Homemade Colon Cleanse with 3 Juices
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.
From the sound of it, you might think leaky gut only affects the digestive system, but in reality it can affect more. Because Leaky Gut is so common, and such an enigma, I’m offering a free webinar on all things leaky gut. Click here to learn more about the webinar.
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.
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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.
How about if you do not have a juicer? Will a blender work?
How many days that I will perform this cleansing? After I drink this in the morning with an empty stomach, can I eat breakfast?
thanks, gonna start this now
For how many days we have take this
How often is it safe to drink cleanser. Everyday, once a week? I don’t think you mentioned how often.
Juice it yourself.
YEA WITH A JUICER ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE, YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT.
Umm okayyyy😂😂
ginger is always sold in ethnic markets. Korean, African and Spanish markets have fresh ginger.
They also sell large amounts at BJ’s and Sam’s Club.
Um ginger is sold at WalMart.
How would you modify this for a child age 4 1/2.
I blend it with fruits… I juice it too!
crush the ginger , then u will get ginger juice
andi ur self
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
I was scheduled to have a colonoscopy in the morning but this bowel prep kit has done nothing but make me sick. It tastes so bad that I can’t even take a drink without gagging and puking it right back up.?Wish I would have known. Anyway. I am cancelling
Can you use a drop of essential oils for the lemon and ginger
I’d like to know this too
No, essential oils are stripped of their nutrients.
I’m also curious if you can use lemon and ginger essential oils? Thanks!
Where do you get ginger juice?
Health food store
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.
Lemon essential oil is missing its nutriets. For example, it has no vitamin c.
Lemon juice leaves an alkaline residual, however orange leaves acidic.
Wow really i have ic Too lemon oil drops is that safe?
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!!!
That’s more of a decoction rather than a tincturing, tinctures are typically made using alcohol to extract instead of heat. Try not to use heat ever when extracting unless its required to release compounds such as in pau d’arco or bracket fungus. Heat destroys the good parts we need!
How often can you do this? Thanks!
Can u use Himalayan punk salt?
Can u use Himalayan punk salt? Sorry, pink salt
lol… punk salt no but pink salt, why not????
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!
No
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?
Vicky this drink is so great my bowels empty up to 20 times with very loose stools this drink has changed that in 5 days I’ve had a big change it’s great
Can you us essiental oils instead of juice? If so what measurements?
No, essential oils are stripped of all the nutrients found in its original form.
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?
They have said not to use oils because they are striped of their nutrients
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
I say “yes.” :) in Mexico, there are only “yellow lemons” and “green lemons”(limes). ;)
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.
Where are the measures ? Use this use that but how much ?!
Ingredients
1/2 cup organic apple juice
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ginger juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup warm, purified water
Directions
Place 3.5 ounces of purified water in a pan. You want to warm the water, not boil it so you can drink the water at a safe temperature
Once it is warm, pour it into a tall 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.
The measurements are in the recipe at the bottom of the article
Umm.. where are the measurements? Add apple, salt ginger and lemon, but how much?
Ingredients
1/2 cup organic apple juice
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ginger juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup warm, purified water
Directions
Place 3.5 ounces of purified water in a pan. You want to warm the water, not boil it so you can drink the water at a safe temperature
Once it is warm, pour it into a tall 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.
For How many days?
??? Dear Dr. Axe, just wanted to give you all the gratitude I have to give. I have been struggling for days, even years, with constipation. Yesterday I followed your simple instructions and this morning I feel amazing!!!
did you have food for breakfast a day dinner, or just lunch?
Dr Axe, please help. I’m living in Ghana Africa, been here 1 1/2 yrs. I just starting finding a little pink trail on the outside of my underwear, not kidding. Went to the doctor who poured a bit of water on it and tested it with a paper urine tester. It was blood but it’s not coming from me (outside) of underwear. I’ve had a partial hysterectomy and haven’t bled in over 20 years. Tonight I found a tiny critter on the outside of my underwear a little smaller than a knat. I want to soak in boric acid maybe and do a colon cleanse and maybe a yeast suppository or colon suppository or all of the above. I’m so creeped out!! Not wonder I itch everywhere and I don’t feel good. Recommendations please?!? Thank you!!!
Has anyone else tried this?
And how come there are 40 questions and only one reply from Dr Axe
I agree with you. No replies what do ever.?
Hi ……. I hope you can help me. I usually mix pink salt with ginger and lemon juice together as I have heard its really good for rosacea.I drink this mixture just before lunch and dinner but I am concerned about the quantity of each ingredient because it may be too strong. I have was diagnose with acne rosacea 4 years ago and I am now 53 years old. Could you please tell me how much of each ingredient I should be using,how much I should consume each time I take it and is it true that it’s beneficial for rosacea. I would really appreciate a reply .Thank you.
To tell you all Since this Dr Axe don’t answer any bodies questions I think he is quack A knot head he just wants people to buy his stuff and not answer anything about what he tells people to do don’t trust someone who don’t respond to your questions
I was reading some hair stuff on his site, and he answered a lot of questions personally but all the activity was from 2010 I wonder if he is just done with this and it is up anyway
I would get my allergies, intolerances and reactions checked by a naturopath that does Vega testing. Josephine. I found my rosacea related to my salicylate reaction.
Nice
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Which one is better the colonostomy or the homemade cleansing.
To get ginger juice, use the carrot juice machine, you can also squeeze the apple and half a lemon with it, this is as fresh as it can be
Is that aloe vera cleanse colon better than anything else ?
When I take aloe ginger and myrrh capsules they give me a wonderful clean out but then the colon feels raw…….how do I overcome this ?
Just started this on empty stomach. Can you eat anything during the day when you’re doing this two time juice cleanse? Also just one day of it or continue for multiple days?
He says to eat steamed veggies and salmon. Do this more than one day.
Can I make a big batch and then reheat as needed?
Time and added heat will destroy the nutrients in the juice. Fresh is best.
How often can you do this?
Why warm water ? Can it be room tempreture ?
Warm water and food is easier for our bodies to digest, especially when we stress it during a cleanse
One of the biggest concerns in colon care is that all too often our diets are chronically low in fiber, which is vital to good bowel health. I use Bowtrol for my colon health. If you ask me where to buy bowtrol? I will say you can buy bowtrol online. To know more visit http://bit.ly/2lGFvZY
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hello Dr.axe for how many days should i take the colon cleanse juice?i really apreciate.thanks a lot. God bless!
Hi, how often can you do this?
Can I replace the ginger juice with ginger tea?. Not sure what ginger juice is. Or put ginger powder directly into the mixure?
I did this exact one. Did not work. Nothing.
Could you do apply cider vinegar instead of apple juice?
Hello,
I have suffered with IBS for approximately 20 years, I’ve managed it through diet and cutting down on alcahol and spicy foods. In the past few years I’ve been treated for Diverticulitus (3 times) and just finished medication. II’ve undergone all the tests going and I’m keen to learn more about how to keep your bowel healthy, so any information will be apprciated.
Regards
Steve
Where do I buy ginger juice
You can buy from any health care store http://bit.ly/2DCmTCi
I think this is good.Oh yes where will I buy ginger juice.Also how many days do I gave to do this cleansing.And czn I used this cleansing if I’m taking Lansoprazole and Adcal too.
Where can I buy pure organic apple juice?
Can you eat during this cleanse?
What can you eat?
I do not see dr axe answers to any of these questions. Why?
I’ve eaten lots of slate pencils (chalk) and I’ve got quite little belly.. Can this colon cleanse help me with my problem?!!
Love your methods of being healthy…
I got it from Kroger.
Lately I have been doing a herbal parasite cleanse and I can’t take pills for a colon cleanse so I tried this and it works awesomely. I just do it a little differently. I put a whole crisp apple some ginger powder apple cider vinegar squeeze a half a lemon and blend them. The best part is it just taste like apple sauce and works so good
I am allergic to lemon juice. Is there something I can substitute? Thanks for this recipe.
Every day :)
I am a breastfeeding.,can I do it.
This drink is to be taken on empty stomach but whether before going to pass the stool of after. Please reply
Nice remedy will have to try and report you since all things are well available .
Pralhad Shimpi
thank you for the imformation and how long do u do this colon flush for…..
What can I expect after I drink this and how many days !
How long does it take to “kick in” and how long should I expect it to go in between drinks?
I usually drink coffee in the morning. Should I not drink coffee the day of after doing the morning ginger drink?
Dr is perfect I call it sharp sharp cleanser I stomach infection my stomach always makes noise as I use this homemade mixture my shrink body have come back pls I have chronic staphylococcus for 15yrs now I too so many injection,harbs supplements pls help me Dr tell what to do or phone number to call you
How often do you need to do this routine. I need this desperately. Please help.
How many consecutive days should this colon detox be preformed to be successful in cleaning out the entire small/large colon.
Also would it help to add 2 table spoons of Apple cider vinegar (with mother) to improve the cleanse?
Thank you
Is this an everyday thing or just for a certain amount of days?
So after drinking 4 glasses of this stuff and nothing happening, i discovered from other areas on this web site that the kind of sea salt is extremely important. I was using iodized sea salt and took the time to juice everything else myself. Would have been nice if he specified this in the recipe. So, FYI, use UN-IODIZED organic sea salt like Pink Himalayan or grayish-colored Celtic sea salt, not the store bought white stuff, per Dr Axe.
FYI there isn’t IODIZED Sea Salt, because iodized salt is mined and is usually called table salt, sea salt is made from the boiling of sea water and does not contain iodine
Problem could be acidic stomach
apple cider vinegar work for a fact for stomach acidic my husband is military and introduce me to it and it work
I did the cleanse yesterday…and nothing has come out at all whatsoever? Is that normal?
me too, 2 days and still nothing
does it really work
How dare you!
For those asking about how to get the ginger juice. Buy fresh ginger from the market but not anything from China (no time to explain you can research). Clean a piece of ginger thoroughly removing all the dirt or grime. Using a spoon, gently peel away the ginger skin. Or you can keep the skin on for an extra spicy juice. The spoon prevents peeling too much skin AND pulp.
Once you peel, grate ginger using a grater (or blend in blender with a little water) and add to a pot of water. Can’t tell you how much, use according to your preference. I make this often and give to my family so I use alot of ginger and water.
I bring my ginger and water to a simmer then I turn off and allow to sit over night. Or I drink as a hot tea with lemon. I enjoy the ginger pulp in my tea and juice, but if you don’t like pieces of ginger, strain before using the ginger water.
You can also just blend the ginger in a blender but you need some liquid or it will be more pulp than juice. Hope this helps.
How many days is this cleanse for ?
How often do you this?
I want to try this how meany days should I do as a course ???
Can you replace ginger juice with ginger root powder? If so, how much?
Thanks.
Is this something you do every day for the rest of your life, or do you do this for 1 week, 2 weeks or just 1 day. I don’t see any instructions on this part of if
It is a cleanse. Usually done when one is constipated or had other bowel issues. Consult with your doctor before trying something new our if you have health issues.
1) how many days course for this cleansing
2) How many glasses in a day
3) And how much break before you can restart this colon cleansing recipe again
Hello I have high blood pressure what can I substitute for the salt?
The small amount of salt used shouldn’t have that much of an effect but if you are on prescribed medications you soups always consult with your doctor first if you are concerned about the affects.
Should always consult your doctor. Not soups. Sorry about the typo.
Someone said do this everyday. You don’t want to do this everyday, you need to stay at home the day you do the cleanse. Are you going to stay at home everyday. I would do it once a week or once every other week.
In reading many of these comments and questions it is apparent that people are not actually reading the article in full and many aren’t comprehending what they are reading.
I’m wondering if anyone who has left comments like, can I eat during this cleanse and what are the amounts of ingredients to use, and my favorite the repeated question of can I use essential oils. Did you even read the full article?? Also try reading all of the Q&A from other people. No wonder the Doctor who gave this away for free quit answering questions. Read it in full you will find the answers and as
always ask YOUR doctor before starting or doing something if you have problems or other health conditions.
Can I do this treatment with gastroparesis and colon inertia?