{"id":3566,"date":"2019-02-05T04:40:21","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T04:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=3566"},"modified":"2021-05-25T16:22:05","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T16:22:05","slug":"10-essential-tips-for-a-natural-and-successful-colon-cleanse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/10-essential-tips-for-a-natural-and-successful-colon-cleanse\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Essential Tips for a Natural and Successful Colon Cleanse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The feeling that you get after getting your colon cleansed is one unlike any other. What many might have thought to be impossible, you have managed to achieve. Sadly, the results and high of completing such a feat doesn\u2019t last forever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After spending weeks cleaning your colon out, you crash right after accomplishing your goal and once again you\u2019re unable to fit into that gorgeous dress that you love wearing so much. It\u2019s truly a terrible feeling to see yourself return to your former self after spending so much time, money, and effort turning yourself into a new and improved version. That said, it doesn\u2019t have to be this way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most beginners fall into this trap of returning to what they once were, but there are strategies that can ensure you keep your results and don\u2019t throw away the fruits of your labor. Today we\u2019re going to give you eight of the most important tips for a successful colon cleanse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Get the Right Kind of Cleanse
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This is one thing that most beginners don\u2019t consider. You have to remember that there are many different kinds of colon cleanses, and the one that\u2019s right for you will vary on numerous factors. Some people might cleanse using maple syrup, carrots, beets, and other ingredients that will spike your blood sugar levels and possibly even put you into hyperglycemic shock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bear in mind that when you\u2019re juicing your ingredients, you\u2019re taking away the fiber<\/a>. That fiber that once served as a shock absorber for the sugar content in your ingredients is now gone thus ingesting high glycemic ingredients in juice form could put your glucose levels through the roof. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinking juices with these ingredients that are stripped of their fiber just ensures that you\u2019ll gain your weight back right after the cleanse and even suffer inflammation during the process. Before picking out which type of cleansing to do, be sure to check with an expert to ensure you undergo the right type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Remove Toxins from your Body Throughout the Process
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There are many ways to get toxins out of your body during the cleansing process. These include coffee enemas, dry-skin brushing, lymph massages, colonics, and infrared saunas. Those are just a few of the methods used by those who want to get the toxins <\/a>out during their colon cleanse, but there are many more but it would take far too long to mention each and every one of them by name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people who don\u2019t know what they\u2019re supposed to use these treatments to remove the toxins from their body just move toxins around their bodies instead of flushing them out. It\u2019s like moving garbage from the trash bag to your refrigerator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juice cleansing places environmental toxins and waste in your bloodstream which is why it\u2019s imperative that you get them out afterward. If you don\u2019t take them out, your body will be forced to use fat cells to protect you from the toxicity in your bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Slowly Come off your Cleanse
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You need to come off your cleanse slowly, very slowly, I\u2019m talking the speed of a drunk snail slowly. The slower you come off your cleanse, the higher your chance of retaining the results will be. The general rule is that you should take double the days to come off your cleanse as the time you actually spent cleansing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This ensures that you don\u2019t damage your brand new digestive system<\/a>. Coming off your cleanse is like putting a new fish in an aquarium. You don\u2019t drop the fish in, you let the bag sit in the water awhile until the fish is familiar enough with its surroundings that it is comfortable coming out of the bag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another way to look at it is the cooldown routine that you do after working out to ensure that you don\u2019t injure yourself. Regardless of which analogy you prefer, bear in mind that patience when coming off your cleanse is well worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Get your Probiotics Afterwards
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This step is one of the things that most beginners overlook, which is a darn shame seeing as its one of the key principles. Cleansing diminishes the number of flora in your gut, and to ensure that your digestive health is back on \u201ctrack\u201d, it\u2019s important that you replenish the good bacteria forces by taking some probiotics<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might not see immediate results by taking probiotics but it\u2019s one of the best ways to ensure that you keep all the results that you worked so hard to achieve. Having a healthy digestive system will eliminate cravings, improve the appearance of your skin, reduce the urge to overeat, and keep you healthier for the months and years to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your gut is like a battleground, and the participants in the war are comprised of good and bad bacteria. You have to help the allied forces win by keeping their army strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Eat Smaller Meals and get Digestive Enzymes
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Some people start eating giant meals right after they come off their cleanse as they\u2019ve craved for it during the process. While this is surely delicious, it\u2019s a surefire way to negate all the hard work you did and return you to your former state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating smaller meals will help you break down the nutrients in your food so that you\u2019ll get more nourishment even while eating less food. Like we mentioned above, this is only possible if you have a healthy digestive system that has high numbers of good bacteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digestive enzymes <\/a>are used to refer to a specific group of enzymes responsible for breaking down the nutrients into a smaller form that your body can absorb it properly. If you don\u2019t have enough digestive enzymes, it will be impossible for your digestive system to efficiently break down the nutrients in your food. This could lead to digestive disorders and bad eating habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Get Enough Fluids
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The easiest way to keep your colon clean after your long cleanse is getting enough fluids <\/a>in your body. When you have enough fluids passing through your colon, it will ensure that that the fecal matter contained within doesn\u2019t dry up and harden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, you shouldn\u2019t start drinking water like there\u2019s no tomorrow, as that could be very dangerous. The average recommended water intake for adults is six to eight glasses per day. All you have to do is get that much water, no need to go overboard (no pun intended.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also get the liquids your colon needs by drinking soups, stews, juices, and milk. Some have even said that waking up and then immediately drinking some warm water could keep your colon clean and remove any built-up fecal matter. Measures like this will ensure that your colon stays clean so you don\u2019t have to cleanse it every few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Drink Some Fennel Tea
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Fennel tea is another great ally that you have in the war of the colon cleanse. You have to keep in mind that herbal laxatives aren\u2019t ideal for long-term use, and even their manufacturers don\u2019t advise such. Taking laxatives<\/a> on a regular basis might make your bowel reliant on it and otherwise unable to make bowel movements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fennel tea is great if you\u2019re trying to detox seeing as it also holds laxative properties and can help with motility. Herbalists have even said that fennel has the capability to remove toxins from the liver and kidney. If you want to get the most out of fennel tea, try taking three cups of it every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All you need is a teaspoon of fennel seeds and some boiling water and voila your body will be free of toxins in no time at all. Scientists are continuously researching the therapeutic effects that fennel tea has on the liver and kidney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Tolerate Castor Oil
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The mere thought of putting castor oil<\/a> into your body is enough to make some people hurl, but that doesn\u2019t change the fact that it is a tried and tested remedy for constipation and strain during bowel movements. Is it fun to consume? Absolutely not, but many good things in life aren\u2019t exactly what you\u2019d call fun. The strain of working more than eight hours a day isn\u2019t fun but it furthers your career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The soreness that you feel in your muscles after doing 150 push-ups in one session isn\u2019t fun but it keeps you healthy. The point is that good things and fun things aren\u2019t contradictory, but often not one and the same as well, and the same holds true for castor oil. It\u2019s not fun to take castor oil, bt the ricinoleic acid it contains can really help you clean out your colon and have healthy bowel movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Try Intermittent Fasting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the very best ways to overcome any kind of toxins or other built-up waste in your body is to do a fast. When we fast, that means that we aren\u2019t eating for a number of hours. Intermittent fasting simply takes these windows of fasting and then intersperses them with windows of eating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This has become immensely popular with those looking to lose weight and improve their physiques lately, with the benefits going beyond the simple fact that you will be burning calories <\/a>and not replacing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you do an intermittent fast, it actually puts your body in a state called autophagy. This means that your cells are going to start recycling themselves and thereby removing any damage that can add up to more serious problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is not only useful for a colon cleanse then, but in fact for any kind of detox where you are looking to help yourself to become healthier and happier. You\u2019ll lose more weight, and you will be able to avoid replenishing the very stuff that you\u2019re working hard to try and eliminate at this point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Consume More Fiber<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another way to encourage and help yourself to remove the unwanted toxins <\/a>from your body and from your bowels is to increase the amount of fiber in your diet. What this effectively does is to travel through your body while pushing and sweeping everything else out of the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This goes for your bowels and means that you\u2019ll be able to remove the large amounts of \u2018clog\u2019 that is gumming up your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that there are two different types of fiber, and the type that we\u2019re interested in here is the non-soluble kind. That means fiber that can\u2019t be dissolved in water and fluid, and therefore won\u2019t be absorbed into the blood. Both types of fiber have their benefits, but it\u2019s this non-soluble kind that is going to be the most effective at pushing through the digestive system and breaking up\/removing stool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Eat Prunes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Prunes <\/a>are a source of fiber, which right away makes them a great choice for the reasons that we just <\/em>discussed. At the same time though, prunes will also have the added benefit of providing something called sorbitol. Sorbitol is a substance that encourages the absorption of fluids, and which can thereby help to absorb fluids from your colon and your bowels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine sucking all of the stuff that you don\u2019t want in your bowels into a single ball and then removing it. That\u2019s pretty much what prunes do! They\u2019re also immensely good for you, actually quite tasty, and one of the most commonly recommended ways to treat constipation \u2013 along with drinking more water. Do both!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Switch to Filtered Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not only important to make sure that you are emptying your colon regularly in order to feel light and healthy, but it\u2019s also important to try and avoid anything that can make the problem worse again in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there is some debate as to whether there is really any point in detox<\/a>, the truth is that the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) conducted a study that found over 122 chemicals in participants\u2019 blood that doesn\u2019t belong there. The same goes for the stool. A detox or a colon cleanse can help you to get rid of a lot of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of these chemicals come from our water, unfortunately, which not only has a lot of unwanted stuff added to it by the local councils (such as fluoride) but also picks up a lot of toxins along the way from the insides of pipes, and even from discarded hygiene products!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Switching to filtered water then is a good way to combat a lot of these problems and to remove unwanted substances from your system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Try This Easy Combination<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here is one very simple and easy colon cleanse that you can do right now and that is only going to take you about ten seconds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To do it, you will first fill a glass with mildly warm water, then you will squeeze the juice from half of one lemon into it. Next, take a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper, and grate just a small amount of garlic into the mix. Stir that well and drink!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What this is going to do is to speed up your metabolism and work as a mild diuretic. The garlic <\/a>is fibrous and will also act as a natural antibiotic to kill the germs in the stomach, the lemon juice and the cayenne pepper will increase your need to go to the toilet, and the warm water will likewise relax and break up what\u2019s in your system right now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the interests of transparency, this is not a particularly tasty drink! But no one does a colon cleanse because it\u2019s fun\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Drink Coconut Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Coconut water <\/a>is not going to give you a colon cleanse, but you should keep some to hand anyway if you plan on doing one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why? Because this is what you need to use afterward<\/em>. While a colon cleanse has a great many health benefits, what it isn\u2019t great for is removing a lot of the electrolytes from your body \u2013 potentially leaving you dehydrated and prone to cramping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid this issue, try drinking coconut water. This is naturally isotonic, meaning that it contains the electrolytes (such as sodium and potassium) in the precise same balance as they are found in the human body. This enables you to get back to proper function immediately \u2013 only now without the toxins and the nasty clog that was slowing you down.
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