How to Clean the Colon for Weight Loss

Loosing weight can be an extremely difficult task. It can be even more difficult if you lead a sedentary lifestyle because your body has become sluggish. When your metabolism slows down, the entire digestive process is compromised. Thankfully, by adopting certain lifestyle changes and cleansing treatments, such as colonic irrigation, you can clear the colon of waste. This will help your digestive system function at optimal levels to facilitate weight loss.

Instructions

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  Get a colonic cleanse. This can be performed with dietary supplements purchased at nutritional supplement store or at a clinic. During a colonic cleanse at a clinic, a therapist will use a disposable speculum and hose which are connected to a hydrotherapy unit. This tool will be used to pump water into your colon via the rectum. This procedure is also commonly known as "colonic irrigation." If you would rather clean your colon in the privacy of your own home, there are a number of herbal products available for this purpose. Regardless of which method you choose, a colonic cleanse is a useful way of removing accumulated waste matter and toxins that may have been lodged in the intestines for years. Ask your doctor which treatment is right for you.

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  Eat a diet high in insoluble fiber. This is a great way to flush out your colon because insoluble fiber increases stool bulk, which promotes the movement of waste matter through your digestive system. This can also be beneficial to help regulate your bowel movements and maintain regularity. Excellent sources of insoluble fiber are whole-wheat bread, wheat bran, nuts and vegetables such as spinach, kale and Swiss chard.

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  Minimize the consumption of fried foods, caffeine and processed foods. These foods and beverages impair the digestive process making regular bowel movements a challenge. Whatever the digestive system fails to eliminate is reabsorbed, loading our body with toxins. This can be one of the main culprits of weight gain and contribute to digestive problems such as constipation, which make losing weight extremely difficult.

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  Engage in physical activity daily. Our digestive system can become slow due to lack of physical activity. Yoga is one of the best exercises to help clear the bowel and colon and facilitate weight loss. This is because yoga has specific postures that target the digestive system. Walking is also good for promoting regularity and thus keeping the colon clear.

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  Perform daily breathing exercises. Although many fail to see the relationship between breathing and the digestive system, the truth is deep breathing relaxes the body, which helps to relieve and prevent constipation. It also relieves stress which is commonly associated with weight gain. Deep breathing exercises also provide oxygen to all the body's systems, allowing detoxification to take place. Breathing exercises are easy. First, sit up straight and exhale the air from your lungs completely through your mouth. Then place your hands on your stomach and breathe in very slowly through your nose. You should feel your hands being pushed out at every inhale and pushed in with every exhale. Repeat this exercise 10 times. It is recommended that you do it each morning to promote bowel movements, but you can also do it right before you go to bed.