Published on: 11/8/2015IST

Jyoti Negi Last updated on: 11/16/2015, Permalink

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10 SuperFoods That Support Your Colon’s Cleansing Process.

What is natural Colon cleansing?

Natural Colon cleansing is an ancient medical practice used by the Greeks and is seeing a resurgence of sorts in the US now, as alternative medicine and herbal supplements gain more acceptance.

There are two main colon-cleansing methods:

• One involves using supplements and products (enemas, laxatives, herbal teas, enzymes, magnesium) which triggers the colon’s expulsion process.
• The second is colon irrigation (high colonics) which works somewhat like an enema where a low-pressure pump or a gravity-based reservoir flushes several gallons of water through a small tube inserted into your rectum.

What is the theory behind natural colon cleansing?

Colon cleansing is based on an ancient belief called the theory of auto-intoxication which believes that undigested meat and other foods cause mucus buildup in the colon. The toxins generated by this mucus enter the blood’s circulation, poisoning the body causing a wide range of symptoms, such as fatigue, headache, weight gain, low energy, etc.

Harmful effects of natural yet supplemental colon cleansing:

Colon cleansing can cause side effects, such as cramping, bloating, nausea and vomiting with more complications like dehydration, bowel perforations, infection risk, and electrolyte imbalance (dangerous for kidney and health patients). In general, stimulant laxatives, enemas, and purgatories should be avoided when possible and can become so addictive over time that natural defecation becomes difficult.

Eat your way to Healthy Colon Health:

Rather than flush the colon the best way to keep the colon clean (after the body has done what it can) is to eat the right food, that also helps lowering your risk of colon cancer and enhancing your overall health.

Increasing both soluble and insoluble fiber can help with a wide range of gastrointestinal problems, including constipation, colorectal cancer and other colon ailments. Recommended daily fiber intake should be 20 to 35 grams . If there are no gluten issues, add sources of both insoluble fiber, such as cereal and whole grains, and soluble fiber, such as bran, fruit, vegetables, and oatmeal. Also, drink plenty of fluids, drink alcohol in moderation, avoid tobacco and limit red meat.

10 Super Foods to support Colon’s natural cleansing process:

1. Flax Seeds and Chia Seeds: Both flax and chia seeds possess omega-3 fatty acids and fiber that stabilize intestinal cell walls, reduce inflammation and the soluble fiber binds with food to optimize the digestive process.
2. Wheatgrass: Supports the body in obtaining more oxygen, preventing growth of cancer cells and quickly eliminates unnecessary toxins from the colon.
3. Chickweed: This is a relatively fast acting herb that flushes out toxins, helps strengthen the stomach muscles and the colon, and clears the colon of waste by preventing constipation.
4. Fermented Foods: Kefir and unpasteurized cultured butter contain healthy probiotic (or beneficial) bacteria that support and balance the existing microbiota in the digestive tract that are responsible for digesting food, absorbing nutrients, thwarting harmful bacteria, and eliminating toxins.
5. Organic fruits: Organic fruits like grapes, pineapples, papaya, and kiwi are rich in fiber act as natural lubricants and contain valuable enzymes that help maintain bowel and colon waste regulation.
6. Apples, apple cider vinegar: High in fiber, a nutrient that is already widely known to promote healthy digestion, Apples are rich in fiber that help eliminate waste and also rich in pectin, a carbohydrate compound that acts as a thickening agent inside the gut, roots out built-up toxins in the colon and strengthens the intestinal lining.
7. Avocados: Like apples, avocados are rich in fiber, and include both soluble and insoluble varieties at a ratio of about one to three, which is quite unique that promotes healthy bowel movements and cleanses the colon, effectively reducing one’s overall risk of developing colon cancer.
8. Chlorophyll-rich greens: Spinach, green olives, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, celery, collard greens, sea vegetables, leeks, peas, and Swiss chard are all high in Fat-soluble chlorophyll (“the internal deodorant”) that adheres to the lining of the intestinal wall and retards bacterial growth, removes putrifactive bacteria from the colon, and helps heal the mucosal lining of the gastrointestinal tract.
9. Clean water with Sea Salt: Perpetual dehydration can lead to constipation and toxic buildup. You should drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water every single day for maximum hydration and cleansing. Adding some sea salt to your water to help further promote detoxification.
10. Legumes: From kidney beans to lentils, legumes contain high levels of fiber that makes these vegetables one of the greatest foods for colon cleansing.  The high fiber content of legumes are known to help maintain normal bowel movement and prevent the occurrence of various illnesses in the gastrointestinal tract.