Saturday, August 4, 2007

Understanding The Least Invasive Most Gentle Way To Cleanse The Colon

Not sure of the reaction you will get from friends if you told
them you are going to have a colon cleanse? They may expect it
means you are going to either use a herbal preparation, go for
colonic irrigation or have an enema. However, none of these
approaches are ones that people tend to be happy about adopting,
especially if they are looking for the least invasive, most
gentle way to cleanse the colon.

Having a colon cleanse has become almost fashionable, with the
benefits of a clean colon and detoxing the body being talked
about on almost every day time show, and with infomercials being
shown across countless channels.

However, what people do not realise is that there is no need to
adopt a colon cleansing program, if they adopt some simple steps
to help themselves clean the colon naturally.

This process will take longer than using a herbal preparation
or having the waste flushed out of the body using an enema or
colonic irrigation, but it is a natural process, and will mean
that once adopted the diet will help the person stay cleansed
for life.

Here are some steps a person can take to make the colon a
healthier environment:

Eat more fiber, both soluble and insoluble – Vegetables and
fruit are rich sources of both soluble and insoluble fiber.

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Avoid foods that are low in fiber while carrying about the
colon-cleansing regime. These would include red meat (no fiber),
sausages, pepperoni, bacon, pork and meat extracts.

Exercise regularly, and everyday while on a colon cleansing
program as exercise stimulates the bowels.

Fasting can help to reduce the amount of foods and toxins being
consumed. This will mean that less food has to be processed and
the body can concentrate on the job of eliminating any waste
lodged in the colon.

Drinking plenty of water is essential, and eliminate all drinks
that dehydrate the body, including alcohol, caffeinated drinks
and soda.

Digestive enzymes and probiotic foods can help rebalance the
gut and colon and also help the body to absorb more nutrients
from the foods eaten.

Digestive enzymes tend to come from raw foods that we eat, and
they are killed or dramatically reduced by the process of
cooking the foods. The most enzyme rich foods are sprouted
seeds, legumes and grains.

If food is cooked then the best way is through lightly steaming
or stewing the food. This way some of the digestive enzymes are
maintained in the food.

Changing diet is the least invasive, most gentle way to cleanse
the colon. Although it may be a slower process than adopting a
colon cleansing program, it does allow for the whole body to get
into balance using solely dietary changes and exercise.

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