Natural Colon Detox Plans

The colon removes waste and toxins from the body and is last part of the body to process food in the digestive system. When it becomes blocked, the colon can't remove the waste and that waste putrefies in the gut, causing digestive problems while the toxins get re-absorbed by the body. Disease very quickly follows an unhealthy colon, so it is important to cleanse it on a regular basis.

Detoxing

• The colon is responsible for the elimination of toxins and waste in the body. When it becomes blocked, constipation, headaches, fatigue and diseases such as cancer may occur, as the waste builds up as a type of plaque around the colon walls. A cleanse will help to clear the colon and improve overall health and vitality. A common way to do this naturally at home is through a fast.

  A fast is the practice of abstaining from eating or drinking certain foods. There are different types of fasts. One type is the fruit and vegetable fast. This means only eating raw fruits and vegetables for a certain number of days, the most common being a period of ten days. Three liters of water must be consumed every day of the fast.

  There is a honey lemon colon cleanse that involves consuming one tbsp of honey, a pinch of cayenne pepper and the juice of half a lemon mixed in with one cup of purified water. The honey can also be swapped over for grade B maple syrup. Three liters of this mixture or 12 glasses must be drank every day of the fast.

  Apple cider vinegar can also be added to purified water, with one tbsp of honey and half a lemon for juice. Add two tbsp of apple cider vinegar to the honey lemon mixture two to three times a day. Apple cider vinegar contains a fiber called pectin , which cleanses toxins, fats and cholesterol from the body.

  The most important aspect of colon cleansing is the consumption of water. Eight to twelve glasses a day are necessary to help with becoming and keeping clear. Refined sugars, highly processed food and coffee can block the colon so it's important during a fast to steer clear of these types of food and drinks.

  Detoxification can be done at home in a safe effective way, but it is important to be aware that many people experience headaches and fatigue during the first ten days of a cleanse due to the release of toxins in the body. This will pass and energy will soon follow.

Restoring intestinal health

• Slippery elm bark, flax seeds and psyllium husk are herbs that can be taken daily to keep the colon working well. They are high in fiber and while slippery elm bark soothes and coats the intestine, the psyllium husk and flax seeds form a gel in the intestine that acts as a broom, sweeping away toxins and debris. Again, a lot of water must be consumed if you are using those herbs.

Probiotics

• Probiotics are an essential part of a colon cleanse. Once you have fasted and begun the process, including herbs and a diet to support the colon, it is important to restore the balance of intestinal flora in the intestines. This is done by taking probiotics. Probiotics are the live good bacteria that keep the stomach and colon healthy. They fight off bad bacteria from food and stress and help to keep the digestion and immune system strong. They can be purchased at drug stores and health food stores.