Simple Homemade Colon Cleanse

One of the great things about the internet is that it has allowed us to easily get news and learn about almost any subject we’re interested in. Health information used to be hard to find unless you went to a doctor or clinic. An increasing number of people are becoming more health conscious each day.  There are all kinds of do-it-yourself home remedies on the internet for just about every condition under the sun.  You can even find recipes for a homemade colon cleanse compliments of a search engine near you.

The information overload you encounter through the information super highway can have you mixing every potion and concoction known to man and some unknown.  Amidst the barrage of web information, finding a simple recipe for an effective homemade colon cleanse does not have to be difficult.

Psyllium Seed Husks

Psyllium seed husks have been traditionally used for ages to treat constipation. Any effective store-bought or homemade colon cleanse will contain this ingredient. Psyllium is a high-fiber bulking agent that promotes colon health. The husks swell when they come in contact with water, forming a jellylike mass that hydrates feces and makes it soft.  The accumulated psyllium bulk stimulates your colon to contract and empty itself. When taken with enough water, any fecal matter that has been hardened and trapped in your colon can be softened and set free from the walls of your colon by these husks. Psyllium seed husks can be found separately or incorporated into colon cleanse product.

Probiotics

An effective homemade colon cleanse recipe will also include probiotics.  Probiotics are simply the opposite of antibiotics. While antibiotics destroy bad bacteria (and usually good bacteria along with the bad), probiotics promote the presence of good bacteria in the digestive system.  Probiotics strengthen the immune system and create an environment where parasites and bad bacteria have less of a chance to thrive. They are a type of good bacteria that live in yogurt and other speciality drinks you can find at the grocery store. Make sure the label specifically says that there are live, active cultures included.

If you have to take a round of antibiotics, make sure you include plenty of probiotics during and after your prescribed medication period. It’s imortant to get the ‘good stuff’ working in your body again. For optimal health, include some in your diet every day, not just during a cleanse.

Both psyllium seed husks and probiotics are essential components to look for in any store-bought or homemade colon cleanse.  If a product or recipe doesn’t include these ingredients, it’s likely to be ineffective.  Be wary of free colon cleanse recipes that require you to purchase another product in order to “complete the system”.  It may be a legitimate product but you can probably get it in its generic form at your local health food store for a fraction of the cost. 

This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t purchase a reputable system that provides real benefits, just be cautious when a homemade colon cleanse is advertised as free but really requires the purchase of a product to reap the full benefits.  In some cases, these products are sub-standard and don’t provide much in the way of value or results. Read the labels on different types of colon cleanses and make yourself a list of ingredients and the order they appear. Ingredients are listed in the order of how much there is in a product with the higest amount in the first ingredient listed.

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