The colon is of prime importance to the digestive system and is basically the sewer system of the body. Food from the small intestine is moved to the colon where water is extracted from the matter, which solidifies and passes on to the rectum for elimination. Constipation occurs when bowel movements become less frequent and fecal matter begins to build and back up into the body -- toxins and all. This is usually due to lack of proper diet, stress, sleep deprivation and dehydration. Over years, the matter can compress into the walls of the colon, obstructing the opening and making elimination even harder. This is also known as an impacted colon. The colon is an important part of the immune system and should be kept free of waste and toxins to function properly. A simple and inexpensive, yet effective, way of cleaning out the colon is the use of prune and apple juice. Prunes as well as apples have a high insoluble fiber content that "scrub" as they pass through the bowels; prunes also contain dihydrophenylisatin, a natural laxative.
Step 1
Choose a day that is free of chores and duties to do the cleanse. This cleanse will require a few hours to completely pass through the colon. You should cleanse when you are at home and close to a bathroom as the liquid may start to pass without warning.
Step 2
Consume 2 to 3 cups of prune juice in the morning upon waking. Wait 30 minutes and drink 1 cup of apple juice. The amount of time before a bowel movement differs from person to person, depending on the amount of fecal matter in the colon and individual metabolism, but it should work within a couple of hours.
Step 3
Take another glass of apple juice after the first elimination to further assist in the purging of fecal matter and toxins from the colon.
Things You'll Need
- Prune juice
- Apple juice
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