Colon Cleansing Detox

You’ve decided to do colon cleansing. What now? Despite the fact that colon cleansing has a ton of benefits for your body, colon cleansing may produce some temporary discomforts that may go away over time so you have to be prepared for it. Here are some tips that will help you get through your first colon cleanse.

Do your homework. There are so many ways to cleanse the colon that it may become overwhelming for a first-timer. You can have a professional perform colonic hydrotherapy you. If so, you want to find a therapist that’s licensed to operate the LIBBE device and someone that’s I-ACT certified. Or if you prefer doing a homemade colon cleanse, read up on the product and the ingredients list and compare reviews. Make sure you know the side effects and follow the instructions properly to prevent any unwanted reactions. Getting informed is the first step to a successful colon cleanse.

If possible, take some time off for a few days or schedule the first few days of your colon cleanse on a weekend so you’re in the comforts of your own home while you experience the hardest part of the process. Know that you might need to go to the bathroom often during this period so don’t plan to go camping on the first few days of your colon cleanse.

Listen to your body. It’s true that you have to follow the recommended instructions, but you have to make adjustments too since what applies to most people may not apply to you. For example, when you’re doing the homemade cleanse, if you feel weak of shaky, drink a glass of the lemon juice cleanse. Don’t deprive yourself from having a glass in an effort to lose more weight.

Start eating healthy, post-cleanse. Colon cleansing doesn’t give you the license to abuse your body afterwards. Colon cleansing can be a good starting point for a healthy lifestyle. You will gain back the pounds that you lost and more if you binge on unhealthy food and lie on your bed all day. Eat a balanced diet and get enough exercise. Remember that we are a reflection of what we eat and the body responds to what we put inside it.

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Because there are so many products available out there, it’s so hard to determine which one is the best colon cleansing product. Our bodies react differently and various colon cleansers will work towards the goal of improved digestive health using a wide range of products. Despite this, there are products that have worked time and time again for a lot of people. Here are some of the top-rated colon cleansers.

Colonix by DrNatura is arguably the most popular colon cleanser available on the market today. It contains 40 herbal ingredients that work together to cleanse the colon and liver of toxins, restore bowel movement regularity, replenish friendly intestinal bacteria, essential nutrients and antioxidants and increase your energy all at the same time. You only need to take 2-4 capsules in the morning, as well as a delicious fiber shake and drink herbal tea at night and you’re all done. It’s easy to do and it even comes with a 60-day unconditional money back guarantee and a hassle-free return policy.

Oxy-Powder by Global Healing Center is also one of the best colon cleansers available. What’s great about it is that it’s actually backed by real clinical studies regarding its safety and constipation and IBS relief. It has an average of 4 stars on Amazon.com from more than a hundred customer reviews and it doesn’t have any harmful herbs that can do more harm than good. It comes with a 90-day money back guarantee. Also, it doesn’t just cleanse the colon, but the entire digestive tract. It will help you feel less bloated and produce less gas to flatten the stomach. If you want a gentle, yet extremely effective colon cleanser, the Oxy-Powder is for you.

CleanseSMART by Renew Life is another excellent colon cleansing product. It’s a Best of Supplements 2010 winner for Cleansing  and Detox, presented by Better Nutrition Magazine. It provides you with a 30-day total body internal cleanse with a morning formula and an evening formula. It cleanses both the liver and the colon, reduces toxic load, boosts energy and aids in weight loss. It’s indicated for experienced cleansers so it might be a little strong for some people. If you’re a first-timer, you might be better off using First Cleanse, which is a milder formula.

I don’t believe there is one colon cleanser that would work for everyone. The best colon cleanser for me might not be the best colon cleanser for you. More than price, your number one priority when choosing the best colon cleanser is safety and efficacy. Some products may have dangerous ingredients that can produce harmful side effects. Before purchasing one, compare reviews so that you can make an informed decision. Finding an effective colon cleanser may not be an easy task, but once you find one that works, you surely won’t regret it.

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Because of the recent popularity of the acai berry as a new superfood, a lot of companies have been offering it in various forms such as pills, juice and energy drinks along with the fruit. What people need to realize is not all acai berry products are created equal.

Acai berry is a small, reddish purple fruit that is native from Central and South America. Its juice is said to contain 10 to 30 times more antioxidants than grapes, pomegranates and blueberries. Its antioxidants can prevent premature aging, while the dietary fiber, monounsaturated fats and phytosterols promote cardiovascular and digestive health. It also allows for proper muscle contraction and regeneration due to its essential amino acids and trace minerals.

While there are not too many studies linking acai berry to weight loss, many people believe that its fiber content, which accounts for 42% of its constitution, along with the high levels of Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids can help suppress the appetite, prevent the urge to snack in between meals and keep the blood sugar levels at a minimum. In addition, acai berry can boost the metabolism and increase energy levels, which is why it is a common ingredient in the newer energy drinks out on the market today.

What should you look for in acai berry products?

To ensure that you’re getting a high quality product, choose one that is USDA Certified Organic. This means that only approved materials that will not harm humans, animals and soil life are used to grow and produce it.

You can also take it a step further and choose acai berry products that are Kosher-certified, which means that they were prepared in a manner that follows biblical dietary guidelines followed by Jews, Muslims and other Christian groups.

Furthermore, it is advisable to choose a product that contains no sugar and no preservatives as these may counteract the positive effects of acai berries.

To make sure you’re getting the amount of antioxidants that the fruit has to offer, check that it has at least 3000 ORACs per ounce. The Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) measures the amount of antioxidants in a certain product. If the ORAC is not indicated in a product label, it most likely does not have much.

It’s ideal to find acai berry juice in a glass bottle, unclarified and unfiltered. Otherwise, plastic leaching may happen and you will not get the full benefit of the acai fruit.

Don’t fall for companies selling unpasteurized acai berry because these may still contain harmful microorganisms and bacteria unsafe for consumption.

Finally, it’s safest to buy acai berry in major supermarkets such as Whole Foods because of the number of companies that try to sell their products online because they can’t get the supermarkets to carry their products. Acai berry is indeed a superfood, but a lot of companies have exploited it so much that there are so many substandard products available out there.

Acai Berry Colon Cleanse Recipe

If you want to make sure you’re getting a great acai berry colon cleanse, make the recipe yourself. There are so many Acai Berry Colon Cleanse products available online and even on drugstores that it’s so hard to tell which ones are legit. To do this, use a natural acai berry juice, preserves or puree. You can also use the fruit, although it spoils fairly quickly. Add it to your favorite vegetable or fruit juice blend. Great vegetables to try are carrot, celery, cucumbers, beets and cauliflower. You can also juice berries, apples, pineapples, melons, kiwi, mango and papaya.

Another acai berry colon cleanse recipe to try is a combination of acai berry, Psyllium husk, bentonite clay and spring water. Psyllium husk aids constipation and weight loss, maintains healthy cholesterol levels, regulates blood pressure, treats inflammatory bowel syndrome and hemorrhoids, pushes out mucoid plaque and provide anti-inflammatory properties. Bentonite clay absorbs toxins in the gastrointestinal tract making it an excellent colon cleanser. It also helps eliminate mucoid plaque from the body. These products combined with acai berry’s antioxidants and fiber will give you the colon cleanse that you need without draining your energy.

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The homemade colon cleanse is also known as the master cleanse. It entails the intake of 6 to 12 glasses of a simple recipe throughout the day, along with a laxative tea and  salt water flush. All you need is freshly squeezed lemon juice, rich maple syrup, cayenne pepper and pure water. No complex diets. The hard part is controlling the hunger pangs.

There are three phases to this homemade colon cleanse recipe: the Ease-In phase, the actual cleanse and the Ease-Out phase.

Phase 1: Ease-In

Day 1: On the first day, you can only eat fruits and vegetables. No processed food, meat and dairy. Take a 60/40 ratio of vegetables to fruits for a good balance.

Day 2: The second day prepares your body for a full liquid diet. Here, you can experiment on fruit and vegetable juicing. There’s an abundant amount of fruits and vegetables that you can juice to deliver macronutrients a lot easier to your body. If you don’t have a juicer, settle for soups and broths.

Day 3: On the third day, you should only consume orange juice. Take at least 2 liters of freshly squeezed orange juice mixed with water to taste. The only thing you can add to this is maple syrup just to get sufficient caloric intake your body needs. The night before the actual cleanse, you should take a decaffeinated laxative herbal tea like green tea or peppermint tea.

Phase 2: The Homemade Colon Cleanse

Upon arising, take your salt water flush and prepare your lemon juice cleanse.  A salt water flush contains 2 teaspoons of non-iodized organic sea salt and 1 liter of warm water. Shake it and drink it all on one go. This may become harder and harder as your stomach begins to shrink. Get it down and try your best to keep it down to maximize its effects. When done right, you will have 3 to 7 bowel movements. When you can go for 15 minutes without having to rush to the bathroom, you’re good for the day.

After your first bowel movement, you can take your first glass of homemade colon cleanse so that the process of elimination begins once again. To make the master cleanse, mix 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of rich maple syrup, 1/10 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder and 8 ounces of pure water. Make sure you don’t store your lemons on the refrigerator and juice it every day so that the important enzymes don’t die. Drink between 6 to 12 glasses of this mixture everyday whenever you’re hungry and feel week. Carry a liter of pure water at all times and drink as much as you want to cleanse your palate of the lemonade mixture and give the illusion of fullness.

Every morning, on an empty stomach, drink your salt water flush and every night, take a cup of your laxative herbal tea before going to bed. Repeat the process for 10 to 14 days for best results.

Phase 3: Ease-Out

The Ease-Out process is much like the Ease-In process in reverse. Day 1 is a repeat of Phase 1, Day 3. Take at least 2 liters of freshly squeezed orange juice with water. Day 2 entails intake of vegetable juice, fruit juice or both, as well as soups or broths. By Day 3, you can eat live foods like fruits and vegetables, but not processed food, meat and dairy.

Post-Cleanse

After your homemade colon cleanse, you may be inclined to go back to your old eating habits and again pile on the weight. If you do this, you could gain back all the weight that you lost and the sacrifice is all for nothing. It’s best to eliminate processed foods, eat just right and exercise for a healthy lifestyle.

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