Colon Cleansing

The human intestinal tract (from stomach to anus) is between 24 to
28 feet long, consisting the small and large intestine. The colon
is only a part of the intestinal tract, but it represents a very
important primary detox pathway. That's why this article focuses on
different methods of colon cleansing.

Skin is really a secondary detox pathway. When primary detox
pathways like the colon, liver, kidney, lungs, etc. are working
effectively and efficiently, the skin is clear (assuming one doesn't
have a pre-existing skin disease or a genetic predisposition for
skin diseases).

The best way to start Colon Cleansing is first use an oxygen-based
colon cleanser. It is safer, milder on your body, and you can use
it regularly without any side effects. Oxygen-based colon cleansers
use Magnesium Oxide and or Hydroxide to soften and loosen mucoid
plaque on the colon walls. Examples of Oxygen-based colon cleansers
are Homozon, Colon Tone, Oxy-Powder, Aerobic Mag 07, etc. When you
regularly use an Oxygen-based colon cleanser, you should initially
notice more productive bowel movements, with greater regularity.
For some people (especially if their colon isn't that toxic to begin
with) regularly taking an Oxygen-based colon cleanser is all they
need to maintain a healthy clean colon.

However, there are people who have high colon toxicity where an
Oxygen-based colon cleanser is just not enough to do the job. In
this case, short-term herbal colon cleansers are necessary to assist
Oxygen-based colon cleansers. Herbal colon cleansers are generally
harsher on your body, and not usually meant for long-term uses.
Herbal colon cleansers may have ingredients like Psyllium, Senna,
Cascara Sagrada, etc. Most people will do just fine, have a healthy
clean colon just by eating a healthy diet, regularly using an Oxygen-
based colon cleanser for maintenance, and using an herbal colon
cleanser occasionally to assist colon detoxification. There are
some people who do not do well with herbal colon cleansers because
it is too strong and or harsh for their body (causing diarrhea). If
so, then reduce the herbal colon cleansers to an amount that works
for you, where you can still have normal bowel movements (no
diarrhea or loose stool). There are people who just cannot take any
amount of herbal colon cleansers. If so, then skip this method and
focus on Oxygen-based colon cleansers, and a healthy diet.

There are three others methods (which I don't recommend) but I will
cover it here: Colon Hydrotherapy, Enemas, and Laxatives.

Colon Hydrotherapy mainly uses water to flush part of the intestinal
tract. The problem with this method is it cannot clean the entire
intestinal tract, is relatively costly and time consuming. While I
know some members have used Colon Hydrotherapy either at home or in
a clinic, my main reason for not using this method is because it can
only do a partial cleanse. Remember, your entire intestinal tract
is between 24 to 28 feet long. I rather use Oxygen and herbal colon
cleansers to do a more complete job.

Some people call enemas a colon cleanser. I don't consider enemas a
true colon cleanser, but a harsh treatment for constipation. Enemas
can use harsh chemicals that induce bowel movement. If someone is
having persistent life-threatening constipation, use an enema to
induce bowel movement. While there are less harsh enemas like a
coffee or clay enema, this method is truly about inducing bowel
movement, and not about true colon cleansing.

Some people call Laxatives a colon cleanser. I don't consider
laxatives a true colon cleanser. Laxatives, like enemas, help
induce bowel movement, are not safe for long-term use, and can have
negative side effects. Inducing bowel movement is not the same as
effective and efficient colon cleansing.

In summary, for long-term colon health, focus on a healthy diet,
regularly use an Oxygen-based colon cleanser, supplement that with
an herbal based colon cleanser when necessary, and when you are good
and regular, then move on to detoxing the other organs like liver,
kidney, etc.