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Steps to Colon Cleansing

Cleaning the colon takes many forms. Regular bowel movements are one of the most natural ways to eliminate wastes. Other methods of colon cleaning can be incorporated into your daily routine. A clean colon is necessary for good health. Many medical doctors and holistic healers think that toxins and wastes in the body contribute too many diseases. Even though the body is self-cleaning, at some point there may be an accumulation of wastes that needs to be removed.

  1. Water Drinking

    • One of the first steps towards a clean colon is drinking more water every day. The American Dietetic Association states that a person needs 64 oz. of fluids each day. The water flushes out all the cells, tissues and organs of the body. The water also helps to make stools softer and this eliminates constipation. Also drinking fruit juices and vegetable juices helps to clean out the color and provide nutrients at the same time.

    Fiber Eating

    • One of the best ways to promote frequent bowel movements is by adding more fiber to the diet. Fiber is an important nutrient that helps the body to maintain health. Fiber adds volume to the fecal matter and increases the elimination rate. Fruits and vegetables are good sources of fiber. Also whole grain cereals are fiber rich foods. Eat a variety of these foods each day. The Mayo Clinic recommends eating 20 to 35 g of fiber every day. Other sources of fiber are fiber supplements like FiberCon. Read the label carefully and follow the directions.

    Exercise Regularly

    • The Mayo Clinic reports that regular exercise stimulates colon activity. The intestinal muscles move wastes through and out the body by a series of contractions. Exercising the entire body moves all the muscles in the body. All types of exercise are good for colon cleaning. Do exercises that you enjoy and that you feel comfortable doing. See a doctor for advice if you have health conditions or have not exercised in years. Walking is an exercise most people can do. Exercise also burns fat and this reduces the level of toxins in the body. Most toxins are stored in the fat tissues. Try to do some form of exercise every day for increased colon cleansing.

    Use Over-the-Counter Products

    • If drinking water, eating fiber and exercising don't help with colon cleaning, there are over-the-counter remedies that may be of use. There are made to stimulate intestinal movements. The Mayo Clinic discusses several of these products, including stool softeners, laxatives, suppositories and at-home enema kits. There are also herbal colon cleansers on the market. With all of these products be certain to follow the directions on the label.

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