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natural remedy for cleansing colon
(21 Jan 2008)

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A number of our common ailments like abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, headaches, backaches, lack of energy and depression are thought to be indicative of a “dirty bowel”. During the digestive process, while major food is passed in the feces through the digestive system, some part of it gets lodged against the walls of the colon. These remnants are thought to decay and release toxins into the blood stream; the toxins result in various ailments and if left in the body over a long period of time, can even cause serious problems like blood pressure and heart disease.

However, there is not much scientific evidence that any of this really happens. Many alternative and traditional schools of medicine subscribe to this view, but the toxins they speak of are not properly defined, nor are the manner in which these toxins affect the body.

If you are still interested in colon cleansing, then you can try some of the options described below.

Medically, cleansing is done through colonic hydrotherapy or colonic irrigation, in which sterilized water is introduced in the colon and toxins are flushed out. This therapy is quite intrusive and cleanses only the lower bowel. It is also risky and you must ensure that it is being performed by a licensed, experienced professional. Other ways of cleansing the colon include taking supplements or chemicals, which may again come with their own side effects. The only true colon cleansing that will help you in the long run is changing your diet, which is a more holistic approach. Most colon problems are caused by consuming harmful foods (fatty and high cholesterol foods), drinks (alcohol) and indulging in harmful habits like smoking. So eliminating these from one’s lifestyle will cleanse the system to a great extent.

If you want to cleanse your colon naturally, include huge quantities of fresh fruit and steamed vegetables, along with fiber-rich cereal - at least 25-30 grams of fiber a day, in your diet. This can be found in wheat germ, oat bran, and rice bran cereals. Avoid too much of dairy products like butter and cheese, and animal products like meat. Let your diet be low in fat and high in complex carbohydrates and fiber. Eat at least 2 hours before bed time, and preferably have non-creamed soup, fruit or vegetable salad for dinner. Finally, drink 8 to 10 glasses of clean water a day, as water is essential for a healthy stool and a healthy digestive tract.

answered by G M on 4 Sep 2009, 6:55:51

One good way of emptying your colon is to eat a banana and drink room temperature Orange Juice. Then wait 10-20 minutes and drink a hot cup of tea with milk.... within an hour it should work.

answered by s on 21 Jan 2008, 12:19:24

Colon cleaning remedy

natural remedy for cleansing colon (21 Jan 2008)

natural remedy for cleansing colon
(21 Jan 2008)