The Dangers of Colon Cleansing
Some colon cleansing products are dangerous and should never be used because they can be harmful to a person's long-term health and ability to function independently of laxatives. Cleanses containing empty, synthetic fillers or harsh chemical laxatives should not be used because they can permanently damage the nerves and muscles in the intestines. When this happens, the body becomes unable to pass a bowel movement without the help of an enema or other extreme measure. This is not natural and it can impair a person's overall health and ability to operate independently.
Such stimulating laxatives irritate the lining of the colon to force it to initiate movement of the muscles. This peristaltic action removes the irritating substance and expels any waste present in the colon. Over time, this artificial stimulation can degrade the muscle's natural strength and ability to operate.
Herbs like senna can actually create a situation in a person's body where the intestines can no longer absorb water, thereby dehydrating the body and risking electrolyte imbalance. Either of these conditions alone can be dangerous, but together they can create serious health consequences. Other substances to avoid include kava or any synthetic ingredients with unrecognizable names.
Colon Cleansing Product Reviews
Oxy-Powder® by Global Healing Center
Oxy-Powder® is a scientifically formulated colon cleansing product consisting of complex oxides of magnesium and peroxides of magnesium stabilized with ozone and oxygen at high pressure and low temperature to ensure that the oxygen remains firmly attached to the oxide molecules. Each atom of Organic Germanium-132 contains multiple oxygen molecules and this also facilitates oxygen delivery and transfer.
Oxy-Powder® also helps support the immune system. It's designed to slowly release oxygen when the formula's citric acid combines with the hydrochloric acid already in your stomach. Oxy-Powder® is safe, non-toxic, and contains no calories or carbohydrates.
Oxy-Powder works great to help alleviate constipation, cleanse your colon, and relieve digestive problem symptoms. Oxy-Powder® also aids your body in performing its normal processes of nutrient assimilation and waste elimination. Unlike many popular laxatives and herbal colon cleansers, Oxy-Powder® contains no harsh chemicals or dangerous herbs to generate artificial results, such as forcing you to have a bowel movement by inducing diarrhea.
The dangerous ingredients in Oxy-Powder:
Many colon cleansers contain harmful ingredients like Cascara Sagrada, psyllium, bentonite clay and etc. Unlike other colon cleansing products, Oxy-Powder® does not contain any of these harmful ingredients. Instead Oxy-Powder® has only 3 ingredients:
- Organic Germanium-132
- Ozonated Magnesium Oxides
- Natural Citric Acid
The Colon Cleansing Kit by Blessed Herbs
The Blessed Herbs Colon Cleansing Kit is one of the top colon cleansers and for a good reason, it contains natural herbal stimulants. However what most people do not know is some herbal stimulants can be dangerous if used in excess. Here are the 3 ingredients you should be concerned about:
Dangers in Cascara Sagrada - Cascara sagrada has been demonstrated through scientific processes to actually cause serious digestive problems, including worsening symptoms such as diarrhea and constipation rather than relieving them. A recent search utilizing the search-engine at Shopping.com revealed nearly 300 products containing this harmful, potentially toxic substance.
Dangers in Psyllium seed husk - In rare instances, ingesting Psyllium seed husk has led to the development of an immunological response within certain body cells. Such a response triggers the production of antibodies and this leads to the potential for a severe allergic reaction.
Dangers in Bentonite Clay - A form of aluminum which is very harmful to the digestive system. Bentonite clay has such strong adsorptive powers, its consumption in excessive amounts over a considerable period of time could render vitamin A and other necessary nutrients unavailable by adsorbing them from the alimentary canal.
The Colon Cleansing Kit also known as Blessed Herbs, can be an effective
Enuvia Internal Cleansing by Enuvia
This is another popular product amongst consumers, Enuvia appears on the top search when you search for "internal cleansing". Enuvia is a consumer favorite because the product claims to be an all natural internal cleansing system. But much like the Colon Cleansing Kit by Blessed Herbs, Enuvia contains harmful ingredients such as cascara sagrada, psyllium husk, bentonite and senna leaf.
The Dangers in Senna
One of the major problems with taking Senna or its derivatives is that it can create a potassium deficiency which, in turn, can increase the effects of cardiotonic glycosides such as Digitalis. Some people take these herbs for heart difficulties, but the addition of Senna could lead to a dangerous reaction. Also, if taken with other types of laxatives, the Anthraquinones compounds of Senna could dramatically increase the action of the other laxative and you would wind up with a violent case of diarrhea.
Many people take Senna leaf for constipation without paying attention to mitigating factors such as duration or intensity. Senna leaf is not meant to treat chronic constipation, and should be used to help with only an occasional bout of mild constipation. Someone with chronic constipation needs to handle the problem differently than someone with just a mild case.
Colonix by Dr. Natura
Colonix is the current leader in the colon cleansing market with a huge following. The majority of its users are pretty satisfied with the product as it does what it's supposed to do, which is cleanse away unwanted toxins from your colon.
Although Colonix may be a consumer favorite, we found that using this product can be rather time consuming. There's a total of 9 capsules you have to take throughout the day along with 1/2 scoop of Colonix fiber you have to mix and 1 cup of Kleritea to brew.
For detailed instructions go to www.DrNatura.com/Instructions.php
Common side effect of Colonix is it causes severe headaches and stomach cramps. This seems to be the majority of complaints we found on different colon cleansing forums we visited. According to the Colonix website, this is a natural side effect and should go away once the toxins are removed from your colon. However, some consumers reported to have a continuous headaches and cramping throughout their colon cleansing process.
The Colonix Cleansing Kit consists of 3 products and has a total of 40 different ingredients combined. It did not surprise us that one of the ingredient is psyllium, a bulking agent. Another harmful ingredient we found was senna leaf.
How effective are these colon cleansers?
Colonix, Enuvia, and The Colon Cleansing Kit are all very effective colon cleansers. They all work the same way and they all provide exceptional results. The biggest concern is using these products on a long term basis. Since each of these products contain 1 or more harmful ingredients, we would not recommend long term use since it may potentially damage your digestive system.
Oxy-Powder® is a safe and effective colon cleansing agent. This innovative product works gently to help the colon remove mucus, toxins, and impacted waste without the dangerous and embarrassing side effects of conventional laxatives. Over a 12-hour period, through the use of Oxygenated Magnesium, Natural Citric Acid, and Germanium-132, Oxy-Powder® promotes the colon's normal cleansing ability without harming beneficial intestinal bacteria. With a thoroughly cleansed and healthy colon, you can experience increased energy and vitality, reduce the occurrence of bowel problems, and achieve an improved sense of overall health!
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