Colonic Cleansing & Constipation

Constipation is often the result of an overgrowth of candida albicans in the colon. This excess fungus can irritate the mucus membrane of the colon walls and cause fecal impactions. People do colon cleanses to get rid of these excess candida and the impactions, which can rob a person of vital nutrients. There are several ways to cleanse the colon and eliminate constipation problems, including through diet, colon cleansing kits and colonic irrigation.

Significance

• Constipation from candida overgrowth is a serious problem. It can stem from the overuse of antibiotics, corticosteroids, poor diet and even stress. The fecal impactions from excess candida also harbors toxins and parasites. If left untreated, these foreign entities can enter the bloodstream and invade cells and organs. This can cause many problems or diseases such as asthma, fungal skin rashes (i.e., jock itch), yeast infections and even autoimmune diseases (fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, multiple sclerosis).

Types of Foods for Colonic Cleansing & Constipation

• There are many foods that can be used for colonic cleansing and constipation. Vegetables and fruits have digestive enzymes that can kill excess fungus from candida. Antioxidants (such as vitamin A) in these foods promote phagocytosis among white blood cells, a process in which these blood cells purify the blood and eliminate unhealthy cells (those containing excess fungus, toxins and parasites). Fruits act as natural laxatives. They can repair the lining of the colon caused by candida overgrowth. Among the fruits and vegetables that can be used for colon cleansing and constipation include green beans, cucumbers, carrots, celery, spinach, radishes, pineapples, grapefruit, strawberries and kiwi.

Other Types of Colon Cleanses

• People can use colon cleansing kits or colonic irrigation to get rid of constipation. Colon cleansing kits usually contain foods and herbs (for example, garlic and cayenne pepper) that can kill excess candida and parasites, which eliminates the fecal impactions. Treatment usually lasts about one month, though some companies promote seven-day cleanses. Colonic irrigation is the process of flushing all three sections of the large intestines (descending, transverse and descending) with ozonated water. The process is usually administered by a licensed colon hydrotherapist.

Benefits of Colonic Cleansing

• Cleansing the colon can eliminate waste that has sometimes accumulated in the colon for many years. Some people actually lose weight after they finish with their treatment. Colon cleansing can increase a person's energy level, relieve bloating and gas and reduce water retention. It also eliminates harmful toxins from the body.

Warning

• People who undergo colon cleansing often experience some detox symptoms. These symptoms can vary but often include varying levels of energy, nausea and flu-like symptoms. A person can also be sensitive or allergic to certain foods in colon cleansing kits. There are also concerns among doctors that colonic irrigation can erode the body's natural bacteria, and that the speculum (rectal tube) can perforate the wall of the colon.