The Saturday Evening Post » Diarrhea http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com Home of The Saturday Evening Post Thu, 23 May 2013 20:18:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 Colon Cleanser Conundrum http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2009/01/30/health-and-family/medical-update/colon-cleanser-conundrum.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=colon-cleanser-conundrum http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2009/01/30/health-and-family/medical-update/colon-cleanser-conundrum.html#comments Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:15:11 +0000 Wendy Braun http://72.3.135.59/wordpress/?p=995 Do popular colon cleansers really promote a healthy colon? Probably not, according to gastrointestinal tract experts who explain that the gut lining is constantly forming new cells and rarely needs our assistance. Common side effects of colon cleansers include headaches, cramping, and diarrhea. Long-term use is linked to anemia and bowel rupture. In general, maintaining [...]

Colon Cleanser Conundrum The Saturday Evening Post

]]> Do popular colon cleansers really promote a healthy colon? Probably not, according to gastrointestinal tract experts who explain that the gut lining is constantly forming new cells and rarely needs our assistance. Common side effects of colon cleansers include headaches, cramping, and diarrhea. Long-term use is linked to anemia and bowel rupture. In general, maintaining a high-fiber diet and drinking plenty of water is the most safe and successful approach to overall colon and digestive health.

  • How many glasses of water do you drink a day?
  • In your experience, what are the pros and cons of colon cleansers?
  • For more information about digestive health, visit digestive.niddk.nih.gov

Colon Cleanser Conundrum The Saturday Evening Post

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