Colon cleanses help to rebuild the natural flora in the intestines as well as purify the blood and lymph, according to CureZone.com. A variety of colon-cleansing programs and herbal mixtures exist, though juicing and liquid fasts are commonly used to achieve optimal intestinal health. You can create your own herbal combinations and follow a strict juice fast using ingredients from a natural foods store or the Internet.
Step 1
Prepare for your five-day colon cleanse fast at least a week in advance. If you drink caffeine, eliminate it gradually to avoid headaches and withdrawals. Gather all the herbs, teas, and organic fruits and vegetables you will need to create the proper juice combinations. If you can take time off of work. The night before you are to begin your fast, eat a healthy meal.
Step 2
Begin your fast first thing in the morning on day one. A shake of liquid bentonite and psyllium starts your day. According to CureZone.com, mix 1 tbsp. of liquid bentonite, 1 tsp. powdered psyllium and 10 ounces of water. Shake vigorously and consume immediately. Follow with 10 ounces of plain water. Wait one hour before making any juices or taking any herbal supplements.
Step 3
Drink one freshly made glass of juice in the morning, at lunch time, and in the evening. Follow the recipes that come with your juicer, create your own combinations, or look up many recipes on the Internet. Apples, carrots, citrus fruits and green leafy vegetables provide excellent nutritional support and even more fiber to cleanse your colon.
Step 4
Consume any combination of the following, which support your body nutritionally and your colon specifically, according to BlessedHerbs.com: aloe vera gel capsules, cascara sagrada bark powder, dandelion root powder, fennel seed (ground or whole), dried peppermint, fenugreek seed (ground or whole), licorice root powder, amla fruit rind, and ginger root (fresh or dried, but not candied). You may mix dried herbs into your juices or water, or make teas from them to sip throughout the day. Use all of these or only the ones you can easily find.
Step 5
Increase to two shakes per day on day two. If you can tolerate it, three bentonite and psyllium shakes may be taken on days three through five.
Step 6
Continue with the psyllium and bentonite shakes daily in the morning, and the juices throughout the day, for five full days. On the sixth day, you may start gradually to eat normally again.
Tips and Warnings
- Drink plenty of water during your five-day colon cleanse. You should consume half your body weight in ounces of water. For example, if you weigh 180 pounds, you would consume 90 ounces of water (11 cups, or 2.75 quarts). This is in addition to the juices or herbal teas you consume. Rebuild your intestinal flora after the sixth day by eating yogurt or kefir. Your body will be a clean slate, so treat it respectfully.
- Certain medical conditions preclude a thorough colon cleansing such as this program. Talk to your doctor if you have any medical conditions.
Things You'll Need
- Liquid bentonite
- Powdered psyllium
- Juicer
- Apples
- Carrots
- Citrus fruits
- Green leafy vegetables
- Aloe vera gel capsules
- Cascara sagrada bark powder
- Dandelion root powder
- Fennel seed
- Dried peppermint
- Fenugreek seed
- Licorice root powder
- Amla fruit rind
- Ginger root
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