During our everyday activities human come in contact with harmful toxins in the air, food and water. The colon is an organ in the body that can store a varied amount of undigested foods, mucus and fecal matter. The combination of mucus, undigested food and fecal matter is called mucoid plaque.
This plaque is a toxin that when found in abundance creates many ailments in the body. These ailments include constipation, backaches, skin disorders and many more. In an attempt to cleanse the colon of this mucoid plaque many have chosen to do a colon cleansing.
There are two main ways to do a colon cleansing. One is with an herbal supplement. The other is by inserting rubber hose in the rectum and flushing it with water. One such herbal supplement is a program called Colonix. Colonix uses fiber, and herbal capsule and an herbal tea in a three-step program to help clean the colon.
The Colonix system uses three steps: 1) Colonix Intestinal Cleanser is a natural fiber supplement that is used to clean the accumulated toxic buildup in the colon. Each product is specially designed to help maximize the detoxification process.
The Colonix program is very safe. It fiber is safe and all-natural and consist of 14 ingredients that are not only safe but very effective. These 14 ingredients include:
psyllium husks (used to relive conditions such as constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease and diarrhea)
flax seed (known for being high in fiber),
fennel seed (used to help relax the intestines and will reduce bloating that is caused by digestive disorders),
licorice root (used as a dietary supplement for stomach ulcers, bronchitis and sore throat),
papaya fruit (contains a high amount of lycopene which when absorbed from the stomach it is transported in the blood and accumulates in the liver, adrenal glands and for men the testes),
grapefruit pectin (has been shown to significantly reduce cholesterol levels when taken daily),
slippery elm bark (used as a diuretic, emollient and an expectorant),
althea root (been known to relive indigestion, kidney problems and urinary tract infections),
rhubarb root (when used in large doses can be used to remove toxins from the intestinal tract),
guar gum (a fiber that is water-soluble that acts as a bulk forming laxative),
alfalfa (can be used as a diuretic, for indigestion and bladder disorders),
peppermint leaf (used to help improve the flow of bile from the liver to the gallbladder),
uva ursa leaf (is a diuretic and it contains antibiotic factors that kill bacteria) and
aloe vera leaf (used for consumption and to relieve digestive issues such as heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome).
Some people use colonics, also known as colon irrigation and colon hydrotherapy to clean their colon. A colonic is a method of washing out the colon using warm, purified water. This will kelp eliminate stored fecal matter, gas, mucus and toxic substances But the Colonix program can reach places a colonic can not.
The program provides the body with the necessary fiber to help assist with proper elimination and digestion. Many hydro therapists (people who perform colonics) recommend the Colonix program to use in between treatments. The program is a good alternative because some people find colon irrigation expensive, uncomfortable and often find it embarrassing. With the Colonix program, people can experience similar if not better results.