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The 10 best tips for colon cleansing
Tips and applications for a natural colon cleansing
A healthy intestinal flora is the best protection against diseases and health problems. However, an unfavorable diet quickly causes slagging and deposits in the intestine, which can lead to bad breath, chronic fatigue or indigestion such as constipation, constipation or bloating.
To get rid of the discomfort and to feel fit and healthy again, the intestine must be thoroughly cleaned and then the intestinal flora rebuilt. But how does a natural colon cleanse work? What should I put attention on? We give tips for a successful intestinal rehabilitation and show what is good for your gut and what is not.
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- Tips and applications for a natural colon cleansing
- Tip # 1: The right diet
- Tip # 2: Extensive Chewing
- Tip # 3: Homemade green smoothies
- Tip # 4: Drink plenty of water
- Tip # 5: Psyllium Husk
- Tip # 6: Bitter plants
- Tip # 7: healing clay
- Tip # 8: Effective herbs
- Tip # 9: Colon Hydro Therapy
- Tip # 10: Beneficial abdominal massage
Tip # 1: The right diet
The main cause of a disturbed intestinal flora is an unfavorable diet. Often, too much fatty and protein-rich foods, e.g. Dairy products eaten with high fat content, in addition to the excessive consumption of meat, sausage, white flour products and sweets or sugar. If all this is consumed over a longer period to a greater extent, there is an increase in mucus formation and slagging of the intestine. This is often the first step in the development of many chronic diseases, digestive problems, sleep disorders, constant fatigue and weakness.
An unhealthy diet with too much fat, meat and sugar will quickly lead to intestinal slagging. (Image: Brent Hofacker / fotolia.com) To build a healthy intestinal flora, you should first take a critical look at your diet and possibly change some habits. Generally speaking, the more you dispense with highly processed or finished products and instead eat freshly prepared, vital-rich meals, the faster your gut will get better. Take priority to basic foods, because they provide the body with all the essential nutrients that he needs for a healthy balance. They leave behind - differently than e.g. White bread, sausage and meat - no acidic metabolic residues, which prevents over-acidification of the body or rebalances the acid-base balance.
Above all, eat a lot of base-forming fruits and vegetables such as apples, mirabelle plums, soft fruits, kiwis, plums, peppers, broccoli, fennel, carrots, spinach, beetroot or potatoes. Salads such as Arugula, Lollo-Biondo, oak leaf or lamb's lettuce are well suited, other basic foods include herbs (such as dill, rosemary, cumin), mushrooms (mushrooms, mushrooms, etc.), nuts (such as hazelnuts or walnuts) , Legumes such as lentils or chickpeas and sprouts.
Tip # 2: Extensive Chewing
"Well chewed is half digested": This old saying is more important than ever in the face of today's diet. Because many people take too little time to eat and swallow the food rather hastily than thoroughly chewing. As a result, it can not be sufficiently enriched with saliva in the mouth and predigested. As a result, too large chunks of food get into the intestine, which puts a heavy burden on the digestive system and quickly leads to problems such as constipation or abdominal pain.
Therefore, try to chew every bite until it is liquid (about 30 times) to relieve the digestive organs. Another positive effect of the extensive "fletching" is that the food tastes more intense and the natural satiety reflex can be better perceived. Conscious eating becomes more of a pleasure again while helping to reduce weight.
Nutrients: Smoothies with green leafy vegetables are an ideal aid in intestinal cleansing. (Image: Natasha Breen / fotolia.com) Tip # 3: Homemade green smoothies
Basic drinks include water, home-made fruit and vegetable juices and herbal tea. Green smoothies are particularly suitable for intestinal rehabilitation. These contain green leafy vegetables, e.g. Salad leaves, chard, spinach, wild herbs or leaves of kohlrabi many components that are particularly rich in certain vital substances for good intestinal health. Fruit and water are added to the "green stuff", the latter can e.g. also be replaced by orange juice.
Depending on your taste, the smoothie can be supplemented with other healthy ingredients. These include, among others, fresh ginger, spices such as cinnamon or cardamom, as well as small amounts of high-quality oil (for example, linseed oil) or freshly peeled skin of an organic lemon. Mix the ingredients in a blender or blender until the mixture has a smooth consistency. Make sure that you do not mix too long, because the valuable vital substances from the fruits and vegetables are quickly lost due to the resulting heat.
| Try a delicious apple and spinach smoothie, for example For two small glasses are needed:
The ingredients are washed thoroughly under running water and freed from soiling. Cut the fruits and vegetables into bigger pieces and put everything together in the blender. |
There are endless ways to put together your favorite personal smoothie. Just test out which green leafy vegetables and fruits harmonize well with your taste. Due to the high content of nutrients and fiber, the mixed drinks are very filling and are therefore ideal as a breakfast or healthy snack.
| Quickly prepared is an apple and kale smoothie For two small glasses take:
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The refreshing spicy Cucumber salad smoothie It tastes best when it is thoroughly absorbed in the fridge for a while before eating.
You need for two servings:
Wash the apple, cucumber and (selected) salad and spin the latter a bit dry. Thinly peel and dice the banana and cucumber. Put everything together in the blender and, depending on the desired consistency, gradually add the apple juice. Make the finished smoothie cold and then stir again. |
Tip # 4: Drink plenty of water
In order for your body to eliminate the mobilized toxins as quickly as possible, you should pay particular attention during the intestinal rehabilitation to a sufficient fluid intake. Ideal are two to three liters of high quality, still water per day - in addition to the fresh smoothies and juices.
Tip # 5: Psyllium Husk
A central component of many proven programs for colon cleansing are psyllium husk. These are seed shells of the Plantago ovata plant, a plantain plant native to, for example, India and North Africa, and related to the ribwort plantain found in this country. Psyllium seeds are good for intestinal cleansing, as they contain mucilage that binds water in the intestine, causing it to swell up. As a result, the volume of the intestinal contents increases, stimulating digestion and freeing the body of deposits and toxins.
Important to know: During colon cleansing with psyllium husks, always drink plenty of still water (at least 200 ml per application) to allow the mucilages to swell properly and have an effect. If too little liquid is absorbed, however, it may lead to an increase in the complaints, as the psyllium husks withdraw the remaining water from the feces and this is even harder. This can cause abdominal pain, severe constipation, bloated abdomen, and in case of emergency even a bowel obstruction.
Tip # 6: Bitter plants
Bitter plants are well suited to help the body displace harmful intestinal bacteria. For herbs and vegetables with bitter substances have a stabilizing effect on the digestive organs and gently stimulate the intestinal mucous membrane to excrete increased amounts of toxins, bacteria, viruses and metabolic waste.
In order to counteract the acidification of the organism and to promote the development of a healthy intestinal flora, nutrition experts recommend mostly tea blends with plants such. Dandelion, Nettle, Artichoke, Angelica, Benedictine or Yellow Gentian. Alternatively, in the pharmacy bittertropfen concentrates (herb bitters) or Swedish bitters in finished form are available.
Use the bitter plants for about three weeks in the form of a cure to properly cleanse and care for your digestive organs through the valuable ingredients. It is important that both tea blends and finished preparations are taken several times a day.
Naturopaths often recommend healing clay for natural colon cleansing. Because the fine powder can u.a. Bind toxins and transport them out of the body. (Image: PhotoSG / fotolia.com) Tip # 7: healing clay
To support the intestinal cleansing and purification, healing clay offers. This is a traditional and inexpensive home remedy that is very effective and has a particularly positive effect on the intestine. Because the earth can absorb toxins such as cholesterol, harmful intestinal bacteria, their metabolites and other harmful substances from the food like a sponge, bind and transport it from the body in a natural way.
The fine powder is rich in minerals, e.g. Calcium, magnesium, iron, selenium and copper, which contribute to the neutralization of excess stomach acid. Accordingly, the "healthy soil" can be a beneficial aid in digestive problems such as a bloated stomach, heartburn, stomach pain or irritable bowel.
Healing earth is available (from Luvos, for example) from fine to micro fine and can be taken over a longer period of time. The powder is stirred in half a glass of water or tea and swallowed. Alternatively, it can be mixed with saliva and swallowed down without water in the mouth, allowing the soil to reach the gastrointestinal tract with greater concentration.
Those who do not like the powder form can resort to capsules or granules. As part of the intestinal rehabilitation is a three-week cure followed by a short break recommended. An application over several weeks, however, should always be discussed in advance with a doctor or alternative practitioner.
Tip # 8: Effective herbs
For a successful intestinal rehabilitation, alternative practitioners usually recommend herbs as a supplement to psyllium husks and / or healing earth. Because nature offers a variety of effective herbs, which have proven themselves in complaints in the gastrointestinal area.
These include caraway, which helps with flatulence as a home remedy and is conducive to the circulation of the gastrointestinal mucous membranes. Oregano can inhibit the intestinal pathogen Helicobacter pylori, parsley helps with general gastrointestinal complaints and supports the digestive process. Dill has an antibacterial, anti-spasmodic and digestive effect, fennel is well suited for calming the strained gastrointestinal tract and for relieving a swollen abdomen.
Other herbs and plant extracts that can be used in the context of intestinal rehabilitation include anise, basil, thyme, elderflower, ginger and olive leaves.
Tip # 9: Colon Hydro Therapy
In the so-called "Colon Hydro-Therapy" is a naturopathic method of colon cleansing, which is similar to the classic "enema". It is used in indigestion such as constipation or irritable bowel syndrome, e.g. with increased susceptibility to infections, allergies and chronic headaches.
During the therapy, the alternative practitioner uses a small plastic tube to introduce warm water into the large intestine of the patient and then drains the contents of the intestine odorless through a drain hose directly into the sewage system. In order for the warm water to reach all polluted regions, a supportive abdominal massage is usually performed. The aim is to thoroughly rinse the intestine, to remove feces and debris and to restore the natural intestinal movement can. To achieve this and relieve the symptoms, however, more than ten treatments are often needed.
A stomach massage has a soothing and stimulating effect on digestion. With just a few movements you can do something good for your intestinal health. (Image: Piotr Marcinski / fotolia.com) Tip # 10: Beneficial abdominal massage
A massage not only works well in combination with a colon hydrotherapy, but generally provides excellent support in building a healthy intestinal flora. Because a belly massage can release tension, loosen structures and stimulate digestion and therefore helps with the cleansing and detoxification of the intestine.
Instructions for a gentle intestinal self-massage:
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Self-massage works best when done twice a day. Particularly good times are the morning (after waking up) and the evening (before going to sleep), when there is a calm mood and it is easier to relax. Create a "peaceful" environment and switch off disruptive factors such as mobile phones, televisions, etc. Try to focus all on yourself - you'll quickly notice how soothing the warmth and touch. (No)