Back to Basics...Happy, Healthy & Whole! As we continue to look at the importance of DETOXIFICATION, today well focus on detoxing our INTESTINES/COLON. Your colon – also known as the large intestine – is a large tube-like organ that is connected to your small intestine. About six feet in length, it’s called the “large intestine” because it is two to three times the width of your small intestine, an important feature that makes it capable of handling the end process of digestion and waste removal. While most of the nutrients you get from food are absorbed in the small intestine, the large intestine is given the task of absorbing remaining fluids from feces as it moves toward evacuation. In the process, the colon absorbs sodium and various salts, discharges potassium, and is the home of between 300 and 1,000 species of microscopic bacteria, some of which produce vitamin K and biotin. These bacteria come in essentially two varieties: “friendly” and “unfriendly.” That is, some of them promote good health, while an overabundance of the others can lead to discomfort and disease. What many people don’t know, however, is that the bacteria in your colon contribute a great deal to the condition of your immune system. In fact, some sources suggest that 70-80% of your immune system is located directly in your gut! Accordingly, it’s vital to ensure that your colon is not only clean and working properly, but that it is “housing” a good amount of the friendly bacteria that help keep your immune system strong. Bowel Cleansing Recipes By Valery Elias, eHow Contributor There are many different ways to cleanse the colon. Many involve the purchase of ready-made colon cleansing kits. These can sometimes be harsh and harmful to use on a long-term basis. There are several homemade bowel-cleansing recipes that are just as effective as colon-cleansing kits. ***Psyllium and Bentonite Bowel Cleanse One of the most popular bowel-cleansing recipes is the psyllium and bentonite cleanse. This is made like a shake. To make this cleanse, combine 1 tsp. of psyllium, preferably organic, with 1 tsp. of bentonite and 1 tsp. of ginger. Put this mixture in a jar with 8 oz. of apple juice, and shake it vigorously. Make sure all of the lumps are gone from the mixture. Drink it immediately, and follow this with a full glass, or 8 oz., of water. You can take this shake as many as five times a day. However, avoid eating anything for two hours before or after consuming the shake. Follow a high fruit diet while consuming these shakes. The bentonite clay in the shakes sticks to the walls of the intestines, and draws out impurities and toxins. The pysllium acts as a binding agent, while the ginger has antibacterial properties and kills parasites. ***Lemon Cleanse One of the most popular bowel-cleansing recipes is called the lemon cleanse. This is simple to make and use. To make the lemon cleanse, combine 2 tbs. of lemon juice with 2 tbs. of pure maple syrup. Add one-tenth of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Mix this into 8 oz. of room-temperature water. You should not eat or drink anything else during the lemon bowel cleanse. Drink the mixture six to eight times a day for optimal results. This bowel cleanse will help to remove toxins and mucus from the body. ***Green Papaya Use green papaya as another alternative bowel cleaner. Papaya contains a powerful enzyme called papain, which can eliminate hardened mucus and large amounts of toxins in the body. To make a papaya bowel cleanse, take a small amount of green papaya, and combine it with other fruits of your choice; mix them together with some water in a blender. Drink it immediately after mixing. This is especially effective if taken first thing in the morning. You may also want to focus your diet on eating more alkaline foods, since this will enable the cleansing process. Add psyllium if you need to fully empty your bowels. Be Good To Yourself!
Posted on: Sun, 17 Nov 2013 07:26:00 +0000
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