How to Cleanse Bowels & Intestines

Internal cleansing has become an increasingly popular (though not scientifically or medically proven) method to rid the body of excess waste and toxins. Proponents of intestinal, bowel or colon cleansing claim that the cleanse removes waste, toxins from food and even parasites from the body. This process involves specialized diet and occasional periods of fasting, as well as vitamins and supplements. Speak to your doctor to make sure an intestinal or colon cleanse is right for you.

Things You'll Need

• Organic vegetables
• Beans and legumes
• Fresh fruits
• Organic meats, poultry, fish and eggs
• Extra-virgin olive oil, unrefined coconut oil and flaxseed oil
• Water and fresh fruit juice
• Probiotic

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Instructions

2-Week Gastrointestinal Flush

• 1

  Follow a vegetable-based diet supplemented with fruits, beans, protein and animal fats. Follow this format for your daily diet: 55 percent raw or cooked organic vegetables, 10 percent beans and legumes, 10 percent fresh fruit, 20 percent organic meats, poultry, fish and eggs, 5 percent high-quality fats including extra-virgin olive oil, unrefined coconut oil and flaxseed oil.

• 2

  Avoid foods such as canned vegetables and fruits, starchy carbohydrates (flour, potatoes, cereal grains, etc.), anything made of corn, processed meats, breaded or canned meat or fish, smoked meat, dairy products, instant tea or coffee, beer, chocolate, bouillon or instant soup, refined sugar, ketchup, molasses, corn syrup, maple syrup.

• 3

  Drink plenty of water or fresh fruit juices daily. Again, avoid processed juices or drinks containing refined sugars.

• 4

  Take a daily probiotic to increase the amount of healthy bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.