Colon cleansing is a practice utilized to rid the colon of excess buildup of toxins left over from undigested processed foods. As the toxins accumulate they become lodged on the wall of the colon and the intestine developing into what is known as mucoid plaque. The most popular ingredients used in the vast majority of colon cleanses are psyllium husk, betonite clay and flax seeds, which are easy to find and inexpensive.
Benefits
Colon cleansing ingredients such as psyllium husk or flax seeds can be found in any supermarket, grocery store or health food store and can be purchased within a colon cleanse product or on their own. Betonite clay itself can be found in some health food stores and in several popular colon cleansing products.
Effects
Cleansing the colon has a host of postive effects that, according to Coloncleansezone.com, include relieving constipation, increasing regularity, helping prevent colon cancer and maintaining a healthy. After a colon cleanse many people report feeling lighter, having a flatter stomach and a generally increased sense of well being.
Types
Psyllium husk is the most popular ingredient used for cleansing the colon, it is inexpensive to use and only a small amount is needed to be effective. According to Colonzone.org, this type of fiber absorbs several times its original weight in liquid, from eight to 16 times as much as originally ingested. By doing so the psyllium husk turns into a heavy gel that adds weight to your bowels and helps push out excess impacted fecal matter. Betonite clay and flax seeds work in the same way as they are passed through the intestine without being digested absorbing water and toxins as they go through.
Considerations
The ingredients to a colon cleanse need to be mixed with sufficient liquid and once placed in liquid need to be consumed quickly or it will congeal in the cup making it difficult to swallow. Since psyllium husk, betonite clay and flax seeds all draw water from your intestines to perform their function --- extra hydration is necessary to prevent dehydration, constipation and stomach cramping.
Warning
When cleansing the colon, the fiber will not differentiate what is being flushed out, regardless if it is impacted fecal matter, toxins or good healthy bacteria needed for proper digestion and intestinal function and balance. Replace the good healthy bacteria after cleansing the colon by eating live cultures found in yogurt or taking probiotics.
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