Colon Cleanse Detox – Natural Body Cleansing For A Healthy Colon

Every person has their own individual pattern of bowel movements that occur, almost like clockwork.

For most people a bowel movement happens everyday, at roughly the same time each day. What ever your normal pattern is, it is important to take notice when your routine changes.

Changes in your pattern can be due to changes in the food that you eat, or it could be the early warning signs of disease. It is pretty clear that the human body has not changed dramatically in the last hundred years, but the food that we eat certainly has.

We eat a lot of foods that have been processed or have preservatives in them. The toxins that they introduce into our bodies put a lot of stress on our systems.

This is probably part of the reason that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. All is not gloom and doom however, because natural colon cleansing is an effective way of keeping oneself healthy and fit.

Natural herbs are very proficient in cleaning the colon and removing pounds of feces that cling to the folds of the colon.

Natural colon cleansing helps in the maintenance of healthy intestinal ecology by promoting pro-biotic activity, helping to lower blood pressure, support of healthy immune function and by promoting a healthy acid, alkaline balance within the body’s systems.

Herbal colon cleansing can help your body to fight and prevent many possible health-related problems, which can start in the digestive tract. Excessive fecal build up in the colon from improper diet including foods which are rich in toxins from preservatives can cause complications for the digestive system that can lead to serious disorders.

Problems with the colon can lead to constipation, stomach cramps, irritable bowel syndrome, poor digestion and lack of energy and finally to colon cancer.

All of these disorders and diseases can be directly traced back to unhealthy diets.

Studies have shown that colon cancer is the number one cancer that is reported among men and women today. On average, these patients hold up to 8 meals of undigested food and fecal build up on the walls of their colons.

All things considered, people can vastly improve their health and reduce their chances of getting colon cancer by having a full colon cleansing twice a year, or once a year for those who aren’t have any difficulties with their digestion or bowel movements.

It is important to start with a colon cleanse if you are considering cleaning the entire digestive system because if you are having digestive problems in the stomach, the toxic substances you remove there, will just get caught in the build up of the colon and recycled back into your system.

The most common bowel problem today is the build up of feces on the colon walls, or as it is commonly called, constipation.

More often than not, constipation is caused by a low fiber diet and insufficient water intake.

Herbal colon cleansing can help in breaking up the impacted waste, and prescribed medications given during the process will detoxify your body of the poisons and toxic materials that can not only cause repeated bouts of constipation, but can lead to more serious diseases.

The more your system is exposed to the poisonous waste and toxins from the food that you consume, through absorption in your colon, the larger risk you run of developing more serious diseases. It is critical that you remove the built up waste in your colon on a regular basis in order to save your body from prolonged exposure to the toxins that are removed from the food during digestion.

Colon Cleansing Herbs

The following are some of the most popular colon cleansing herbs and how they help in cleaning and maintaining the colon.

1. Psyllium Husks are a great source of dietary fiber that strengthen the lining of the intestine.

2. Flax Seed nourishes and moistens colon cell membranes and reduces inflammation.

3. Fennel Seed strengthens digestion, freshens breath, reduces gas, and relieves lower abdominal pain.

4. Licorice Root detoxifies poisons from the blood and liver, reduces inflammation and pain, and aids in healing the lungs and digestive tract.

5. Aloe Vera soothes and heals the lining of the intestine. Do not use if pregnant or if you have kidney disease.

6. Grapefruit Pectin is antimicrobial and fights in intestinal infections.

7. Papaya Fruit is a great source of digestive enzymes that dissolve compacted wastes.

8. Slippery Elm Bark coats and soothes the intestines and kidneys.

9. Marshmallow Root nourishes the lungs and coats and soothes the urinary tract.

10. Buckthorn Bark increases digestion and is a herbal laxative.

11. Rhubarb Root is a laxative that reduces inflammation in the liver, kidneys, and large intestine. Do not use if pregnant or if you have gout. Avoid using large doses , but it is very safe in smaller doses when mixed with other colon cleansing herbs.

12. Alfalfa Leaf nourishes the blood. On the other hand, alfalfa seeds and sprouts have induced lupus in primates and should be avoided until more conclusive studies are completed.

13. Guar Gum is a water soluble fiber and laxative that speeds the removal of wastes and toxins.

14. Peppermint leaf soothes the intestines, throat, lungs, stomach because it is mildly anesthetic.

15. Uva Ursi Leaf is a strong diuretic, anti-inflammatory, that reduces infections.

Not all of these herbs should be used by everyone. It is important to consult a trained herbalist before beginning any treatment regimen. An herbalist will be better able to point you in the right direction to find the herb that is best suited for your particular condition.

Herbs That Fight Parasites

There a whole host of colon cleansing herbs that are used for the removal of parasites in the system. Here are just a few of them and what they can do.

Black Walnut Hulls have many uses because they are antiseptic, act as a germicide, fight parasites and are also a laxative. This colon cleansing herb has the ability to absolutely destroy Candida better than most prescription antifungals. I am not sure if there is a connection or not, but when ever you see a pictures of a a black walnut tree, you will notice nothing growing under it. Coincidence? Perhaps not. Wormwood Powder is a another powerful parasitic killer that can can be very useful cleansing the colon of parasites.

Pau D’Arco Powder is a very strong antifungal that comes from South America. It is interesting to note that, even though it only grows in the rainforest, the tree does not grow any mold or fungi. The active ingredient in pau d’arco’s potency has been compared to ketoconazole.

Clove Bud Powder is an antiseptic that is very effective in the treatment of asthma, colic, diarrhea, gout, indigestion, measles, intestinal parasites, tuberculosis, colds and flu.

Male Fern Root Powder is used to rid the body of worms and can help in controlling problems with the lymph system. It is poisonous in very large doses but most commercial parasite cleanses do not have enough to make you sick. It is my opinion that caution should be used with this herb and you should only use it under a doctor’s supervision.

Grapefruit Seed Extract is an antimicrobial herb that is useful in treating intestinal infections. Grapefruit seed extract is completely safe and very effective.

Myrrh Gum revitalizes the blood and reduces pain and swelling caused by blood stasis. Blood stasis occurs when blood that flows throughout the body actually slows down because of thickening, or if it is blocked. This condition can lead to many different illnesses. This herb should not be used if you are pregnant or if you have kidney disease. This next herb comes from garlic, which has so many properties that are beneficial to your health.

Garlic Bulb Powder protects the internal organs against infection and blockage. It also aids in the digestion of fats and oils. Check with your doctor about ingesting large amounts if you are on blood thinners.

Turmeric Root reduces inflammation and mucus in all parts of the body. It has protective anti- inflammatory properties that protect the liver, lungs, intestines, and has been used to prevent and treat cancer. Extracts or the oil from the turmeric root should not be used in high doses.

Gentian Root relieves inflammation in intestinal tract and is known as an effective anti-viral agent.

Prickley Ash Bark Powder stimulates circulation, the lymphatic system, mucous membranes and breaks up blood congestion. This herb should be avoided if you are pregnant or on blood thinning medications.

Yellow Dock Powder covers a lot of areas and can be considered a “fix all” herb because it reduces heat and swelling, softens hardened tissue, nourishes the blood, cleanses the liver and reduces pain.

Herbs Used In Tea For Colon Cleansing

Tea is the delivery agent for many common colon cleansing herbs. Usually these teas are more for maintenance rather than complete colon cleansing.

Senna Leaf is an herbal laxative, but caution should be used because it can interfere with heart medications. Herbs that come in teas that can sooth the stomach, aid in controlling irritable bowel syndrome and promote the general overall health of the digestive system include, Chamomile Flower, Peppermint Leaf, Fennel Seed, Cinnamon Bark and Ginger Root.

There are some specific herbs that are found in some teas that are helpful in maintaining the health of the liver. They include Milk Thistle Seed, Licorice Root and Rhubarb Stem. Rhubarb Stem has the added benefit of reducing inflammation in the kidneys, the large intestine and it is also a laxative that promotes colon health. This herb should not be used in large doses but is very safe in smaller doses in conjunction with other herbs for colon cleansing.

As I am sure you now realize, there are many different herbs that can be used to naturally cleanse the colon and maintain its health. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to seek out the natural herbs that will cleanse your colon and keep it clean.

There is no one single best approach, but all require that you eat the right foods, drink the correct amount of water daily, exercise regularly and cleanse your colon once or twice every year.

The benefits that you derive from this will ast you a lifetime.