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In our daily grind of life we are always on the go, eating whenever we can and whatever we can because sometimes it is just too time consuming to worry about what type of foods you eat. With all the things that are going on, the feeling that I hate is that discomfort of feeling bloated, wanting to have a bowel movement but your body just does not cooperate and you feel so heavy. You feel like you have a ton of stuff in your stomach. It just can irritate anybody to the maximum because it is something that is so harmless if treated and so preventable if you are aware of how to do so. I am talking about being constipated.

Constipation

As a general rule anyone who has 3 or less bowel movements a week is considered constipated. To be more scientific about it, constipation is basically described as the limitation of the bowel movements which causes stool to be small yet hard which causes a lot of pain and difficulty when having a bowel movement. No one can really pinpoint the cause of constipation. There are some evidence that point to maybe diet and perhaps a lack of exercise but nothing irrefutable. Nonetheless we still need to worry about fighting and knowing ways to alleviate it because we never know when we may be the next victim of this condition. It is commonly argued that a simple change in the diet will take care of any constipation problems that a person might have. It might surprise you as to how much more fiber in the diet can do in relieving constipation. Another way to be able to combat it is with laxatives. There are many forms of laxatives, there are pharmaceutical laxatives and there are the more natural ones.

Herbal Laxatives

Laxatives or stool softeners are the best way to combat constipation naturally. Some even take it a step further and use an all-natural colon cleanser. However the more advisable to use are the milder herbal laxatives because the stronger colon cleanses may cause colon dependency in the long run which may cause bigger issues in the future and there are three types of herbal laxatives. Bulking agents which are the type that is used when the main cause of the constipation is the weakened muscle of the colon which is called flaccid constipation and these agents are commonly rich in fiber which creates and expanding effect when combined with water causing the stool to be pushed out. The second one is the herbal stimulant which I least recommend as they cause cramping since it is very potent and has a purgative effect. The third is the mild laxatives.

Mild Laxatives

They are gentle diuretics which increase bile flow towards the large intestines. They come highly recommended as it does not have side effects and they relax the colon to allow stool to pass with ease and dandelion root and licorice root are known to be the gentlest of them all.

Fight chronic constipation with natural mild laxatives.  -Darrell Miller http://vitanetonline.com/

Salt water has a lot of great health benefits, and fortunately for us there is plenty of it on this planet.  But you really should just make your own at home instead of taking a dip from the ocean.

The ingredients for this recipe are very simple

• Purified Water
• Natural Sea Salt

You do not want to use regular salt as sea salt has proven to be much better for you and contains less sodium as well.

Here is how you make the sea salt colon cleanse recipe:

• Heat up about a quart of water.  Don’t make it hot, but just warm so you can drink it without burning yourself.
• Pour in about 1/8 cup or less of sea salt.  Take as much of it as you can stand but no more than 1/4 cup.
• Stir it up really good so all of the salt has been dissolved into the water.  If there is still salt sitting at the bottom you put in too much.
• Drink this stuff as fast as you can take it.

In my experience I have found that it is better to drink the salt water very quickly before you have time to realize how bad it is.  Sounds crazy, but when you drink it really slow it makes it even hard to get through the whole thing.

What are the side-effects?

Besides having a horribly salty taste in your mouth you may also experience a slight to sever head ache.  As the salt water goes into your stomach it will start throughout the rest of your body.

You will probably want to stay home when you do this because you are going to want to be near a bathroom at all times.  The toxic flush that comes from this recipe can be very effective.  As always you should consult with your doctor before doing anything like this to make sure it will be safe.  I am not a physician, but am merely posting some colon cleanse recipes that have worked for people I know.

Here is another homemade colon cleanse recipe that you can try with just a few simple ingredients:

• Red Cayenne Pepper
• Fresh Lemon Juice (from real lemons)
• Distilled Water (or at least filtered
• Maple Syrup

Now you will want to take an average size glass of water that is at least 8 oz and no more than 12 oz and fill it 3/4 of the way up with the filtered water.  We use filtered water because there are a lot of toxins in regular tap water.  The point here is to detoxify so we want water to be as pure as possible.

Then you can take two tablespoons of lemon juice and pour them into the glass.  I prefer to just use one whole lemon and cut it and squeeze the juices into the drink.  Nothing beats real lemon juice when it comes to a proper colon cleanse.

You will put in one tablespoon of the cayenne pepper.   This stuff has a kick but it helps to clean all the gunk off the walls of your colon.  You can actually put in as much as you can stand, but be careful because it makes some people gag when they take too much.

With the maple syrup you want to put in about 2 table spoons.  This adds a much needed sweetness to your drink but it also has many health benefits as well.  It kind of has the same effect as motor oil which I have heard many old-timers tell me was their only method of colon cleansing back in the day.

The lemon and cayenne pepper colon cleanse is an easy and quick solution to a homemade cleanse on the fly, and it can be a great addition to other colon cleansing methods.

If you want to be serious about the lemon juice colon cleanse I would highly recommend you check out these secrets to the master cleanse system to learn how to do it properly and stick with it.

Impurities and toxins within the body can affect more than just health; they can affect mood and appearance as well. Colon cleansing treatments can make a significant difference in the lives of most individuals by reducing the level of impurities in the digestive system. This holistic approach ensures that clients obtain the full benefits of this natural treatment.

What Does it Help?

Colonics are especially useful for those who have experienced gastrointestinal problems in the past or who suffer from chronic digestive problems. Some reported health improvements include relief from the following:

• Headaches
• Bloating
• Constipation
• Hemorrhoids
• Slow Metabolism
• Heartburn
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

In addition, patients reported feeling instantly “lighter” and saw improvements in the condition of their ailments after beginning a regiment of colon cleansing treatments. While colonics are not a substitute for a physician’s advice, many clients see significant benefits and experience relief from gastrointestinal symptoms due to colonic cleansing treatments. Additionally, removing harmful bacteria and blockages from the colon on a regular basis can help ensure better overall health and fewer illnesses.

Many spas offer a number of services designed to cleanse toxins and help clients look and feel healthier by providing colon cleansing. Clients can now take advantage of these holistic treatments that can increase their energy levels and their overall well-being. Wellness professionals are trained to perform colonics that not only provide health benefits, but also can improve the complexion and enhance the appearance of their clients too.

More and More Common

While health benefits are far more important and significant than superficial improvements in appearance, the use of colonics as beauty treatments is more and more common among the general public. Once the province of the rich, famous and beautiful, these treatments are now available to anyone interested in improving their health and enhancing their looks at the same time. Clients often report fewer blemishes, improved overall skin tone and textural improvements in their hair, making colonics a solid addition to any comprehensive beauty regimen.

Ear Candling & Whole body Vibration Therapy

Spas may also offer other natural health treatments including ear candling and whole-body vibration therapy. Ear candling is a holistic method of removing wax, dirt and other contaminants from the ear canal. Far less intrusive than other methods, this natural purifying technique has been used since ancient times and can result in fewer ear infections as well as helping to clear sinus blockages. Whole-body vibration is a newer technology and has been practiced by NASA scientists as a preventative treatment for bone mass loss and muscular deterioration during space travel. Here on earth, the treatment helps to invigorate and reenergize muscles and strengthen bones in a low-stress way. All these innovative and ancient treatments are available for clients as natural and holistic ways of improving one’s health.

Jessica writes about a wide variety of topics. She especially enjoys writing about health. You can learn more about colon cleansing treatments at wellnesswithinspa.com

Parasites can live and thrive in your colon, and as unpleasant as it is to think about them, what they can do to your body is even more unpleasant.   You might be wanting to do a colon cleanse and are wondering what kind of colon cleanse can actually get rid of those unwanted parasites and worms in your body.  Well, these parasites can find their ways into your body through various means: foods you eat, water that you drink, sexual activity, and even the air that you breathe.  It’s amazing how tenacious these creatures can really be.

These parasites can cause constipation, bloating and just a nasty feeling of “blah”.  By eating right and doing a proper colon cleanse and detox you can completely eliminate them and start being healthy again.  There are even natural herbal remedies for purging yourself of these terrible organisms.

How often does this happen?

It has been reported than 1 out of every 6 people has a parasite in their body right now.  That’s 16%!  Scary, I know.

And just because you feel perfectly healthy does not mean that you do not have one of these inside you.  Often you will feel no symptoms at all.  The worms will eat all of the food you eat and will pretty much leave you alone until there is nothing left for them to eat.  You can even have parasites for years without even knowing them are living and thriving inside you.  You may feel tired all the time though.

If you ask the average person how many bowel movements they have on a regular basis, you might get a slap in the face or a look of disgust, but it’s a vital question to check and regulate the health of your colon and digestive tract.  It’s important to recognize that not everyone should have the same number of bowel movements.  For one person’s body, a daily visit to the bathrooom would be fine, and for someone else, the normality would be every other day for a seat on the commode.

But if you are having a bowel movement just once a week or even less frequently than you probably have a problem with the health of your colon, and a colon cleanse would be a great idea.   It also depends on how much you eat and how often you eat.  It can take anywhere from 24- 72 hours for your meal to be digested and leave your body.  If it is in there any longer than that then you have rotting decaying waste sitting in your body and it can be anything but good.

So it’s ok if you don’t have a bowel movement every single day.  You know your body and how frequent they should be.  Even if that guy on TV says you should be going every day, that may not be so.   Everything that goes in must come out or it can result in disease or sickness at the least.  Normally you will experience some stomach cramps and other pains if your bowel movements are too infrequent.

I recently met someone who said they only pooped once a week and sometimes once every 2 weeks.  This is definitely not good.  But the amazing part is that she said that once she started working out after joining a local YMCA she started having much more frequent bowel movements.  This is why exercise can not only be agreat way to lose weight but a great way to keep your colon clean.  The more you get that blood flowing the better off you will be.

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So how do you know you really need a colon cleanse to begin with?  Well there are toxins in the body that always gather in the colon.  If these toxins are not eradicated from the body it can lead to colon cancer and other health problems down the road.  There are a lot of invasive procedures you can try to flush out your body of these toxins but a more natural route may be the better way to go.

I am not too fond of the thought of an enema, but many have tried it.  The procedure involves injecting fluid into your rectum and letting that excess waste come out into a bag.  It is a very uncomfortable procedure and can be embarrassing as well.  And with the homemade kits you have to be careful you don’t get a infection with the materials.

So what about acai berry?  Oral cleansing can be another solution for cleaning out that digestive system.  By taking dietary supplements at home, you can save some money by avoiding costly medical treatments.  Acai berries are one of the amazing Amazon fruits that have a ton of antioxidants in them.  In fact, these miracle berries have more antioxidants than any other fruit on the planet that we have discovered so far.   So not only are you able to cleanse your body with these berries, but you can also cleanse your colon too.

Acai berries are also a high source of high fiber and protein, and in addition to digestive benefits there are also heart benefits as well.

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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.