Colon cleansing is often used in preparation for medical procedures such as a colonoscopy. However, some alternative medicine practitioners offer colon cleansing for other purposes, such as detoxification.
During colon cleansing, large amounts of water are pumped through the colon, sometimes with other substances such as herbal extracts or coffee. This is done through a tube inserted into the rectum
Alleged benefits
Colon-cleansing advocates believe that toxins in the intestines can cause a wide variety of health problems, such as arthritis and high blood pressure.
They also believe that cleaning the colon improves health by removing toxins, stimulating energy and increasing the efficiency of the immune system. However, there is no scientific evidence that colon cleansing leads to these effects or is beneficial at all.
Side effects
Colon cleansing can sometimes be harmful. In fact, links have been discovered between coffee enemas, which are sometimes used to clean the colon, and several deaths.
Less serious side effects:
Painful cramps
bloating
diarrhea
Nausea and vomiting.
Drought
rectal rupture
infection
Changing the salt balance in the body
9 tips for better digestive health:
1. Drinking plenty of water is the simplest way to regulate digestion and clean the colon.
2. Mix two teaspoons of salt with lukewarm water and drink it on an empty stomach. Stimulates colon movements within a few minutes
3. Eat a diet rich in fiber such as vegetables, fruits, grains and seeds
4. Water, lemon and honey: Mix fresh lemon juice with one tablespoon of honey and a pinch of salt with warm water and drink on an empty stomach in the morning.
5. Fruit and vegetable juice: Smoothies made from apples, lemons and aloe vera help in cleansing the colon
6. Probiotics: Helps cleanse the colon and promote good bacteria in the intestines, found in foods such as yogurt, pickles, apple cider vinegar, and other fermented foods.
7. Herbal tea: Some herbal teas help in improving the health of the digestive system. Laxative herbs such as psyllium and aloe vera.
8. Ginger stimulates digestion and can be added to other juices or teas or eaten directly. You can mix a teaspoon of ginger and honey with a glass of warm water
9. Fasting: Refraining from eating anything is a way to cleanse the colon. It helps the kidneys and liver to remove harmful toxins from the body.
