Your health is directly related to how healthy your colon is. Whatever you eat ends up in as toxins in your bowels. Over a period of time, these toxins build up and cause serious diseases such as obesity, constipation and so on. Having regulated and balanced diet is very important to get rid of the harmful toxins. Apart from this, you can have special colon cleansing diet that can help your colon cleanse up leading to better health. You should think of some ways including good foods that can help your body clean from inside; else any treatment or medication for dealing with toxins may not be as effective, as you expect.
Colon Cleansing Diet
One of the best foods that are good for colon cleansing is raw egg yolk. Egg yolk contains many important vitamins and minerals that are required for your body. You can have at least one egg yolk daily unless the toxins level in your body is in control. There are many ways to have raw egg yolk. The best option is to mix it with some milk and have it. Another option is to add it to some fruit juice or vegetable juice.
If you have never had raw egg yolk, you can spread it on your serving of green salad. It makes an excellent colon cleansing diet that takes care of its peculiar taste as well. Start this gradually, and begin by having one spoon of it for first few days. As your body responds to it positively, increase the quantity and have at least one egg yolk daily.
A few oils such as fish oil, coconut oil, cod liver oil, or olive oil are also good colon cleansing agents. Using these oils doesn’t worsen your toxins level in the body. All these oils are in fact good for your health for different reasons, for example fish oil has important omega-3 fatty acids. Different oils help you to maintain required hormonal balance in the body.
Yeast flakes are another very nutritious food that is almost as good as raw egg yolk. Many important B vitamins and minerals make it a good colon cleansing diet. This is particularly important diet for you if you do not have egg yolk for any reason.
In the process of colon cleansing, whether through exercise, diet or medication, you may feel fatigued, sluggish or tired. In such situations, take some vitamin C rich foods or even vitamin C supplements for required energy. However, it is recommended to consult a doctor before starting the vitamin C supplements.
A well planned diet is a must for effective colon cleansing process. Always consult a specialist physician and seek one’s guidance on what to eat and what to avoid. Explain all your symptoms of any disease so that your physician is able to relate the disease to toxins in your body.
Ensure that your diet consists primarily of fruits, vegetables, seeds, and beans. All these food items are rich in fiber which being soluble in water, prevents constipation. Also, the presence of chlorophyll in many green foods makes these a very good colon cleansing diet. There are some other advantages of chlorophyll as it is useful in healing the damaged digestive tract tissues. People who take less water during the day are more likely to have constipation. Have lots of water to prevent constipation and accumulation of toxins in your body.
Apart from colon cleansing diet, you can use enemas as well. Enema water helps flush out your body completely. You can add coffee to enema water so as to increase its usefulness. Coffee enema is a good detoxifier for your liver. Bentonite clay is another natural product that is a very good cleansing agent for colon. Add bentonite clay water to the enema as it helps in mobilizing harmful toxins from the bowel wall.
Plan your diet and try to have fresh fruits, low salt cheese, carrots or apple in breakfast. In the same way, have large salads of vegetables, one big steamed vegetable, millet, corn or home made soups in lunch. Eat your dinner about 2-3 hours before going to bed. Have salads, steamed vegetables, steamed or grilled fish as your dinner. Eat slowly and chew properly for required digestion of food. Also, drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water everyday.
Foods to Avoid in Colon Cleansing Process
There are many foods and eatables that you should avoid in colon cleansing process. No matter what treatment you take, or what you might be taking as colon cleansing diet, it will not be effective unless you do not take any precautions in terms of your diet. The most notable food items that you should avoid are coffee, black tea, soft drinks, potato chips and junk food, and pasteurized milk. If you take rice frequently, reduce its intake. Apart from these precautions, quit smoking if you smoke.
Dr John Anne is a herbal specialist with years of experience in the field of Alternative Health Care. For more information read about Triphala – Internal Colon Cleanser at Natural Remedies website.
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