Colon Cleansing – Healthy or Harmful?
Sunday, February 13th, 2011A colon cleansing procedure is done by brining in a gush of water to the large intestine to wash away waste and other toxins. That might sound trivial, but is it really safe and what exactly does it involve?
Because our large intestine is very important in eliminating organic waste from our body, we should see to it that it is as healthy as possible. The colon is shaped like a letter “M”, about 4 ½ feet long and 2 inches wide, ending at the anus. Above it is our small intestine, found between the stomach and the liver.
The colon plays an essential role in our digestive system, because it is where our waste is stored temporarily before it is finally eliminated from the body. So when the colon is compromised, consequently the body will have problems getting rid of the stored waste. When that happens, other medical conditions may arise such as other digestive disorders, constipation, diarrhea, skin problems, and fatigue.
Actually, colon cleansing has proven to be safe when done properly, most especially that the equipments and the technology used have been recently updated. Before, enemas were used to cleanse the colon. However, it was found that enemas can cause several cleansing safety concerns. Enemas and water irrigation are two different things, because only the lower 20% of the colon is cleansed during an enema. That means the upper 80% remains unclean, making it ineffective a procedure.
Most patients have three concerns when it comes to cleansing their colons.
First, they are wondering if it hurts. Medically speaking, colon cleansing is a pain-free procedure.
? Second, how deep will the “thing” be inside me? Although colon cleansing penetrates deeper than an enema, it is not harmful.
. And third, they want to know if there are risks for infection. if modern equipments are used, a germ-free colon cleansing experience is assured.
Thanks to technology, colon cleansing is completely safe, and ensure that your colon cleansing procedure is safe and clean, ask for a hydrotherapy expert to do the procedure.
