Did you know the colon is a vital part of our human digestive system and that it plays a critical role in extracting both water and salt from solid wastes before it is excreted?
That’s why you need to cleanse your colon periodically and avoid sudden bouts of headache, vomiting, low energy levels and even bloating. But how to clean the colon you ask? No worries, below find simple and effective ways to do it naturally!
#1 Yogurt
A cup of yogurt a day is a great way to keep your colon and digestive system in good health. Yogurt rich in live culture will nourish your body with probiotics and good bacteria and, help in ridding the body of bad bacteria. Here’s an idea:
-Spruce up your cup of yogurt by adding apples, cherries and bananas to it.
#2 Ginger
Ginger is yet another natural ingredient to cleanse your colon. It may sting a little but a few pieces of ginger can cleanse and stimulate your colon. What you can do:
-Mix some honey and water with mashed ginger and consume it thrice a day.
-Another idea is to make a few cups of herbal tea with freshly grated ginger for effective colon cleansing.
#3 Cayenne Pepper + Lemon Cleanse
The cayenne pepper helps to break down the mucus in your colon and the lime juice helps to eliminate the toxins. Follow the steps below:
-Pour half teaspoon of cayenne pepper into a 10 ounce glass.
-Add 4 tbsp. of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
-Fill the glass with warm water and stir thoroughly.
#4 Apple Juice
Fresh apple juice is one of the best remedies for colon cleansing. Regular intake of apple juice will encourage the bowel movements, breaks down the toxins and improves the healthy functioning of the liver and digestive system. Follow the steps below:
-Drink a glass of juice and wait for about 30 minutes.
-Drink a glass of water.
-Follow this remedy several times a day for 2-3 days.
-It is advisable to avoid solid foods while following this remedy.
#5 Water
Water is the magic potion for the body. It is crucial to drink at least 8 – 10 glass of water daily. Water is essential for every part of the body and so is from the colon. Take a glass of warm water when you wake up in the morning. It is better to have it with some lime juice and honey.
#6 Lemon Juice
Lemon is high in vitamin C. It also has antioxidant properties. It helps in the proper functioning of the digestive system. Here’s an idea:
-For regular vowel movement, lemon juice with a pinch of sea salt and a teaspoon of honey should be taken with warm water in the morning.
#7 Aloe Vera
Aloe has detoxifying properties and works as an effective cleanser with no side effects. The juice of aloe vera improves colon health and also treats ailments such as diarrhea or even constipation. It can also relieve that annoying bloated feeling. Follow the steps below:
-Extract the juice of aloe from the leaves of the plant.
-Add to this some lemon juice, blend well and refrigerate.
– Drink this juice with a dash of honey several times in a day.
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