Straight Talk Colon Cleansing and the Herbs That Can Help

Straight Talk Colon Cleansing and the Herbs That Can Help

Gut health is something we should all be concerned about. Your colon is truly your body's front line of defense against disease. Especially diseases related to the body's toxicity, such as cancer and liver disease. What you put into your body is filtered by your colon, and if your colon is clogged with undigested debris, you won't get the nutrition your body needs to function properly and the problem will only get worse.

Colon cleansing has been a hot topic in the healthcare industry for about 100 years. It all started with Doc Kellogg and his theories about the connection between the body's toxicity and intestinal health and the amount of undigested material in the colon of people suffering from chronic diseases. Doctor Kellogg founded the Kellogg Institute in the early 1900s, becoming one of the most famous naturopaths in the world. At his health resort, guests underwent daily light exercise and therapeutic colon cleansing. His obsession with gut health led him to develop a food product that cleansed the colon and provided morning nutrition to his patients. The result was Kellogg’s Corn Flakes. Doctor Kellogg's brother founded the Kellogg's Corn Flakes manufacturing plant, launching the first major health nutrition industry in this country.

Colon cleansing and colon cleansing products have come a long way since Doctor Kellogg and his daily enemas are now primarily herbal products, removing toxins from your colon tissue and other organs such as your liver, kidneys, gallbladder and pancreas in their infancy. Nevertheless, it must be said that Doctor Kellogg was on the right track when it came to disease prevention and modern medical science has proven the benefits of body detoxification.

Here is a list of natural herbs that have been clinically proven to have high body detoxifying effects. If you are serious about your health and are considering a colon detox product, they should contain these ingredients.

Cascara Sagrada Spanish for sacred bark comes from the sea buckthorn bark grown in the Pacific Northwest. It is a very mild natural herbal laxative that facilitates evacuation and the production of normal stool function. It conditions the muscles in the digestive tract, promotes hormone levels controlled by the pituitary gland and has a positive effect on the gallbladder, liver and pancreas.

Turkey rhubarb is a powerful colon cleanser. It cleanses the colon and intestinal lymphatic system of accumulated waste, decaying feces and clogged mucous membranes.

Bentonite Clay is a non-toxic clay that absorbs water and forms a gel as it draws toxins from intestinal tissue.

Slippery Elm is a digestive and detoxifying agent. It soothes the stomach and intestinal lining while stimulating the nerve endings in the stomach and causing the secretion of mucous fluid that balances the intestinal flora.

Aloe, the plant of immortality, is used here as a lubricant and for its natural healing properties.

Flaxseed promotes overall health and relieves occasional constipation.

Senna contains compounds called hydroxyathracence glycosides, known as sennosides. They stimulate the colon by increasing smooth muscle contractions and also stimulating fluid secretion.

Worm seeds detoxify the intestinal tract of unwanted organisms without eliminating the bacterial flora necessary for digestion.

Black cumin contains a high concentration of fiber and helps detoxify the digestive system.

The active ingredient oleuropein from olive leaf extracts has a smoothing effect and helps regulate bowl movements.

Thyme oil powder is a cleansing agent and has a calming effect.

Garlic Extract 12-1 supports immune system health and promotes digestive flora.

Certified organic cloves eliminate unwanted organisms.

Peppermint stimulates the production of bile and other important digestive fluids.

As you can see from the things these natural herbs do, your colon and digestive tract in general can use all the help it can get to keep itself clean and functioning properly. The best thing I can tell you after taking a colon cleanser is to consume yogurt regularly, drink plenty of water, and don't wait until your system becomes imbalanced again to repeat this process. It's like a bath, you need it once a year whether you think or not.