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As someone who has advocated colon cleansing for years and who has guided 1000s of people through their own colon cleansing process I was shocked to discover what I’m about to share with you here – the dangers of colon cleansers. One of the basic principles of colon cleansing is to stop consuming anything that might be toxic to your body. The idea is to improve your health, to feel better after you complete a cleanse. Of course, that’s why most people choose to clean their colon. And yet, would you believe that many colon cleansing products on the market contain ingredients that can make you sick? In looking at the ingredient lists of over a little over 100 colon cleanse kits I discovered some things that anyone who wants to colon cleanse, and do it safely, needs to know. Before I continue, you should know that these cleanse kits were not just the cheap ones from the local pharmacy. Yes, I included those. But I also looked at cleanses that cost as much as $199. Here’s a summary of what I found: First, in total these colon cleanses contain: 18 ingredients with potential side effects, ranging from nausea to immune system disorders. 4 known allergy causing foods. 2 potent herbs used in potentially dangerous quantities. Low quality herbs that may contain pesticides, herbicides, toxic heavy metals and GMOs. Second, all of the following ingredients are in these cleanses: Clay, sugar, chalk, shellac (made from insect eggs), alcohol, animal tissue, chemical drugs, chemical solvents, common sand, fish, milk, soybeans, wheat, wax, and believe it or not, traces of cyanide! Third, some of these ingredients are also used in making: Pet food, cat litter, putty, adhesives, diapers, plastics, blackboard chalk, shoe polish, surfboard wax, ammunition, explosives, and fire extinguishers. If you’re trying to clean your body with a colon cleanse, I'm sure you'll agree that you don’t want any of that stuff in your system. Here is a complete list of specific ingredients to look for and to avoid when you shop for a colon cleanse. Apple pectin Bentonite clay Calcium carbonate Carnauba wax Dicalcium phosphate Food glaze Fructose Gelatin High amalyse corn starch Inolin Magnesium stearate Methylcellulose Natural Flavors Polyethylene glycol Potassium carbonate Silicon dioxide Titanium dioxide Xantham gum Fish Milk Wheat Soy In addition to the ingredients listed above, avoid herbal cleanses have potentially unsafe ingredients on the list below. You'll have to ask the manufacturer of the product directly to discover if their product contains any of these. Cheaply grown herbs that contain herbicides, pesticides, heavy metals and fumigants Irradiated herbs - these have little benefit Herbs powders from the entire plant instead of only the medicinal part of the plant High quantities of senna, a very potent herb which causes peristalsis (bowel motion) In my opinion, the only thing that should be in a colon cleanse are simple natural and organic herbs - there is absolutely no need for fillers, chemicals, flavorings or preservatives of any kind. If you find one like that, you'll put yourself in a position to get excellent resutls. Once you do find a colon cleansing product that contains 100% pure ingredients, I do encourage you to take it. Colon cleansing, done safely and properly, is among the most powerful ways to restore health. That's because the colon is responsible for eliminating the majority of toxins that end up in our bodies. When we take good care of it, these toxins leave the body quickly and effortlessly as nature intended. These facts are not hype. The British Royal Society of Medicine, in a report called "Death Begins in The Colon" sates that almost every known disease is due to the influence of bacterial posions that accumulate in the intestines due to poor elimination from the colon. Many other trusted medical professionals agree. In doing my own research over the past 7 years and experimenting with various colon cleansing products, I've discovered just 2 that are entirely free from all the chemical ingredients listed above. I've used both of them personally and still use one of them every year with great results.
By: Mark Ament
Mark Ament is the author of several books and programs on natural healing. He is an advocate of high quality internal cleansing as a way to restore health and vitality. To learn more about Mark's work visit www.healingvibes.com
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