Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Safety of a colon cleanse

Safety concerns relating to a colon cleanse and what you should be aware of?
Colonics has become such a massive industry in recent years, largely in part due to the growth of its popularity with big name celebrities. When a star endorses a new process or product, it tends to spread like wildfire. Take that into account along with the proven health benefits of the process and it is apparent why colonic treatment is such a popular growing treatment.

A colonic itself is a simple water treatment applied to the colon. It flushes out toxins and impacted fecal matter and clears the digestive tract for a more comfortable, effectively operating body. Other benefits can include the loss of additional weight, increased metabolism, and a massive increase in energy levels as your body is able to operate more normally.

However, there are certain safety risks that have been directly linked to colonics if they are not performed properly. Because a large tube is being placed through the rectum into the end of the large intestine, a trained colonic treatment specialist should be on hand. Before hand, the proper diet, sleep recommendations, and fluid ingestion that the specialist requests should be followed. This ensures that the toxins released and removed from the body do not make you sick, nor that anything goes wrong during the procedure.

Other risks of colonics can include mineral deficiencies, slight to moderate tearing of the rectum, and possible infection. Always talk with your doctor before having a colonic treatment performed and ensure that you are in the proper state of health and in need of the procedure.

Many times, your doctor will not openly advocate the procedure be performed. While the health and appearance benefits of a colonic treatment are evident, it is impossible to know whether or not the discomfort and expense that are associated with a forced removal of feces and toxins from your body are worthwhile.

In contrast, there are many alternative methods to ensuring your body reaps the benefits of a full detox without the negative aspects of a full colonic. A product such as DrFloras Colon Cleanse is a simple powder that can be taken before or after meals for a fifteen day cycle to cleanse the colon naturally of these same toxins. Not only is DrFloras Colon Cleanse and its other products much cheaper and less intrusive to your body than a colonic, they are much safer - the natural ingredients and effective nature of the colon cleanse makes sure your body will not only feel better after it has been cleansed, but that you do not come away with any scars or heavy bills to prove your health.

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