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Colon Cleansing: Things To Remember Before Doing the Process

by Alexa Villano
January 25, 2022

Colon cleansing is an option to help in flushing out the toxins from your body.

January is often the time of the year when people make their promises to exercise, detoxify, and cleanse their bodies after the holiday indulge. We as parents and other members have always been bombarded with different types of wellness activities from acupuncture to body scrubs. One of the wellness activities that has become popular is colon cleansing.

In recent years, colon cleansing has become one of the ways to detoxify the body. Colon cleansing or colonic hydrotherapy involves inserting a tube wherein an amount of fluid is introduced into the body to help flush out the toxins from the liver. This is normally done while the patient is lying down for 30 minutes.

A lot believe that colon cleansing can help not just in flushing the toxins but also in weight loss, overcoming addictions, and gut issues. Before even undergoing colon cleaning, there are rules. Here are some tips to help you if it’s your first time doing the cleansing.

Consult with your doctor

It’s very important that before you even do the cleansing that you talked with a doctor about the procedure. The doctor or physician will ask about your medical history and answer all your questions so better ask as much as you can.

Eat a light meal

When coming for a detoxing process like colon cleansing, it’s recommended to eat a light meal.

Be open minded about the procedure

There are some people who question the benefits of colon cleansing and it’s okay. That is why the doctor or physician is there to answer your questions. When I did my cleansing, the doctor who talked to me explained the benefits and at the same time said that a condition I have, eczema could be a sign of inflammation.

Go to a reputable wellness center

It’s very important that the center conducting the procedure is a reputable one. One of the medical wellness centers offering colon cleansing is Centro Holistico and their doctors are not only trained in their expertise but also accommodating with questions that you may have before any treatment.

Now that you have consulted your doctor and asked questions, you’re about to do the cleansing process. Here’s how you can enjoy the treatment.

Relax your body

It’s very important to feel comfortable and relaxed before doing any treatment. Seek help from your therapist or doctor and for sure, they will help you.

Trust the process

We tend to overthink a lot and you’re bound to think of pain and so on but in reference to number one, relax your body as the fluid helps in flushing out the toxins. After all, you want to feel better and for the body to get better, the mind must also feel better.

Research and detoxify

It’s very important that you’ve done a lot of research even before doing any cleansing. Like diets, it’s important to have consultations with your doctors or physicians. When you’re given a go signal then start the detoxification process to feel better and stronger in facing challenges in your day-to-day life.