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All across America people are waking up to the fact that the number of deaths due to colon-rectal cancer is now more than ever before. The cause for that can be attributed to various factors the chief being the lifestyle and eating habits of the Americans. With a diet that is chiefly based on high processed food the fiber content is almost nil. With no roughage, bowel movements are bound to become irregular.
If we have a look at the facts we will understand how alarming things are
-Of all countries United States of America have the most number of reported cases of colon-rectal cancers. And this is true for both categories of men and women.
-Any American who lives till the age of 40 is expected to develop diverticulosis more commonly known as herniated bowel pockets.
A variety of health problems can be attributed to unclear colons - from abdominal pain to constipation to general lack of energy all can be caused by an unhealthy bowel. That the bowel is unhealthy can be because of consumption of toxic substances regularly which would include caffeine, sugar, white flour, microwave-cooked food, hydrogenated fats and deep fried foods. All these food substances can lead to huge amounts of deposits in the colon which it is not able to deal with.
Our colon is made to handle anything between 5 to 25 pounds of waste matter at a time. But since our dietary habits and our lifestyle have gone through a significant change our colon often finds it difficult to deal with the huge accumulation that happens every day. Before it starts showing serious problems it is always a good idea to get our colon cleansed. This will ensure nothing serious happens in the long run and we can enjoy a fit and healthy body all our life.
It is therefore necessary to maintain a clean colon. The ideal way to tackle an unclean colon is to go for a colon cleansing. There are several methods available to us these days which can ensure that our colon is cleansed properly. These would include:
-Colon hydrotherapy
-Colon cleansing herbs
-Oxygen-based colon cleansing laxatives
-Regular laxatives practiced in conventional medicine
Once you have got your colon cleansed the next step would be to alter your regular diet. The normal diet we have is full of processed foods. So what we miss out on is fiber. Fiber actually helps to clean our system. Without enough of it, our bowels never quite become clear. So we must increase our fiber intake. It should be anything between 25-30 grams everyday. It can be either consumed dissolved in water or with your food.
Water is another critical element in getting your colon clean. Drink at least three liters of water every day.
Recent studies have thrown up some startling facts which has made Americans to sit up and take note of the situation. United States of America, of all countries, have the most number of reported cases of colon-rectal cancers. And this is true for both categories of men and women. Also, any American who lives till the age of 40 is expected to develop diverticulosis popularly known as herniated bowel pockets.
Though colon cleansing is not something new and its history can be traced back to the Egyptian Civilization, it has again seen a rise of interest in the recent years. This was inevitable especially because of the kind of life we lead these days. Our daily routine allows us little exercise and with less time to cook we end up ordering food that is highly processed, high on fat content but very low on fiber.
Such being the state of affairs there has been a renewed interest in colon cleansing. Practiced since the days of Egyptian civilization, colon cleansing was almost a forgotten therapy. But recent years have seen a surge in the interest among common people about colon cleansing. And as with something new, which colon cleansing is to today's generation, there is a lot of doubt and skepticism as to whether it really works, and even if it works if it is something which causes problems in the long run.
Let us discuss both the angles of colon cleansing. There are positives to it. But we are afraid to tell you, there can be a few possible negatives, especially if someone doesn't use the colon cleansers moderately.
Benefits:
1.Problem of constipation being addressed.
2.Many headaches being made a thing of the past.
3.Fatigue and tiredness giving way to rejuvenated energy and a renewed interest in life and activities.
4.No feeling of being uncomfortable and bloated. Depression resulting from such feelings also goes away.
5.Many kinds of allergic symptoms are also taken care of.
6.The skin improves in that not only it feels good but it glows.
7.Problem of gas formation does not exist any more.
8.Obesity is being controlled as the eating habits become more regulated.
Problems:
1.When the colon cleansers are used regularly they can severely affect several of our organs including the liver, the kidneys and even the colon itself.
2.There is always a chance of us developing a dependency on the colon cleansing products.
3.If the herbs are used over a period of time then there can be a dark pigmentation of the colon. This is called melanosis coli.
4.Colon cleansing treatments eliminate the chance of important fatty acids being formed which can fight against arthritis, certain kinds of cancer, high cholesterol and heart ailments.
5.Many colon cleansers can be at odds with the medication you are already taking.