Constipation can basically be defined as when you have less than one bowel movement per day. A healthy colon will have a bowel movement after every intake of food. Having a regular bowel movement of once per day is still considered healthy, but where bowel movements are erratic and less than once per day, there is a problem and action should be taken to remedy the constipation.
The first step towards regaining healthy bowel movements, is to perform a bowel cleanse. A good bowel cleanse will remove all the colon plaque that has built up through the years of having constipation, and will help to restore some of the original bowel movements. The bowel is the section that joins the stomach right through to the anus, and consists of the long intestine, the small intestine and the colon.
Diagram of the Bowel
Methods of Bowel Cleanse.
Bowel cleansing may be undertaken through a variety of methods which include but are not limited to the following :-
1) Enema. This is the process wherby water or another suitable fluid is introduced to the colon via the rectum. Whilst the enema has many advocates for it’s use as a bowel cleanser, there are some disadvantages to the use of enema’s to cleanse the bowels. An enema is effective in cleaning the lower colon and does not clean higher up the digestive tract. Also due to the highly sensitive tissues which line the colon, it is not recommended that an enema be applied more than once a month and great care should be taken in the application of the enema to avoid damage. Further information on enema’s and enema equipment can be found below.
2)Colon Hydrotherapy.(Colonics). Colon hydrotherapy is the application of fluid through the rectum, by a medical professional, using specialised equipment. The colon hydrotherapy is far more effective than the enema, but can not be done at home. The colon hydrotherapy also does not perform a complete bowel cleanse, but rather cleanses the lower intestinal areas.
3) Laxatives. Common over the counter laxatives are sufficient to produce a bowel movement, but do not perform a complete bowel cleanse. I am personally against the use of laxatives as they tend to be habit forming and can lead to lazy bowel syndrome. Laxatives are also widely abused, especially by bulimics.
4) Colon Cleansers. There are a variety of good colon cleansers available, which are extremely effective in cleaning the colon and the bowels. There are also a large amount of colon cleansing scams that are designed to frighten you into buying their products. Things that I would avoid are the Master cleanse diet and anything by Dr Suzanne Gudansk. (Secret fat loss secrets). My suggestion of a good product for complete bowel cleansing is Bowltrol, which will help you in a thorough bowel cleanse. Bowltrol is currently offering some great extra’s such as a weight loss guide and a weight loss visualisation audio. Bowtrol is backed by a 90 day guarantee.
5) Oxypowder is a great new product that is based on it’s ability to release oxygen on entering the digestive tract, which then liquifies the contents of the bowel and also serves to liquify the colon plaque. More about Oxypowder can be read here.
Benefits of the bowel cleanse
Once the bowel cleanse has been performed, many people find that their constipation problems are cured. Constipation is often aggravated by the colon plaque that builds up in the bowels. A fully functional bowel also rapidly eliminates waste from the body, which in turn reduces infections from the putrifying waste and therefore creates a healthier body. Disease is often introduced to the body via the toxic waste build up in the body caused via constipation.
A good bowel cleanse often results in weight loss and an improvement in the metabolism of the individual.
Preventing Constipation from recurring.
Constipation is often controlled and kept at bay through a good diet. Ideally your diet should include plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables on a daily basis (5 to 6 portions). Fresh fruit and vegetables are known to contain natural hydrogen peroxide, which when consumed releases oxygen into your intestines, and becomes a natural bowel cleanser, as well as a further supply of oxygen to the system which can help to eliminate certain sickness.
Mankind was, according to the bible (Genesis 1:29), created vegetarian and only later permitted to eat meat. The meat was to be served with vegetables and fruit was not to be forsaken. Our modern lifestyles have removed us from these instructions and as a result we have encountered problems with things such as constipation. By bringing sufficient fruit and vegetables into our diets and eliminating the harmfull fast foods, most of our bowel problems would be solved and there would be no reason for constant bowel cleansing.
