Colon Cleansing Home Remedies Are A Critical Part Of Yeast Infection Cures
These colon cleansing home remedies can be a preventative measure, a treatment and a great step to maintaining good health.
Many feel that a good colon cleansing will not only clear the colon, but clear the whole digestive system. Some people feel that
toxins build up in the colon over time which makes colon a breeding ground for parasites, bacteria, fungus, and yeasts.
Why Colon Cleanse
Many people who suffer from yeast infections
and Candida also suffer from slow bowel movements and poor digestion processes.
The goal of colon cleansing remedies is to help get the colon moving and to help you have regular bowel movements.
There is no 'right' amount of bowel movements. It is very individual.
Sometimes, weight loss can be a health benefit of colon cleansing. Once you can clear your system properly and your
bowels are working properly, you may find it easier to lose weight. But, more likely you will feel less bloated.
Colon Cleansing Home Remedies That Help Fight Candida
NOT Feed It
These colon cleansing home remedies will not only cleanse your colon, but they are also the best suited ones for those with candida
or yeast infections.
There are many colon cleanse remedies around but some are not good for everyone. Some of them do not work well at all for people suffering
from Candida or yeast troubles. For
example, a homemade body cleanse may recommend large amounts of fruit, citrus or lemonade. This would be disastrous for someone with
Candida troubles. If you have Candida overgrowth, you would likely feel worse off after using this type of home remedies for colon cleansing.
What Works Best For You
A colon cleanse shouldn't
be painful. You might feel some discomfort, gas etc at first. You can decrease the dosage or try another home remedy.
It is often best to slowly and gradually increase your dosages. Some can tolerate starting at a full dose. Listen to your body and see
what feels best for you. Follow package directions. And, talk to your doctor. You may find that colon cleansing is not for you! Or,
they can help find a colon cleansing treatment that is just right for you. I have had great sucess with
my naturopath.
Out of the many all natural methods you can use, these are the best and most gentle ones to try. They are very effective as well. No matter
which one you choose, make sure you get adequate water to keep the remedy moving through your system.
Increase Your Fibre
Eating a balanced healthy diet is not always easy.
In fact, the way the average American or Canadian eats is certainly not balanced. We love
our greasy, fatty and high calories foods...which are all slow to clear the colon.
An all natural way to get your bowels moving is to eat lots of fibre to achieve 2-3 bowel movements a day. Eating lots of fresh
fruits and vegetables and drinking lots of water will help to flush your system and keep your body and digestive system hydrated. It will
also help you deal with intestinal Candida symptoms. This is the easiest of the colon cleansing home remedies.
Juicing can be a great option to get the goodness of vegetables without all the chewing! Many people also enjoy their vegetables steamed instead
of raw.
On the Whole Approach Forums website they recommend that their clients drink "at least 1/2 their body weight in ounces of pure water daily,
eat at least 50% vegetables or other live foods".
TIP: Lukewarm water drank throughout the day will help and act as a natural way to clear out your digestive
track and support these colon cleansing home remedies.
Psyllium Husks and Seeds
Psyllium husks are a safe, effective way to relieve constipation and is one of the colon cleansing home remedies recommended for Candida.
Simply mix one tbsp of psyllium husks into a glass of water and drink immediately. Listen to your body, and start with a lesser dose if this
feels uncomfortable.
The swelling of the husk (when it comes in contact with
liquid) forms a gelatinous mass that helps to keep
stool hydrated and soft, and acts as a natural 'broom' to sweep the walls of the colon.
Follow up with water throughout the day to help the
psyllium clear your system.
Flax Seeds and Flax Seed powder
Flax seed is another one of the great colon cleansing home remedies. It is also a good alternative if you don't tolerate
psyllium husks very well.
Flax seed is available in brown, golden or yellow colors.
There is no nutritional difference between brown, golden or yellow flax seed.
Here is some background information according to the Canadian Flax Council.
(http://www.flaxcouncil.ca/english/index.jsp?p=faq)
Whole flax seed Whole flax seed comes with Nature's own finest packaging - its natural hard hull keeps it fresh.
You can store clean, dry,
good quality whole flax seed at room temperature for up to a year. Some people keep a jar of flax seed handy on their kitchen counter.
Ground flax seed
All vegetable oil products require some care in handling and storing. Once you grind flax seed, there is greater risk of it developing an
off-flavour and taste. That's why it's best to grind whole flax seed as you need it. This ensures its freshness. After grinding,
you should refrigerate it in an airtight, opaque container. Ground flax seed handled this way will keep for up to 90 days.
You can grind flax seed by using a regular, cheap coffee grinder or even the ever popular 'Magic Bullet' type blender. Some prefer to
grind their flax seed only as needed. This ensures it is always fresh.
A normal daily serving is approximately 2 full tablespoons (20 grams) for every 100 pounds of body weight. 2 tbsp of flaxseed is about
90 calories. 25% of flax seed is fiber, with 12% of that as mucilage.
Mucilage is a thick gluey substance which is thought
to form a soothing film over mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane. This makes ground flaxseed a very
gentle, natural laxative.
Note: When ground up, 2 tbsp of flaxseed seems like alot. You may have to ease yourself into this amount.
A bonus with flaxseed is that its' lecithin content dissolves the fats from food in your digestive tract and then the fiber and mucilage
content traps these fats and toxins and takes them to be eliminated from your body - not be stored as body fat.
Bentonite Clay
Bentonite clay is a volcanic ash that contains inert mineral silicate. Did you know that inert substances like bentonite clay can pass
through our body and digestive system undigested? As it does this, the bentonite clay absorbs yeast, bacteria, toxins and
even excess acidity.
It has
been used for years (more than 60 years!) and is one of the most effective, all natural methods for detoxifying our intestines.
Bentonite clay is available in powder or liquid form. It is best taken as a liquid, because it is hard to get bentonite powder to mix
properly with water. Buy it already pre-mixed in liquid form.
A dosage you can start with is 1 tablespoon of bentonite clay daily, mixed with a small amount of juice or even apple sauce to make it
more palatable. Listen to your body for a week, and gradually increase your dosage. Don't use more than 4 tablespoons daily - and divide
these doses up.
Once mixed with water, bentonite acts like a magnet against the toxins. Its' sponge like substance starts working immediately as one of the
great colon
cleansing home remedies.
Because bentonite is so good at attracting all the toxins and clearing out the colon and digestive tract, use it first, before probiotics.
Two weeks at a time or every once in awhile should be all you need for this gentle detoxification.
There is some controversary with using bentonite clay, so do your research. Don't forget that you
can get your colon going by eating vegies and drinking water.
Herbal Remedies
You may want to start introducing some teas or ready-made colon cleansing home remedies instead. Various herbs can have different effects.
A tea made with
mint leaves, holy basil leaves, and margosa tree leaves can be an excellent colon cleanser to clear out parasites and larvae from the colon.
It just might not taste very good! You can drink
a tea like this once a week to help cleanse your colon.
Herbs and spices such as ginger, black pepper, garlic, cloves, cinnamon are good for indigestion and poor digestion since they all
contain natural digestive enzymes.
Hoodia, Garcinia, Eclipta alba, and ginger are often used when you want to lose weight.
Some all natural ready made remedies are:
Detox Drops
These promote natural cleansing, detoxification and toxin elimination
Main active ingredients and their function:
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis) contains bitter principles that have a tonic effect on the liver and digestive system.
Fennel Apart from its naturally supportive properties for digestion. Fennel also helps to maintain liver, kidney and spleen health.
African geranium (Pelargonium reniforme)traditionally used for a range of therapeutic functions and is well known for its
supportive capacity on liver functioning and as a digestive tonic. source: Native Remedies
ColoFlush
This gently flushes the colon to promote systemic health.
Main active ingredients and their function:
Cascara (Rhamnus purshiana) contains compounds called anthroquinones, which trigger routine contractions in the colon
that stimulate the urge to have a bowel movement
Psyllium Seed husks (Plantago psyllium) are primarily used in traditional herbal medicine, as they contain a high level of
soluble dietary fiber.
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) the herb, not the white puffy confection roasted over a campfire - contains large
sugar molecules called mucilage, which are thought to exert a soothing effect on mucous membranes, and this is the
basis of most proposed uses of the herb.
Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) is cultivated for the bark, buds, and oil of cassia in the southeastern provinces of
China. Recent studies have tested this herb for its positive effect on the digestive system.source: Native Remedies
This great
guide will help you start or expand your cleansing and detox routines and is a great option as one of your colon cleansing home remedies.
I like that it is all natural, and uses foods that are easy to find.
Caprylic Acid or a grapefruit seed extract and a good probiotic are very beneficial to take while, and especially after, using these colon
cleansing home remedies.
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