Colon Cleansing and Fasting: Is It Safe?

So you are looking to do a colon cleanse, good for you. But did you know that there are ways to improve the strength of your cleanse? Since you are reading this you have probably heard or read that you can. One powerful way to strengthen your colon cleanse and flush out that very old accumulated waste that’s been seething in your colon is by combining fasting with your colon cleanse.

Most likely you are taking an herbal supplement to do your colon cleanse. Hopefully you have chosen an effective colon cleansing product made by a reputable company. If you have, the colon cleansing product you have purchased should come with detailed instructions as to what foods are optimal to consume during your cleanse if you are going that route.

Diet is super important to having a better colon cleanse. So let’s talk about what foods are recommended to eat during your colon cleanse first. Raw fruits and vegetables are ideal to consume while doing a colon cleanse because they are super high energy, natural foods that are easily digested by the body. They also help and assist the herbs you are taking to flush out the toxins and waste out of your system.

The corollary to this is avoiding heavier foods like meats, dairy, fried foods and processed foods while cleansing. You also want to avoid any kind of artificial ingredients like candy, as well as common table salt. Basically you want to avoid anything that does not have intrinsic nutritional value. The reasoning behind this is that all of the above are difficult for the body to digest and process. This will obviously have a detrimental effect to having a successful colon cleanse.

Okay so going beyond eating a proper diet during your colon cleanse, you can go a step further and do a liquids only fast. There are people who say that fasting is dangerous and not good for you. Most people who say this have never done a fast in their lives and therefore have not experienced the benefits first hand. Personal experience is key to being able to give informed advice.

I only speak from personal experience myself and therefore endorse the opposite view. That view is that fasting once in a while is healthy for you because it gives your digestive system a break, especially if you are not the healthiest eater. Doing a raw juice fast with a colon cleanse is one of the best things I have done for myself. Harming yourself through food deprivation and doing a controlled fast for enhancing one’s health are world’s apart so comparing the two makes no sense.

Combining fasting while doing a colon cleanse is an even more powerful combination. It allows your digestive system / colon to flush out the old toxic waste even more because it is not working to digest and break down foods that you just ate. Doing a liquids only fast combined with colon cleansing herbs will give you a much deeper, stronger cleanse because of the extra energy provided from less digestion.

It is recommended that you drink fresh, raw organic juices only. Fresh, organic juices are packed with high nutritional value that give you energy and are much easier for your body to digest. A juicer will be needed to accomplish this, so hopefully you have one. If you don’t you should invest in one as drinking fresh organic juices regularly will do wonders for your health generally speaking. Mixing juices like carrot, apple, cucumber, celery and beets for example work great together.

Juice fasting while doing your colon cleanse does take more discipline than just eating whatever you want while popping your colon cleansing supplement. But if you go this route you will see a dramatic difference in the results you get in what you flush out of your body and how it affects your health. You will get hunger pangs throughout your cleanse no doubt but your body will thank you for giving it the break and internal cleanse it so deserves.

Also I guarantee you will be so surprised by how awesome you feel, the surges of energy you will get, related health benefits and of course what comes out of you (that parts a bit gross). Give yourself some credit because you deserve it. Being able to stick to a juice fast only during your cleansing program takes some self-discipline. Greater results come from greater effort and you will feel not only physically empowered but mentally as well for taking the high road to greater health in your life.

What to Expect When Doing a Colon Cleanse

Knowing what to expect when doing a colon cleanse is vital so that you can prepare yourself as much as possible before you actually go ahead and do your colon cleanse. For the most part doing a colon cleanse will not be the most pleasant experience and you will have to have some self-discipline as well. The good part about this is that it is well worth it and if you do it right you will reap the benefits.

Okay so what should you expect? Well before I get into that, I am assuming that you are using or will be using a colon cleansing product that uses only all-natural ingredients, and not one that uses harsh artificial ingredients and chemicals. Please note that just because a product claims that it uses ‘all-natural’ or ‘natural’ ingredients, this may not exactly be the case. Make sure to check the product label for ingredients and that the product does indeed use all-natural ingredients. It would be even better if the colon cleansing product ingredients are organic if possible.

Most common side effects associated with doing a colon cleanse are occasional discomforts that stem from cleansing reactions. Now each person is different and some people will feel more energetic during their cleanse than others. Some people will not feel their energy levels change until after the cleanse is over. Alternating between feeling great, good and not so good is common as well. It is important to understand that the body is releasing toxins, which is after all the goal of the colon cleanse and what cleansing reactions actually stem from.

Sometimes these cleansing reactions may manifest as temporary gas and stomach bloating. Also passing strange or odd looking stools is common as the body is ridding itself of plaque, parasites and possibly tapeworms. I like to say is that it will get bad before it gets better. A good analogy is cleaning out your bathroom sink pipe which you have not done in years. There is going to be a lot nasty, grimy gook you will encounter. Eventually though, it will be nice and clean and the water will once again flow through and drain quickly.

So in the end you need to trust the colon cleansing program you are on and trust your own body’s wisdom. You will see that your colon and your body as a whole is an amazing organism that really does go through a lot to rid itself of toxins and pollutants. Sometimes though, it needs a little help from us in the form of a temporary diet change, an infusion of special herbs and possibly even fasting to get back on track.

So don’t be too hard on yourself and understand that just as we need to stay on top of keeping our outsides nice and clean (most of us shower at least once a day), we need to do so also for our insides. Reaching optimal health is what our body is striving for and the reactions you will go through when doing a colon cleanse are only temporary. So have patience and eventually you will have greater health, energy and vitality from doing a proper colon cleanse and detoxification.

Do You Really Need to Do a Colon Cleanse?

The question of whether you really need to do a colon cleanse is usually the first one that pops into most peoples minds as they are looking for possible solutions to health problems such as constipation, or other issues dealing with their bowel movements. And quite frankly I am amazed at some of the really bad information I have come across the internet, but there is also a lot of good information. You just have to sift through it all to find out what is really relevant for you.

So the best place(s) to start looking are where your particular health issue manifests. Are you constipated often, have digestive problems, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or just low energy? If so you probably have a toxic colon that is backed up with old fecal matter. This is not the most pleasant subject to talk about but we need to if we want to live healthier and longer. Bad breath also most likely stems from intestinal problems and a toxic colon. Most people don’t have the greatest breath, but I am sure you have met that person whom you had a hard time standing just a few feet distance from.

As I stated above, there is a lot of bad information out there about colon cleansing. Especially now, as colon cleansing, colonics, colon therapy etc., have gotten much more attention in the media, more people everyday are learning about colon cleansing and the options they have. I have read on some forums for example some people saying that colon cleansing and colon cleansing products in general are scams, that our intestines and colons work perfectly fine to cleanse themselves.

Now there is truth to this, our bodies and colon do work just fine on their own to do the job of processing our food and nutrients and dispelling the waste without any need for outside help… if we are healthy and not slowly killing ourselves with artificial ingredients. That’s a big if. If you do have some of those health problems I mentioned earlier you are not healthy and most likely your intestines and colon are not functioning as well as they should.

In today’s modern environment of greater pollution in the air we breathe, toxins and hormones in the food we eat, as well as eating greater amounts of processed foods that hold no nutritional value for us, our intestines and colon have a difficult time dealing with these un-natural and artificial components and digesting them. Hundreds of years ago, heck even decades ago, our living environments and the food we consumed were much cleaner and had higher nutritional content.

But times have changed, new symptoms and diseases have cropped up, (was IBS even around a hundred years ago?) and we have to deal with these symptoms and take care of ourselves. With colon cancer on the rise, and more people having problems with their digestive systems, the old saying goes ‘death begins in the colon’ becomes more apparent and real to those who need relief.

We can begin to heal our problems by eating healthier and getting consistent exercise. Doing a good colon cleanse is also a great way to clean out the old toxic build up out of our colons. Our colons were never designed to deal with all of the artificial pollutants and processed foods we eat in the first place. So if you are thinking you may need a colon cleanse… you probably do. And if you are going to go ahead and do one you mind as well do it right, and find a good colon cleansing product to use, so do your research.

It may not be the easiest and most pleasant thing you do for yourself this year, but it may be the best thing you do for yourself. You might even like it and enjoy the surge of energy and well-being you get when done like I did. Healthy change can only happen for you if you take action. Do a good, thorough colon cleanse and your body will thank you for it.

Cleansing Your Body; What You Can Do To Regain Youthful Health Again

Cleansing your body is an important step towards having a healthy and vibrant lifestyle. When it comes to cleansing your body we have the resources, products and recommendations to make this a reality for you. If you are already contemplating doing some type of cleanse, whether a colon cleanse, chelation therapy or even doing a fast, the best thing you can do is to just do it and see what positive changes may come. Most people get caught up in ‘paralysis by analysis’, and when it comes to cleansing your body, this is no different.

By all means doing your due diligence and research is key, which is why you are here. So hopefully you will commit to doing something today, not tomorrow or next week that will put you in a positive direction toward feeling better and being healthier. As the saying goes, if you do not have your health then what do you have rings true to those who are struggling with health issues at the present moment.

Cleansing your body is nothing new, although it seems to be the way we are hearing it more and more in the media these days. Many ancient cultures had their own specific methods to cleanse their bodies… from Native American sweat lodges to ayurvedic medical herbs taken in India, to ancient Taoist traditions of fasting, natural herbs and chi kung. But we now in our modern day want something that is as painless and practical as possible that can change our health for the better as quickly as possible.

It is amazing how most people now at days shower, wash their hands and brush their teeth everyday religiously, but never take the time to cleanse their insides. A great place to start cleansing your body would be with your intestines and colon. Doing a colon cleanse is without a doubt something your body will thank you for. It would make sense whether or not you are having problems with constipation or not. Freeing your colon and intestines of hardened and impacted fecal matter will affect great changes in you very quickly, within just a few weeks.

One important point to take note of as you begin cleansing your body is understanding that although there are some great methods and products available to help you achieve your health and healing goals, you will need to take action and stick with whatever avenue you choose to take to the very end. This will require some discipline on your part, but if you have it you will reap the benefits.

In researching and applying this path of internal body cleansing for ourselves over the years, there have been some you could say ‘miraculous’ cures to some health problems that many modern doctors claim there is no cure for. The human body is very capable of healing itself if we just give it the chance and means to. If you apply some simple steps and recommendations within this site to cleansing your body, the only limits to attaining vibrant health are those you place upon yourself.

One other important thing to keep in mind as you begin cleansing your body is to understand that in most cases it will get worse before it gets better. This is simply because your body is ridding itself of the very things that are making you ill and they are coming to the surface. Like cleaning your home, you didn’t realize what was under your stove until you began cleaning it. So don’t worry, this is a good sign believe it or not and you will know that you are on the right path to a healthier and more vibrant you.

Massage Therapy

When most people think about stress relief, massage therapy is one of the first things that come to mind. When luxury resorts present their advertising material in an effort to create an atmosphere of indulgence one of the things they will always put in their brochures is a photo of somebody getting a massage.

If you haven’t had a massage then you don’t know what you’re missing.
A massage is one of the best ways to relieve stress in the body. A good massage therapist can relieve tense muscles within a matter of minutes.

There are many more benefits that can be obtained by having a full body massage. You can expect improved circulation throughout the area that has been massaged and anything that improves circulation to the skin will improve the condition of the skin.

A massage can help to release toxins in the body and it is not unusual for people who have been particularly tense for a long time to get symptoms of a cold or flu after having a good full body massage.

This is a sure sign that you have been stressed as these cold or flu symptoms are due to the tension and toxins that are being released from the body. While you might not feel you’ve gained benefit from having a massage, this goes to prove that it is exactly what you needed.

A massage is also an excellent way to stimulate blood flow and the movement of fat in areas where you might have cellulite, generally the back of the legs and the buttocks.While massage certainly won’t get rid of the cellulite it will help you if you’re also using other methods such as dietary changes to eliminate your cellulite.

Apart from sleep, massage is the best thing you can do to improve the condition of your body while relaxing and doing nothing at all.

Detoxifying Your Body

There are many benefits that can come about from detoxifying your body, including a clearer skin and a revitalization of your energy levels.

Detoxification cleans the blood by eliminating impurities and this is excellent for your overall well-being.  Not only will you be eliminating impurities from your kidneys and liver but also any impurities that are trapped within your skin.

This will give your skin a revitalized look and help you to look fresher and younger.  It is particularly important to consider detoxification if you drink excess alcohol, coffee, or you smoke cigarettes.

One of the simplest ways of detoxifying is to use a fasting diet of fresh fruits and vegetables.  This diet will help you to maintain good levels of nutrients while getting rid of any toxins that have built up in your system.

It is a good idea to consult your doctor before going on any fasting diets.  Such a diet can last up to three days or more, and while you might feel tired initially, your energy labels will soon pick up as your system becomes accustomed to the diet.

There are other methods of detoxifying your body that most people will find more appealing.  A sauna is one such example, and it is a great way to remove chemical buildups in the fat cells of the skin.
The heat from the sauna will open the pores of the skin and allow the toxins to be released.

Some people might find that a sauna can actually aggravate problems that they might have with their capillaries.  If you have particularly sensitive skin then it might pay to consider this before deciding whether to use a sauna on a regular basis.

There are many herbs that one can take to help detox the body.  This includes herbal products that help detox the intestines and colon.  The intestines and colon can accumulate a lot of toxic buildup over time due to unhealthy diet and eating habits.  We will cover more on detoxifying the colon and intestines more in the future as this can have a huge impact on your health and well-being.

Skin brushing is another method of helping to detoxify by removing old skin cells and drawing out any toxins that are in the skin.  It is definitely an option worth looking into.