Why do a colon cleanse, you ask. Well, with so much junk food readily available and all the processed food we eat in this society, it starts to do a number on your body. What happens to you over time is, the toxins and carcinogens from packaged food - even though the amounts found in them are small - start to build up in you system. And the results over time, are not pretty.

How scary is that? Well, believe it or not, you can do a body detox yourself without any special supplements to lead you toward better overall health.

I believe the most important thing you can do is eat more fruits and vegetables. This is not new news to you, I’m sure. But keep in mind, fruits and vegetables are nature’s natural colon cleansers.

There are toxins found, that result from chemicals used in preserving packaged and processed foods, in small quantities, but over time, these toxins build up and help produce a nasty sludge that gets trapped in your colon. You can imagine that this is not natural and can cause many problems for you as you age. Adding more fruits, grains and vegetables into your diet will help cleanse your colon.

Another excellent and not unfamiliar point to make here is to drink water! Lots of it! You may not be in the habit of drinking enough water, most people are not. But the benefits of keeping your body hydrated is so important to detoxing your body properly. Water is the natural way to flush out that horrible leftover waste in your colon.

In addition, you may feel like many people who are unsure of what to expect when you start a colon cleansing or detox program. Here are a few Q & A’s and points to help you understand the process.

1. Will my bowel movements change drastically on a detox plan? Make sure you read all the instructions on any cleansing product you buy. Some people will have diarrhea - this is natural - but you want to make sure you know the times of days to expect it to happen.

2. Stay on the program. If you commit to the program you have started for cleansing your colon, you will definitely see the results you were hoping for. It takes time and each program is different, that is why you must follow the directions and make sure you stay on the program for the amount of time it specifies. Otherwise, it simply won’t work.

3. What’s better for my body? A strong or gentle colon cleansing program? This is a good question. If you have never done any kind of cleansing program, start with something a little stronger. You undoubtedly have a lot of junk and hardened sludge that is trapped in your colon. This will take time to loosen and remove. Always read all the information about any product before you get started.

Everyone is different. If you’ve never, ever done a colon cleanse before, then you might want to go with one of the stronger products to cut through the build up of waste and sludge in your system. And check with your doctor before you begin any kind of colon cleansing program.

Our bodies serve us well as we live and breathe. Show your body the respect it deserves by giving yourself the gift of a colon cleanse. It’s the only body you have!