Overview
Like we have discussed in the former posts that colon cleansing is essential to flush out the old, rotten stools sticking to your colonic walls. These toxic stools not only release foul-smelling gases but also become a favorable ground for the harmful microbes to breed. The toxins released get absorbed into your blood and spread throughout your body. This ends up in several ailments, which are hard to cure unless you opt for a high-quality colon cleanse.
If you're ready to start supplementing, jump ahead to our guide to taking colon cleanse pills and detoxing naturally.
In this post, we’ll walk you through some top cleansing solutions for detoxification.
Top 4 Cleansing Ways to Detox
1. Water
As quoted by Paracelsus, “the art of healing comes from nature.” Natural Detox is the ideal way to get rid of the toxins circulating in your colon and blood. Drinking plenty of water alone is the best Detox. According to the Chinese and Japanese folklore, drinking 4 glasses of water in an empty stomach flushes out most of the unwanted toxins from your system. Water has a potential to stimulate the peristaltic movements of the intestine (movements that propel the food forward towards the rectum) and keep the stools soft. These effects of drinking water allow for easy evacuation of dry, hard, impacted stools and the toxins enclosed thereof. A Japanese 2004 study conducted on people with chronic constipation confirmed that the amount of water intake is inversely proportional to the severity of constipation, [1] implying that the more water you drink, the less likely you are prone to constipation and other ailments.
2. Juices
Another effective way to Detox is drinking plenty of juices. These should preferably be fresh, squeezed juices rather than the bottled juices labeled as “fresh.” Both fruit and vegetable juices can cleanse the colon. Some good options to consider are prune, orange, and Aloe vera juices.
Drinking 8-ounce of juice delivers about 2.6 grams of fiber. The fiber contributes to the stool bulk and speeds up the bowel movements. Fermentation of the fiber by the colonic bacteria yields short-chain fatty acids, which extract the water and further accelerate the colonic contractions. [2] The presence of a sugar called sorbitol in prune juices pulls water back into your colon, which helps soften the stools. The vitamin C in orange juice is an antioxidant that neutralizes the actions of the toxic free radicals within your body.
Caution: Some juices have large amounts of oxalate, which can worsen kidney issues. Hence, this method of colon cleansing is best avoided by individuals with kidney disease.
3. Fasting
Most of the times, fasting regimes and some type of colon detox go hand in hand to help discard the unwanted waste matter from the body. For instance, juice or water-only fast will help empty your bowels while also keeping you hydrated. Fasting may improve health, cut the chances of disease caused by toxin overload, and increase longevity. This method of detox ensures complete evacuation of your bowels when repeated for a few days on a daily basis.
4. Supplements
Not every supplement is worth the hype. That being said, the Microbiome Plus+ Colon Cleanse and Detox is an effective natural supplement that helps eliminate toxins. Its active ingredients include goldenseal root, flaxseed, [3] Aloe vera, [4] and licorice root, all of which are highly efficient at ridding your system of the contaminants. This fiber-rich supplement adds bulk to your stools and gently loosens them, making it easier for them to pass. You are likely to experience less bloating and constipation and feel more energetic after using this colon cleanser as the toxins undermining your system are no longer present.
Summary
If you are feeling more fatigued, constipated, or just suffer from an ill-health, the toxins floating within you may be the culprit. Kick off your new year by using a gentle Detox that not only supports your bowel health but also your well-being on the whole.
References
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- Goyal A, Sharma V, Upadhyay N, Gill S, Sihag M. Flax and flaxseed oil: an ancient medicine & modern functional food. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2014;51(9):1633-1653. doi:10.1007/s13197-013-1247-9.
- Khedmat H, Karbasi A, Amini M, Aghaei A, Taheri S. Aloe vera in treatment of refractory irritable bowel syndrome: Trial on Iranian patients. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences : The Official Journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. 2013;18(8):732.
