Should I Cleanse my Colon??

Question:

I have noticed for the past few months that I have ALOT of gas. I also have very irregular BMs. Sometimes I can't go and other times I can't stop. I have heard people say that colon cleansing helps with all of these problems, but I am skeptical. I would like real answers whether for or against it and why. If for it, what should I use? If against, is there anything to do for the gas? Thanks!

Answers:
You don't have to actually go have your colon cleansed you can do it yourself at home. If you go to your local Pharmacy you can pick up some flax-seed. It works real well I have done it a few times and I always feel better after wards. You will fill lighter and maybe even drop a few pounds. It depends on the person but it is a lot easier and way cheaper.

I hope that helps! It did for me!

No, you do not need to cleanse your colon!!

Your symptoms sound like irritable bowel syndrome, IBS. Your symptoms are not from something caught in, or something irritatien the colon. The colon is very good at cleaning itself out if you give it plenty of fiber and plenty of water.

IBS is difficult to treat, because the intestinal tract contracts and then becomes hyperactive. Therefore you have some diarrhea and some hard stools.

Are you lactose intolerant? If so, that could be the cause of the gas, because the lactose is not digested in the small intestine and goes on down to colon, and the bacteria work on the lactose.

Another question has to do with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. This disease does not manifest itself as clearly. Often people with Celiac disease have IBS, and sometimes become anemic.

If the symptoms do not subside, you may need to see a GI specialist, and you can have a number of tests to rule out anything real serious.

Good luck.

Should I Cleanse my Colon??

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