General colon care info
The colon is the best indicator of a person’s habits and of the condition of the body, whether the body is healthy or not. To have a clean colon is the best health insurances we can have.
Before any disease is reversed – the colon must be cleansed
Constipation is the first sign of chronic disease
Every organ, glad and cell in the body is affected by the condition of the colon – Norman W Walker.
Drink a cup of warm lemon water upon waking every day.
This starts the digestive process and naturally detoxes the kidneys and liver. Lemon balances the bodys pH levels and is a diuretic. It also hydrates lymph system, helps fat loss and boosts energy.
Try not to drink coffee on an empty stomach
– have a banana or tablespoon of goats yogurt to line the stomach first to avoid acid production in the stomach which can damage the stomach lining causing gut health issues, indigestion, heartburn and digestive issues. This in turn can also raise cortisol levels and anxiety. Drinking caffeine first thing in the morning on an empty stomach when cortisol can already be high, blunts the hormones production and shifts the timing of the cycle. Drinking coffee while cortisol is already high can actually cause to your produce more cortisol. Cortisol raises the stress levels in our bodies which then can lead to weight gain, increased blood sugar levels, raised insulin hormone production, problems with sleeping and compromised immune response. Finally it can also cause dehydration.
Drink 3-4 liters of water a day.
The first 1 liter of water that you drink gets absorbed by the stomach then the remaining 2-3 ltrs assists in helping flush out bad bacteria and toxins that are trapped in your system and helps hydrate the rest of your body organs. Drinking more water helps the kidneys get rid of waste and toxins that pass through the liver. Small sips of room temperature alkaline water throughout the whole day is best. Room temperature water is better for the stomach and intestines and helps everything keep moving, fluid and protected. It is best for rehydration. Cold water causes the blood vessels around the stomach to constrict and slow down absorption. The overall effect of cold water in the body is contraction, slowing, shrinkage. Alkaline water is said to help counteract the acid that’s found in your bloodstream. It is higher in pH that can increase your metabolism and improve your body’s ability to absorb vital nutrients. The human body thrives on alkaline pH. This can also regulate blood pressure, regulate high acidic levels in the stomach and strengthen bones. Alkaline water boosts vitamin absorption, helps improve immune function and prevents magnesium deficiency.
Only eat fruit first thing in the morning on an empty stomach
When we eat fruit on an empty stomach, the digestive system breaks down the sugars in the fruit quickly and allows us to get the full nutritional benefits. Fruit naturally increases energy levels and typically has a low glycemic index, it is good for digestion as it is a cleansing foods and when eaten on an empty stomach it will help remove old toxins that build up overnight and it is rich in enzymes which aid in digestion and helps the body absorb nutrients from the food you are consuming throughout the rest of the day! Fruits are generally high in vitamin C and this is nutrient is the best thing to eat to beat stress. Vitamin C also reduces inflammation.
Signs of Toxicity and inflammation
- Fatigue
- Digestion / gut issues
- Mood swings
- Headaches
- Food cravings
- Sleep issues
- Brain fog
- Difficulty losing weight
- Gas/bloating/IBS
- Low energy
- Skin problems
- Acne
10 benefits of colon cleansing
- Makes the digestive system more effective
- Maintains regularity and prevents constipation – colonic hydrates the colon
- Kickstarts weight loss
- Increases energy
- Improves concentration
- Decreases risk of colon cancer and disease/illness in the body (all disease starts from the gut)
- Increases bodys absorption of vitamins and minerals
- Increases fertility
- Maintains PH balance in the blood stream
- Improves whole body wellbeing
8 Reasons to have a colonic
- To rehabilitate the colons natural peristalsis – muscular movement
- To cleanse the colon of unwanted, built-up waste
- To stimulate the reflect points in the colon (reflex points hold emotion)
- To relubricate and hydrate the lower bowel and overall digestive system
- It is a powerful, drugfree process to increase immunity and reduce disease
- To clear the solar plexus of emotional trauma
- To reduce craving and addictions
- TO FEEL BETTER
Notice how your gut feels when you – basic colon care guide
- Drink more water
- Eat non inflammatory foods
- Eliminate sugar and processed foods
- Take digestive enzymes
- Reduce stress
- Chew your food properly (chewing is the first step of digestion. Mindful eating helps digestion)
- Take probiotics
- Drink vegetable juice on an empty stomach
How your gut bacteria affect the brain and body
- Mental Health – changes in gut bacteria can be linked to alterations in neurotransmitters or “happy mood” chemical serotonin (95% of serotonin is found on the transverse part of the colon) leading to symptoms such as depression, anxiety, autism and schizophrenia
- Thyroid Issues – Hashimoto’s disease and hypothyroidism are both linked to alterations in the gut bacteria such as bacterial overgrowth
- Rheumatoid Arthritis – there is a link between an imbalance in specific gut bacteria and increased autoimmune joint disease
- Obesity and Diabetes – a number of studies have linked inability to the gut microbiome to obesity and obesity related conditions such as type 2 diabetes
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – imbalance in gut flora may be a main factor in both the onset and continuing of IBD such as chrohns disease and ulcerative colitisis
- Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS) there is a definitive link between IBS and overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestines
How Leaky Gut affects the whole body
- Brain - Depression, anxiety, ADHD
- Sinus and Mouth – Frequent colds and food sensitivities
- Skin (the largest organ of the body) – acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis
- Thyroid – Hashimotos, hyperthyroidism, graves disease
- Joints – Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia
- Adrenals – Fatigue
- Colon – Constipation, diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease
9 signs you have high cortisol stress levels
- Cant sleep
Signs and effects of high Cortisol levels
- Digestive problems
- Weight gain (mainly around the stomach area)
- Raised inflammation and dehydration
- Feeling stressed and anxious
- Racing heart
- High blood pressure
- Increased irritability
- Mood swings
- Sugar cravings
- Fatigue
- Adrenal fatigue
- Sleeping problems (insomnia)
- Decreased sex drive
- Drinking coffee to stay awake
- Bloated all the time
- Feeling the cold more than normal
- Constipated
- Type 2 diabetes
- Irregular and painful period or no period at all
Natural ways to reduce cortisol levels
- Lowering stress
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Eating a good balanced diet
- Sleeping well
- Relaxation techniques
- Laughing and having fun
- Getting out in nature
- Exercising
- Avoiding caffeine at night
- Having positive relationships
- Ashwagandha and fish oil supplements
- Lowering inflammation with colonics
- Infra-red sauna
Infra-red Sauna benefits
An infrared sauna is a wood-based room that heats the user directly with infrared rays that penetrate the body. There are many bands in the spectrum of light, and infrared is an invisible band that also heats your body to a lower temperature than a regular sauna does. You get a deeper sweat that pushes out more toxins from your body, which promotes healing on all levels including molecularly
Benefits are
- lowers blood pressure
- Helps with chronic pain
- Enhances blood flow
- Promotes weight loss and improves metabolism
- Boosts immune system
- Removes toxins and detoxifies the body
- Improves cardiovascular health
- Eases joint stiffness
- Can help reduce malignant cancer cells
- Improves digestion
- Reduces stress and boosts mood
- Helps with anti-aging – promotes healing while reducing inflammation, boosts collagen and elasticity, tightens skin and gives more radiance
- Assists with exercise recovery
- Therapeutic to heart disease, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome
- Physiological benefits similar to physical exercise (can burn up to 600calories in 45mins)
- Promotes relaxation
- Increases circulation
- Purifies your skin
- Deep tissue stimulation also improves cell health and tissue growth helping you live longer.