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Cleansing the Colon

....What is a healthy bowel movement?

© 2006, Neva J Howell, All Rights Reserved, revised 2008
Question on alternative health care for a healthy colon: I don't mean to be graphic but a nutritionist once told me that healthy stool often takes the form of little round balls, almost like larger versions of rabbit poo. Is the shape and form of stool different if one is a vegetarian? I have noticed this type of stool formation when I eat a lot of vegetables.

Healing Facilitation response: I don't mind graphic conversation but I must admit I've never in all my years heard that definition of a healthy stool. It could be that I don't understand your description too, since I'd expect a nutritionist to know. If we are talking about large, soft, honey-colored pellets then maybe that's normal. But if we are talking about several small, distinctly rounded pellets (looking as if they were molded into little balls) that do not release completely without struggle, then I don't think that is what I'd define as healthy.

What is a healthy stool?

Healthy stool does vary from person to person, to some degree but what I notice in determining whether the bowel movement is health is color, smell, difficulty in evacuation of stool and degree of hardness.

When I eat vegetarian (raw or steamed, not cooked-remember that cooked veggies are not the same and might not necessarily contribute to good bowel movements), my stool is quite large, softened, almost no smell, and honey-colored, the color I associate with a healthy stool. The stool is one, long smooth evacuation if the colon is not spastic, impacted, constipated or dehydrated.

What is an abnormal stool? Quite frankly, I would definitely consider small, rounded pellets as abnormal unless you are, in fact, a rabbit. If I passed stool like that, I'd consider it a sign of dehydration, constipation, toxicity, or some other type of colon health challenge.

Dehydration is actually a far more common problem than most people realize and an underlying, chronic contributor to constipation in many. If the bowel does not have sufficient fluid in it, stool becomes hard and can become impacted in the colon.

To avoid dehydration, make a habit of drinking water all thru the day. In fact, water should become your beverage of choice with other liquids only being consumed occasionally.

Detoxing and colon health:

Now, when you begin to detox, if your colon is toxic, you might temporarily see this kind of stool but it should be very temporary. I strive, personally, for a soft, unformed (by that I mean it isn't larger in places and very small in others but of uniform shape) two foot long stool. I don't always get that but when I drink sufficient water, eat only vegetarian and/or raw foods, I always do.

If the stool is dark in color, it's been in the colon longer than it should have been unless you've eaten some type of food that is very dark and it's obvious that it's only a color thing, not a consistency thing. If it's pinched into little pellets, I honestly can't see how anyone would consider that normal unless, like I said, it was during a detox period and the beginning of a loosening of old waste.

So, how's that for graphic?

Askahealer-Recommended Colon Cleanse

What's the best detox for a toxic colon?

I know of several very good cleanses but I'd have to say the very best would be the Colon Cleanse Kitfrom Blessed Herbs. I get great results with it. You can actually smell the potency of the ingredients in this cleanse when you open the package. I believe in the company and the herbs used.

Be warned though that it does require some fasting to do the cleanse exactly as directed so if you can't fast, or don't want to, you might look for another option.

I'd also consider using Detox Drops from Native Remedies, another great company with excellent products I can wholeheartedly recommend.

Colon Health Care Disclaimer: The information contained in this article on eliminatory health does not replace medical advice from your doctor. Any action taken based on this colon health care information is at your own risk. if you have colon problems such as irritable bowel syndrome, IBS, Krohn's Disease, please consult with your chosen healthcare professional before adding anything new to health care regimen, and in particular, If you have been diagnosed with colon problems, do not undertake a colon cleanse without clearing it with your doctor.