The lost art of colonics has made resurgence in popularity in recent years. There are two primary methods to cleansing your colon that have gained the most appeal.

1. Colon irrigation with a technician

2. Self –Cleanse - through the use of supplements such as powders, capsules, special blends of herbal teas, enemas and laxatives.

About one hundred years ago, colon irrigation became a popular method for treating and preventing disease, when the first modern colon irrigation machine was invented. However, colonics has actually been used for centuries for medicinal purposes.

How does it work?

In a process that lasts for about an hour, a practitioner or therapist has you recline on a table. An apparatus flushes tens of gallons through a cylinder inserted into your rectum. Once the colon is filled with water the practitioner massages your stomach and flushes the waste through another tube.

What are the potential side effects?

Two of the most severe are a bowel puncture and contamination. In addition, there are possible vomiting, cramps, and nausea. Dizziness can be an indication of dehydration, potential interference with medications. If the therapist adds any other ingredients to the water, there is the possibility for an allergic reaction.

Long term use of irrigation can disturb the balance of your colon’s healthy bacteria and hinder normal bowel function.

The superior choice:

Use a colon cleansing supplement. Using ingredients like Apple Cider Vinegar to aid in the purging of toxins in the body, you will also increase energy levels and enhance your vitality.

It never hurts ones colon health to raise the amount of fiber in you diet. Most American’s consume only 10-15 grams of fiber in a classic American diet, however, really the common person needs closer to 20-25 grams. Foods like oatmeal, bran, fruit, and vegetables will boost up your fiber content. You will also need to imbibe lots of water to flush the fiber through your system, however, steer clear of alcohol, tobacco, and limit red meat.

Try Co-Clean Cleanse & Flush Tablets to kick off the cleansing course of action. These tablets use a powerful combination of cleansing roots and extracts. Follow the tablets with the Co-Clean Detox Powder which cleanses, soothes your colon by breaking down the built-up toxins and waste materials that are currently blocking your system.

Jennifer Hughs is the pen name for the health and lifestyles writer who is compensated by Value Marketing, Inc. d/b/a Lab88. The author has 20+ years in the cosmetic and health industries and has worked with leading beauty and health publications.