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Every day our bodies are exposed to a variety of toxins from many different sources. Many of the foods that we consume are loaded with toxins. Our bodies also absorb toxins from the air that we breath because so much of it has been polluted. Another source of toxins is our bad habits. Many of us consume alcohol, which is a source of toxins. Also, smoking exposes are bodies to many harmful toxins. The human body has developed many mechanisms to remove harmful toxins. One of the primary mechanism is through bowel movements. Accordingly, many toxins, before they leave our bodies, wind up in the colon. The colon therefore is exposed to many harmful toxins. Most of the time, toxins are eliminated from the colon in a timely manner. However, when toxins are not removed in a timely manner and are allowed to build up in the colon, many problems can occur. Among other things, toxin build up can cause abdominal pain, bloating, and lethargy. Therefore, it is important to keep the colon free from unnecessary toxin build up. To avoid toxin build up in the colon, many people seek to have a colon cleansing. Colon cleansings are done usually done either by having a colonic performed or by taking colon cleansing supplments. A colonic is basically like an enema. In a colonic, a tube is inserted into the rectum where water is pumped through the tube. The water then is drawn out by means of a pump. When the water is drawn out, it takes along with it all the toxins in the colon. Colonics are popular with many people. However, not all people like colonics. Many people find colonics embarrassing or invasive. Also, colonics can be expensive. Therefore, many people prefer the use of supplements for keeping their colon free of toxins. Colon cleansing supplements contain substances that gently remove or neutralize toxins from the colon. Nature provides many natural herbs that help to keep the colon free and clear of toxin build up. A short list of some of the more popular colon cleansing herbs are aloe leaf, cascara sagrada, psyllium husk, and senna. Most of the popular herbs for cleaning the colon act as either a laxative or an anti-oxidant or both. Laxatives help to promote regular bowel movements, which is important for keeping the colon free of toxin buildup. Anti-oxidants are important because they neutralize toxins. Most colon cleansing herbs are used in combination. That is because colon cleansing herbs work best when used together. In addition, a good colon cleansing herbal supplement will typically contain probiotics. Priobiotics are not herbs. Instead, probiotics can be thought as "good bacteria", which scavenge toxins and help to fight "bad bacteria". In sum, colon cleansing herbs can be an effective method for keeping the colon clean. Use them, to maintain good colon health.
Ron J. Myers is a frequent writer on Health Issues. Some of his articles can be found at FitnessReview.net [http://Fitness-Review.net]. More information about herbal colon cleansers can be found here [http://fitness-review.net/featured/colon-cleansers/].
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