How to Cleanse the Colon With Lemon Water

During a colon cleanse, adding lemon water to your routine assists in cleansing the colon. Lemons are high in vitamins B and C and have many healing benefits. Lemons are both antibacterial and antiviral---useful in fighting infections. In warm water, lemon juice reduces stomach acidity and helps to cleanse the entire digestive system. It's best to add lemon juice to foods and drinks on a daily basis to get their full immune-building benefits, and it's easy to add it to just about any dish. Here is an easy recipe for lemon water.

Things You'll Need

• 3 lemons 1 pint water Saucepan Strainer Organic maple syrup Pinch of cayenne

Instructions

The Steps

1. Slice all three lemons into thin slices. Leave the skins on them for the extra vitamins. Remove seeds. Put lemon slices in saucepan.

2. Add water and heat over medium heat, bringing to a boil.

3. Lower heat once liquid reduces by half. Let lemons simmer for 30 minutes.

4. Strain lemons from water, and pour a cup. Add maple syrup, to taste, to sweeten your drink.

5. Add pinch of cayenne. Cayenne helps to stimulate digestion.

Tips & Warnings

• Drink 2 to 3 cups a day during a colon cleanse.

• Don't touch the cayenne with your hands or get it near your eyes or nose; it burns the mucous membranes.

References

• The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Healing Remedies; C. Norman Shealy MD, PhD