Magnesium oxide is truly an amazing substance. When mixed with water and consumed, its unique properties allows it to liberate large amounts of water in the gastrointestinal tract. The main cleansing benefits for Magnesium oxide are DERIVED from this ability to promote hydration. This hydration process helps soften and liquefy the impacted and hardened faecal matter. The undigested and putrefying rubbish that has stuck to the bowel wall blocking the absorption of nutrients and creating a source of toxicity is safely and gently eliminated. When used over a period of time, magnesium oxide can promote healthy bowel function by improving the health of the bowel wall. Since it is consumed orally, magnesium has the ability to cleanse the intestinal tract from “top to bottom”. Enemas on the other hand are limited just to the lower part of the intestinal tract. With the removal of excess waste material, the health, blood supply and oxygenation of the colonic membranes can be improved. Since bowel function affects so many parts of the body, a healthier bowel can have a profound effect on many aspects of one’s health.