3 Simple Steps For An Effective Natural Colon Detox

Gastrointestinal problems are unfortunately very common today. Unhealthy lifestyles with processed and refined foods and increasing amounts of chemical and environmental pollution can all affect health negatively and cause severe conditions.

The colon is important for health and wellbeing, but often overlooked when the root cause of conditions is being looked at. There are multiple bacteria living in the colon, both healthy and unhealthy. It is this balance that is often tipped over and unhealthy bacteria dominate the colon. A natural colon detox program should be done occasionally so that we restore the balance and make sure the natural healthy bacteria are keeping the body doing well.

The easiest way to do a natural colon detox is to remove the toxic foods from your diet and replace them with healthy foods that provide nutrients to your gastro-intestines. You can do a natural colon detox by following these simple steps.

First, remove toxins from your diet

Your first priority should be to remove unhealthy foods from your diet. According to a Natural News article in 2011, people too often try to achieve colon detoxification by taking laxatives and detoxifying supplements for a day or two without realising that a much fuller change in habits is needed to achieve the best results. You need to remove processed foods, such as fast food, from your diet. Also try to reduce the use of sugary and fatty products.

Second, clear toxins from the body with fluids and herbs

The second step in natural colon detox is to increase the fluid intake so that the unhealthy bacteria and toxins are forced to move out of the body. For instance, another Natural News article from 2013 reminds us that, if the body is continuously dehydrated, toxins build up and often lead to the feeling of constipation. So you should try to drink at least 10 to 12 cups of water every day. The 2013 article also suggests adding sea salt to water to increase the toxin removal.

A great way to enhance the fluid intake and removal of toxins is to add some herbal teas to your colon detox. For example, Body Detox Zone recommends drinking peppermint and fennel seed teas. These are great in breaking up mucus in the colon. They also recommend dandelion tea, which is great for supporting the healthy bacteria in the colon and boosting its growth in the intestinal tract.

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