Homemade Constipation Cure
Even though we have the importance of a healthy diet drilled into us through the media, it is not always possible for us to consume totally healthy meals. And even when we do, there is still a chance that our colon will incur build-up. This build-up can cause constipation, decrease in skin health, as well as other issues. Therefore, it’s important that we give our colon a helping hand once in a while with a colon cleanse.
You can easily purchase an over the counter colon cleanser, but it can be much more convenient to simply throw together your own cleanser! Most recipes are easy to follow and made up of natural ingredients.
There are several types of vegetables and spices which encourage natural colon functioning, some of which are featured in the colon cleansing recipes below, by Rachna Gupta.
Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
- A few cucumbers (peeled and seeded)
- 1 to 2 tomatoes (seeded and cut into cubes)
- 1 jalapeno (seeded)
- ½ an onion (diced)
- A few drops of lime juice
- 3 cloves of garlic (roasted and smashed)
- 2 cups of vegetable stock (organic)
- 1 teaspoon of parsley
- 1 teaspoon of cilantro
Making the Soup
First of all add all the ingredients (pureed or whole) to the vegetable stock. Now mix it well and then serve the soup either hot or cold.
Lemon Juice
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice
- 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
- 1/10 teaspoon of red cayenne pepper
- 12 oz of hot water
- 1 serving of fiber (powdered)
Directions
Lemon juice is easy to make, all you need to do is mix the above ingredients in a large glass and drink immediately.
You should be aware that even though these recipes have been used by others, not every person’s reaction will be alike. Therefore, it’s recommended that you ask your doctor whether these homemade colon cleanse recipes are suitable for you to use.
