintenance done on it really last for 20 years and run efficiently? Neither can the body. Lifestyle, environment and diet all impact that way the body runs which is why it needs routine maintenance to be efficient.
There are a wide variety of health problems that can be related to a sluggish colon. Abdominal pain, fatigue, body aches, lower back pain and constipation can all be linked to a colon that is not operating efficiently. The colon, by design, is to remove the waste material and bacteria from the body as well as absorb any water and minerals from the food that is consumed to help nourish the body and keep our electrolytes in balance. These functions are vital to overall health. If the colon is backed up with rotting foods and fecal matter that it cannot get rid of water and minerals are absorbed and more toxins are released back into the body.
What toxins are consumed every day? Aside from the pollutants that are in the air, there is food. Generally speaking Americans consume large amounts of sugar, white flour, caffeine, hydrogenated fats, fried foods, processed and prepackaged foods and cook in a microwave. This type of diet leads to pounds of waste that is building up in the colon.
Herbal colon cleansing will flush this built up waste from the body. It is important though that the cleansing, also known as detoxification is done correctly. It isn’t enough to pick a cleansing product, take it home and use it. There are a number of lifestyle changes that should also be initiated to maintain a healthy colon. The biggest change is the diet. This doesn’t mean restricting food or being deprived of items that are enjoyed. Diet means the way a person eats. For starters consuming enough water is important.
The old saying of 8 eight ounce glasses of water a day is an excellent starting place. Actually swapping out one can of cola a day for a glass of water can make a huge difference in the efficiency of the body. Try carrying a water bottle to work, in the car or around the house to help increase water consumption. Taking in enough fiber is also important. The average person needs 25 to 30 grams of fiber a day. Often these two changes in a diet are enough to help make sure the herbal colon cleansing works and that the colon continues to work efficiently.
Colon cleansing is a practice that has been used for centuries, dating all the way back to ancient Rome and ancient China as well as other places in the world. Herbs have always been used to help the body remove waste, prevent the buildup of toxins, kill parasites and harmful bacteria in the colon as well as improve the muscles of the colon to help promote regular and natural bowel movements.
Some of the most common herbs that are used include senna, aloe leaf, ginger, barberry, cascara sagrada and fennel to name a few.
When done correctly colon cleansing improves the function of the colon by increasing efficiency and removing pounds of buildup.