Colon Cleansing and Constipation

More than 2.5 million patients each year see a doctor with complaints related to constipation.  Anyone who has battled constipation is familiar with the painful symptoms.  Symptoms include difficult and less frequent bowel movements, hard stool that is difficult to pass and causes straining, incomplete evacuation, and two or fewer bowel movements in a week.  Anyone who suffers from constipation that persists for more than two weeks should see a doctor.

The causes of constipation are varied.  One big factor is not drinking enough water.  A person should drink no less than 64 ounces a day for regular bowel movements.  A poor diet that doesn’t have enough fiber is another major cause of constipation.  Consuming large amounts of dairy can cause constipation, as can stress and travel.  Certain medications and conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and colon cancer can also cause constipation.  Long term or frequent bouts of constipation are a health concern because besides the detrimental effects of hemorrhoids, flatulence, gas, bad breath, and body odor, when waste sits in a person’s body, toxins are absorbed into the bloodstream. 

Toxins that are not expelled from the body, can enter the bloodstream, and are the cause of many conditions.  It is thought that toxins may play a contributing factor in certain types of cancers and other illnesses.  Acne, lethargy, and headaches are common symptoms of toxins in your body.  These symptoms c an become so normal to a person that they don’t recognize them as a sign that they should have a colon cleanse, but a colon cleansing can help reduce and may even get rid of these symptoms. 

A colon cleanse should not be done more than once a year, but it is beneficial to cleanse your colon in order to rid the colon of the sticky paste that can stick to the colon walls making it difficult for waste to move through and causing toxins to be released into your body.  Those who experience yearly colon cleanses report better skin and more energy as just a few of the benefits.  Those who struggle regularly with constipation should be especially diligent about a yearly colon cleanse. 

Constipation can cause a buildup of waste and toxins since waste moves so slowly and sits in the colon for so long in those who suffer from the condition.  A colon cleanse can help waste move more efficiently by removing excess waste, which blocks new waste from moving through quickly and causes more of a problem.  Removing the waste that is stuck to the walls allows new waste to move through quickly and decreases the amount of toxins that are building up in your body.  Once you have had your colon cleansed, the best results are obtained when the colon cleanse is followed up by lifestyle changes.

It is important to keep waste moving through your colon by drinking a minimum of 64 ounces of water a day.  Adding fiber to your diet is another way to keep your bowel movements regular.  Exercise also helps your body work more efficiently at eliminating waste.  A final step that you can take to ensure that you have a healthy colon is to add probiotics to your daily vitamin regimen.  Probiotics are good bacteria that help keep the flora in your colon healthy and balanced.  Making lifestyle changes in conjunction with having a yearly colon cleanse can completely cure your constipation and leave you feeling invigorated and healthy.