Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Are Colon Cleansers Safe ?

Again we are back to this topic.

Please read on.

The colon is a vital organ of our body and keeping it clean is of uptmost importance. Colon cleaning is a way of temporarily cleaning out the organ, getting rid of all the build up and clogs that have been accumulated over time and body cannot get rid of in a natural way. There are many different methods of cleaning the colon and before undertaking any method you should always understand any affects and reactions that they can cause the body. Even natural supplements and herbal remedies will have side affects and you should always know what they are before taking anything in order to understand what may happen while you are on them.

There are many different methods that are available to you for colon cleansing, most of which are brilliant and perfectly safe. There are of course some that have chemicals, stimulants and these can be very harsh and abrasive on the body and its systems. The deciding factors, as to whether colon cleaner is safe or not, are its ingredient and the actions that they will carry out on the body.

Herbal remedies that contain natural fibers and nutrients they are generally harmless as they are what we should be taking in naturally in our diets but are lacking due to mal nutrition. Some herbs are extremely powerful and can have very large impacts on our bodies, so don’t take herbal remedies for granted when you are looking at colon cleanser. Fibrous nutrients generally have a natural way of clumping stools together and aiding the passage of faecal matter through the digestive system and out of colon.

The biggest risk among people who use colon cleansers is the over use of them. All colon cleansing methods are for a short term usage only and should never be used on a regular basis for more than a few months. When serious cases of constipation arise and when people are in particular discomfort then they are good for temporary relief but a deep colon cleanse should only ever be performed twice a year at the worst.

The body should never be allowed to become dependent on the aid of substances to perform its natural habits and there are affects of dehydration and abrasion that can occur with overuse.

Though there are not many, there are some actual dangerous colon cleansing products which should be avoided at all costs. These products can be dangerous to a person’s long term health and should never be used, even on a temporary basis. Any colon cleaner that contains synthetic or chemical products should be avoided as these can permanently damage a person’s nervous system and muscles in the intestinal wall. These products can also cause very harsh irritation on the colon wall lining and the lining of the intestine which will cause further problems with the digestive system in the future.

Enemas are a safe colon cleansing method if used under strict and professional conditions. Repeated enemas can be dangerous and can damage the rectal wall and colonic tissues through repeated abrasion and force. Enemas should only be carried out in medical condition by a trained professional and never tried to be undertaken alone or at home.

Most colon cleansers are safe to use and are extremely beneficial to people when they need to detox and remove waste from their bodies, yet whenever you are looking to undertake any form colon cleanse, side effects and details should always be taken into consideration so as not to damage any part of your health in the long term.