Colon cleansing is becoming more and more recognized for its health benefits. Originally popular in the 1920s and 30s, colon cleansing temporarily lost its intrigue when research wasn’t being done to support the claims made by colon cleansers. More recently however, as health and nutrition experts have looked more deeply into the positive effects of colon cleansing they have discovered just how beneficial cleansing your colon can actually be.

Over the years, your digestive system becomes overrun with toxic waste. This buildup can hinder the absorption of essential nutrients from the food you eat and therefore drain your energy, affect your skin, change your bowel movements, and dampen your mood. Cleansing your colon removes the toxic build up from your digestive system and leaves you feeling clean and functioning better. Colon cleanses can be done through several methods including:

All natural: There are several all natural methods for cleansing your colon including home remedies that are inexpensive and easy to do. A home-made colon cleanse should consist of the following for an effective approach:

• Juice or water fast- When juicing, use only fresh fruits and vegetables (cooking lessens the potency).

• Flax seeds or other herbs- Herbs like Psyllium are described as a super-fiber and are used as bulking agents as they travel through your intestines. Flax seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and are also high in fiber which helps control constipation. Other spices and natural ingredients you can use include: cayenne pepper, ginger, aloe leaf, and senna which all help causing bowel movements.

• Bentonite clay-This clay has been used for thousands of years for internal healing. It is a natural intestinal detoxifying agent and can be eaten or taken in liquid form. It works by absorbing water like a sponge as it travels through the intestinal tract and draws toxins to it like a magnet.

• Probiotics-When cleansing your colon you may get rid of some of the good bacteria from your intestine alongside the bad. Probiotics should be taken after a colon cleanse because they help restore the healthy bacteria that you may have lost during the cleansing process.

• Fiber-Fiber is the essential component in all colon cleanses. Fiber strips our systems of waste and enables regular bowel movements. Fiber is a common ingredient in fruit and vegetables and synthetically in fiber powders.

Through a supplement: Drug stores and nutrition locations carry colon cleanse products that help to return your body to its healthiest state. These products are useful because they not only cleanse your colon but their unique formulas help keep the body’s vitamins and minerals balanced during a time where you could potentially be lacking due to the flush of your system.
Some top colon cleansing supplements include:

• Colonetix
• 7 Day Slimming Pill
• Cleansonix
• Colonoxy
• Colovox

Get a colonic: Colonics are professional colon cleanses that flush your large intestine with water and then massage the abdomen and remove the water through a different tube. This process can be repeated and can last for up to an hour. A colonic is a quick, easy, and safe fix to cleansing your colon. Some people even get monthly colonics to make sure that toxins never build up within their digestive systems.

All of these ways are safe and effective methods of colon cleansing. When trying to decide which method is going to be the best for you think about price, invasiveness, and how quickly you want your colon cleansed.