Weight Loss with Colon Cleansing

Colonic cleansing refers to one of several processes that aims to flush toxins and built up fecal matter from the intestines. Weight loss can result both from the actual debris that is removed as well as from improved digestion and health from the cleanse.

Colonics, or colon hydrotherapy, is performed by irrigating the colon and part of the lower large intestine with water. Water is injected through a tube inserted into the rectum then it is allowed to flow back out. This breaks up impacted fecal debris and toxins that may be present in the intestinal lining. This can sometimes cause an immediate weight loss of several pounds if an individual has significant fecal matter that wasn't mobile during normal bowel movements.

There are many herbal colon cleanse products on the market. Most have some sort of stimulant that works as a laxative to force contraction of the intestines to expel fecal matter. Laxatives draw extra water into the intestines, which cause more of a "flushing" effect than a normal bowel movement.

People with impaired bowel or other gastrointestinal function tend to have problems with water retention, particularly in the lower legs and feet. By improving the function of the colon, excess water weight may be shed resulting in weight loss.

The circumference of the waste and lower abdomen can be reduced by inches with colon cleansing. This is due not only to the removal of fecal matter and excess water weight, but also because of reduced bloating and gas caused by the cleanse.

Individuals with digestive disorders, particularly Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, need to be extra careful about what types of products and procedures they use for colon cleansing. Always consult a physician before beginning any colon cleansing process.