Many medical researchers and naturopaths will tell you that the overall wellness of the human body rises and falls on the health of the colon. For this reason, an effective colon cleansing regimen is essential to the maintenance of a healthy body. In an age where botox injections, chemical peels, cosmetic surgeries, and other superficial procedures abound, the health of internal organs seems to have taken a back seat.

Studies have shown that 8-10 pounds of fecal matter lies dormant in the average American’s colon. This hardened waste is the perfect environment for roundworms, tapeworms, and other parasites to thrive. The bacteria housed in this fecal matter release toxins into the body that can contribute to headaches, chronic fatigue, candida overgrowth, and even colon cancer.

Signs of an Unhealthy Colon

If colon cleansing is so vital to overall health, then how do you determine if you need one? Well, the human body is an amazing machine that gives off signals when something is wrong. If you’re not having at least 1-3 comfortable bowel movements a day, then you may need a colon cleansing. Surprisingly, some people think it’s normal to have one bowel movement every few days or even one per week! This is chronic constipation and it is detrimental to your health.

A good rule of thumb is this: you should have a bowel movement for every meal you eat. So, if you eat 3 meals in one day, then a healthy digestive system will produce 3 bowel movements a day. It’s quite simple – food in; garbage out. If you are not having regular bowel movements, you can be sure that some fecal matter is hanging around in your colon and parasites may even be feasting on its contents. But regular colon cleansing can restore your digestive system to functional regularity.

Another common situation is that you are having some regularity in your bowel movements but you dread going to the toilet because it’s as strenuous as Olympic weight lifting. If the stool is dry, hard, and difficult to pass, then you are certainly in need of a thorough colon cleansing.

Chronic fatigue is another sign of an unhealthy colon. When the large intestine is congested with compacted fecal matter, it becomes very difficult for your body to extract necessary nutrients from the food you eat. Your body has to work even harder to digest your food and the nutrition you need is often absorbed into the fecal matter rather than your bloodstream. This will cause you to often feel tired and fatigued during the day regardless of how many hours of sleep you had the night before.

Consult a naturopath for the colon cleansing options that are available to you. You can even perform a simple search online for colon cleansers and come across some effective solutions. Whatever you do, take determined action today to secure optimal health for tomorrow.

(NOTE: although there are many quality web sites explaining how to do a colon cleanse, it is Grandpa Richard’s STRONG opinion that you need to consult personally with a qualified health professional)

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