Cleansing & Detox

4 Misconceptions about Colon Cleansing

There's a lot of distortion on the internet, and the information on colon cleansing is no different. Below are four common misperceptions that may be keeping you from maximizing your digestive potential.

Colon Cleansing Through the Centuries

A few weeks ago, we posted a ''Brief History of Colon Cleansing.'' In our continuing effort to educate you on all things cleanse, below is a supplement to the previous post that further breaks it down for you history buffs.

A Brief History of Colon Cleansing

The ancient Egyptians were a clever lot. Besides figuring out how to construct the pyramids, they are cited as inventing the first water clocks, door locks and paper. They were also among the first to attempt to cure human disease and injuries. It can be argued that the very origins of Western medicine began on the banks of the Nile, thousands of years ago.

Colon Cleansing and Weight Loss

Intentional weight loss, as anyone who has struggled with a restrictive diet can tell you, can be a mental battle as much as a physical one. On one hand, we have the simple fact that healthy weight loss is achieved only one way: by having your body use more calories than it takes in. Every successful diet plan has at its core the fundamental principles of eating less and exercising more.

How to prepare for colon cleansing

Nearly every life-enhancing experience is made better with proper preparation. Before you go on a travel vacation, you plan your itinerary; you pack the appropriate clothes and accessories. If you’re going on a long hike or bike ride, you’ll enjoy yourself more if in the weeks leading up to the event, you prepare with an increased amount of stamina-building exercises.

What Advocates Say About Colon Cleansing

Why are so many health-conscious individuals interested in colon cleansing? The answer in part is because of the growing interest in nearly all forms of "alternative" medicine. This interest is both enabled and encouraged by the wealth of health-related information now available on the Internet.

Which colon cleansing option is right for you?

There's been a significant uptick in the amount of information (and controversy) surrounding colon cleansing. The prevailing opinion among conventional healthcare providers is that colon cleansing, done correctly, is relatively harmless but lacks a body of scientific evidence to support its effectiveness in maintaining or improving health.

6 Reasons To Colon Cleanse

The world is full of toxins. We’re not just talking fast food and car exhaust. As a member of the human race we spend our entire lives inhaling preservatives, pesticides, chemical fertilizers, artificial additives, excessive stress, and a constant attack of foreign chemicals.