Detox and Colon Cleansing
Debris that accumulate in the colon (large intestine) lead to the absorption of toxins. This can cause mental confusion, irritability, fatigue, depression, and allergic reactions. Detox and colon cleansing can help rid the colon of those accumulated debris and prevent a variety of health problems.
The best way to remove toxins and wastes from the body is fasting. The following information contains lists of nutrients, herbs and general recommendations that can aid in cleansing the colon in addition to or instead of fasting.
Supplements that aid the colon cleansing procedure:
Fiber (ground flaxseeds, oat bran, and psyllium seed husks) is essential for a clean colon. Take1 capsule or 1 teaspoon 4 times daily, separately from other supplements.
Acidophilus restores the normal bacteria in the colon. Take as directed on label.
Aloe vera juice heals colon inflammations. Take in pure form ½ cup 3 times daily.
Apple pectin helps to detoxify heavy metals. Take as directed on label.
Wheatgrass juice assists in keeping the colon clear of toxic debris and aid in healing. Can be taken in capsule form as directed.
Vitamin C with bioflavonoids protects the body from pollutants. Can be taken 6,000-8,000 mg daily in divided doses.
Herbs that aid the colon cleansing procedure:
Aloe vera, calendula, and peppermint can help restore the acid/alkaline balance and promote healing.
Burdock, echinacea, and licorice can help with detoxification. But don’t use licorice daily longer than 7 days; it can raise blood pressure.
Barberrry, butternut bark, flaxseed, rhubarb, red raspberry, and senna can help to flash waste from the colon. Caution: don’t use barberry if pregnant; senna is laxative http://www.drugs.com/npp/senna.html
Burdock root, milk thistle, and red clover can cleanse the blood and support the liver.
Fennel helps restore the acid/alkaline balance of the colon and release wastes; it also promotes healing.
Garlic helps remove certain parasites.
Marshmallow helps restore the acid/alkaline balance of the colon; it promotes healing and flushes mucus from the intestines.
Pau d’arco helps detoxify and restore the acid/alkaline balance of the colon.
Colon Cleansing Recommendations:
Eat only raw foods for two weeks and then continued a diet of 50 percent raw food. Include in your diet raw vegetables and non-citrus fruits – apples, bananas, berries, pears, grapes.
Try to drink plenty of water (8 8-ounces glasses as recommended) every day.
Not enough liquid can result in hard stools, which can stay in the colon long time and result in headaches, depression, and fatigue.
Avoid processed foods, saturated fats, white sugar. Use oils sparingly during the colon cleansing process.
Avoid dairy products because they create too much mucus in the colon.
Drink the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon with warm (or hot) water the first thing in the morning and at bedtime. This will help to cleanse the bloodstream and neutralize the system.
Take a walk each morning and drink fresh carrot and apple juice, or fresh pineapple and papaya juice.
Take triphala in the evening at least one our after your last meal, (1/2 – 1 teaspoon of triphala powder steeped in a glass of hot water for 10 minutes). Triphala is rejuvenating and strengthening remedy. It will help with the colon cleanse and detoxification; it is also an excellent mild laxative.