There is a much superior method of cleansing the intestinal tract without harmful effects. This method will cleanse the entire digestive tract. Colonics can be expensive and inconvenient, while the saltwater method is simple and can be done anywhere, even while away from home.

The Saltwater Flush provides an internal bath for the body, drawing out toxins as it cleanses the entire intestinal tract. Remember, it can do no harm at any time. The digestive tract needs a good washing, but do it the natural way - the saltwater way.

Saltwater Flush: 
-Stir 2 teaspoons unrefined mineral/sea salt in 6-8 oz of water
-Follow by drinking 1 liter of water in ½-1 hr.
You should have an elimination in 1 to 2 hours, though everyone is a little different.

Note: Be careful not to pass gas, except on toilet, as it may be liquid coming through.

How it Works

The exit of the stomach into the small intestines is on the lower right hand side of the stomach. When you drink, the saltwater goes to the bottom of the stomach, below the opening. To get the saltwater into the small intestine it may help to lie on your right side.

Once the saltwater is in the small intestines, the muscle contractions will carry it down the rest of the way. In about an hour you should be able to massage the left hand side of your lower abdomen and hear liquids gurgling. These are liquids that have flowed into the large intestines almost ready for evacuation.

For additional help in eliminating, walking or other excersise will help as well as hydration with plenty of alkaline water.

Why Salt?

Salt has been used throughout the ages as a preservative and to draw out poisons. Salt will not do harm when used this way and will sterilize and make it possible for the body to repair itself. When you have a wound on your arm that gets infected, soaking the arm in saltwater draws out poisons. If you have damaged the intestinal tract with fissures or diverticula (small pouches in colon), the salt will cleanse in a similar way.

Using Magnesium Oxide is the most readily available and easily usable method of complete oxygenation of the gastrointestinal tract.  The process of oxidation is the most effective and safest way to break down, detoxify, and eliminate the solidified waste material that has accumulated in the small and large intestines.  Oxidation actually breaks down this waste down into gas and water and often times there is a lot of it.

Magnesium oxide can be taken in varying increments. It is best taken on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning or last thing at night.  ½ hour to 1 hour before a meal or 3-4 hours after a meal is also acceptable.  Dissolve ½ -1 teaspoon of Magnesium oxide in  ¼ glass of pure water and add juice of ¼ to ½ fresh lemon.  Stir and drink.  Follow with a glass of water or squeeze lemons/grapefruit for 6-8 oz of juice.  It is best to maintain a 2 to 1 ratio of lemon juice to Magnesium oxide per dose as we increase the number of teaspoons taken.  It is best to begin slowly and gradually increase the amounts taken to whatever level of detox is desired or tolerated. 

You may increase dosage to as much as 24 tsp. per day, in doses of 6 tsp. 4 times a day, for several weeks.  Watery bowel movements will be common for a period of time.
This will eventually stop depending on how much toxicity we have accumulated in our colon and how hard we work on moving it out.  When the colon is clean, there is nothing left to oxidize into water and gas, so a soft ssemi-formed non-toxic bowel movements result, just like that produced by wild animals on enzyme rich raw food diets.

Magnesium is not habit forming, but will only provide the most effective means to do the dirtiest, nastiest clean up job in the world.  Healing effects that occur throughtet the detoxification process are: nasea, headaches, fatigue, aches and ains, skin rashes, mucous from sineses and lungs, and other signs that your body is releasing toxins and eliminating them.  The watery bowel is not diarrhea and will not dehydrate you if you are drinking enough pure water.  In diarrhea the water is sucked out of the rest of your body to dilute the toxic emergency in your colon, thus causing dehydration.  The Magnesium Oxide creates water in your colon by oxidation of the toxic waste.  Diarrhea is usually quite acid:  Magnesium Oxide produces an alkaline bowel.  Diarrhea is not controllable; the watery bowel from Magnesium Oxide can be controlled and released at your will, though you will have to go often.  The more often you go, the sooner your colon will be restored to the condition it was in when you first got it.  Let’s start over, and follow the simple common sense program of efficient digestion, utilization and elimination.  Clean efficient organisms don’t get sick or dis-eased, but go on and on.

Easy Instructions for The Magnesium Oxide Colon Cleanse:
-On empty stomach, 1st thing on waking or last thing at night(3+ hrs. after mealtime)
-Mix 1 tsp. or more into ¼ cup water.  Squeeze half a lemon in.  Stir.  Drink.  Follow with a glass of plain water.
-Mix twice the amount of lemon juice as Magnesium Oxide in water, Drink
-Do not eat or drink anything for at least ½ hour afterward
(To determine amount of MO you require, remember goal is 6-10 watery bowel movements daily.  Remember to maintain 2-1 ratio of lemon juice to MO)

To Purchase Magnesium Oxide contact: Alkalize@CelestialArtsStudios.com

Some of the best Oxygenating Cleansers Available

Colosan  Cleanser   Cost: $30

This oxygen promoting colon cleanser is one of the best of the oxygen, ozone, intestinal and colon cleaning products. Colosan will gently oxidize and cleanse the intestines and colon using oxygen to remove the putrefaction that is accumulating in your intestines and your colon. Stop reabsorbing toxins and get more nutrients out of your food by oxidizing and eliminating the 6 to 12 pounds of cess in your plumbing. 200 gram jar a six month supply.  It is in powder form and must be mixed with water.

There are common goals to healthful living. One primary goal is to rid the body and arterial system of toxic metals and for this, IV EDTA Chelation Therapy is the optimal choice. At the same time, a thorough cleansing of the digestive tract (the colon and intestines) is equally important. If you are undertaking a chelation cleansing, don’t short-change yourself by ignoring colon cleansing. It’s the place from which to embark on a healthful regimen. Ask any contractor- you have to clean up before you repair and rebuild. The same concept applies to well being and rejuvenation. Eliminate built up toxins before you provide the body with what it needs to restore well being. There is no better way to clean the colon than with oxygen since digestion is known to be a process of oxidation. By introducing oxygen into the intestines and the colon, one can assist the process of complete digestion as well as oxidizing undigested material.

Colosan turns the undigested material into CO2, waste and water. Colosan is a cathartic and initially will give you liquid stools. This is a sign that the product is working. The gentle oxidizing action of Colosan can be compared with three other forms of laxative. (1) The amphetamines that are used as diuretics and contain addictive substances; (2) Herbal laxatives that employ micro toxins, or (3) small poisons, to induce the system to purge itself of valuable water in order to rid the digestive tract of the toxin. These methods drain the body of necessary fluids in their attempt to wash out the system and do not contribute to good health. Fiber type laxatives, like psyllium, taken to maintain regularity, force matter through the tract via the plug or bolus of fiber. Fiber is an appropriate natural way to maintain regularity but oxygen is a gentler more sensible method.

Colosan should be used as a first step in any health regimen. This will help to prevent the usual Hoxsey reaction, healing crisis or detox reaction that individuals undertaking a cleansing will frequently encounter. Practitioners familiar with natural healing are generally overjoyed to learn about this valuable tool for avoiding these unpleasant reactions. It is very logical to clean out the organs of elimination prior to attempting to detoxify the body. This way the body can eliminate the toxins more readily rather that have them stirred up, floating around and creating complications. Common symptoms of a healing crisis are nausea, headaches, tiredness, or pain in the liver and kidneys.

Colosan makes this unpleasantry a thing of the past. Most people who try Colosan love it because it enables them to clean the entire 21 feet of the digestive tract as well as loosening the impacted material in the lower colon. The goal is to clear the small intestines and colon of impacted material and improve their functions of assimilation, absorption and elimination. This is an important first step in establishing good health. The average person has six to twelve pounds of putrefacation rotting away in their gut. Your body encases this muck in mucus to keep itself from being poisoned. This fecal fortress is a home base for parasites, germs, bacteria and viruses to multiply in and organize their attacks on your body. By eliminating their home base you can prevent pathogens from getting a toe hold on your system and help to prevent recurrences of annoying bugs.

Optimal way to take Colosan

The instructions on the bottle say to put one teaspoon of Colosan in an eight to twelve ounce glass of water, stir thoroughly and drink. Then, in the same glass, squeeze the juice of one half lemon or pour one ounce of apple cider vinegar and drink that.

There is no flavor to Colosan , but it does have a chalky taste. Here’s a tip for big babies. Add some water and a dash of honey to the lemon juice. This "lemonade" will wash out the chalky taste. The lemon or vinegar will assist the hydrochloric acid in your stomach in liberating the oxygen from the Colosan. It is important to take Colosan on an empty stomach and wait an hour and a half before eating anything else. Colosan can be taken 2, 3 or more times a day for an initial cleansing period of 4 to 7 days. After the initial cleansing period, Colosan can be taken once or twice weekly for maintenance. There is an informal Colosan Club of people who take it every Monday morning to atone for what they have done over the weekend. We call it "The Push".

Most people find it practical to take Colosan at 6:00 or 7:00 a.m. or when they first wake up. Another convenient time is around five or six in the afternoon when the typical individual gets home from a day’s activity. At this time of day the stomach is empty and a person is likely to be doing things around the house and preparing a meal.

This affords Colosan the necessary amount of time to clear the stomach and begin its work in the digestive tract. A third convenient time for taking Colosan is right before going to bed. At this hour the stomach is usually empty and Colosan can effect its gentle cleansing action. As you lie still you can actually feel it working. Don’t be alarmed by the cathartic effect of Colosan, this is not diarrhea. The flushing is the very positive action you are looking for. It’s like having an oxygenated colonic or enema that goes the entire length of your digestive tract, all 21 feet.

After a few uses you will start to become familiar with how your body reacts to Colosan, and develop more control. You will literally start to feel lighter and more in touch with that area. If you give it a chance, you will find Colosan is one of the best friends a person can have and you will start to look at it that way. Nature designed the intestines with a maximum amount of surface area to facilitate the absorption of nutrients. If that membrane is clogged and impacted nutrient assimilation is impaired. If you’re not getting what you need from what you eat your brain tells you to eat more. Imagine that. Colosan does dramatically improve absorption of nutrients by cleaning the surfaces of the intestines. Individuals that need to gain weight or have difficulty maintaining their weight because of malabsorption problems benefit greatly.

Heavy people develop a tremendous loyalty to Colosan because it is a quick way to dump a few extra unnecessary pounds and helps reduce cravings. Many chronic fatigue and Candida sufferers rave about Colosan , saying that it is the only thing that brings them calming relief. Health people rely on Colosan for keeping their plumbing clean as they keep their card, their clothes and their kitchen. You can take less than a teaspoon if it is difficult for you, since a little is better than none, though a rounded teaspoon is best. For extended use, one may want to pay attention to maintaining the balance of electrolytes, (with Alacer’s Emergen-c) as with any intestinal cleanse.

Colon Cleanser   Cost: $30

OxyFlush not only cleans the colon, but the small intestine, the large intestine, and the colon. It does so by simply oxidizing impacted fecal matter. This means simply removing hydrogen bonds in the waste. It does NOT produce diarrhea. It simply turns solids into liquids and gasses, it breaks down waste into liquid and gas and expels it.  There has never been a case of dehydration or electrolyte imbalance as long as you drink plenty of water. Taking extra water will definitely further help improve your cleanse. Be consistent with using it.                   

Colon Cleanser       COST:$50
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The colon ( large intestine, rectum, and anus ) is a key component of the gastro-intestinal ( GI ) system, the largest system in the body. The length of the gastro-intestinal tract is between 28 and 30 feet, with a surface area of nearly 6,000 square feet.

The porper functioning of the colon is essential to overall health. When the colon is unable to function efficiently, an accumulation of toxins can build up in the lymph, blood stream, and intestines. It's proper function is dependant on :

A whole foods diet : Especially recommended are such high-fiber foods as grains, legumes, vegetables, fruit.

A Balance of Favorable Bacteria : A healthy GI tract contains nearly 60 varieties of bacteria or micro-flora which aid digestion, promotes the manufacturing of vital nutrients, helps to maintain proper PH ( acid-base ) balance, and keeps harmful bacteria in check.

Health Colonic Mucosa : The mucosa, or surfacecell layer lining the intestine, allows for the passage of nutrients into the blood stream, secretes hormones and lubricants, and prevents the absorption of toxins.

Proper Muscle Tone : Approximately 15 contractive movements occur in the colon per minute. Known as peristalsis, this action moves food through the intestinal tract and helps to maximize absorption of valuable liquid and nutrients, while eliminating the stool.

Timely Evacuation of Waste : Regular bowel movement and elimination prevents the buildup of toxic substances that result from putrefaction and excessive fermentation. According to Joseph Vargas PHD, founder and director of the Wholistic Health Center in Houston Texas, " Bowel movements should be thorough and frequent, two or three daily, to prevent toxic residues and by-products from forming or remaining in the body."

Bowel Toxemia
Doctor Colins states, " when the colon becomes burdened with an accumulation of waste material: impacted feces, bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites, and dead cellular material, the result is termed - bowel toxemia - . This condition causes inflammation and swelling of the bowel surface, and can lead to a host of other health problems. Normal absorption of nutrients, secretory functions, and normal muscular function of the colon are disrupted. Irregular and inefficient bowel movement is the result, further surppressing recovery and encouraging other problems."

Bowel toxemia and improper digestion can cause a buildup in the intestines of pathological bacteria, viruses, and fermented and putrefactive gases that become dangerous to the body and can lead to other illnesses.

When toxic matter and undigested food, collected in the intestines as a result of bowel toxemia, are absorbed from the bowels into the blood stream the result is a recognized medical condition known as " leaky gut syndrome".

The undigested food molecules act as antigens, foreign substances that provoke an immune reaction. Many of these antigens are similar in structure to normal body components, and the anti-bodies produced to fight them can destroy healthy tissues. Recent studies suggest this immune reaction contributes to, or may cause, rheumatoid arthritis and other degenerative diseases.

Bacteria and their toxic by-products can also be absorbed from the bowels into the blood stream. A deficiency of secretory IgA, an anti-body in the colon that binds food and bacterial antigens, can cause an influx of antigens from the bowels into the blood stream. These antigens can induce autoimmune diseases such as thyroid disease, myasthenia gravis ( a disease characterized by great muscular weakness ), and some forms of meningitis.

Toxins that enter the blood stream from the colon also burden the liver, circulatory system, lymphatic system, and excretory organs such as the lungs and kidneys. Because the liver plays such a vital role in clearing the blood of toxins, any impairement of liver function may aggravate the damage already done by bowel toxemia. " Foreign chemicals in the body, whether produced from ingestion or chemical interaction, chemical breakdown, or putrefaction of foodstuff in the fermentive processes, can alter RNA ( Ribo Nucleic Acid ) and DNA ( Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid )", says Dr Vargas. " RNA and DNA contain the blue print for cellular manufacturing and, if tampered with, abnormal cell reproduction can occur. Many scientists believe this provokes cancer and other autoimmune diseases. All these factors make a properly functioning colon imperative to the maintenance of good health.

In a typical session, a trained colon therapist gently guides a applicator, or speculum, into the anus. Filtered water, and occasionally herbs or oxygen are gradually introduced into and released from the colon in order to remove fecal material and gas buildup. Colon therapy helps to dislodge fecal material trapped in the pockets and folds of the colon. In this way, conditions that favor normal flora are restored.

A single session lasts from 30 to 45 minutes and uses 2 to 6 litres of water. Colonic irrigation cleans the entire 5 feet of the colon, unlike an enema which cleanses only the sigmoid colon, the lower eight to twelve inches of the bowel. It is advisable to eat and drink lightly prior to colon therapy. An enema beforehand will empty the rectum and increase the efficiency of the colon therapy. After colon therapy, gentle nourishing food should be taken, such as vegetable soups and broths ( click here ) . One colon therapy session may not be enough to produce major benefits. It may be necessary to have several if you have long-standing complaints or a serious problem with constipation.

Dr Colins points out that very often toxic residues are released into both the blood stream and lumen ( inside the bowel ) during colon therapy. Although colonic irrigation is usually a soothing and refreshing experience, a release of these toxins into the blood stream can bring about a temporary " healing crisis". There are certain contraindications for the colon therapy, including ulceratide colitis ( ulceration of the colon lining ), diverticulitis ( imflammation of a sac or pouch in the intestinal tract causing stagnation of feces ), Crohn's disease ( in the acute inflammatory state ), severe hemorrhoids ( spasms in the muscles surrounding the prostate ), and tumors of the large intestine or rectum. Patients in a weakened state should avoid colon therapy treatment, without direct medical supervision.

"Colon therapy releases toxins, cleanses the blood, stimulates the immune system, and aids in restoring the PH balance in the body", says Connie Allred, President of the American Colon Therapy Association. Colon Therapy can help relieve a wide range of symptoms related to colon disfunction, including :
backache, headache, bad breath, coated tongue, gas, bloating, indigestion, constipation, sinus and / or lung congestion, skin problems, loss of concentration, fatigue.

Colon therapy also helps to re-establish regular bowel movements by restoring muscle tone and normal peristalsis. According to Dr. Colins, as the squeezing action of peristalsis moves the blood and lymph in the region of the colon, the cells lining the colon excrete toxins and waste products into both the colon and blood stream for elimination. Peristalsis also stimualtes the liver to produce more bile. Inceased bile production aids the absorption of lipids ( liquid fats ) and fat-soluble vitamins, aids in the removal of immune complexes ( substances formed when antibodies attach to antigens ), and assists in the breakdown of cholesterol. Increased bile production also induces proper blood clotting and helps prevent the production of gall stones.

" Colon therapy is most effective when used in conjunction with special exercises and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and homeopathy ", says Dr. Colins. He uses colon therapy as an adjunct treatment for a wide range of conditions, including hypertension, arthritis, depression, parasites, and lung problems. In the case of hypertension, the muscular movements initiated by colon therapy help to control blood pressure by regulating the autonomic nervous system. Arthritis patients benefit because of the direct stimulation of the immune system, states Dr Colins. This may help to remove immune complexes from the joints, a major factor in rheumatoid arthritis.

Colon therapy can also help rid the body of parasites without a need for the heavy drugs usually prescribed to treat them. Dr. Colins reports of a patient who had a case of Giardiasis ( a form of parasites ). She received colon therapy treatments and an ayurvedic oral flush with salt water. After several treatments that included pancreatic enzymes she tested clear of the parasites.

When choosing a colon therapist, be certain he or she has received proper training, and that the facility is clean and well cared for. Dr. Colins points out that because fecal matter can transmit disease, it is imperative that not only the equipment, but the facility be thoroughly sterilized. Disposable tubing and speculums have become the standard for modern colon therapy. Additionally, each operator is responsible for making sure that contaminated equipment is never used from one patient to the next. It is recommended that the therapist take test samples from various areas of the colonic machine to insure sterility. Colon therapy equipment manufacturers are currently addressing the dangers of disease carriers, including protozoa, viruses, and bacteria.

As a treatment for disease, colon therapy was recorded in the earliest known medical documents. 80 years ago, natural health pioneer John Harvey Kellogg, MD of Battlecreek Michigan, used colon therapy to avoid surgery in all but 20 of 40 thousand of his patients afflicted with gastro-intestinal disease. The popularity of colon therapy reached it's zenith in the United States in the 1920's and 1930's. At that time, colonic irrigation machines were a common sight in hospitals and physicians' offices. Although interest declined with the advent of pharmaceutical and surgical treatments, colon therapy is once more gaining in popularity and is now commonly used by alternative health practitioners.