You've heard it before. John Wayne had 40lbs. of impacted fecal matter in his colon when he died. Elvis supposedly had 60lbs. Is this true? Probably not. But there is alot of scientific evidence that shows if you keep a healthy, clean colon you will be a much healthier person.
How to maintain a healthy colon
Optimal colon health begins with your diet. Cut down on the red meats and increase the amount of fruits and veggies. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of purified water every day. An active exercise routine will also help keep your colon strong and healthy, which encourages proper bowel movements.
There is a wide market of colon cleansing supplements available. All are formulated to promote a healthy colon and fully-functional digestive tract. Colon Cleansing has been popularized in recent years with so many claims of the many health benefits gained from a colon cleanse. But, are these claims true?
With so many different Colon Cleansing Products on the market right now, it's hard for consumers to figure out which product is the best for them. So, we have decided to analyze each colon cleansing product based on price, ingredients and side effects associated with the use of each product. Based on these categories, we will give the consumer a "road-map" to colon cleansing in hopes that they will choose the most effective and beneficial product.
#1 - Oxy-Powder:
Price:
Oxy-Powder is priced at only $42.95 for a bottle containing 120 Vegetarian Capsules. If you follow Global Healing Center's 7-Day Intestinal Cleanse, one bottle could last well over a month. The effectiveness and quality of this product are outstanding, and easily the best value for any colon cleansing product.
Ingredients:
Oxy-Powder contains only three main ingredients: Ozonated Magnesium Oxides, Organic Germanium-132 and Natural Citric Acid. Oxy-Powder also uses vegetarian capsules. Because Oxy-Powder is considered an Oxygen-Based Colon Cleanser, it is one of the most effective formula's for complete colon cleansing.
Side Effects:
The most common complaint is loose stools. Although, this really isn't a side effect. This is actually a sign that Oxy-Powder is working. Other's have complained of bloating for the first day or two.
Determination:
Oxy-Powder is by-far the most effective colon cleansing product on the market today! Backed with a 60-Day Money-Back guarantee. Customer Service is offered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It's the most simple colon cleansing program to follow. There is no fasting involved. You don't have to make time to mix teas and fiber drinks throughout your day. AND to top it off, Global Healing Center, the company that manufactures Oxy-Powder, recently won the 2007 Award of Excellence from the Better Business Bureau. We recommend the use of Oxy-Powder for anyone looking to improve their health.
#2 - Blessed Herbs:
Price:
The Colon Cleansing Kit by Blessed Herbs starts at $89.50 for an 8-day kit. This is incredibly high based on the fact that it will only last you a little over a week. To make the situation worse, Blessed Herbs does NOT offer Free Shipping on any of their products. This is unheard of in the colon cleansing world.
Ingredients:
The formula of The Colon Cleansing Kit is very good. However, the use of Bentonite Clay, which is basically aluminum, is highly controversial and debated. We feel that there are many beneficial qualities of the Bentonite Clay, however, ingesting heavy metals defeats the purpose of the colon cleanse, which is to remove these types of toxins from your body. Best advice - Consult with your doctor before ingesting any products with Bentonite Clay.
Side Effects:
The most common side effects from The Colon Cleansing Kit, are cramps and bloating. It's reported that one can get "jittery & tired" from the use of this product and the fasting involved with the cleansing program.
Determination:
The 90-Day Guarantee is one of the best for this type of product. No free shipping. Blessed Herbs provides a very handy Dosage Calendar & User's Guide. This is great, because it allows the users a better opportunity to be follow the cleansing program successfully. The formula is good. But, the fact that you can only consume clear liquids during the duration of the cleanse is a turn-off to most people. You should never deprive your body of the vital nutrients it needs on a daily basis, especially during a colon cleanse. There are other products on the market that are much more effective, and don't require you to fast.
#3 - Renew Life - Cleanse Smart:
Price:
Oddly enough, Renew Life does not sell Cleanse Smart through their official website. Renew Life gives you a list of affiliates websites that sell Cleanse Smart. You must then go search for Cleanse Smart on that website. The price varies depending on which Renew Life affiliate's site you visit.
Ingredients:
There are no ingredients in Renew Life's Cleanse Smart that are red flags. With that said, Cleanse Smart also has a weak formula. It is undetermined if Cleanse Smart has long-term cleansing effectiveness.
Side Effects:
The side effects from Renew Life's Cleanse Smart varies depending on the user. Some people may feel bloated, while others recieve stomach cramps. Some report that Cleanse Smart failed to work at all. It all depends on who you ask.
Determination:
We give Cleanse Smart three stars based on many reasons. They use vegetarian capsules, which are a plus. They do not use any suspicious ingredients, such as Senna or Cascara Sagrada. Renew Life is priced low. Cleanse Smart is a good colon cleansing program for the someone doing a colon cleanse for the first-time, however, be aware that there are other colon cleansing products that are more effective at cleansing the colon then Cleanse Smart.
#4 - énuvia:
Price:
The éNuvia Internal Cleansing Systemis a 90-day, three-step system. Each portion of the cleanse last for 30 days. Only the first part of this program is colon cleansing. éNuvia is also formulated to cleanse the liver and kidneys. This cleansing kit cost's $79.95, however they do not offer Free Shipping.
Ingredients:
éNuvia has over 20 ingredients spread across all three products. Two ingredients concern us - Bentonite & Senna. énuvia is also supplied in tablet form. This is never a good sign. The process of making tablets can destroy alot of the nutrients in the tablet, which ultimately makes the tablet harder to absorb and less effective.
Side Effects:
Common side effects can include: bloating, cramps and nausea.
Determination:
They offer a 90-day guarantee which is great, however the terms & conditions associated with the guarantee are quite suspicious. They only offer six, short testimonials on their website, so it's hard to guage how effective the product is. The tablets are still are still a major concern. There are more effective products out there, for much cheaper.
#5 - Almighty Cleanse:
Price:
Almighty Cleanse has a unique pricing system. If you buy one round of Almighty Cleanse, it will cost about $79.95, plus $9.95 shipping & handling. This is very high for a colon cleansing product.
Ingredients:
Almighty Cleanse has a strong combination of ingredients to make it more effective than most products listed below. However, Almighty Cleanse does use a few ingredients that are red flags, Senna & Cascara Sagrada. These two ingredients can lead to dependancy in the intesines, and should only be used for less than 7 days. Do NOT take any colon cleansing products with these ingredients without discussing it with your doctor first!
Side Effects:
Common side effects can include: bloating, stomach cramps, severe headaches and nausea. There are reports that Almighty Cleanse gave people constipation.
Determination:
Almighty Cleanse is one of the better colon cleansing products tested, but the use of Senna & Cascara Sagrada are very concerning. The importance of consulting your doctor before ingesting these two ingredients are very high. The price of Almighty Cleanse is too high, considering there are cheaper colon cleansing products listed above, that are also much more effective.
#6 - Bowtrol:
Price:
Bowtrol has a strange pricing system. They have alot of gimick's that lead you to believe that you are getting a great deal. If you buy one bottle it costs $39.95, but if you buy 4 bottles, you get 2 free and it's $159.95. Of course, you have to ask yourself - Are you willing to commit yourself to one product for so long?
Ingredients:
The ingredients in Bowtrol are pretty similar for herbal colon cleansers, but two ingredients in Bowtrol are known to cause alot of side effects, Senna & Cascara Sagrada. Both ingredients are mild laxative's that can lead to dependancy if used for longer than 7 days. Consult your doctor before using Bowtrol.
Side Effects:
The most common side effects from Bowtrol are bloating, abdominal cramps, and headaches. Bowtrol side effects can occur if you are allergic to an ingredient in Bowtrol.
Determination:
We give Bowtrol three stars, because everything looks good up front, but there are definitely other colon cleansing products that are more effective. Bowtrol is a fairly new product that is picking up steam as a major player in the colon cleansing world. However, we don't think that Bowtrol has what it takes to become a major competitor for Colon Cleansing Supplements. The formula is weak, the guarantee is suspicious, the website looks incomplete. There are many improvements that can be made with Bowtrol.
#7 - Colonix:
Price:
The Colonix Advanced Internal Cleansing Program is overpriced at $88 for only one month of colon cleansing. However, Dr. Natura gives discounts for multiple cleansing kits purchased, so obviously, Dr. Natura is going to recommend you start with a 3-month cleansing program, which is too long for a colon cleansing beginner.
Ingredients:
Colonix has a total of 40 ingredients, in 3 different products. The main ingredient in Colonix is psyllium, which acts as a 'bulking' agent inside your colon. Psyllium absorbs water and expands to grab hold of any fecal matter inside your colon. One ingredient that concerns us, is the use of Senna in the Kleri-Tea. When used for more than 7days straight, Senna has been known to do bad things within the human body. Keep in mind that this is a 30-Day Colon Cleansing Program! Consult your doctor before using Senna products. Read more about Senna Side Effects.
Side Effects:
The most common side effects known from Colonix, are severe headaches, constipation, cramps and bloating. Otherwise known as "Standard Detox Symptoms".
Determination:
Although Colonix is the current leader in the Colon Cleansing market, we feel that it is too complicated and 'life-altering' for a first-time colon cleanser. Why should you "jump through all of these hoops," when there are simpler products out there that are more effective. The use of Senna heavily concerns us. Plus, Colonix is breaking FDA laws by not including the FDA compliance statement on any of their product labels. These factors all weigh heavily on our minds, and we cannot justifiably endorse this product.
#8 - Colon Blow:
Price:
Colon Blow is priced very cheap. Which is done purposely, because no one considers this to be a beneficial colon cleansing product. It's too aggressive and quick to thoroughly cleanse the colon of toxins.
Ingredients:
Colon Blow's ingredients are formulated similar to a very aggressive laxative. They contain double the amount of Senna & Cascara Sagrada then the colon cleansing products listed above. Remember how important it is to consult with your doctor before using these products.
Side Effects:
The side effects associated with Colon Blow are mainly severe bloating and stomach cramps. This is due to the aggressive formula, that is similar to a laxative. Other people have complained that they were sore after having a bowel movement, because of how Colon Blow forces the stool out of you.
Determination:
Colon Blow likes to joke about Colon Cleansing. Which is the main reason why this product is considered a joke of all of the colon cleansing products. The formula is too aggressive. The product is too cheap. The website doesn't give very much information. They use too much Senna & Cascara Sagrada, which is will increase the chances of you experiencing side effects.
#9 - Dual Action Cleanse:
Price:
The Dual Action Cleanse kit is priced at $59.90 for a 30-Day cleanse, with free shipping included. This cleansing kit involves a two part cleanse. Dual Action Cleanse website has very little information about the cleansing program. They sell their product in tablet form, which is never a good sign. Tablets are harder to absorb and cheaper to make.
Ingredients:
Dual Action Cleanse has 40 ingredients which are all beneficial for your colon, however being sold in tablets is a major concern, as we previously discussed, is not good. The process of making tablets can destroy alot of the nutrients in the tablet, which ultimately makes the tablet harder to absorb and less effective.
Side Effects:
People have complained about headaches, nausea, cramps and bloating. Other's have complained that the product didn't work and the company refused to refund their money.
Determination:
There are several things wrong with this product. There is no mention of a money-back guarantee. The product is sold in tablet form. There are only four, very short testimonials listed on their website. No personal information is listed about anyone who "took" Dual Action Cleanse. On top of all of this, Dual Action Cleanse has over one hundred complaints posted by users of this product. A majority of the complaints claim that Dual Action Cleanse sent them more cleansing kits when they were not ordered, and then refused to refund the money. Although the forumla seems to be effective, it's recommended that you be very careful if you decide to order something from this company.