Saturday, January 3, 2009

The Ugly Truth about Colon Cleansers

By Dorthy Weatherbush

Eating healthy is the key to maintaining a properly functioning colon. The reality is that in our fast paced environment, many of us do not eat the way we know we should. Given this fact, some have found colon cleansing products a quick fix to a healthier lifestyle. While there are some benefits to using colon cleansers, these agents can also be misapplied as a solution to weight gain and this is not a proper use of them.

At this moment, many of the statistics say that you probably have between 4 and 9 pounds of fecal matter attached to the walls of your colon. The side affects of this can be as simple as constant constipation, gas, indigestion and maybe even acid reflux disease. The reality is that if you are faced with most if not all of these symptoms, perhaps the time has come for a complete cleanse. Many of the best cleanses to use are the natural products that are specially prepared to cleanse the colon and detoxify your liver. They key is that you should feel better after a more alert and refreshed after a colon cleanse and not the reverse.

It's when people decide to use colon cleansers as a weight loss tool that things become "ugly." First of all, if you have a lot of weight to lose, then colon cleansing is not your answer. An initial cleanse will only result in about 4-8 pounds lost. After that, you will simply be eliminating everything you eat, nutrients and all. This is not healthy. Using an herbal remedy for colon cleansing, you could jump-start your weight loss journey with a clean colon. Maintaining a healthy diet after cleaning out your colon would be a safer choice.

You will be amazed at the assortment of colon cleansers out there. There are complex ones, easy ones, liquid ones, herbal ones, and many others. Colon cleansing should be done in conjunction with a high fiber and low cholesterol diet. If you want your cleansing process is smooth, you will make a subtle shift in lifestyle and diet.

Some other benefits to colon cleansers (besides a few pounds lost) are that they will help your digestive system function more efficiently, you will become energized, and your skin (complexion) will improve. The health of your liver, colon, and blood may also improve. When there are harmful toxins in your body, often your blood and liver are affected the most by these.

Do you still think that colon cleaners are a great weight loss tool? If so, you have seen way to many infomercials and have been misled. If you and your doctor agree that a colon cleanse is right for you then by all means give one a go however if you are simply are trying to fit into that party dress or those jeans, then you are in for a rude awakening. While most cleansers are safe, you'd be better served disregarding the hype and following a trust and proven diet program for weight loss results. - 17944

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