INTESTINAL CLEANSING: SPRING CLEANING IN THE GUT
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1 What is a colon cleanse?
A healthy intestinal flora is of central importance for digestion and our well-being. To support a healthy gut, a colon clean se is often carried out. It is intended to bring the intestinal bacteria back into balance. Intestinal cleansing is part of intestinal rehabilitation.
In the short term, it aims to thoroughly empty and detoxify the entire intestine. In addition, intestinal cleansing as part of an intestinal cleanse should help to regenerate the intestinal mucosa, stopinflammatory processes or yeasts in the intestine and stabilize the natural intestinal flora.
In the short term, it aims to thoroughly empty and detoxify the entire intestine. In addition, intestinal cleansing as part of an intestinal cleanse should help to regenerate the intestinal mucosa, stopinflammatory processes or yeasts in the intestine and stabilize the natural intestinal flora.
2 When is a colon cleanse useful?
In medicine, bowel cleansing is used before operations or examinations. However, a colon cleanse is also often carried out at the start of a fasting cure or a colon cleanse. Intestinal cleansing is always useful if there is a suspicion that the intestinal flora may be disturbed. For example, an intestinal cleanse can be carried out for recurring digestive problems such as diarrhea and flatulence.
An intestinal cleanse is also often useful after drug therapy with antibiotics, as the medication interferes with the natural balance of the intestinalbacteria1. Prolonged tiredness, concentration problems, deficiency symptoms or headaches can indicate problems with intestinal health. Some people carry out a colon cleanse to help them lose weight. After a colon cleanse, the body can often adapt better to fasting.
An intestinal cleanse is also often useful after drug therapy with antibiotics, as the medication interferes with the natural balance of the intestinalbacteria1. Prolonged tiredness, concentration problems, deficiency symptoms or headaches can indicate problems with intestinal health. Some people carry out a colon cleanse to help them lose weight. After a colon cleanse, the body can often adapt better to fasting.
3. how do you carry out a colon cleanse?
But how do you do a colon cleanse? There are various methods for cleansing the bowel. Some lead to a very quick and thorough emptying of the bowel, others work more slowly and gently.
Natural laxatives: A more potent, natural laxative is often used to start a colon cleanse. Castor oil is suitable here, but also Epsom salt or Glauber's salt. The product is dissolved in water in the dosage specified by the manufacturer and drunk. It is better to avoid chemical laxatives.
Colonic irrigation: An enema - i.e. a colonic irrigation - works particularly quickly. The necessary utensils are available from the pharmacy. The enema device is inserted into the anus to flush warm water through the large intestine. The disadvantage: there is a risk of injury if it is handled incorrectly, and this method does not cleanse the small intestine.
Laxative foods: Various foods also have a laxative effect. These include prune juice, sauerkraut juice and dried fruit.
Psyllium seeds and healing clay: Ground psyllium husks and healing clay have a regulating and gentle laxative effect, so they can be used as an adjunct during bowel cleansing. Studies have also shown the positive effect of psyllium and healing clay on irritable bowelsyndrome2. Psyllium seeds for colon cleansing can also be taken as a dietary supplement, for example in combination with aloe vera, fennel seeds, dandelion herb and burdock root.
Natural laxatives: A more potent, natural laxative is often used to start a colon cleanse. Castor oil is suitable here, but also Epsom salt or Glauber's salt. The product is dissolved in water in the dosage specified by the manufacturer and drunk. It is better to avoid chemical laxatives.
Colonic irrigation: An enema - i.e. a colonic irrigation - works particularly quickly. The necessary utensils are available from the pharmacy. The enema device is inserted into the anus to flush warm water through the large intestine. The disadvantage: there is a risk of injury if it is handled incorrectly, and this method does not cleanse the small intestine.
Laxative foods: Various foods also have a laxative effect. These include prune juice, sauerkraut juice and dried fruit.
Psyllium seeds and healing clay: Ground psyllium husks and healing clay have a regulating and gentle laxative effect, so they can be used as an adjunct during bowel cleansing. Studies have also shown the positive effect of psyllium and healing clay on irritable bowelsyndrome2. Psyllium seeds for colon cleansing can also be taken as a dietary supplement, for example in combination with aloe vera, fennel seeds, dandelion herb and burdock root.
4 How long does a colon cleanse take?
A short-term colon cleansing only takes a few hours, as laxatives such as castor oil work quickly. More time should be allowed for the subsequent intestinal cleansing, which helps to build up the intestinal flora. Bowel cleansing and intestinal rehabilitation are often carried out at the same time - especially if gentler remedies such as healing clay or psyllium seeds are used to cleanse the bowel.
A bowel rehabilitation or fasting cure can be individually tailored. Do you just want to do a gentle cure after indulging a little over the Christmas holidays? Then one week is often enough. However, a duration of two to four weeks is often recommended in order to achieve optimum success with intestinal cleansing.
A bowel rehabilitation or fasting cure can be individually tailored. Do you just want to do a gentle cure after indulging a little over the Christmas holidays? Then one week is often enough. However, a duration of two to four weeks is often recommended in order to achieve optimum success with intestinal cleansing.
5. nutrition for intestinal cleansing
Even the best colon cleansing will not achieve the desired effect if it is not accompanied by an appropriate diet. So what should you eat during a colon cleanse? If the colon cleansing takes place during a fasting cure, no solid food is consumed for the duration of the cure, only vegetable broth, diluted juices and liquid dairy products such as buttermilk.
But even if you have undertaken a colon cleansing without a fasting cure, you should pay attention to your diet. Avoid foods that are high in fat or sugar and instead opt for alkaline and high-fiber products. White flour and alcohol are also taboo. Sufficient fluid intake should also be ensured.
But even if you have undertaken a colon cleansing without a fasting cure, you should pay attention to your diet. Avoid foods that are high in fat or sugar and instead opt for alkaline and high-fiber products. White flour and alcohol are also taboo. Sufficient fluid intake should also be ensured.
Conclusion: gently cleanse the intestines
Bowel cleansing is often used at the beginning of a bowel cleanse. Natural remedies such as healing clay and psyllium seeds can relieve the bowel. Anyone suffering from chronic illnesses or kidney problems should consult their doctor before starting a colon cleanse. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should also only carry out colon cleansing under medical supervision.
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1https://www.aerztezeitung.de/Medizin/Antibiotika-veraendern-Darmflora-232240.html
2https://www.carstens-stiftung.de/artikel/top-10-darmgesundheit.html
2https://www.carstens-stiftung.de/artikel/top-10-darmgesundheit.html