Colon cleansing

The colon is a vital part of a healthy, functioning body. It plays a role in digestion, in your immune system, and in maintaining the water balance in your body. The colon is the part of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum. A colon that is not working properly will hold toxic waste longer than is good for you. An unhealthy colon is one that does not move the waste along efficiently enough. It  results in this toxic waste being absorbed by the wall of the colon and into the bloodstream. For a healthy colon, it takes less than 24 hours for food to transit through our body. But with modern eating habits (processed food that lacks enzymes, fibers and nutrients) the transit time slows down to 70 hours.  This results in a toxic colon and up to 30 pounds of accumulated waste.  (research)

And the most common sign of having a toxic colon is a condition called constipation.   Constipation occurs when waste materials move too slowly through the large bowel, resulting in infrequent and/or painful elimination.

Toxic colon Symptoms:

• Digestive symptoms
  Constipation, bloating, diarrhea, gas, indigestion, stomach pain
• General health 
  Joint pain, muscle pain
• Behavioral symptoms
  Depression, fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, mood swings, poor memory
• Immune system
  Weak immune system, recurrent vaginal or bladder infections, skin rashes  

              The Easiest Homemade Colon Cleanser

Master Cleanse is a 10-16 day cleansing program developed in 1940 by alternative health practitioner, Stanley Burroughs. In 1976, Burroughs presented his cleansing program to the world through a book titled The Master Cleanser.

Ingredients

(single serving):

• 2 Tablespoons of organic lemon Juice (about 1/2 a Lemon)
• 2 Tablespoons of Organic grade B maple syrup (not the commercial maple flavored syrup you use on pancakes) – you can find it here here
• 1/10 Teaspoon Cayenne pepper powder
• Ten ounces of filtered water

 Directions

Mix everything together. Drink this mixture 5 to 8 times per day for a minimum of 10 days.

You can also supplement with essential oils. They help to support the detoxification process of the body, while increasing the uptake of other nutrients and minerals to help your body re-balance. Therapeutic grade essential oils are effective because their nutrients are readily assimilated on a cellular level.

Ingredients

· Juice from 1 organic Lemon
·10 drops each Lemon and Peppermint essential oils, 2 drops On Guard blend  (Keep in mind that many essential oils on the market are not 100% pure and therapeutic; they may have potentially toxic extenders. I use and love doTERRA essential oils,and have had incredible success with them. You can read more about doTERRA essential oils here.  If you set up a wholesale account, it will give you 25% off for the next 12 months  (click here) 

Directions

·Combine in 8 ounces of purified water
·Daily, you can drink over a period of time
·Time period: 14 days