The colon plays a key role in the body. It helps maintain proper digestion, supports the immune system, and it controls a person’s water balance. Did we forget to mention that the elimination of waste is dependent on a healthy and functioning colon? So you could say that keeping your colon healthy is in your best interest.
What you may not know is that an unhealthy colon, which is often filled with toxins and waste, can lead to a number of health problems. These toxins, which build up in the colon, can be from environmental pollutants or, more commonly, unhealthy foods like meat, dairy products, and processed foods. All of these foods are hard on the digestive system and can lead to constipation or other digestive health issues.
Symptoms of a toxic colon can include:
- Immune System Problems: skin rashes, vaginal infections, urinary tract problems, or frequent colds.
- Mood Changes: feelings of anxiety, depression, foggy thinking, fatigue, or poor memory.
- Digestive Tract Issues: constipation, stomach pain, bloating, indigestion, diarrhea, or gas.
You can cleanse your colon a number of ways, but it is recommended that you eat healthily when trying to do so. If you choose to cleanse with juices & smoothies, make sure that you aren’t eating a bunch of processed foods and meat. For a stricter yet effective program, our 10-day colon cleanse has been known to be very effective. If you don’t want to do the aforementioned suggestions, this juice can help cleanse your colon in 2 weeks.
The juice consists of:
- 12oz distilled water
- 10 drops of peppermint or lemon oil
- A small pinch of cayenne pepper
- The juice of 1 fresh organic lemon
Mix all the above ingredients together and add another 8oz of distilled water. Drink this once a day for 2 weeks to help remove a bunch of toxic waste from your body.
Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
