Your colon eliminates waste from your body. According to the University of Iowa Health Care website, your colon removes water, and stores and eliminates waste products from your body in the form of stool. A healthy diet, regular exercise, adequate fluid intake and a healthy lifestyle will promote proper colon functions. Natural colon cleansers may also enhance the functions of your colon. You should take these products only under the supervision of a professional health care provider.
Psyllium
Psyllium, an high-fiber supplement, comes from the shrub-like Plantago ovata plant, commonly found in India. Psyllium acts as a gentle bulk-forming laxative that relieves constipation and diarrhea, reduces blood glucose levels and lowers cholesterol levels, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Psyllium's high fiber content and mucilaginous property cause it to swell on contact with water; it cleanses and removes waste products from your colon. People should take psyllium with a full, 8 oz. glass of water. In addition, throughout the day, people should consume at least six to eight full glasses of water to maintain adequate fluid intake and avoid constipation.
Flaxseed
Flaxseed, commonly called flax, or linseed, is a high-fiber supplement primarily used as a laxative. Flaxseed has been used in traditional medicine to treat constipation, coughs and colds. According to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the high fiber content of flaxseed gives it its laxative effect. Flaxseed also has a mucilaginous property that makes it expand on contact with water. Its expansion in your colon adds bulk and stimulates the peristaltic--or wave-like muscular contraction--of your colon to cleanse and eliminate waste from your body.
Dandelion
Dandelion has been used by Native Americans, in traditional medicine and in Chinese medicine to treat a variety of conditions. Dandelion has a mild laxative effect. According to the UMMC, dandelion in a fresh or dried form may be used to treat constipation; gastrointestinal conditions, such as indigestion and flatulence; and it improves the health and function of the natural bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract. The laxative effect of dandelion cleanses your colon and promotes the elimination of waste from your body.
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