How to Replenish With Probiotics After a Colon Cleanse

After doing a colon cleanse where you have potentially eliminated a lifetime of accumulated waste, your colon needs to be recolonised with friendly bacteria. According to naturopathic physician Richard Anderson, probiotics are needed by your body for the suppression of illness causing microorganisms. Because your colon cleanse likely rid your body of good and bad bacteria, you will need to balance your system anew beginning with healthier eating habits.

Things You'll Need

• Foods high in soluble fiber
• Fermented foods
• Probiotic supplements

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Instructions

Maintaining Colon Health

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  Eat plenty of fiber after your colon cleanse--an average of 25 grams per day. According to colonzone.org, soluble fiber acts as a probiotic by increasing the amount of friendly bacteria in your colon. Good sources of soluble fiber include strawberries, citrus fruits, oats and rice.

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  Add fermented foods to your diet, which help eliminate bad bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. Fermented foods include kefir (middle eastern concoction similar to plain yogurt), sauerkraut, cultured yogurt and miso.

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  Take a probiotic supplement, which you can find in a health food store. The best probiotic supplements for colon health include bifidobacterium infantis, according to Richard Anderson.

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  Watch for symptoms of a probiotic imbalance in your colon, which is most common after a colon cleanse or a colonic irrigation. Symptoms of an imbalance include a craving for sugar, acid reflux, bad breath and frequent viral infections. Eat more probiotic foods if you notice such an imbalance.

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  Continue eating a healthy balanced diet with lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and probiotics. Cut down on refined flours and sugars in order to prevent your body from becoming overgrown with bad bacteria.