CleanseMore - 60 V-Caps - Renew Life

CleanseMore Warnings and Cautions: Reduce dose or discontinue use if you experience abdominal pain, cramps, spasms and/or diarrhea. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, licorice root or other medications or health products which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a kidney disorder or are taking cardiac medications such as cardiac glycosides or antiarrhythmic medications. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have faecal impaction or symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, fever or vomiting. If symptoms persist or worsen, or if new symptoms develop, discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner. If you are taking prescription medications, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use this product. Do not use this product if you have abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, potential or existing intestinal blockage, atonic bowel, appendicitis, inflammatory colon disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, abdominal pain of unknown origin, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, severe dehydration with depleted water or electrolytes or diarrhoea.

CleanseMORE can also be used along withany Renew Life cleansing product (except CleanseSMART) to support normal bowel movements throughout a cleanse.

CleanseMORE enhances elimination through two different mechanisms. The first mechanism is hydration of the colon.

The most common cause of constipation is dehydration. CleanseMORE allows for proper hydration of the colon by using the mineral, magnesium hydroxide.magnesium hydroxide brings water into the colon, hydrating the area and allowing for stools that are not hard and dry, making them easier to pass.

The second mechanism is peristalsis. Peristalsis is the smooth muscle contraction of the colon. Herbs such as cape aloe gel, rhubarb root, and triphala work to stimulate peristalsis. By hydrating the colon, as well as stimulating peristalsis, elimination can be achieved at an optimal level (2-3 times per day).

CleanseMORE does not contain harsh laxatives such as cascara sagrada or senna which can irritate and weaken the colon, and become habit forming with long term use.

Constipation

Constipation is not a disease in itself but it is a symptom of another problem. It is defined as difficulty in passing stool or the infrequent passage of stool. The resulting stool may cause pain and bleeding as it passes, because it is so hard and dry. Constipation is very unhealthy because it impedes the ability of your body to release toxins. Most cases of constipation can be improved with lifestyle and diet changes. If those changes do not seem to help then a further investigation should be performed to rule out more serious pathology.

Natural and conventional treatment of constipation involves the use of laxatives. Just because a laxative is natural does not mean that you cannot become dependant on it.

Bulk forming agents increase the bulk and water content of stool. They are the only laxatives that are safe to use every day. Psyllium, bran, flaxseeds, apple pectin and chicory root are examples of natural bulk formers. Stool softeners soften fecal matter so that it passes more easily. Pharmaceutical stool softeners, like mineral oil and docusate sodium, should not be taken daily because they can decrease vitamin absorption, alter drug concentrations and cause liver damage. Natural stool softeners are cold pressed oils. They also provide essential fatty acids for the health of the intestinal cells.

Diet and Lifestyle Connection

Lifestyle changes to help with constipation include regular exercise and stress reduction. Never suppress the urge to defecate. Do not strain to pass stool because it can contribute to hemorrhoid formation.

Tackling the emotional aspects of constipation should also be undertaken. It can sometimes reflect the inability to "let go" of certain things that have happened in a person's life. Sometimes this emotional connection can even go back to trauma in childhood. Abdominal massage and hydrotherapy can be helpful to regulate bowel movements.

Assess your diet for irritating substances that may contribute to constipation. Perform intestinal cleansing to rid the colon of build-up and optimize its functioning. Drink 8-10, 8oz glasses of water each day. Start your day with a bowel stimulating glass of warm water with lemon juice. Consume a low fat and high fibre diet. Include fresh fruits (with skin) and vegetables, prunes, figs and whole grains in your diet. Avoid dairy products, spicy food, fats, processed foods, salt, coffee and alcohol.

To Help Relieve Constipation Try:
- Eating more raw or lightly steamed vegetables.
- Taking a fiber supplement, such as Psyllium or Flax fiber.
- Use Acidophilus.
- Identify allergenic foods and eliminate them, even temporarily.
- Drink lots of pure water, at least 2.5 liters a day.
- Control stress, try Yoga or Tai Chi.
- Avoid refined white flour products.
- Eat prunes.