Natural Recipes

There are many methods to naturally cleanse the colon. To maintain the colon healthy consider the following 4 tips:

1. High Fiber Diet:
Always try to maintain a diet high in fiber from whole grains, beans, nuts, fruits and vegetables.

We should be eating 5 fruits and 5 vegetables a day to maintain the colon healthy. Try adding them your diet as snacks in between, before, or after meals.

Top 5 Nuts, Seeds, and Beans for Diet

2. Exercise:
Exercising 3 times a week for 30 minutes can go a long way in keeping the colon clean.

3. Regularity:
Leave a designated time every single day to use the bathroom. Try waking up in the morning and going to the restroom, once in the middle of the day and one before you go to sleep.

4. Supplements
Some of the most popular methods to naturally cleanse the colon include some of the following ingredients:

Psyllium Husks or seeds – contains high level of soluble dietary fiber. It is very common amongst bulking laxatives. Helps to increase stool weight, increase bowel movements a day, and decreased total gut transit.

Probiotics – bacteria that helps maintain the natural balance of organisms (microflora) in the intestines. Probiotics help maintain the good bacteria within your colon. Helps to prevent diarrhea. A lack of beneficial bacteria can result in urinary tract infections and vaginal yeast.

Colon Cleansing Products – Try naturally cleansing the colon with one of these colon cleansing products. I’m not sure which one would work best for you, but I would recommend the top one highlighted on the link I cited above.

Here are 3 natural colon cleansing recipes you can try from home:

The Master Cleanse Diet

This colon cleansing recipe has been discussed on popular talk show hosts such as Oprah, and has been taken by people like Beyonce. It is a simple do it yourself recipe that has been passed down for years.

Cayenne Pepper Detox Drink

Ingredients:
Lemon Water
Natural Maple Syrup
Cayenne Pepper
Filtered Water
10 ounce water container

Recipe Directions:
5 ounces of filtered water are poured into your container. Next add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice into the water and mix 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Finish by adding 1/10 teaspoon of cayenne pepper followed by the remaining 5 ounces of filtered water. Stir well.

This is considered one lemon cayenne pepper detox drink. You can take between 6 to 10 servings in a day. Its best to make many of them and have them prepared in your refrigerator for different segments throughout the day. Try to make all of your servings the same morning as this will provide the best results.

Flax Seed Breakfast

Ingredients:
Whole Flax seeds
Oatmeal (your favorite)
Coffee grinder

Recipe Directions:
Grind the whole flax seeds in your coffee grinder and prepare your oatmeal. Add the flaxseeds to your oatmeal to receive benefits for your heart and skin. Flax seeds are a good source of omega3 oil.

Epsom Salt Cleanse

Many people have tried this natural cleanse and have stated that it is best to do it while having a relaxed day where you are at home and near a bathroom.

Ingredients:
Epsom salt
Water

Recipe Directions:
Mix 20 ounces of water with Epsom salt. Drink it and be prepared to have bowel movements.

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