Colon Cleansing From The Inside Out

Against nature, we have trained our bodies not to eliminate the natural way after every meal. Allowing our colon to back up in such a manner leads to build up of toxins that can lead to food intolerances and bacteria build up. Even with regular elimination, residue can accumulate on the colon walls causing the muscles to lose tone and ballooning into pouches called diverticulosis. These pouches trap food, build up bacteria, and can lead to death if they puncture. Toxic materials can also lead to colon disease, headaches, fatigue, muscle aches, lupus, and cardiovascular disease. Doctors who promote colon cleansing say that it cleanses every tissue in the human body.

Symptoms of toxin build up in the colon include depression, cold hands/feet, chronic fatigue, endometriosis, circulation problems, memory loss, low sex drive, gas, insomnia, irritability, allergies, body odor, and bad breath. You may benefit from colon cleansing if you are experiencing any of these symptoms in addition to brittle nails/hair, high blood pressure, and inability to concentrate.

How is the colon cleansed? Methods vary from gradual cleansing to very quick. Colonic irrigation is the fastest and efficient way to wash out the colon; however, it may not be the most comfortable requiring fasting, laxatives and foul tasting drinks. More gradual procedures will do the same thing in a longer period of time, but positive effects will be noticed shortly after beginning the process. The slower process begins with the person eating raw foods as 50% of the diet. By adding Metamucil or Citrucel with lots of water, the colon cleansing begins. Improvements will occur quickly: clearing of skin problems, alleviating chronic fatigue, and clearing of the whites of the eyes. The key factor is drinking two quarts of water a day to prevent water retention. It is recommended to start the day with a pint of hot water before breakfast. Drugstores and health food stores also carry capsule form supplements specifically designed for colon cleansing.

Reducing the toxins in the body's colon can lead to increasing immunity and energy.

Common Herbs And Some Specific Uses

Fennel

Use the seeds. Excellent for obesity because it helps take away the appetite. Aids indigestion when uric acid is the problem. It is also good for gas acid stomach, gout and colic in infants.

Fenugreek

Use the seed. It is an excellent treatment for swellings, fever, blood poison prevention and as a tea for sore throat.

Feverfew

Use the leaves to treat migraine headaches, arthritis, dizziness and tinnitus.

Flaxseed

For treatment of sore throat and mucous membranes.

Fo-Ti

Excellent for mental depression. Has been used to help memory.