How to Make at Home Colon Cleansers & What to Use
Good colon health is essential for a happy, functioning body. Doing a colon cleanse is believed to improve digestion, aid weight loss, clear up acne, restore energy and improve general body function by ridding us of stored up toxins that we have accumulated over years of unhealthy eating and polluted environments. A mixture of Pysllium Husk Powder and Bentonite Clay is a popular and easy colon cleanser that anyone with access to a health food store can try at home.
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Things You'll Need
- -Psyllium Husk Powder
- -Bentonite Clay
- -8 oz water or juice
- -Cup
- Optional:
- -Probiotic
- -Honey
- -Apple Cider Vinegar
Instructions
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Instructions
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Mix one tablespoon each of psyllium husk powder and bentonite clay with at least 8 oz. of water or juice, and stir or shake until smooth. (see reference 1)
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Drink your P&B shake on an empty stomach and chase with another glass of water. You may also chase with an optional drink mixture of one tbsp. each of honey and apple cider vinegar to 10 oz of water. (See reference 2) Apple cider vinegar is a detoxification aid but you will do just fine if you forgo this step.
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Start off with one shake a day for at least three days and gradually work your way up to drinking your P&B three to five times a day. Recommended cleanse time is from two to four weeks or until you feel your body has been properly cleansed. (See references 1 and 3)
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Take a probiotic supplement along with your cleansing regimen about one hour after your last shake for the day. This is optional, but recommended as it will help you maintain the friendly bacteria in your digestive system that will otherwise be flushed out during the cleanse. (See references 1 and 3)
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Drink lots of water throughout each day. You need to stay hydrated. It is also a good idea to try and cut out caffeine while you're cleansing.
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Tips & Warnings
-You can find psyllium husk powder and liquid bentonite clay at most health food stores. If you cannot find bentonite, you may substitute with activated charcoal. It is not known to be as effective, but it is easier to find. You may also simply do a cleanse on psyllium husk if you choose. (See reference 3) -It is a good idea to aid your body's detoxification with other cleansing tactics such as an enema, colonic or saltwater flush. A saltwater flush consists of drinking one quart of saltwater (2 heaping tsp. of natural sea or Himalayan crystal salt dissolved in one quart of water) in the morning. This will flush your system in about two hours so stay near a bathroom. It is recommended that you do one of these daily to ensure you're cleaning out toxins rather than reabsorbing them. (See reference 3) -Other detoxifying aids include dry brushing your skin with a soft bristle brush, taking sea salt baths, sweating toxins out in a sauna or taking cleansing herbs such as aloe leaf, senna, cascara garcinia, cayenne, or ginger. (See reference 2)
-As a precaution, never take bentonite clay without also taking fiber. Fiber aids in elimination and ensures that the bentonite will be properly released from your body. (resource 1 - 2nd to last paragraph) -Always read the labels on any product that you are considering trying to make sure that you feel it is right for you. -Talk with your doctor if you have any questions or health conditions prior to starting a colon cleanse.
