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COLON
DETOX
Removing
toxins from the body is the first step towards good health,
that is, if you really want the full benefit from your supplements
and want to allow the body to work more efficiently at rebuilding
your health..
THE
NUMBERS
• More
than 125 million Americans have at least one chronic condition
caused by some type of toxic poisoning:
• The water in most American cities contains over 700 chemicals
• Americans are exposed to some 50,000 chemicals in their lifetimes
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THE BAD NEWS IS, IT'S A TOXIC WORLD
Toxins can be defined basically as any substances that create
irritating or harmful effects on the body. We are exposed to many
of these toxins by the very world we live in, by breathing them,
ingesting them, or through any type of physical contact. To make
matters worse, our own bodies produce toxins through normal daily
functioning: biochemical, cellular, and bodily activities generate
substances that need to be eliminated. Free radicals, for example,
are biochemical toxins.
The human body is amazingly designed to protect itself from these
toxins. . . when it is functioning optimally. However, in today's
world, the natural toxins we produce are joined by an increased
exposure to radiation and environmental toxins that are often the
by-product of manufacturing and new agricultural techniques. All
these are compounded by the stress of daily living and a diet high
in processed and refined foods, and low in fiber. In short order,
the body is quite simply overloaded. And when these toxins are
not removed from the body, they can cause irritation or inflammation
of cells and tissues, blocking normal bodily functions.
A wide variety of conditions can result from this build-up. Cancer,
cardiovascular disease, arthritis, allergies, obesity, skin problems,
headaches, fatigue, body pain, and gastrointestinal problems are
just a few.
The body seeks to rid itself of the toxins through neutralizing
them, transforming them, and/or eliminating them. The liver and
the colon are the primary players in this process.
THE GOOD NEWS, WE HAVE A MIGHTY COLON ON OUR SIDE
The good news is, our bodies have an amazing system in place to
absorb what is needed from the food and liquids we take in and
then eliminate the waste. All along the route of the gastrointestinal
tract in the digestive system, wondrous and complex processes take
place continually to break food down, absorb nutrients, process
harmful elements for disposal, and bundle up what's left as waste.
It's an efficient and hardworking system. When it's in optimal
condition, it forms a solid foundation for our good health. However,
when something interferes with that optimal functioning, a variety
of health problems are not far away.
The colon is one of the key players in the digestive system. You
can think of it as the last leg in a relay race -- no matter how
fast the other runners have been, if the last runner doesn't turn
up the speed and bring it home, the race is lost. So it is with
the colon. By the time digested food reaches the colon, many metabolic
processes have already done their jobs, utilizing the power of
major organs like the liver, pancreas, and stomach. It's up to
the colon to wrap things up -- to absorb water, bind up toxins,
and eliminate waste.
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE SYSTEM BREAKS DOWN?
There's
an old saying, "Death begins in the colon." While
that sounds a bit dire, the truth of the matter is, what happens
in the colon is a sort of "make or break" metabolic process
or group of processes. A digestive system not up to par leads to
conditions like chronic constipation, diverticular disease (colon
herniations), hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative
colitis, and Crohn's disease. But doctors have linked a number
of other health problems to the colon as well: diabetes, gall stones,
kidney stones, gout, hypertension, varicose veins, rheumatoid arthritis,
psoriasis, and even obesity.
When toxins -- either those from the outside world or those produced
by the body's own metabolic processes -- are not properly eliminated
from the body, every system in the body is impacted in some way.
These toxins can build up in the nervous system, causing irritability
and depression. Allergy-type reactions and increased sensitivity
to things like perfumes and cleaning agents can occur. The toxins
can cause blotchiness and irritation on our skin. They can leave
us feeling weak, fatigued, full of aches and pains, and just not
up to par.
But the impact of toxins on the human body can be much more serious.
Cancer and cardiovascular disease -- two of the leading causes
of death in America today -- are, in many cases, a direct result
of exposure to toxins in the body and in the environment. While
the human body is designed to deal with average daily exposures
to toxins, that ability hinges on the body being able to function
optimally -- all systems ready and working in top condition. As
we know, that is rarely the case. Toxicity occurs when we are unable
to process and eliminate the toxin load we are exposed to.
DETOXIFICATION: SPRING CLEANING FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Our bodies detoxify us daily. We can help this process along by
drinking more purified water, eating more fruits and vegetables,
and exercising more. Detoxification is basically the process of
clearing the built-up toxins from the body. Because the world today
is full of environmental toxins in everything from our air to our
food and water, and because high stress and poor diets serve both
to make our bodies produce more toxins and decrease our bodies'
effectiveness in eliminating toxins, we need help. And we need
to focus on the colon as a crucial site for both toxin build-up
and elimination.
A
good dietary supplement detoxifier will both cleanse our digestive
tract and soothe it. Fiber plays a key role in any detoxification
regimen. We've all probably heard about the need for more fiber
in our diets. Increasing fiber has numerous health benefits, including
promoting colon health. While the body itself doesn't digest fiber,
the trillions of "friendly" intestinal bacteria or microflora
that call our bodies home can use it for fermentation and to produce
fatty acids that the cells of the intestine can use as an energy
source. Fermentation is kind of the flip side of putrefaction when
it comes to food metabolism. It's much healthier than putrefaction
-- basically rotting -- which produces many metabolic toxins.
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Colon
Detox contains not only fiber, but also a tremendous mix of natural
ingredients designed to cleanse, soothe, and detoxify
the colon. Let’s examine some of the ingredients:
Apple pectin
Every
year, doctors and researchers find more and more truth in the
old adage, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Apples
can help regulate the digestive system, keeping constipation and
diarrhea under control. They can even clean the teeth!
From the point of view of detoxification, apples are rich in pectin,
a water-soluble fiber that forms a gel when mixed with water. It
helps increase acidity in the digestive tract, which leads to more
food being metabolized by fermentation rather than putrefaction,
resulting in fewer metabolic toxins being produced. Pectins also
help decrease cholesterol and fat absorption by binding with bile
acids in the intestine. Apple pectin can help the body eliminate
lead, mercury, and other heavy metals. Japanese research is even
showing a link between apple pectin and a decrease in the chances
of developing colon cancer.
Montmorillonite clay
It's been used for centuries by healers and medical practitioners
for its capacity to help increase stamina and energy, and improve
overall health and longevity. According to satellite recoinassance,
there are only five deposits of it in the world: the Himalayas,
the Urals, Caucasus (Russia), Andes, and Wasatch in Utah. It's
called Montmorillonite clay, and it appears to have beneficial
health impacts on a number of body systems. Montmorillonite clay
contains more than 60 essential and trace minerals in their natural
colloidal form. This means they are easily taken up and used by
the body. These minerals enhance enzyme production in the body.
Montmorillonite
clay has a really useful chemical characteristic: it's adsorbent
(as opposed to absorbent). This means its molecules
adhere to other molecules -- in a sense, collect them -- so they
can be carried off and eliminated. This is one of the reasons adsorptive
surfaces help prevent allergic reactions. They capture allergens
before they have a chance to interact with body cells. You can
think of adsorbents as a kind of biological Velcro™. This
means Montmorillonite clay grabs up many toxins like heavy metals
and other impurities, and keeps them from being absorbed by the
body.
Slippery Elm inner bark
A popular herbal ingredient in natural throat and cough lozenges,
Slippery Elm helps soothe the mucous membranes of the entire digestive
tract. The inner bark is the part of the plant that is used for
health purposes. It contains mucilage (a polysaccharide, or long
chain of sugars) that makes a slippery substance when combined
with water. It was used by 19th century midwives as a lubricant
and to facilitate labor. It is rich in nutrients and easy to digest.
George Washington and his troops lived on Slippery Elm gruel for
several days during the bitter winter at Valley Forge.
Slippery Elm inner bark helps draw out impurities and toxins from
the body, and it soothes the irritated tissues of the entire gastrointestinal
tract.
Marshmallow root
A native of most European countries, and also found in the western
U.S., marshmallow has been used for thousands of years for both
food and healing. Like Slippery Elm inner bark, marshmallow root
has a high mucilage content, making it helpful in soothing irritated
mucous membranes.
Fennel seed
The seeds of the fennel plant are well known to most cooks as
a flavorful addition to many dishes, from meats to soups. This
common herb is often used to promote good digestion. It is known
as a carminative, which means it helps relieve intestinal gas and
cramps. One of fennel's major constituents -- terpenoid anethole
-- seems to inhibit spasms in smooth muscles, such as are found
in the digestive tract. This may be what lends itself to fennel's
carminative reputation.
Activated willow charcoal
Medical practitioners have known about the beneficial characteristics
of activated charcoal for centuries, using it for everything from
seasickness to a poison antidote. Today, it is the standard treatment
in emergency rooms for acute poisoning. In modern times, its use
has also been expanded to include household tasks like deodorizing
and purifying. Like Montmorillonite clay, activated charcoal is
highly adsorbent -- it can attract thousands of substances to its
own surface and hold them there. In fact, one teaspoonful has a
surface area of more than 10,000 square feet! That creates a lot
of area for harmful substances to adhere to.
What that means in terms of colon detoxification is that activated
charcoal can adsorb thousands of times its own weight in harmful,
toxic chemicals like heavy metals and poisons, effectively rendering
them harmless because they won't be absorbed into the body. Other
helpful effects of activated charcoal include shortening the time
it takes toxins to leave the body and lessening the detoxification
workload on the liver. It has also been shown to adsorb many of
the toxins produced by candida albicans, one of the most prevalent
yeast infections in humans. It seems to suppress the growth of
intestinal-based yeasts in general.
Psyllium seeds and husks
Psyllium is primarily a bulk-forming laxative high in fiber and
mucilage. This soluble fiber comes from a shrub-like herb called
plantain that grows world-wide. The laxative properties of psyllium
are due to the swelling of the husk when it comes in contact with
water. The seed husks can absorb 7-15 times their weight in water.
In fact, the ground-up seeds are one of the highest sources of
dietary fiber to be found in any food.
Psyllium also provides intestinal bulk that absorbs toxins and
bacteria, which is one of the ways in which it helps in a detoxification
regimen. Additionally, psyllium works as a detoxifier because it
helps speed food processing through the intestines, limiting the
amount of time toxic waste is in contact with the colon walls.
BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER
The
human body in top shape has natural and powerful detoxifying
capabilities. It is able to ingest and process and eliminate
many
toxins both from the environment and those produced by the body’s
own metabolic processes.
Keeping
the digestive tract, the colon in particular, functioning smoothly
and efficiently goes a long way toward keeping the body
healthy and toxin-free. A regular schedule of colon cleansing and
detoxification is a powerful step toward overall good health. It’s
a good idea to do an intestinal cleanse 2-4 times a year. Most
of us bathe the outside of our bodies daily or every other day.
The inside needs to be cleaned as well (although not as often).
CAUTIONS
Clay
and charcoal can be a little constipating, so it is really important
to make sure your bowels are activated before beginning
detoxification. Many people think colon detoxification means you’ll
be spending the day in the bathroom with diarrhea, when actually
the opposite is more likely to occur. Colon Activator should be
utilized to gain proper bowel activity (one bowel movement today
for each meal consumed yesterday) before starting Colon Detox.
And remember – Colon Detox cleans everything out, so after
the detox is finished, it’s important to immediately begin
taking a good probiotic supplement (like Allipro) to properly replenish
the gastrointestinal microflora.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product
is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease,
but rather is a dietary supplement intended solely for nutritional
support.
SOURCES
Ody, Penelope. The Complete Medicinal Herbal.
Duke, JA. The Green Pharmacy. 1997, Rodale Press.
Anderson JW, Smith BM, Gustafson NJ. Health benefits and practical
aspects of high-fiber diets. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
1994 May; 59 (5 suppl): 1242S-1247S.
