Preventative Medicine
Posted by Main Blog on Thursday, April 30th, 2009
There is a lot of talk today about colon cleansers. Is colon cleansing good for you? Does anyone really need it? To a certain extent, the jury is still out. That’s because researchers have devoted little study to colon cleansing.
One of the main theories behind colon cleansing is an ancient belief called the theory of autointoxication. This is the belief that undigested meat and other foods cause mucus buildup in the colon. This buildup produces toxins, the theory goes, which enter the blood’s circulation, poisoning the body.
There are many, many colon cleansing products on the market today. My advice is to check with your doctor before deciding to do this procedure.
Colon cleanse products can be purchased at just about any drug store.
Remember that “natural” doesn’t necessarily mean safe. The government doesn’t regulate natural colon cleansing products, so their potency, safety, and purity can’t be guaranteed. And, each state has its own rules about whether or not practitioners must be professionally licensed.
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