Natural Colon Cleansing Methods

Are there any natural colon cleansing methods? What are they?
( 9 Mar 2009)

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Cleansing the colon is important for proper digestion of food and regular and easy bowel movement. An unclean colon can lead to constipation. A few dietary measures can be followed to keep the colon clean:

Cut down the intake of non-vegetarian food.

Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily.

Eat raw salads, fruits and vegetables in greater amounts.

A whole grain cereal soaked in soya milk makes for an ideal breakfast and keeps the colon clean.

Avoid eating milk products, sweetened and caffeinated beverages, deep-fried foodstuff and breads made from white flour.

The juice of prunes naturally cleanses the colon. Besides, prunes are also a rich source of natural fiber. Thus, regular consumption of fruits of this family is an effective way of keeping the colon clean. Fresh grapes are of great help in clearing the bowels, but if they are not available, raisins soaked in water for a couple of days may be eaten as an alternative. Remember to consume the water in which they are soaked too.

Eating a couple of guavas every day is also very helpful in cleansing the colon, as the seeds of this fruit are a natural source of roughage.

Bael fruit also called Stone Apple is one of the most effective natural laxatives. About fifty grams of this fruit, eaten ideally in its original form before dinner, detoxifies the intestines and helps in evacuating even months’ old feces.

A couple of oranges eaten both at bedtime and at breakfast also prevents the accumulation of food in the colon and quickens bowel movements.

Eating a few figs soaked overnight in water or half a papaya at breakfast also prevents accumulation of semi-digested food in the colon.

Spinach contains organic nutrients that are known to cleanse and repair even the most severely constipated intestinal tracts. It can be used raw in salads or about 100 ml of its juice added to an equal quantity of water can be taken twice a day to cleanse the colon.

The juice of half a lime, with a pinch of salt and a few drops of honey added to a glass of lukewarm water may be consumed every morning as an effective measure to cleanse the colon.

Grind aloe leaf, fennel, garlic, ginger and cayenne pepper together and consume this to kill harmful bacteria growing inside the colon and to prevent gas formation.

answered by G R on 10 Mar 2009, 12:12:23

Natural Colon Cleansing Methods

Are there any natural colon cleansing methods? What are they? ( 9 Mar 2009)

Are there any natural colon cleansing methods? What are they?
( 9 Mar 2009)