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Colon Cleansing and Weight Loss
Colon cleansing and weight loss is a popular topic, but is colon cleansing really a safe and effective way
to lose weight?
There are two basic ways to cleanse the colon - colon cleansing products and colon hydrotherapy (also known
as colon irrigation or high colonics).
Colon cleansing products include supplements in powdered, liquid or capsule form and detoxifying teas. Colon
hydrotherapy is a procedure conducted by a colon hydrotherapist where a rubber tube is inserted into the rectum
and the colon is then flushed with water. Additives such as vitamins, probiotics, enzymes, herbs or coffee may
be added to the water.
The Internet is full of websites promoting colon cleansing. These sites warn that over time the walls of your
colon become encrusted with accumulated fecal matter that contains toxins, and these toxins are then absorbed
by your body. These sites claim that this accumulated fecal matter causes health problems such as constipation,
gas and bloating, headaches, fatique, and weight gain. Colon cleansing is touted as the way to clear out this
accumulated fecal matter and alleviate the health problems associated with it.
The reality is that there's little scientific evidence to support or refute the benefits of colon cleansing.
Critics of colon cleansing say that it's generally unnecessary because the colon naturally eliminates waste
material and bacteria and doesn't need any extra help.
You also need to know that colon cleansing is not without risk. It can cause vomiting, nausea and abdominal
cramps. It can cause a dangerous loss of water and electrolytes, which can lead to dehydration and even abnormal
heart rhythms. It can upset the body's own finely-tuned bacterial balance. Colon hydrotherapy can result in
infection or perforation of the bowel.
The bottom line when it comes to colon cleansing and weight loss is that without solid evidence that colon
cleansing is a safe and effective way to lose weight, you might not want to mess with your colon.
If you're considering trying a colon cleansing product, you need to watch this short video that explains what
to look for when choosing a product:
click here to view the video
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