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Live Well: Do It Yourself Colon Cleansing
With Hollywood advocating natural cures and the holistic healing fad, more and more people become obsessed with
alternative medicine. One of the emerging trends is colon cleansing.
The idea behind colon cleansing is the belief that our colon is the body's sewer system. Just like any other sewage
system, colons need to be cleaned regularly. Our colon's main function is to extract water and other vitamins from
the feces. The premise is that colon cleansing can help prevent colon cancer, therefore it is essential to have
colon cleansing at least once a year.
In actuality most medical doctors don't even recommend colon cleansing. This is because colon cleansing might do
more harm that good for your body. But if your one of those people who believes in regularly cleaning yourself or
wants to try colon cleansing; a do it yourself colon cleansing is better than undergoing procedures and taking non
FDA approved supplement.
Laxatives
Laxatives has been around since Egyptian times, but it should not be considered as a do it yourself colon
cleansing. Laxatives can be dangerous because you can over work your bowels, can be painful and even cause
diarrhea. It can also cause dehydration and excessive water loss because it acts as a diuretic. Taking laxatives
for a prolonged period of time can actually cause constipation due to dependency
Do It Yourself Colon Cleansing The Healthy Way
Nothing cleanses your colon better than going into the comfort room regularly. Sometimes constipation prevents us
from doing so. As a result you may feel a little sluggish or gassy. If you need a bit of a push a do it your self
colon cleansing is a safe way to go.
Perhaps a safer way of doing a do it yourself colon cleansing treatment is by increasing your fiber intake or
taking psyllium. Psyllium is a dietary fiber which stimulates normal bowel movement. Metamucil, Bonvit and Fybogel
are well known psyllium fiber supplements. They are either taken orally in tablet form or powdered and then added
to your drinks.
Most colon cleansing products are not FDA approved or regulated so they tend to make unsubstantiated claims. One of
the best thing is a do it yourself colon cleansing by making your own colon cleanser mix. Not only will you know
what's in it, you can also be assured that they are all harmless.
Here is a recipe for a colon cleansing drink. ½ cup organic apple juice, 2 tbsp aloe vera juice, 2tbsp chlorophyll,
1tsp unflavored psyllium husk powder, and a glass of water. Mix it all up and drink immediately.
Whether you believe in colon cleansing or not, it is important to have a healthy body. Part of having a healthy
body is having healthy bowel movements. So try this do it yourself colon cleansing treatments.
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