Why do a colon cleanse?

Are colon cleanses really necessary? While the digestive system has its own processes for removing waste, many people struggle with having regular, complete bowel movements due to assorted reasons like poor gut health, allergies, consumption of pesticide chemicals and inflammation within the digestive system.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is estimated to affect about 15-20% of the adult population worldwide, while chronic constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal problems, affecting about 42 million people in the U.S. These problems are especially common among people with poor diets, women during pregnancy, older adults, people recovering from surgery and those taking medications.

If you’re not having at least one bowel movement every day, this makes you a suitable candidate for a colon cleanse. It’s well-known that a variety of health problems stem from poor digestive health. For example, stomach pains, abdominal cramps, chronic fatigue, constipation, low energy, headaches and allergic reactions can all be traced back partially to problems with waste elimination.

An impacted bowel can easily cause sluggishness, irritation, irritability, low energy, “brain fog” and changes in someone’s appetite. That’s because unreleased food and waste particles can cause mucus and bacteria to ferment and form in the colon, which might result in toxins being released back into the bloodstream when they’re circulated. Failing to have regular bowel movements also poses the risk for problems absorbing nutrients properly, which can lead to low energy and other complications.