Why you should consider Herbal Colon Cleansing?

They say a picture is worth a thousand words! A few years ago, one look at a ‘typical colon’ illustration of someone who eats a normal western diet was enough to send me off to the drug store to check out their range of colon cleansing herbs!

Personally, I don’t like the idea of lying on a table with a pipe up my backside however fashionable it may be!  Whilst I have no doubt of the benefits of colonic cleansing, (especially living in Malaysia where everywhere you turn there are advertisements for spa’s and clinics offering to clear you out), coffee enemas and the like are not for me!

Herbal Colon Cleansing however, is both simple to implement, maintain, and far more convenient than regular trips to a clinic.  Besides, there is a wide range of herbs to choose from. You can buy these drugs from high street stockists, or online.  Because there are no harmful side effects, these herbs are safe, providing of course, you follow the instructions on the label.

Why should I cleanse my colon?

Anyone with a stressful lifestyle or years of eating a typical western diet of low fibre, high fat, sugar products, white flour, microwaved and deep fried foods is likely to have a considerable build up of toxic waste material in the colon. If you are a heavy drinker or have a weakness for coffee, the chances are that you are also at a risk. Such diets reduce our colon’s efficiency, and consequently our waste products harden and become clogged in our digestive system.

The colon takes what we eat and separates the useable products from our digested food and puts them back into our bloodstream.  Any waste material should be eliminated quickly, but the problem arises when toxins and bacteria build up through a sluggish or blocked colon, thus leaking back into our body, poisoning our system.

Simply put, greater the toxins in our body, more will be the possibility of developing colon. Constipation, bad skin, fatigue, joint pain, and unwanted weight gain are all symptoms of a clogged colon.

Colon cleansing has become a buzz word in today’s world. Many of us have heard the horror stories of how much and how heavy this waste product can be.  What is often considered a ‘pot belly’ or ‘spare tyre’ is more likely to be a distended colon from the accumulation of years of toxic waste. That is why, people, after successfully cleansing their colon, often lose a considerable amount of weight and feel a lot healthier.

Colon Cleansing Herbs

There are numerous colon cleansing herbs available on the market. And whilst all the commercial herbal supplements basically do the same job, it pays to do a bit of research to find out which ones are right for you. Don’t just run along to the nearest drug store and fill your basket.

It’s useful to bear in mind that what works for one person may not work as successfully for another. Depending on your own particular diet and lifestyle, some herbal formulas will be more suitable than others. For example, if your diet is low in fibre then you may benefit from taking a Pysyllium supplement to provide you with the fibre you need.

Here is an outline of some of the most popular colon cleansing herbs:

Pysyllium – very effective due to its high fibre content.  It acts as a lubricant for the colon, allowing waste to pass through without obstruction.  Tough on uncooperative bowels!

Linseed or Flax Seeds – cleanses the colon and promotes overall good health by cleansing the liver. It aids digestion and becomes a soft jellylike substance which assists in moving material through the bowel.

Slippery Elm – helps normalize stools in the colon and softens any backlog of dried waste. Helps in constipation and diarrhoea and sooths stomach inflammation.

Dandelion – an excellent natural herb which cleanses both the colon and the liver.

Liquorice Root - a popular ingredient in pill and mixture supplements, a natural detoxifier which acts as a laxative.

Whatever colon cleansing herbs you choose, be patient. It may take days, weeks or even months before you reap all the benefits of ridding your body of its unwanted waste.  All herbal formulae should be used in moderation in order to prevent dehydration from too many bowel movements.

Summary

Natural herbal supplements will provide you with a simple, natural way to cleanse your colon.  It will require some experimentation to see what works best for you, but they can all be conveniently integrated into your diet. By embarking on a new herbal colon cleansing regime, you will definitely see and feel a marked improvement in your general health and wellbeing, as you start to eliminate the poisonous toxic waste from your body.

So in with the good, out with the old, and enjoy a healthier new you!