Do It Yourself Colon Cleanse
By: Ashlee MacbethTotal Views: 741, Word Count: 527,
Your colon is a very important organ of the digestive system. It is responsible for assimilating the nutrients available in the materials passing through it and handles solid waste of the body too. The basic purpose of the colon is to eliminate all the waste. Most of the time our fecal waste continues to stay in our colon, it becomes denser and drier because we do not supply our body with enough fiber or hydration. As a result the colon, bowel and the rectum are undergo severe constipation. Poor diet, lack of exercise, and stress all lead to destablization of several of body's systems including the digestive tract. The best way to improve our bowel health is through colon cleansing.
Cleansing your colon is not a tough job. There are hundreds of colon cleansing kits available in the market that are based on chemicals and prescription drugs but most of them are not FDA approved or regulated so they tend to make unsubstantiated claims. The best way to cleanse your colon is to do it yourself:
- One safe way of doing it is by increasing the intake of fiber or psyllium. Psyllium is a dietary fiber which stimulates normal bowel movement. Other psyllium fiber supplements are Metamucil, bonvit and fybogel, these can be taken in tablet or in powdered form.
- Another way of self colon cleansing is making your own colon cleanser mix. Here is one recipe for creating a colon cleansing drink : ½ cup organic apple juice, 2 tbsp aloe Vera juice, 2tbsp chlorophyll, 1tsp unflavored psyllium husk powder, and a glass of water. Mix it all up and drink immediately. This is one form of home made colon cleanse.
- Another effective homemade colon cleanse recipe can include probiotics. Probiotics promote the presence of good bacteria in the digestive system. They create an environment where parasites and bad bacteria have less of a chance to thrive.
- Consuming foods rich in nutrients and full of fiber goes a long way to help our body perform the natural function of colon cleansing. Drinking a lot of fluids also ensures regular bowel movements.
- Natural healing is hugely popular as there are no side effects associated with them. These remedies can be used for a colon cleanse as well as for the overall health of a person. The immune system and cell functions can be built up steadily with the use of herbal solutions.
Unhealthy eating and exposure to pollutants combine to make it harder for our bodies to undertake a natural colon cleansing process on a frequent basis. This leads to disorders in our bodies and the need for excessive amounts of medications. All of this could be cut out if we simply take these steps to ensure that our bodies are able to perform a regular colon cleansing process.
Whether you believe in colon cleansing or not, it is important to have a healthy body. For effective functioning of the body you can try some natural treatment too but only with your doctor’s consent.
About the Author
Natural ingredients have been proved through research to safely alleviate the discomfort of unclear colon and provide protective benefits. Ashlee, as a counselor has been continuously working to get ways to cure digestion related problems. Whether it is small intestine, large intestine or stomach indigestion, cleansing your colon helps in detoxifying the entire body giving good results.
Learn about one colon cleansing treatment that can help you get your way.
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