When people talk about “at home colon cleanse regimens”, the first thought that comes to mind is a person sitting on the toilet. To be honest, the toilet ceremony makes up only 10% of the entire process as the digestive system is literally miles long. A lot of chemical reactions take place when digestion occurs. To ensure you are getting the most mileage out of your digestive system, adapting a great colon cleanse regimen should only be one step in a long procedure.
Now, most folks do not realize that digestive occurs the moment one smells food. External stimulation such as sight (the moment you see food) and smell (the first whiff of a barbecued rib chilling on the grill) can instantaneously start the digestive process! Your stomach and salivary glands will start to secrete gastric juices and saliva as soon as the thought registers in your mind.
This is why your tummy grumbles and you swallow saliva every 30 seconds, because you know you are just about to eat. In fact, some folks swear they get a lot hungrier when they are in close proximity to food compared to when they were on their way to a party or restaurant. Below are 2 quick tips to a better “at home colon cleanse regimen”:
- Probiotics
The digestive tract, small and large intestines to be exact, is rich in friendly bacteria which help with digestion. Sometimes, unforeseen factors like stress or fatigue can make the body lower its ability to fight an infection. This is when other bacteria present in the body will start to take over and you will start to get sick.
A bacterial infection will always be treated with antibiotics. This method of healing will indiscriminately kill all bacteria living in the body which can lead to an imbalance in the digestive system. Lactose fermenting bacteria are essential in breaking down the dairy products and animal fat taken in by the body daily. They help in the breakdown of food products thereby taking some of the burden of the liver and pancreas.
Probiotics are available in most health food stores. They are also available on the dairy section of most supermarkets and can be bought in bulk.
- Increase in fiber intake
Dietary fiber is one of the “sweepers” in the colon. They are sourced from plant (fruits and vegetables) while some pharmaceutical companies make a synthetic substitute. Dietary fiber is one component which is not broken down during digestion and gets passed out of the body in the same state as it entered, only in little tiny pieces. As they are fibers, food debris gets stuck within the weave and this makes up the bulk of the feces.
As they are sourced from plants and fruits, you can have as much of it as you wish. The vitamins and minerals stored within are good for the body plus the fibers make sure you “go” on schedule. Eating around a pound of fruits and vegetables every day is more than enough source of dietary fiber for your “at home colon cleanse”.