Clogged pipes? When waste clings to your colon’s walls, it can cause a long list of severe symptoms, including: fatigue, migraines, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, weight gain, bloating and even memory loss. Harmful toxin buildup can also lead to heart disease, asthma, gall bladder stones, skin allergies, and kidney or liver ailments.
While a doctor can prescribe or perform a treatment to reduce these risks and clean out your colon, because these procedures are often uncomfortable and lead to loose, frequent stools and diarrhea, the natural home remedies for colon cleansing listed below may be more appealing.
Apple Juice
Regular intake of apple juice will encourage bowel movements, in turn, breaking down toxins and improving the healthy functioning of the liver and digestive system.
Method:
- Using a blender to extract juice from multiple apple slices.
- Drink and wait for about 30 minutes.
- Follow with a glass of water.
- Repeat several times a day for 2-3 days.
Side note: Experts advise avoiding solid foods while following this remedy.
Fiber
Foods rich in fiber both cleanse the colon by removing the harmful toxins and improve bowel movement by softening stools.
Try:
- Fresh fruits like avocados, raspberries, blackberries, pears, and apples
- Fresh veggies like artichokes, peas, Brussel sprouts, and acorn squash
- Cereals, whole grains, nuts, seeds, lentils, and black beans
Ginger
Reduces bloating and stimulates functionality of the colon keeping it free from waste and harmful toxins.
Method:
- Add one teaspoon of ginger juice to a little honey and 8 ounces of water.
- Stir well and drink.
- Consume twice daily to reduce bloating and promote healthy bowel movement.
Side note: Not recommended for pregnant and breast feeding women.
Aloe Vera
Best known for its detoxification and laxative properties, this natural remedy acts like scrubbing bubbles in the intestines – squeaky clean baby.
Method
- Remove aloe vera juice from leaves but cutting them into small pieces and squeezing liquid into a juice glass.
- Add juice of one lemon to juice glass containing the aloe vera and stir well.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Consume several times a day.
Flaxseeds
Rich in omega, fatty acids, minerals, antioxidants and much more, flaxseeds promote healthy digestion, absorbs water in the stomach and intestine and reduces the risk of colon cancer, to name a few.
Try:
Tropical Green Smoothie Flaxseed Cleanse
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Ingredients:
2 cups papaya
1 mango
½ a small pineapple
3 - 4 cups spinach
1 - 2 tbsp ground flax seeds (or flax meal)
Directions:
- Blend pineapple until smooth.
- Add mango, papaya, spinach and ground flax and blend until very smooth.
- Experiment with different fruit, greens and ratios of fruit to greens to taste.
