When A Colon Cleanse With Combined Fast Threatens To Kill You

Colon cleanses can kill you. Fasting can kill you. As a matter of fact, there is precious little than does not spell the demise for someone in this world. Yet a colon cleanse combined with a fast may indeed threaten to kill you and will do so if you do not heed the warning signs. Unfortunately there are a number of ruthless marketers and manufacturers who will actively seek to persuade you to disregard the warning signs. These individuals will offer lengthy posts on their websites that advise you – erroneously – to ignore symptoms that crop up when fasting during your colon cleanse.

Here is the truth of the matter:

* Short term fasts are healthy for you if you are healthy and not subject to autoimmune disorders. Discuss fasting with your doctor before starting!

* Colon cleanses are good for you if you choose wisely the supplement that will effect the liquefaction and evacuation of accumulated hardened fecal matter. Avoid natural supplements that rely on plant materials which carry government warnings, like senna and others. Stay away from chemical cleanses that list phosphate as the main ingredient.

* Fasting will not detoxify the liver; instead, the liver will be heavily relied upon to deal with toxins generated by the body during a fast.

* Fever, severe headaches, disorientation, uncontrollable muscle spasms, and deeply colored urine are not signs that toxins are leaving your body during a colon cleanse with concurrent fast. Instead, they are sure signs that your electrolyte balance is off, you are quickly dehydrating, and the odds are good that left unchecked you will fall victim to lasting health problems and might even die.

* Fasting for the sake of better health is a debatable practice, especially if there is no problem found with your digestion, absorption of nutrients, or overall gastrointestinal health.

* Fasting as a form of dieting is counterproductive in that it prepares the way for a binge-and-purge mentality that will eventually destroy the natural feelings of fullness and satisfaction after eating.

* Colon cleanses and concurrent fasts undertaken when suffering from autoimmune disorders may be deadly since fasting quite frequently results in a loss of blood volume, which will increase blood disorders found in those whose white blood cell counts are already low.

* Short-term juice fasts during a colon cleanse may be beneficial if they are truly short term – no longer than 24 to 48 hours.

While there are many other facts to consider prior to undergoing a colon cleanse with concurrent fast, it is imperative to discuss any such plan with your doctor and only after an extensive physical examination that will permit your physician to get a good picture of your overall state of health. Blood work, fecal floats, and EKGs as well as other tests are required for any medical professional to form a comprehensive opinion of your health and thus you will do well to wait with any colon cleanse and fast until after all the results are in.

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