Have you been looking for a colon cleansing formula? There are all kinds of natural ingredients you can try to flush out your system of harmful toxins that get gunked up in your digestive system, but here are some formulas that may work best for you, and best of all, most of them can be tried at home as well.

First of all, any kind of formula should have natural ingredients that will not cause any major side effects except for a cleansing of the system. And just because it is natural does not mean that it will actually be good for you. Poison Ivy is natural, but not recommended for ingestion=).

I will list some of the major ingredients in the major players in the colon cleanse field today. Each one of these ingredients is part of the formula that makes up the basics for a cleanse you can do yourself. You can even put these ingredients together yourself if you can find them.

Psyllium Husk:

Psyllium husk is an integral part of the cleansing formula and is a fiber filled with complex carbs.   In addition to helping with constipation it is also used for treatments with yeast infections, INS (irritable Bowel Syndrome), and weight loss.  If taken too much  you may experience some diarrhea but this is also part of the internal cleansing taking place.  Just make sure it does not last longer than 1 day.  I always look for psyllium husk in all of my colon cleansing products.

Bentonite Clay:

Sure it sounds weird, but bentonite clay is like a taxi cab for the toxins in the body.  It picks them up and carries them out.  This stuff is in almost any reputable product and acts like a vacuum to help you eliminate things like parasites, poisons, pathogens, and bad bacteria.  This clay is one of the best things you can take to remove all of the waste just sitting there clogging up the colon.  You will most definitely feel more energetic after taking this “colon sponge” that absorbs all the bad stuff in there.

Cascara Sagrada:

One important process of an internal cleanse of the digestive system is to make sure the muscles that move the food in your colon are operating properly.  This undulating action works great in a healthy colon and moves things along.  By taking Cascara Sagrada you can make sure you condition the muscles in your intestinal tract.

Flax Seed:

I have seen this natural ingredient in almost every colon cleanse product I have seen as well.  It’s the part of the formula that also relieves constipation.  Flax seed is rich in Omega 3’s and is also great for your heart and skin.

Worm Seed:

I’m glad this one is better than it sounds.  It does not involve “worms” of any kind but worm seed is effective at removing worms from your system if they are in there.  It will also remove all kinds of other parasites and relieve the constipation that is associated with them.  If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you should not take wormseed.

Probiotics:

Any good colon cleansing formula will also contain some probiotics which are micro-organisms that will help to keep the good bacteria and fight off the bad.  I don’t know how it can tell the difference but it can!  A steady diet of these probiotics would be great for anyone.

With all of the homemade remedies for colon cleansing out there I thought I would put some of the best ones here on this page.  These are colon cleansing solutions from across the web and may or may not work.  You can find which works best for you, but as always, consult with your doctor if you deem necessary.

So here is the big homemade list of things to help cleanse out your colon:

• 4 ounces of castor oil, followed by warm water enemas
• magnesium citrate
• east several bowls of oatmeal
• prune juice, apple sauce, and bran
• vegetable oil in black coffee
• yogurt with probiotic cultures
• mint tea with honey
• flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon of salt in 20 ounces of water
• lots of soups
• lemon juice, maple syrup, water, cyenne pepper
• apple cider vinegar with plenty of fiber
• omega 3
• grape seed extract

There really is no magic pill you can take to completely solve your digestive problems and even many of the above solutions will not be right or even healthy if you don’t already know your current health status.  It is easier to keep your colon healthy than to try to cleanse it after getting everything clogged up.  But you would be surprised what some regular exercise would do for you.  Getting off the couch and onto the treadmill or hitting the basketball courts can help your blood flow as well as get your colon moving again as well.  I have known people who have had more regular bowel movements after beginning to exercise their bodies and that is another reason they have more energy now.  Also, just by drinking plenty of water we can keep everything clean in there and avoid having to take costly medicines.   Eating lots of processed foods will only lead to digestive issues so when you have to eat them make sure you don’t make a habit out of it.

There are a lot of doctors out there that will want you to take all kinds of pills or have some invasive procedures done to get your colon cleansed.  But the simple truth is that they are trying to make a living and you just need the easiest, simplest, and most cost effective way to cleanse that colon once and for all.  Well, it may not be once and for all, but at least it will be squeaky clean for a while.

These home remedies for a healthy colon have been around for a while, but some of them you may not even know about.  Either way, you should be able to learn something and try one or 2 of them to keep that digestive tract running smooth.

1.  The fasting method.

This may be a tough one for many people who lack self control, but if you can stop yourself from eating for a few days you would be surprised at how much better you will feel after the hunger pains have subsided.  Not only does fasting allow your digestive tract to get a break, but when your stomach has nothing in it, it forces the colon to pass all of that other junk in there and break it down to aid in digestion.  During the colon fast you can still eat a little if you want to but make sure you only consume veggies and fruits.  pretty soon those toxins will be fleeing your body.

2.  Try some soup.

There are special kinds of soups for cleaning your colon out, but some of the ingredients you can make yourself at home for a homemade colon cleanse are peas, carrots, cabbage, onions, celery, beans, corn and a few others as well.  Veggies like corn cannot be digested but they help to clean you out as they scrape the walls of your colon.  Make sure you keep up this soup diet for anywhere from 4-7 days for the best results.

3.  Take some supplemental herbs.

There are certain herbs that will not be harmful but will provide a safe way for you to keep clean insde.  Some herbs can act like a laxative to flush you out.  These herbs inclue psyllium, aloe leaf and others.  But the main goal of your herb diet should be to get rid of toxins completely by going to the source of the problem.. the colon.  Ginger, garlic, and fennel will help in this process.  Flax seeds can be very useful in getting the whole process started and getting the undulation of the colon going to end in the bowl movement.

4.  Probiotics are helping people too.

Probiotics might seem like a big scary word but it can actually be found in oinions, garlic, and banans.  Why are probiotics helpful?  Because they help to give us the right kind of bacteria that is helpful in breaking down foods in our bodies.  The good bacteria can actually combat and kill the bad bacteria in our colons.

5.  Eat some fish in your diet.

My mother always taught me to have fish once a week, but you should have it more than this if you want to clean out your insides.  Fish oil supplement pills can also be very helpful because there are omega 3 fatty acids.  Why are Omega 3’s acids helpful?  They aid in digestion so you can break down food better and faster, not allowing food to rot and cause illness in your body.

There are all kinds of homemade colon cleanse methods you can try.  But the above ones should get you off to a good start.  These also should not have any side effects but talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.