How to Choose a Colon Cleanser

The colon consists of both the small and large intestine

Environmental pollution and processed foods are a part of almost everyone's life. These factors are having a negative impact on the colon. If you eat three meals per day and only have one bowel movement, that still leaves two meals left in your colon. After a while it tends to accumulate and many people have up to 20 pounds of backed-up fecal matter in their colon. This can lead to parasites forming in your colon too. You need to cleanse your colon, but how?

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Plenty of water
• A colon cleanse product or kit.

How to Choose a Colon Cleanser

1. Selecting a colon cleansing product can be a bit trying. First decide if you are just constipated or irregular. This will make a big difference.

2. Read over the ingredients and do a bit of research before buying. There are two types of colon cleansers, oxygen-based or fiber based. Fiber is more of a short term flush and shouldn't be used for more than one month. Oxygen based products are more long term.

3. Swallowing pills or mixing your own shakes is the next question you need to answer. Usually fiber products are in the form of shakes and oxygen-based products are in the form of pills.

4. Start with a one day juice fast if you want things to get moving quicker. Begin taking your product as directed and drink plenty of water and healthy drinks along the way. You should notice a difference within a week.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid junk foods while on the cleansing product and eat plenty of vegetables and fruit.

• Make sure that your selected product carries a money back guarantee.

• Avoid caffeinated beverages during this time.

• Some medications can interfere with the colon cleansing products.