Colon Cleanse and Curb Cravings

If those food craving are keeping you from eating healthy, you may want to try a colon cleanse. Colon cleansing will rid the body of toxins, and in essence those cravings that you are struggling with. Though many people swear by colon cleansing and use it as a means to overhaul their digestive systems and overall health, colon cleansing is still a bit controversial and has a few drawbacks you should know about.

Before you decide to colon cleanse, you should know that this method is only effective if you change your eating habits afterwards. If you are going to go back to your old eating habits there really is no point in going through the colon cleanse process. All the immediate benefits from it will be of no value in the long run. You should also be aware that depending on the level of toxins built up in your body, colon cleansing can have very intense side effects.

Basically what a colon cleanse does is it forcefully expunges built up toxins, chemicals and other bad food waste from your colon. If you eat a diet which includes large amounts of excess sugar, processed foods, sugar, excess fat and chemicals, all these dietary pollutants get stored up in your body and remain there long after you’ve consumed them. It’s their presence stored in your body that makes you crave them more. The danger in this is that your colon may become blocked.

Colon cleansing removes the toxic substances from your body and gives you a fresh start thus the need for not returning to your previous unhealthly eating habits. There are several methods of colon cleansing, some are beneficial and some are not. Even though many companies have tried to produce chemical solutions to these issues the problem remains. The pills and powders they produce just give your body more of the same – chemicals and toxins. They too, can also contain herbal ingredients that may be harmful in large quantities.

The herb, Cascara Sagrada is one of the most natural, and powerful, ways to cleanse your colon. Technically it’s bark, which has been used for centuries by Native Americans. It has a very strong laxative effect on the body. It’s so strong it should only be used in very small quantities for a short period of time. Many over the counter colon cleanse products include Cascara Sagrada in it’s ingredients, but it really shouldn’t be used every day. It’s best to use the herb by itself, or with other isolated natural ingredients. Natural being the operative word.

Cascara Segrada is a very effective method for cleaning out your colon. It effects the muscle contractions of your colon stimulating peristalsis which produces the urge to have a bowel movement. You can find Cascara Segrada in pill form, in a tincture or as a dried bark which can be used to make tea.

Another possible option for you would be to try psyllium and bentonite clay shakes taken a few times per day for several days to cleanse your colon. The natural ingredients will effectively cleanse your colon without many of the associated problems with the use of Cascara Segrada.

No matter which method you choose to use, make sure that you don’t substitute colon cleanses for better eating habits. Use the colon cleanses as a jump start to your healthier lifestyle, and remember they do have a big impact on your body.

Are cravings for sugar, salt, junk food, sodas, and coffee running your life? For over 20 years, Diana Walker, the Cravings Coach, has assisted people like you in using natural, safe options for creating vibrant health. Check out Diana’s newsletter, blog and podcast at http://www.thecravingscoach.com/blog and at http://www.diana2.com