It’s true that you should avoid eating food during my natural colon cleanse for the best results. The colon cleanse itself is all you need. But there are a few options which I’ll talk about here if you feel you need to eat something else.
What To Eat Whilst On A Natural Colon Cleanse
So first of all, let's go through the colon cleanse process itself. During your 4 Day Colon Cleanse, you should eat one tablespoon of the colon cleanse mixed, with some warm or hot water, every 2 hours, 5 times a day. For example, 8am, 10am, Noon, 2pm & 4pm. You can drizzle in a dash of honey to add a bit of sweetness. Watch my youtube video to see me making it.
For the most effective results, it’s recommended you just take the colon cleanse mixture and drink a lot of water. You need to be having at least 1L of water between serves, or 1L of apple juice as a backup.
If you really need to eat in between these two hours, and you’ve already had lots of water, then I recommend eating apples. With their pectin and fibers, apples are known to support the process of colon cleansing.
I know that some people don’t like apples, but I eat them in a different way that most people really love. I cut the apple into nice, thin slices, drizzle them with some lemon juice. Have them as a snack between servings of the colon cleanse. This will not only satiate you, but you’ll feel great.
If you really don’t like apples, I would recommend adding fresh fruit or even try adding some juices. But the point here is to only have foods that will support the colon cleanse process.
If you really need to eat, you may also have a light salad or even some soup in the evening. It’s not the ‘best’ way, but hey if that’s what it takes to get you through the four days, then do it!
Another Way To Do A Colon Cleanse
There’s also an easy “version” of the colon cleanse. It’s not as effective, but you can try it and maybe this way will work better for you to begin with. With this method of taking colon cleanse, you have one serving of the colon cleanse mix a day (usually morning is best, like a breakfast replacement), and do this for 30 days.
During this period, you can have whatever healthy whole foods you like for the rest of the day. Of course, I’d recommend eating as many fresh fruits and vegetables as possible as this is going to help with the cleaning process.
If you think you can stick to the “go hard” version of the 4 Day Colon Cleanse, go for it! Just keep telling yourself it’s not forever, it’s just a few days to do something amazing for your body. And remember, even if you can do only two or three days, you’ll still be giving your body an awesome cleanse and can try for a full 4 days another time.
Is colon cleansing good for you? Scientific research on colon cleansing is extremely limited. There’s no good evidence for most of the claims that its practitioners make. And the side effects can range from mild to serious.Ways to Cleanse Your Colon
There are two main colon-cleansing methods. You can buy products or you can see a doctor to have a colon irrigation.
Colon cleansing with powdered or liquid supplements. You take some supplements used for colon cleansing by mouth. Others you take through the rectum. Either way, the idea is to help the colon to expel its contents. You can find these products on the internet or in health food stores, supermarkets, or pharmacies. They include:
Enemas
Laxatives -- both stimulant and nonstimulant types
Herbal teas
Enzymes
Magnesium
Colon cleansing with colon irrigation (high colonics). The first modern colonic machine was invented about 100 years ago. Today, colonic hygienists or colon hydrotherapists perform colon irrigations. Colon irrigations work somewhat like an enema but they involve much more water. While you lie on a table, a low-pressure pump or a gravity-based reservoir flushes several gallons of water through a small tube inserted into your rectum.
After the water is in the colon, the therapist may massage your abdomen. Then you release the water like a regular bowel movement; the process flushes out the fluids and waste. The therapist may repeat the process, and a session may last up to an hour.
The practitioner may use a variety of water pressures and temperatures and may or may not combine water with enzymes, herbs, coffee, or probiotics. Probiotics are supplements containing beneficial bacteria.
One of the main theories behind colon cleansing is an ancient belief called the theory of autointoxication. This is the belief that undigested meat and other foods cause mucus buildup in the colon. This buildup produces toxins, the theory goes, which enter the blood's circulation, poisoning the body. Some people claim these toxins cause a wide range of symptoms, such as: Fatigue Headache Weight gain Low energy On the surface, the idea of toxins being reabsorbed by the body makes some sense. but the theory of autointoxication has been disproven. The health claims made by producers of colon cleansing products and colon irrigation practitioners are broad and wide-reaching. Their main goal is to clear the colon of large quantities of stagnant, supposedly toxic waste encrusted on colon walls. Doing so, they say, will help your body work better. These supposed benefits include: What’s the Theory Behind Natural Colon Cleansing?
Purported Benefits of Colon Cleansing
Improving mental outlook
Improving the immune system
Losing weight
Reducing the risk of colon cancer
Quality scientific research is lacking when it comes to backing up these claims.
Is Natural Colon Cleansing Needed?
Are bowel movements enough to clear the colon? We do know that the body alone can do the following:
Natural bacteria in the colon can detoxify food waste.
The liver also neutralizes toxins.
Mucus membranes in the colon may keep unwanted substances from reentering the blood and tissues.
The lining of the intestines regenerates itself faster than any other tissue in the body, preventing a buildup of harmful material.
The normal number of bowel movements varies from person to person.
Increasing the number of bowel movements doesn't improve weight loss. That's because the body absorbs most calories before they reach the large intestine.
Risks of Colon Cleansing
“Natural" doesn't necessarily mean safe. The government doesn't regulate natural colon cleansing products, so their potency, safety, and purity can't be guaranteed. And, each state has its own rules about whether or not practitioners must be professionally licensed.
It's always a good idea to talk with your doctor before starting a new practice such as colon cleansing.