Colon Cleanse Blog

Fasting is one of the oldest known methods of ridding the body of excess toxins. The technique quite likely predates recorded history and is still widely practiced even today.

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A commonly sought goal during these fasts is the removal of harmful waste debris from the lower portions of the digestive tract. This is also sometimes referred to as a fasting colon cleanse.

The basic theory behind a “fasting colon cleanse” is that going without solid food for an unusually long span of time forces the intestines to focus its attention on the unpassed waste matter lodged within it. It also allows purging fluids, such as water, better access to this unwanted material to further assist the colon cleansing process.

But how exactly should a fasting colon cleanse be conducted? And more importantly, is it really worth all the hassle?

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It’s no secret that regular exercise helps your entire body to function more efficiently-including your digestive system. But did you know that there are exercises that are specifically terrific for colon cleansing and aiding in digestion? Here’s a list of our top five colon cleansing exercises to add to your routine.

1. Walking

In 2007, a study by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis showed that walking for just an hour each week helps to fight colon cancer.

Specifically, the study found that women that walked one to two hours per week were 31% less likely to develop colon cancer than those that didn’t walk at all. Walking is a low-key exercise that increases blood flow to and from the intestines, helping your digestive system to operate as efficiently as possible.

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Simply put, probiotics are living microorganisms that assist your bodies natural balance. They can be delivered in a number of ways, but most often are found in live fruits and vegetables, liquid or capsule forms. One of their most popular functions is the promotion of intestinal balance and general digestive health, which means they also make a great compliment to your colon cleansing routine.

Colon Cleansing and Probiotics

In addition to removing unwanted waste matter, colon cleansing also helps restore the natural balance of your intestinal flora. That’s because cleansing helps to remove the harmful bacteria that compete with the natural flora for resources. Sometimes though cleansing isn’t enough — such as when the resident flora population is already too low. That’s when probiotics can really make a difference.

Some probiotics are transient microorganisms meaning they temporarily make a home inside your body. While there, they assist the positive permanent bacteria that lives in your body. It’s kind of like a good friend who stays with you when your sick.

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There are many reasons for you to do a colon clease. In fact, in a previous post, we give you twenty reasons to detox. The video below discusses why you should perform a colon cleanse.

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It may shock you to know that the average person has about 300 or more toxic chemicals within their blood stream. While the body has the ability to process a moderate amount of toxins, 300 toxic chemicals is too much for anyone to have to bear. For this reason, more and more people are suffering from chronic illnesses and diseases related to toxic overload.

Why is this happening? Currently, our fast-paced, mass-produced environment leaves people little time to focus on their health. Toxic overload can come from the air we breath, the chemicals in our cleaning and beauty products, highly-processed or chemically-sprayed food products, as well as the wide array of consumer products dipped in flame-retardant chemical treatment baths.

Following a body detox helps your system re-set itself from a chemical overload. Through detoxing, you can help get rid of some of the garbage the body is processing, as well as eventually bring the system back into balance.

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