A great many physical ailments have been attributed to a colon in need of home colon cleansing. While home colon cleansing is not a cure-all, it does have a valid place in a healthy lifestyle. Here are some reasons why, and some suggestions for how to do a home colon cleanse.
What does the colon do?
In short, the colon eliminates solid waste from the body. After the nutrients from the food you eat are absorbed through the small intestine and distributed via the liver into the bloodstream, the “leftovers” move into the large intestine, or colon, where they are eliminated when you go to the bathroom.
Problems arise when wastes accumulate in rather than exit the colon, causing constipation, bloating, and/or a condition known as systemic intoxication or poisoning. Systemic intoxication can lead to cognitive difficulties such as confusion, and even emotional problems such as depression and irritability. Some sources suggest that allergic “attacks” of hives, sneezing, and coughing are due to systemic intoxication. Accumulated waste in the colon has been implicated in cancer, diverticulitis, and nutrient deficiencies. It’s easy to see how home colon cleansing can be an important part of a healthy lifestyle
How is a home colon cleanse done?
The term “home colon cleansing” is relatively broad, and can refer to anything from fasting to taking an enema. Usually home colon cleansing involves multiple steps.
Here is a typical, multi-step home colon cleansing program for the lower intestine.
1. Fast
The simplest way to remove toxins and impurities from the body (and colon) is to fast (unless you are pregnant or lactating). It is the most sensible first step in a home colon cleansing program, after checking with your physician of course. A home colon cleansing fast should last about 3 days. Begin by eating only raw fruits and vegetables for 1 or 2 days, then drink plenty of water and pure juices for 24 hours. During that time, you can drink herbal teas as well. Good home colon cleansing herbs are:
–Milk thistle
–Dandelion root
-Garlic
–Slippery elm
After 24 hours of only liquids, eat only raw fruits and vegetables for a couple of days to help you come out of the fast.
2. Fiber
A home colon cleansing drink can be made from fiber-rich psyllium seed, and taken once daily until the colon is “clean.” Mix 1 teaspoon of psyllium seed with 1/2 cup each of apple juice, aloe vera juice, and water.
3. Enemas
No one likes to talk about them, but enemas are a straightforward and effective means of home colon cleansing. An enema made from catnip tea is particularly effective at relieving congestion and accumulations in the colon. Make the tea by steeping 2 tablespoons of dried catnip per cup of pure, boiling water. Steep for about 8 minutes, strain, and cool to a comfortably warm temperature (about 99 degrees F). Using an enema bag and rubber tip, introduce the catnip tea into the colon. Because this is a home colon cleansing enema, it does not need to be retained for more than 2 or 3 minutes.
4. Prepared Natural Remedies for a home colon cleanse
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Herbalists and naturopaths from cultures all over the world have used natural remedies for centuries to assist the body with its task of ridding itself of toxins and promoting bowel movements. In more recent times, research has confirmed this traditional wisdom.
There are now various published clinical studies demonstrating the ability of a range of herbs to loosen stools and encourage healthy adequate bowel movements, keeping the body ‘regular’. (Chen HL, Cheng HC, Liu YJ, et al. ‘Konjac acts as a natural laxative by increasing stool bulk and improving colonic ecology in healthy adults’. Nutrition. 2006 Oct 3).
ColoFlush can especially benefit those individuals who wish to naturally rejuvenate their digestive systems. The herbs used in ColoFlush promote healthy digestion and also act as an effective colonic tonic and home colon cleanse formula.
While some traditional herbs are not suitable for regular use due to their excessively strong purgative effects, ColoFlush uses herbs that are strong enough to support flushing out of the colon, yet gentle enough not to cause a loose, ‘crampy’ stomach.
This convenient tablet also contains pure Psyllium husks. Due to the high fiber content of this herb, it swells inside the digestive tract and ‘sweeps’ the walls of the colon almost like a broom – removing impurities and toxins which may have accumulated over time.
ColoFlush may be used regularly to cleanse and detoxify the colon or be used prior to routine colonic procedures such as colonic irrigation.
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These are just some ideas about enhancing your colon’s health via home colon cleansing. Those who have undergone a home colon cleanse claim all sorts of health benefits. At the least, you will feel better.
