How to Regain a Healthy Colon
Your colon is an essential part of your gastrointestinal system. It and the rectum together compose the large intestine. The colon is involved in the last stage of digestion in which it dehydrates the liquid waste. It is important to have or regain a healthy colon to keep your digestive tract running efficiently and to help avoid disease.
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Choose colon-beneficial proteins like fresh fish, poultry and beans instead of red meat and highly processed meats.
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Select dark colored greens and bright colored peppers, and ingest a variety of fresh produce. In general, the dark and brightly colored vegetables and fruits contain the most nutrients and are excellent at helping you regain colon health.
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Increase your fiber content. Fiber is important in helping to clean out your colon by producing bulkier stools and regulating bowel movements. You can find high levels of fiber in bran, whole grains, beans and berries.
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Add more calcium-rich foods to your diet for regaining a healthy colon. You can obtain calcium from many different types of foods, including dark greens, salmon and sardines, skim milk and orange juice fortified with extra calcium.
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Get your vitamin D by spending more time outside. Vitamin D is obtained primarily from sunshine, but you can also get some from eggs, salmon and sardines. You can also take vitamin D supplements if your intake is low. Vitamin D is believed to aid in the prevention of colon cancer.
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Intake folic acid, which is believed to help reduce your chances of developing colorectal cancer. Folic acid can be garnered from collard greens, broccoli, lentils, oranges, strawberries and papaya as well as many other foods.
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Aim for 30 minutes of exercise at least four times a week. Moderate physical activity stimulates the gastrointestinal system and helps it function regularly. Remember to intake plenty of fluids while you are working out.
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Tips & Warnings
Eat hearty, healthy meals rather than nibbling to help regain good colon functioning.
Lower your stress to promote a healthy colon. Stress can cause the gastric juices to aggravate your system.
Never resist or delay the urge to have a bowel movement; doing so can result in constipation, which is unhealthy for your colon.
Consult your physician before having a colonic procedure to determine whether the procedure is advisable for you.
