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If you are aware of the risks and are still interested in colon cleansing, there are steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of suffering adverse health effects.
Start by talking to your doctor. Some people may be at greater risk for complications.
Drink plenty of water. Before and after your cleaning, drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
Choose your therapist wisely. There are no licensing requirements for colon hygienists, but some belong to professional organizations that require some training in first aid and CPR. Talk to others who use a specific therapist before making an appointment.
Ensure that only new disposable equipment and protective gear is used. Make sure your hygienist has proper routine disinfection procedures in place and use disposable equipment whenever possible. Colon cleansing equipment can spread bacteria if not properly sterilized.
Colon cleansing, whether through a colon flushing procedure or the use of oral laxatives, is not safe to perform during pregnancy.
Colon cleansing during pregnancy is unsafe and can lead to a number of adverse effects, including.
Colon cleansing can lead to dehydration. During pregnancy, dehydration can seriously damage the health of the fetus.
Colon cleansing can also cause damage to the colon and rectum. Such damage can cause complications related to your treatment during pregnancy; not to mention the discomfort and pain you experience.
There is no scientific evidence to suggest that a colon cleansing is necessary or to provide benefits that would not be possible with other treatments.
If you have any health conditions, such as heart, liver or kidney problems, colon cleansing can increase the risk of complications. The reason is that colon cleansing changes the electrolyte levels in your body.
Colon cleansing (both enemas and oral laxatives) can cause premature contractions of the uterus. During pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe fiber-based laxatives, if needed, which are considered a safer option.
Some clinics or colon cancer practitioners recommend the mid-pregnancy period as the best time to cleanse your colon during pregnancy. However, there is no scientific evidence to suggest that colon cleansing is safe anytime during pregnancy.
There is no evidence that colon cleansing is necessary. Colonic cleansing may have its advantages. However, if you are pregnant, you have other options to alleviate any digestive/intestinal problems rather than opting for colon cleansing with enemas or herbs that can damage the fetus.
Remember, “natural” does not necessarily mean safe. The government does not regulate natural colon cleansing products and therefore cannot guarantee their efficacy, safety or purity. Also, each state has its own rules about whether practitioners must be professionally licensed.
It’s always a good idea to talk to your primary health care provider before starting a new practice such as colon cleansing.
There are a number of potential side effects, including.
-Vomiting, nausea, cramps.
-Dizziness, indicating dehydration.
-Mineral imbalance
-May interfere with drug absorption on day of surgery
-intestinal perforation
– infections
-Beneficial normal gut flora is depleted unless it is helped (i.e. probiotics)
– renal failure
Please note that if the therapist adds a substance to the water during the colon flush, it may cause an allergic reaction.
The risk of developing side effects is increased if you have.
-Diverticulitis
– ulcerative colitis
– Crohn’s disease
-Severe hemorrhoids
-Tumors in the rectum or colon
-Recent bowel surgery
-Heart or kidney disease