The Dangers of Colon Cleansing

Even though colon cleansing is a very safe and healthy procedure there are some dangers of colon cleansing that you must know about before you go and try it.

As the saying goes, too much of a good thing... :) colon cleansing lives up to this theory.

It can very useful and healthy so long as it is not overdone. If you go for colon cleansing treatments too often the digestive tract may lose its ability to discard waste matter normally.

Nutrients and liquids are lost from the body through colon cleansing. These can be replenished over time with the use of supplements and by following a healthy diet.

If you go in for colon cleansing too often your body may not be able to make up for the lost nutrients and you may end up feeling weak and severely dehydrated.

Colon Hydrotherapy

The primary danger associated with Hydrotherapy is that most people undertake it without consulting with their physician first.

Even though the procedure is completely natural it is always good practice to get advice from your physician about any alternative treatment that you intend to pursue.

Even if you get a colon irrigation session done through a clinic there is always the risk associated with the use of non sterile instruments.

Colon hydrotherapy involves the insertion of a tube into the rectal cavity which is then used to flood the digestive system with water. If this tube is not clean you may end up with a bacterial infection

Water is used in this therapy to dissolve the fecal matter and toxins accumulated in the colon. This water in pumped into the system with the use of an enema.

Sometimes there may be a large quantity of water in the system which leads to too much absorption of the water. This can make you feel sick or lead to vomiting and a chemical imbalance in the body.

Pills and Powders

Most Pills contain herbs with laxative properties. If you over use these pills you may harm the digestive systems normal ability to discard waste. You may also get used to the laxatives.

Even though senna is an herbal laxative it is very strong and prolonged usage of senna can cause an irritation of the lower digestive tract.

Diet

Many colon cleansing patrons recommend a "liquids only" diet to clean up the colon. This is tantamount to starving your body and it will be very difficult for you to sustain yourself on a liquids only diet. If followed for a prolonged period, this diet may cause excessive weakness, dizziness and constipation.

Most Colon cleansing therapists recommend that you use supplements to make up for the nutrients lost as a result of colon cleansing. The problem with most of these supplements is that they are not under the jurisdiction of the US Food and Drug administration so you never know what you are actually consuming in the name of these supplements.

Finally, most colon cleansing enthusiast will happily tell you that constipation and obesity are directly linked to an unclean colon so going for a colon cleanse is the best way to treat these ailments.

However obesity can also be caused due to thyroid disorders, medication and diabetes.

The same can also be said about constipation. So dropping down to a conclusion and rushing to get a colon hydrotherapy session without properly investigating the cause of your ailment can be dangerous.

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