The process of detoxification has been shot to popularity because of a number of celebrity endorsements. It is body's purification processes that filters out the toxins from the body or do away with their adverse effects by neutralizing or transforming them. Detox program is also meant to clear out excess mucus and congestion. In addition to the ingestion of toxins from outside, these harmful chemicals are manufactured inside our body as well. The free radicals, cholesterol, oxidized fats. all add to the body's toxin build up and deter the functions of body's detox mechanism. We suffer from poor digestion, insufficient urination, irregular and insufficient bowel movement and so on.



Now, colon is supposed to be one of the most vital detox organs of the body that frees the body of toxins by driving out the waste materials from the body. Like any other detox program targeted at any other organ of the body, the colon detoxification programs involve dietary and lifestyle changes that on the other hand reduces intake of toxins and on the other hand refurbishes the process of elimination.

Colon detoxification has always been viewed as the ultimate tool for health and vitality. In fact the history of colon cleansing and detoxification is as old as 4000 years. The colon detoxification takes place at three levels: – The large intestine or colon is healed through the cleansing process – Reconstructed in the next phase – Finally restored to its original size, shape and normal function.

The first stage of colon detox involves the thorough cleansing of the entire intestine. It involves a washing technique where the water is gently infused into the colon that pulls out the long encrusted fecal matters and flushes them away. These encrusted materials lead to toxic build up in the body.

As the fecal matters are flushed out, the next stage involves the reconstruction of colon. This is the time of healing for the colon. During this phase, special nutrients are supplied to soothe the inflamed areas and strengthen the damaged tissues of the colon wall. The elements like flaxseed tea, white oak bark and slippery elm bark are commonly used at this stage to render the healing touch. In addition to that abundant supply of plain water speeds up the healing process. In this phase the colon is prepared for entering into its restoration stage.

The restoration phase involves the absorption of right nutrients that will help the organ to resume its proper functioning to make possible a healthy and regular elimination. At this stage you should consume loots of fibers and raw fruits and vegetables and such herbs as a teaspoonful of linseed or two teaspoonfuls of Metamucil. These are easily available in all health food stores.

As you have crossed all the three levels of colon detoxification, now you should continue with a maintenance program to help the colon remain in its healthiest state. Changes in the dietary pattern in favor of natural foods and avoidance of processed foods backed up by enough fluid intake, will keep your colon free of toxins for life long.