Detox Diet for Better Bowels

Detoxing the bowels is part of a colon-cleansing procedure that works to eliminate waste and fecal matter buildup from the inside of the bowel and colon. The bowel, according to allergyescape.com, can contain up to 10 pounds of impacted fecal matter that may contribute to a host of bowel problems such as constipation, irregular bowel movement and toxic accumulation. An impacted bowel can also lead to physical manifestations of illness such as fatigue, stomach ailments and heartburn. Here are some tips for dieting to improve bowel function.

Hydrate

• Drink purified water. Either purchase a water filter for your home system or buy purified water for drinking purposes. Drink at least 64 ounces of water daily to promote bowel cleansing. Add 2 tbsp. of lemon to the water to aid in bowel purification as well.

Supplements

• Take herbal and probiotic supplements to help clear the bowel of any impacted material. Probiotics help to promote the growth of good bacteria and kill bad bacteria, whereas herbs such as senna, capsicum and cascada sagrada work to increase bowel function. You can purchase probiotic and herbal supplements in a health food store.

Raw Foods

• Eat raw foods in abundance. Foods such as lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, carrots and celery are good sources of fiber that will contribute to enhanced bowel function because of their high fiber content. In addition, fruits such as apples, grapes, berries, mangoes and bananas will help to aid in the digestive process. To further aid digestion, use a food processor or blender to mix these foods before consuming. Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly to remove bacteria.

Recommendations

• Do not ingest alcohol, caffeine, saturated fats or other unnatural foods during the bowel detox diet. Stay on the diet for a period of at least one week and up to more than three weeks for best results. It can take quite some time for impacted bowels to loosen and eliminate completely.