Colon cleansing has been in the ne-ws among health enthusiasts for some time because it can offer relief for a variety of symptoms. The reason for this is that the intestinal tract commonly becomes impacted -with fecal matter, -which in turn releases toxins (poisons) into the bloodstream. -while constipation is obviously a primary symptom of this state of affairs, other symptoms can be traced to the released poisons.

Some of the symptoms that have also been connected to an impacted bo-wel include headaches, fatigue, depression, and allergy symptoms. -weight gain and an inability to lose it is also associated -with an impacted bo-wel. In addition,people report nervous symptoms like irritability and "-walking around in a fog." Feeling "bloated" -with gas is another common symptom, and some people even report problems -with their skin.

The traditional methods have included increasing the fiber in the diet -while taking laxative herbs, such as Cascara Sagrada or Senna. These laxatives is harsh to the body and can create a dependency not unlike an addiction. Fiber for constipation usually is made up of psyllium seed husks. This natural plant derivative absorbs -water in the bo-wel and becomes mucilaginous. This creates a bulk that is helpful for removing matter from the colon, but it is not a complete cleanse.

A lesser kno-wn method, oxygen based colon cleansing, is also taken orally, but does not -work on the same principle as the fiber and herb method. This method uses an "oxidation reduction" type of chemical reaction to melt a-way the material in the bo-wel. Because the reaction gives off oxygen, -which is then absorbed into the body, it is healthful and energizing.

Another option in traditional treatment of an impacted bo-wel is to take enemas or colonic irrigation. These methods force -water, herbal teas, or other medications up into the digestive tract through a tube inserted into the rectal cavity. Colonic irrigation goes farther up into the intestines than does an enema. It should be done by a licensed professional. obviously, this is an unpleasant matter at best, but can be helpful -when used in conjunction -with oxygen based colon cleansing.

The best option for dealing -with constipation and the other symptoms of an impacted bo-wel is to use an oxygen based colon cleansing product. The best of these -will contain the mineral germanium in an organic form. This mineral, -which is sometimes called Ge132, is found in some of the most healthful food and herbs around, including garlic, comfrey, -watercress, ginseng, and certain edible fungi (mushrooms.)

Having germanium in your colon cleanse can help lo-wer blood pressure, improve artery health, and lo-wer cholesterol. It is thought to be anticarcinogenic, or an agent to prevent various cancers. It helps the colon cleanse to create even more oxygen, -which brings life and health to the internal organs. Germanium is also helpful for reducing the gro-wth of the yeast, Candida albicans, in the body. Candida has been associated -with symptoms such as fatigue, itching, headaches, and a host of others.

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