Best Homemade Colon Cleanse
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We all know that our health is greatly influenced by our diet. The old saying, “you are what you eat” is more true than people realize. Thus a proper diet is important for a healthy life. Eating foods that keep your colon clean is one very important aspect of a healthy diet.
Why is cleansing the colon so important? A backed up sewer system in your house leads to a huge stinking mess. It is no different with your body. Removing toxins won’t happen if your body’s sewer system is clogged. This buildup of toxins can result in symptoms such as acne, brain fog, obesity, constipation, hemorrhoids, colon cancer, and other such things. Weight loss is an often seen side benefit to colon cleansing.
So how does this happen without you realizing it? When food is consumed it passes through the digestive system and into the colon. The lining of the colon has many crevices which become filled with waste material. With time these crevices become impacted and can result in things such as colitis, polyps, and colon cancer. The only way to remove this material is with a good colon cleanse.
Most of our diets consist of processed foods which lack fiber. Eating uncooked fruits and vegetables can begin the cleansing process. This process can be enhanced with the right fiber supplementatin. Both soluble and insoluble fiber should be included. An important factor is drinking plenty of water. One way the body preserves moisture is to absorb water from the fecal material in the colon. Dry, hard stools can result from not drinking enough water. Other factors may contribute to constipation as well. Look for a colon cleanse that will also remove parasites, kill harmful bacteria, and improve colon muscle tone. Many herbs can be used as an adjunct to colon cleansing. A good commercial colon cleanse will have all the required herbs in their proper balance for an effective colon cleanse.
A useful homemade colon cleanse recipe should include the following:
- The recipe should not contain processed foods; but use organic foods.
- Be sure to use both soluble and insoluble fiber.
- A colon cleanse diet should have plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Here are a couple of colon cleanse recipes you can use at home to begin your colon cleanse process.
Vegetable Soup
- Cucumbers peeled and seeded
- 1 to 2 tomatoes cubed and seeded
- one jalapeno pepper seeded
- half an onion diced
- half a teaspoon of lime juice
- three cloves of garlic crushed
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon of cilantro
Add all the ingredients to the vegetable stock. After mixing the ingredients well it may be served hot or cold.
Citrus Drink
- 2 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice
- 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon of red cayenne pepper
- 12 ounces of hot water
- one serving of powdered fiber
Mix all the ingredients in a large glass and drink immediately.
Be sure to conslult with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about cleaning your colon.
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