The lower intestinal tract plays a very important role in the body: it eliminates toxins. It does this by compacting food and squeezing out all the goodness, what is left is waste, which it then moves along down the intestines. It also produces mucus, to make sure that the waste binds together, making it easier to move waste through the system. Unfortunately, the mixture can become very hard and very sticky, and when this happens it can stick to the intestinal and colonic walls, which causes a problem because these organs can no longer do their work effectively.
The waste that sticks to the walls and cannot be moved is called compacted waste. The causes for this substance are unclear, but most doctors agree that our modern diets have a lot to answer for – particularly the high levels of refined sugars (found in white breads, pastas, rice, biscuits and cereals). This is problematic because an unhealthy colon will lead to a weakening of the immune system, which will then cause widespread problems throughout the body.
Fortunately, a good colon cleansing session will remove compacted waste from the system. There are several different types of cleansers, and we will now look at each in turn.
Colonic Irrigation
Colonic Irrigation, also known as colon hydrotherapy, is a procedure whereby a tube is inserted into the rectum. Water is then pumped down the tube all the way into the upper intestines. The machine that pumps the water has a one way valve, so the water does not come back out straightaway; instead, the practitioner will massage the stomach in an attempt to loosen the compacted matter. Once they have done this they then ‘release’ the valve and suck the water out…along with years’ worth of compacted faecal matter.
It sounds a bit disgusting and many people find it too embarrassing to contemplate, but it does work, and it will increase your energy levels.
You will need between 3-6 treatments to make sure that the procedure removes all the waste.
Colon Cleansers
These are the most popular types of treatment and come as a tablet or a powder. They are non-medical procedures, and so can be done at home. All that happens is that you take a tablet and let the active ingredients work their magic through your intestines and colon. They are very good at eliminating toxins, but some people can go a little overboard and take them too often, which can cause problems. If you do choose this route then make sure that you do read the manufactures instructions and you only take them for the recommended period of time.
There are a wider range of colon cleansers available, so you will have to read the manufacture’s description of the product to make sure it is right for you.
Remember, that once your colon is clean, you will need to maintain this by eating a healthy diet. Do as the doctors recommend and eat plenty of vegetables and fruit, reduce your intake of red meat and swap refined food for whole foods and unprocessed foods.
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