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The Dangers of Herbal Colon Cleansers
I found this video about herbal colon cleansers on Youtube.
In the video, a doctor discusses the different herbs that are included in many common colon cleansing products, and why you should be weary of some of the ingredients in these products.
He discusses the fact that there are no organically-certified herbal colon cleansers currently on the market, and how you don't really know where these herbs come from, and therefore, it's impossible to verify the safety of these herbs.
I don't necessarily agree with him when it comes to psyllium. I think it has beneficial properties, but only when used correctly. There can be many dangers associated with psyllium, which is why you should consult with your doctor prior to taking it. Plus, be sure to drink lots of water while taking psyllium, otherwise it is likely you will become constipated.
Without a doubt, there are two herbs that are much more dangerous to you than psyllium. These two herbs are Senna and Cascara Sagrada. Both of them should NEVER be used for longer than 7 consecutive days, however, most herbal colon cleansers require you to take them for 30-90 days! The side effects of these two herbs are pretty wild, ranging from bloody diarrhea to dependancy on the herbs just to have a bowel movement. And I'm not even mentioning how they can interfer with current prescriptions you are taking.
Without a doubt, you should ALWAYS talk to your doctor before ingesting any of these herbs or herbal colon cleansers.
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