Ten years ago I remember how much I feared the idea of doing a colon cleanse. So much so that I easily put up with the uncomfortable experiences of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) I still refused to use a colon cleaner. I thought I was eating healthy, yet I still had terrible IBS. I finally did my first of several colon cleanse and am very thankful that I did. If you are on the fence about doing your first colon cleanse here are just a few of the questions I get from people new to the idea of colon cleansing. Hopefully, these answers will help you decide if a colon cleanse is right for you.
1. How do I know I should do a colon cleanse?
If you are an adult eating the typical American diet you are in need of a colon cleanse. The more meat, processed foods, fried foods, cheese and dairy, sugar, sodas, alcohol, roasted peanuts and coffee you consume the more you are in need of a colon cleanse. If your diet is mainly raw fruits, vegetables, brown rice, lean fish and salads the less likely you are in need of a regular colon cleanse. It is my opinion that a vast majority of Americans over the age of twenty are in need of regular colon cleanses. Some of the obvious indicators that your body needs a colon cleanse are:
* Loss of energy * Lack of mental focus and poor memory. * Unexplained headaches * Bad breath and foul smelling stools * Constipation * Skin problems. Acne, rashes etc. * Irritable Bowel Syndrome * Weight gain * Protruding belly * Strong cravings for sugar or salt.
2. Will I have to be in the bathroom every 15 minutes?
This is a very good question. Since every body is different it is not possible to give an absolute answer. There is a somewhat easy solution for people with this question. Start the first day with half the dose and see how your body responds. Another option is to start in the middle of the day and only do half of the daily dose the first day. Listen to your body. If that is too much cut back on dosage until you are getting results that are manageable. It is also a good idea to start on a Saturday to get an idea if the cleanse is going to interfere with your work. The whole idea of the cleanse is to rid your colon of excess waste and toxins so your goal should be to have three to four bowel movements a day during your cleanse. It also depends on what your are eating during the time of your cleanse. Large amounts of alcohol, coffee or sweets could aggravate your system even more while using the herbal components of the cleanse.
3. What can I expect from my first colon cleanse?
What most people say is that they feel lighter. They may lose only two or three actual pounds, but it was toxic sludge that they eliminated from their system. People say they have more energy, have fewer colds, their memory has improved, less gas, skin and hair is improved, bad breath is eliminated, less facial breakouts and they just feel much more alive and less irritable. Some people report losing more than 5-10 pounds during a typical two week colon cleanse, but on the average most people lose two to five pounds. Most people come away from a colon cleanse saying: "Wow! That was really worth the effort!"
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Interested in learning how to do a colon cleanse? If you have never cleansed your colon before it can be tough getting the steps explained in simple to understand English. There is a lot of information out there and it can lead to information overload at times. Colon cleansing is not complicated and the benefits are enormous. The key to cleansing the colon is to be informed and follow the directions of whatever system you choose.
The most effective method for cleansing the colon are herbal based supplements. These supplements are sold online and have been proven to be effective for hundreds of thousands of users. Before buying a system do a little research and find out what other people are saying about it. Colon cleansing is a very competitive market so the systems are fairly close in price.
After deciding on the system it is also important to take a look at your lifestyle. Your diet is the number one contributing factor to the degree in which your colon needs to be cleansed. If you are able to replace any fast food or junk food with fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grain breads you will reduce the amount of build up inside of your colon. You do not need to replace every meal you eat with something healthier. Even changing one meal a day to a healthier alternative will have a very positive effect on your health.
Another important thing to do is to increase your activity level. This is not to suggest you need to become a marathoner. As little as a fifteen minute walk after a meal will aid in the digestive process. This allows food to be broken down more quickly and digested more efficiently.
Hopefully this brief article has given you some helpful information on how to do a colon cleanse. If you are able to follow the above tips you will be well on your way to a much healthier colon and by extension a much healthier you.
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