What are colon cleansers and why are they such a big business?
All you have to do is type colon cleansers into Google or Yahoo, and you will find many websites selling capsules, laxatives, enemas, and “high colonics” which flush large amounts of water through the intestines. Colon cleansing is based on the belief that waste collects in the colon over time and stays there, causing toxins to form and spread throughout the body – this is known “autointoxication.” Scientific studies confirm that there is no such thing, and that the body is actually very good cleansing itself. But many people still think colon cleansing provides health benefits — by removing toxins from their bodies, and boosting their energy and their immune systems. Q: How does the body remove toxins and cleanse itself?” A: The kidneys and lungs remove toxins, bacteria and waste by-products from the blood stream, and regular bowel movements remove any waste products from the gastrointestinal tract. However, the one time medical experts will recommend some additional cleansing help is
