4 detox tips for colon health

One of the main ingredients in overall health and wellness is maintaining a healthy colon (large intestine). As the last part of your digestive system, it extracts water and salt from solid wastes before they are eliminated from the body. It’s a big job, and one that comes with a lot of risks.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, diverticulosis and colon cancer are all illnesses of an unhealthy colon.

Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do on a daily or weekly basis to help prevent those illnesses.

These detox tips can also help prevent bloating, constipation, diarrhea and gas.

Colon Cleanse

Colon hydrotherapy, or colon cleansing, is a natural way to eliminate built-up waste material. That waste can cause toxins to seep through the lining of the large intestine into the blood stream, causing health risks.

This method employs a gentle, warm and sterile flow of water gently instilled into the large intestine. It not only clears waste material, but it activities the body’s natural peristalsis to move the waste out more efficiently.

Get in touch with your local colonic irrigation practitioner before attempting this treatment.

Exercise

We all know that exercise is large part of maintain a healthy colon and a healthy body overall. But why? When you exercise — walk, run, kayak, hike or bike (anything will do) — you increase the blood flow and circulation throughout your body. That gets more oxygen to every organ, including your large intestine. And that can help prevent colon cancer and other major diseases.

Keep in mind that as long as you stick to a fitness regime, it doesn’t have to be excessive. We’re not trying to be pro-athletes. As little as 30 minutes of walking, yoga or another exercise you enjoy can help a tremendous amount.

The latest research says that splitting up exercise throughout the day can give your body a major boost. For example, try walking for 10 minutes during break periods spread every couple of hours throughout the day.

Fiber

Fiber, of course, is a must for colon health. Consuming high-fiber foods on a daily basis helps to move waste through the digestive tract and out of the body.

Fiber-rich organic foods include brown rice, bananas, broccoli, beans and even raspberries.

Just remember to start by slowly adding fiber to your diet, building the amount your consuming over weeks of time.

Water

Last, but certainly not least, is drinking plenty of water. Hydration is crucial for the proper function of the colon. Without it, the colon doesn’t have the essential ingredient to rid the body of all of its toxins.

Water needs vary by individual, depending on your activity level and your overall health. The Institute for Medicine recently found that the average for men is roughly 13 cups per day, while the average for women is around 9 cups. But it’s important to remember that too much water can cause hyponatremia, a fatal disturbance in brain function.

TransformYourHealth.net is an alternative health and colon hydrotherapy company located in the Los Angeles area. Their Palos Verdes spa and Santa Monica spa offer a variety of detox therapies, including colon cleanse, lymphatic massage and spa packages. 

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