Michael Hutchins asked:


In recent times, both Oprah and Dr Oz have increased the awareness of colon cleanse parasites. They have brought to the attention of the American public that parasites may indeed be infecting millions. Actually, coroners have been aware of the fact for years. The concept of having parasites in the colon may be disgusting, but the ramifications far exceed simple disgust. In fact, they could be deadly!

Unfortunately, parasites in the colon can go undetected indefinitely. Many are extremely small, and the larger parasites, such as Tapeworm and Whipworm, are “masters” at not being detected.

Nature has endowed them with an ability to “blend” in with the surroundings of the lower intestinal track. Tapeworm have grown to several feet in length, and escaped detection by the host organism!

It is important to note that the environment within the colon is not acidic in nature. Essentially, it provides a relatively “friendly” atmosphere for a variety of colon cleanse parasites.

The deadliest risk of parasites in the colon involves a substantial risk of malnutrition. Parasites are nourished by the digested food within the colon. Unfortunately, when impacted fecal material begins to line the walls of the colon, absorption of essential nutrients is compromised.

The longer partially digested food stays in the colon, the more opportunity parasites have to deplete the vital nutrients. Individuals infected with large amounts of parasites are literally starving to death!.

Luckily, a relatively simple colon cleanse can effectively eliminate parasites from the colon. A cleansing produces a toxic environment for the parasites, and eliminates the impacted fecal matter that gives them a “home.”

So, is a colon cleanse right for you?

Daniel Millions asked:


If you are feeling tired and run-down, if you have been bloating or suffering from constipation, if you feel generally blah; you may benefit from colon cleansing. A colon cleanse flushes harmful fecal matter that is clinging to the walls of your lower intestinal tract causing toxins from that waste to leach into your body.

These toxins can cause a variety of problems that generally slow a body down. When you eliminate the source of the toxins, your energy will increase and you will have regular bowel movements and less gas.

Colon cleansing can be accomplished in a couple of general ways: You can get a colonic, which is also called colon irrigation, colonic irrigation, and colon hydrotherapy. This procedure involves warm water being introduced into the colon which forces feces from the colon through a tube into a closed container. You don’t smell the feces, but you ma y feel slight intestinal discomfort during the procedure and for a few hours after this type of colon cleanse.

Colon cleansing can also be done at home by special diets, fasting, and special herbal teas or supplements. These are often used in combination or succession to achieve a complete colon cleanse over a few days or a few weeks. (Herbal supplements can interfere with prescription drugs. If you pursue a colon cleansing regimen that includes herbs, consult your natural pharmacist or health care professional.) If using Oxygen-based colon cleansers (recommended) generally there is no pharmaceutical interactions.

Regardless of whether you choose to get a colonic and get your colon cleansed fast or go slower with an at-home colon cleansing plan, you will want to change your diet to support continuing colon health. This diet should include fiber and probiotic supplements to aid in the digestion of food and elimination of waste from your body.

More specifically, you will want to eliminate as much red meat, animal fat, dairy (except yogurt), and food that has been heavily preserved or processed, including most fast food from your diet to keep a naturally clean colon. Instead you should eat foods including fish, beans, whole grain foods, fresh organic fruits and vegetables in their natural state, yogurt, and ginger. And continue to take a probiotic supplement to aid in digestion. Some people also schedule a regular colon cleanse to help maintain a healthy colon.

Colon cleansing is not for everyone, though. If you are already diagnosed with a colon problem or disease, you should consider any type of colon cleanse carefully. Persons suffering with diverticulitis to Crohn’s disease can benefit from a colon-friendly diet, but should not usually undertake colonic hydrotherapy, unless recommended by your health-care professional.

When you start a colon-friendly diet after a colon cleanse, give your stomach and digestive tract the opportunity to adjust. You may actually experience more gas for the first week or so, but your system will adjust and you will have healthy, regular bowel movements without the excess gas.

Colon cleansing will make you feel better, especially if you continue to keep your colon clean with a fibrous, probiotic diet. And if you lapse back into old, bad food habits and start dragging through your day again, a colon cleanse will jump-start you back to good colon health.