How to Find the Best Colon Cleanse

A colon cleanse helps reduce the body's burden of stored toxins in the organs and tissues. Removing accumulated wastes in the colon aids in the elimination of toxins throughout the body. Spring is the traditional season to cleanse, since the liver and other organs naturally cleanse during this time, but you can do a colon cleanse any time of year. Unfortunately, one cleanse doesn't work best for everyone. The best colon cleanse for you works with your schedule and agrees with your body.

Instructions

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  Decide how long you wish to cleanse. Although a cleanse can range in length from three days to 30 days, most commercial cleanses last one or two weeks. Many people choose to cleanse during time off from work, since detoxifying may cause temporary fatigue, body aches, intestinal cramps, gas and bloating.

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  Choose what you want to cleanse. Some cleanses are just colon cleanses and are designed to provide fiber and herbs that increase elimination. However, body cleanses contain herbs and minerals that detoxify the blood, liver, lymph and other systems as well as the colon.

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  Ask questions when purchasing a colon cleanse. The clerks that work in vitamin departments should know which cleanses achieve good results and which have a bad reputation. They can also advise you on reputable brands and high quality products.

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  Look for a range of ingredients in a colon cleanse. Cleanses that contain only psyllium fiber and laxatives may be too harsh for some people. A range of fibers, like oat fiber, psyllium and grapefruit pectin, may be more comfortable to the digestive system.

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  Avoid harsh laxatives. Everyone reacts differently to different ingredients and some laxatives may cause painful cramping and other digestive disturbances. Cascara sagrada and aloe vera, common herbal laxatives, can be too strong for some people, yet just fine for others.

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  Go organic, when possible. Few organic cleanses are available, but even when the cleanse itself isn't organic, pesticide and hormone-free food are beneficial.