Colon Therapy
Relief from occasional constipation
Colon Therapy is an all natural colon support formula for relief of occasional constipation. It stimulates the colon's normal functions to enhance elimination without the use of harsh laxatives.
Colon Therapy can also be used along with any Advanced Naturals cleansing product (except for CleanseMAX, or Total Body Rapid Cleanse) in order to support normal bowel movements throughout a cleanse.
Colon Therapy enhances elimination through two different mechanisms:
- Hydration of the colon. The most common cause of constipation is dehydration. Colon Therapy allows for proper hydration of the colon by using the mineral, magnesium hydroxide. Magnesium hydroxide helps to regulate water into the bowel. If sufficient levels are ingested, a state of hydragogue (water flushed into the bowel) is created in the colon. When the colon is fully hydrated, elimination can occur without the need of harsh laxatives.
- Peristalsis. Peristalsis is the smooth muscle contraction of the colon. The herbs, cape aloe and rhubarb contain the active ingredient 'anthraquinone' which stimulates smooth muscle contraction of the colon. Triphala, an ayurvedic herb traditionally used in India, also stimulates peristalsis. By hydrating the colon, as well as stimulating peristalsis, elimination can be achieved at a normal level (2-3 times per day).
Colon Therapy is formulated to improve elimination while avoiding the side effects of laxatives. Most laxatives purge the colon of its contents instead of helping to achieve a natural bowel movement. Herbs, such as casgara sagrada and senna, have this purging action, which can irritate and weaken the colon. Over time, the colon can become dependant on these purging herbs and lose its ability to contract properly. This can cause infrequent elimination.
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