Colonic Irrigation - Does it Remove Built-Up Waste Caused by an Unhealthy Diet?
 In recent years colonic irrigation has made its way on to the health scene as Americans have become more open to alternative medical practices. Irrigation proponents say it flushes out years of built-up waste that can cause everything from allergies and lack of energy, to headaches and the inability to lose weight. While opponents of the procedure argue that the body naturally rids itself of waste, colonic irrigation advocates says that the modern diet produces more intestinal waste than the body can properly eliminate unassisted. This waste, they say, comes from diets consisting of high sugar, processed foods, and red meat. Additionally, irrigation proponents say that many people don't eat enough fiber, which is necessary for the body to clean out waste.
Failure to remove this waste with colonic irrigation, proponents say, can result in:
- Toxins being absorbed into the blood stream as they sit idle in the colon
- Inability to fully absorb water
- Constipation
- Growth of harmful bacteria
- Overall poor health
- Other physical problems
Many conventional medical experts, in addition to not believing the above claims, have concerns over the safety of the procedure. The risks include possible infection, bowel perforation, dehydration, and imbalance of bacteria in the colon. Doctors also say that colonic irrigation is especially inappropriate for people with diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, severe or internal hemorrhoids, and rectal tumors, among others.
If you are interested in colonic irrigation, you should consult your doctor first. This will help ensure that the procedure isn't dangerous for you, and that whatever health problem you'd like to remedy is properly diagnosed and treated.
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