After a hearty meal, little do we think about how our body will deal with the overload of spice, oil and other ingredients. The colon being a vital part of our human digestive system plays a critical role in extracting both water and salt from solid wastes before it is excreted. This also helps in maintaining the stool consistency. However, at times due to unhealthy eating habits, the colon gets lethargic at its job which leads to toxin build-up on the inner walls. As a result, you suffer from unexplained and sudden bouts of headache, vomiting, low energy levels and even bloating.
If left unattended, these simple symptoms of an ailing colon can complicate and progress into more serious ailments such as heart diseases, asthma and liver failure. So what do you do? Simple; cleanse your colon periodically and it will keep ticking like that old grandfather’s clock in your study.
The whole idea behind colon cleansing is to help the colon expel its contents. There are two main colon cleansing methods.These two methods are:
Sometimes, you take the colon cleansing supplements by mouth and others you take through the rectum. Some common colon cleansing products include:
While the market is flooded with both expensive and inexpensive over-the-counter colon cleansing products, the world is turning towards natural remedies. Here are a few handpicked home remedies for colon cleansing naturally.
You can always get a colon irrigation done by a therapist. But how many times can you go to a therapist and get a colon cleansing or irrigation done? If you are experiencing mild problems of digestion and want a colon cleansing, you can always do it at home. These methods are inexpensive and really simple. So try out these at home next time when you need a colon cleansing.
Who can refuse a glass of chilled apple juice, especially if given as a medication? This sweet juice encourages bowel movements and improves the health of both the liver and digestive system. It also breaks down the toxins in the digestive tract. Wake up in the morning and do not turn on your coffee maker. Instead, drink a large glass of unfiltered apple juice and follow it up with a glass of water half an hour after the juice. Regular intake of freshly filtered apple juice throughout the day is the best way to cleanse your colon. Do this once a week and abstain from eating any solids that day. If drinking apple juice all day long seems a tad bit boring, alternate it with prune juice.
You can also eat apples throughout the day instead of apple juice to cleanse your colon and lose weight. Apples contain fiber, which adds bulk to the waste materials that travels through your colon. This bulk helps the body to turn waste materials into well-formed stools.
Your dinner should comprise at least 50% green vegetables while you are on the apple cleanse. The green vegetables will provide good calories to your body and prevent you from experiencing unpleasant side effects like fatigue while you do the apple cleanse. You can have some steamed broccoli, kale, spinach, green peas and asparagus with wild salmon, quinoa or steamed brown rice.
[Read: Benefits of Apple Juice]
A cup of yogurt a day is a great way to keep your colon and digestive system in good health. Yogurt rich in live culture will nourish your body with probiotics and good bacteria and, help in ridding the body of bad bacteria. Also yogurt is rich in calcium and discourages the growth of cells in the lining of the colon. Spruce up your cup of yogurt by adding apples, cherries and bananas to it. It will be yummy to taste and it will also cleanse your colon. Moreover, it will make you less susceptible to stomach disorders like flatulence and indigestion.
Bring on the fiber! The more you eat fiber, the better your digestion will be. Consuming plenty of fiber means you are helping your body in eliminating toxins and cleansing the colon. If oats is not something you enjoy, include fruits such as raspberry and pears in your diet. They are no less than a treat and rich in fiber as well. Peas, broccoli and artichokes are also rich in fiber and ward away indigestion. Cereals, yes your daily morning breakfast is rich in fiber too. Add nuts to it to make it more interesting.
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