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Colon cleanse home remedies

There are a lot of products out there that say they cleanse the colon...Is there a home remedy that does the same? Or helps to produce more bowel movements?
(23 Apr 2008)

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Colon cleanse home remedies 

Most products that claim to cleanse the colon are not really needed at all; the best way to cleanse your colon and have your digestive system functioning properly is to eat healthily. As for bowel movements, unless you are constipated, frequency is not really an issue. People often have the idea that they must have one bowel movement a day, and if their bowel movements are less frequent or more frequent, it means that something is wrong.


However, this is not true; each person is different, and bowel movements vary from individual to individual. As long as you are able to pass a normal stool without straining, there is nothing to worry about, even if you have a bowel movement only every alternate day.

If you are passing normal stools, there is no need to do anything specifically to cleanse your colon either.


Your diet basically needs to include enough fiber and water. Ensure that you are drinking around 10 glasses of water a day, depending on your lifestyle of course. Most fruits and vegetables are good sources of fiber, but one particularly rich source is flaxseed. In addition, you should try to exercise daily, as this always has a positive effect on your body's functions.

answered by G R on 23 Apr 2008, 5:41:16

 

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