Colon cleansing is an alternative method of cleaning the large intestine; to free it of toxins and “residual waste matter” as well as to help improve an individual’s bowel movement. The surge in popularity of colon cleansing products occurred when reported cases of colon cancer became prevalent and the high mortality rates of the disease put the people into some sort of panic. This scare affected the elderly more because the feared disease usually hits individuals above the age of 50.
There are several methods of cleaning out and clearing out your colon. Here are a few:
- Eat LOTS of fruits and vegetables. This is the simplest and less intrusive method of cleansing the colon. The fiber in the fruits and vegetables help flush out any compacted substance or residual fecal matter in the colon. Think of the fiber as a broom sweeping out the trash from your body.
- Another non-intrusive method is the oral intake of colon cleansing formula. These are usually in capsule form. The medicine starts a chemical reaction with the waste in your colon and then makes it easier or you to discharge them.
- Colon hydrotherapy. This method is the most intrusive yet effective way. A hydrotherapy is an enema. This entails the infusion of liquid into the rectum to evacuate fecal obstruction.