Many people suffer from chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut and other issues with the digestive system. Because the colon has an important job of eliminating waste, it’s critical that you keep it running smoothly.
Fortunately, there are things you can do to help alleviate discomfort associated with toxins and digestion issues in the body, such as a homemade colon cleanse. I have shared details about why a colon cleanse is important, but what’s great is that you don’t need to see a doctor about it — and can make your own colon cleanser right at home.
A homemade colon cleanse can help flush out some of the toxins in your body that could be contributing to your discomfort and also offer natural relief from constipation. Just plan a day when you do not need to leave home so that you are able to adjust to the colon cleansing changes in your body and the elimination of waste as you begin the detox and internal cleansing process.
Apple, Sea Salt, Ginger and Lemon Colon Cleanse
Let’s get started making this great homemade colon cleanse. You will need a tall glass and a spoon. To start, place 3.5 ounces of purified water in a pan. You want to warm the water, not boil it, so that you can drink the water at a safe temperature.
Once it is warm, pour it into your glass. Then add the sea salt, often part of a salt water flush, and stir. The sea salt will help release toxins, pushing waste through the body and ultimately improving digestion.
Now, add the apple juice, ginger juice and fresh lemon juice. Stir. Where do you think an apple a day keeps the doctor away came from? Well, maybe it is not specific to the colon but it did come from the idea that whole foods, such as the nutrition-rich apple, brings good health and a healthy colon definitely yields good health. In fact, a study shows that those who ate an apple a day had less visits to the doctor and fewer prescription medications. (1)
Ginger is great because it reduces bloating while stimulating the colon, keeping it free from wastes and harmful toxins. And let’s not forget about the amazing lemon! Lemon juice aids in digestion, detoxification and is high in vitamin C, making it a great antioxidant — it’s why it plays such a key role in my Secret Detox drink.
How to Do The Cleanse
Drink this first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Then have this mixture again just before a light lunch, preferably of steamed vegetables and baked salmon, and again mid-afternoon.
Have 6–8 glasses of room temperature water throughout the day. It may be best to slow down the consumption of liquids after 5 p.m. so that you are not awakened in the night, with having to go to the bathroom.
Risks
Performing this type of colon cleanse should not present any problems; however, it is always good to check with your doctor if you are pregnant, have a disease, suffer from allergies or are taking any prescriptions medications prior to any new activity.
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Homemade Colon Cleanse with 3 Juices
Ingredients:
- ½ cup 100 percent pure organic apple juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ginger juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup warm purified water
Directions:
- Start with a tall glass and a spoon.
- Place 3.5 ounces of purified water in a pan. You want to warm the water, not boil it, so that you can drink the water at a safe temperature.
- Once it is warm, pour it into your glass. Then add the sea salt and stir.
- Add the apple juice, ginger juice and fresh lemon juice. Stir.
- Drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Then have this mixture again just before a light lunch, and again mid-afternoon.
Where does one find ginger juice? I use fresh ginger but never made juice with it.
They sell it at health food stores with other bottled juices.
Put fresh ginger root through a juicer.
I would then add an apple and lemon. Make fresh from scratch no bottled juice. Fresh is always best.
Its me again. Just a thank you for sharing real doctoring. I reared six children with herbal meds. Never went to school for it, but had I, what you share, is what I’d study.
Should you eat breakfast when doing this? Or is the light lunch your first meal of the day?
He says on an empty stomach first
Can you use a drop of essential oils for the lemon and ginger
I’d like to know this too
I’m also curious if you can use lemon and ginger essential oils? Thanks!
Where do you get ginger juice?
Can you use essential lemon oil instead of lemon juice? I have interstitial cystitis and can’t have acidic juices. I do use lemon oil in my water and it doesn’t cause flare ups.
Can you boil apples and fresh ginger to the same effect
I make a ginger tincture by simmering ginger root in water for 45 mins to an hour. Will this work?
Thank you💕💕💕 very helpful!!!
How often can you do this? Thanks!
Can u use Himalayan punk salt?
Can u use Himalayan punk salt? Sorry, pink salt
Could I use this cleanse before a colonoscopy instead of the horrible liquid the Dr’s prescribe.?
I successfully used Natural Calm magnesium citrate (original) as per the instructions at Bottom Line Publications as a colonoscopy prep. So much better!
To get ginger juice. You grate the ginger first, then you squeeze the juice from it.
Can you drink this juice if you have cancer. I am clog at this time.
I have irritable bowel syndrome but with diarrhea. I need a colon cleanse to straighten my body out what do I need to use?
Can you us essiental oils instead of juice? If so what measurements?
How many days do you do this colon cleanse
How many days do you do this colon cleans
Do you eat at all during this cleanse day? Or just that one “light lunch”?
Do you eat at all during the cleanse day? Or just the light lunch?
Who posts the answers to our questions? Is it possible to find the answers elsewhere for example, whether essential oils could be used?
To which “toxins” is this article referring? The article posted under sources and references (http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2210883) doesn’t even contain the word toxin. The main conclusion drawn from this source is that people who eat apples use less prescription medication. I’m not seeing the connection.
Also, how are these harmful toxins flushed out?
I live in Jamaica where it is extremely rare to find lemons. Can I substitute with lime?juice
How long ll it take for the colon to be cleansed?I mean can I do this cleansing everyday? how ll I know dat my colon is now clean
How many days will it take this colon cleanse? anyone knowledgeable can reply, pls.