Because they seem a little scary, but if the benefits outweigh the process they might be worth a try.Are colon cleanses and detoxes really effective? and are they necessary?
Colon-cleansing programs disrupt the balance of fluids and electrolytes, causing dehydration and salt depletion. Long-term or excessive cleansing programs can lead to problems such as anemia, malnutrition and heart failure.
Your colon is meant to have a natural balance, like every other part of your body. If you feel it isn't functioning as it should, increase the amount of raw fibrous vegetables you consume, and drink plenty of filtered water.
The best colon-cleanse on the market is a bag of carrots.Are colon cleanses and detoxes really effective? and are they necessary?
Colon cleansing, popular during the 1970s, is currently undergoing a renewed popularity. This is probably because people think it will help them to lose weight.
Despite it's current popularity, colon cleansing, detoxifying, or whatever you call it, is unnecessary and depending upon the method used, can be potentially dangerous.
Your colon is a self-cleansing organ. It does not need help. A healthy diet that includes a variety of fiber sources (whole grains, fresh fruit and vegetables) and an adequate fluid intake (6-8 glasses of water per day for your average adult) is all you need.
Colon detox systems are available everywhere these days. They usually involve liquids that you drink for a certain number of days to ';cleanse'; your system. They are probably harmless, but the only thing that's gonna get ';cleansed'; is your wallet.
Colonics involve manually flushing the colon with an irrigating fluid. This involves placing a hose in your rectum and . . . . well, I won't elaborate. Yes, this is as uncomfortable and nasty as it sounds. Except for rare medical instances (in which case a doctor would perform the procedure), these colonics are unnessesary and, if performed incorrectly, can lead to colon perforation, electrolyte inbalances, rectal bleeding, and other nasties. Again, not worth it.
Colon cleansing has quite an enthusiastic following, so I apologize to those I will inevitably offend, but it's the truth.
Hope this helps.
I was chronically constipated due to hypothyroidism so I find that a colon cleansing regimen is extremely beneficial to me. A colon cleanse can and does work, but because I am vegan, I have to find very specific ones. Colon cleansing does work though--at least for me, I used to break out a lot and was sluggish and tired and now I have energy and my skin is clear. If you wish to investigate the various colon cleansing systems out there I suggest going to www.coloncleanse.net . They have articles there about the benefits of colon cleansing and product reviews so you know which colon cleansing items work best. And a colon cleanse is not really scary--especially if you get gentle ones.
I have used all sorts of colon cleanses for over twenty years.
What I know that is absolutely true and well researched is that if you take fiber supplements, half an hour before you eat or two hours after a meal, that it will help keep your
bowel function normal, keep your blood sugar normal and your cholesterol too. It will remove toxins on a regular basis.
Doing a short term cleanse program is uncomfortable and may give you an idea that you've done something, but in the long term, adding more fiber to your diet every day will lower your risk or cancer, heart disease, diabetes and obesity, so long as you drink plenty of water, don't eat junk foods all the time and you get some exercise.
Here is information from the Mayo Clinic on fiber:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fiber/N鈥?/a>
Trendy, popular cleanses are expensive and have strange ingredients sometimes. I think it is cheapest and ost effective to take a good quality fiber supplement and make food choices to add fiber to your diet every day. Vegetables, fruits, nuts and beans are good for you in so many ways. Just eat them and other good food. Add some fiber supplement as pills, powders or whatever suits you. Just sart slow and build up gradually to prevent bloating. Your quality of life will be better for adding fiber to your diet. Cleanses are like diest you do for a week. They make you spend a bunch of money for little results that are short-lived.
I have found that I have a bowel problem that was imporved by some of the cleansing tpe thing that I have done, but I have always eaten more fiber, too. That is the main thing.
I've never tried them, but I know people who have. I guess it makes you feel a lot better too.
I don't see anything wrong with them?
There are natural ways too though.
There are these gross drinks you can make, and drink them for one day only, and it helps clean out your system.
They do not. The liver and kidney do the job well. The easiest colon cleanse is to eat fresh fruits. Bananas are excellent. Two a day at least.
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