Natural Colon Cleansing: DIY Recipes & Benefits

There are many products that offer ways to detox or clean the colon. Because many of these products are expensive, it is worthwhile to investigate homemade colon detox recipes.

Bentonite Clay

• Bentonite clay provides a good starting point for a colon detox program. Because its binding powers are so effective, it can be mixed with a glass of water and be effective while making only minor dietary adjustments.

Fruit and Vegetable Juices

• Nearly every kind of fruit (especially apples, grapes and citrus fruits) or vegetable (broccoli and onions are good ones) juice is good for colon cleansing. Use a juicer or blender to try various taste combinations.

Psyllium Husks

• Psyllium husks are often used in conjunction with Bentonite clay. However, it can be used on its own in a mixture with water or juice.

Cayenne Pepper Mixture

• The cayenne pepper/lemon juice/maple syrup/water concoction has gained notoriety due to celebrities like Beyonce Knowles. This method requires a big commitment: 10 to 40 days of drinking the mixture six to 12 times each day.

Fasting

• Fasting is an effective way to cleanse the colon that does not include drugs or herbs. A juice fast is a good way to ease into a fasting regimen.

Advice

• A doctor can answer any questions or concerns about a specific detoxification plan, including what supplements should be taken. It is important to drink plenty of water while on a detox plan.