Colon Cleansing for Constipation and Parasites

No matter how careful you are about what you consume, toxins can build up in your body over time. These toxins can affect your entire system, causing a variety of health problems. The buildup of toxins in your system begins in the colon. If you experience symptoms of being tired, irritable and depressed; have frequent headaches and irregularity; and recurring gas, allergies or intolerance to certain foods, you may be in need of colon cleansing. Through colon cleansing, you can rebalance your system and improve your physical, emotional and mental health.

Functions of the Colon

The food we eat is processed through the colon. As food travels through the colon, the nutrients the body needs are removed and released into the blood stream and the waste is eliminated. People tend to overeat at times, putting too much material into the colon. The colon can become overloaded and experience blockage, which leads to constipation. When this happens, waste can build up in the colon, causing the release of toxins and parasites that affect other bodily systems.

Health Benefits of Colon Cleansing

The purpose of colon cleansing is to remove stagnant material from the colon, thereby reducing toxic levels within the body as well as parasites, harmful bacteria, food additives, heavy metals and harmful chemicals. Colon cleansing improves the efficiency of the colon, which means food is digested and waste is eliminated in a more timely fashion, providing less opportunity for the buildup and reoccurrence of harmful toxins and parasites.

Colon Cleansing Diet

A good colon diet helps the colon function properly. Unfortunately, the modern day Western diet does not do this; in fact, the highly processed food we eat today does the opposite. We need to go back to eating the way our ancestors did, a diet high in natural unprocessed foods and lots of fiber. Natural foods can be broken down easily, and the fiber keeps things moving along in the colon, preventing constipation and the buildup of toxins and parasites. The diet should consist of lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, nut, beans, whole grains, fish, small portions of lean meats and dairy products and plenty of water. You should avoid fast foods, fried foods, junk foods, hydrogenated oils, partially hydrogenated oils, refined sugar and processed white flower. Learn which foods are good for you and which to avoid, and then make the right choices in the grocery store.

Supplements to Enhance the Diet

Laxatives and diuretic herbs like Licorice root, alfalfa, violet leaf and marshmallow root clean out excess and impacted waste from the colon (cure and prevent constipation). Black walnut hull and pumpkin seed remove parasites; Irish moss and passion flower leaf sooth irritation in the digestive tract; Witch hazel, capsicum, gentian root and cranberry act as antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidants. Unless you are very knowledgeable about the formulation of herbs, it may not be practical to take all of these; however, there are convenient formulations available at health stores with these and other herbs designed for colon-cleansing purposes. Alternatively, you could consult with an herbalist to have formulations compounded for you.

Because potent herbal formulations that rapidly detoxify the colon can cause headaches, nausea and other symptoms, it is a good idea to start with milder formulation to test your body's tolerance for various herbs. After you become familiar with various formulations and determine what works best, you can adjust dosages or try formulations with different ingredients.