When we want to lose weight, we try the latest fad in dieting, hit the gym, or
hire a personal trainer, but we still can't seem to lose those extra pounds.
What you may not realize, is that an important step to permanent weight loss is
cleansing your body, most especially your colon. The number of negative factors
influencing our ability to maintain a healthy weight is staggering - from eating
the wrong foods, to bad lifestyle habits, to stress and depression, to
environmental pollution, to metabolic wastes. It's no wonder that many are
finding that a quick, one-time diet isn't a good solution for losing weight. A
natural, healthy, long-term plan that includes cleansing the body not only helps
restore our good health, but also gradually returns our body weight to
normal.
Many experts believe that if you're not having two good bowel
movements every day, you may have a toxic colon. If the colon is not working
properly and not releasing all of the waste it accumulates each day, the
remaining waste turns toxic and may leak back through the wall of the colon into
the bloodstream. This toxic material can lead to an unhealthy system, making
losing weight difficult.
To further understand weight gain caused by a
toxic colon, we need to look at your body's waste material. Over the period of
several years, without a colon cleanse, your body can store several pounds of
waste - feces and undigested food that gets compacted in the bowels. When this
matter dries, it clings to the walls of the intestines and colon. Subsequent
bowel movements continue to compress the matter during each bowel movement.
Scientists say the average American stores between 10 and 15 pounds of waste
matter. This layering of toxins is a breeding ground for dangerous bacteria and
mucoid plaque. Several pounds of mucoid plaque can make you bloated and obese. A
good colon cleanse can help you eliminate these extra pounds - the pounds that
just don't seem to ever go away.
A toxic colon can add to weight gain in
other ways as well. Unhealthy toxins in your system make your body feel it needs
more nutrition, which means you feel like eating more. Eating more thus leads to
weight gain. The toxins also decrease your energy, which likely decreases your
stamina for exercise and hence additional weight is gained. Parasites are
another contributor to colon toxicity leading to low energy and weight
gain.
To maintain a healthy digestive system which leads to good health
and weight maintenance, experts recommend colon cleansing at least twice a year
for up to 8 weeks. The most popular method for colon cleansing is taking an
herbal cleansing supplement, which takes approximately a week to ten days for a
thorough cleanse of your gastrointestinal tract. If you choose this method,
you'll want to read reviews on available colon cleansers to help you choose the
product that's right for you. And remember, whichever product you choose, a
healthy diet and exercise are also recommended for losing unwanted weight. As
with any weight loss plan or diet modification, you can always ask your doctor
before implementing any changes.
