The use of Psyllium Husk for Colon Cleansing

Beth — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:31:05 +0000

Psyllium Husk is derived from the crushed seeds of the Plantago plant from Asia, North Africa and the Mediterranean. These seeds have been used in herbal remedies in the United States for over 70 years.

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The Psyllium seed is a tiny gel coated reddish brown seed that is tasteless and odorless.

Psyllium is most often produced as a bulk-fiber based laxative for foods or fiber supplements. Psyllium is rich in soluble fiber, so it is usually used for laxatives for constipation. It is also used for colon cleansing, diarrhea, weight loss and the reduction of hemorrhoids.

Psyllium husk can be used as a colon cleanser. Colon cleansing has become a very popular procedure. It has been shown to improve overall health. It is used to cleanse the colon of excess waste that accumulates within the colon over a period of time. If you do not get rid of the toxins within the colon, they can build up and cause illness.

As relates to psyllium, it helps increase the transit time in your colon. This transit time is the time it takes for the food to move through your colon once it is ingested. Psyllium has a bulking effect, in which it absorbs water. This helps to line the colon with a slippery film, increase contractions in the bowels and absorb toxins. The combination of these items can help the bowels move easily and quickly through your colon. When the bowels are able to move quickly, they can effectively cleanse your colon thoroughly.

In further detail, the Psyllium absorbs water like a sponge. This sponge absorbs toxic substances off the wall of your colon. When the sponge is eliminated from your system, it removes all the toxins with it.

As a side note, Psyllium can also be used to relieve constipation. As explained above, psyllium is a bulk forming fiber, it absorbs water, swells and forms a slippery film. This allows two things to happen. It can create a softer bowel movement and stimulate contractions of the lower bowel. The contractions force you to have more frequent bowel movements.

You can also use Psyllium to alleviate diarrhea. Surprisingly, the same effect for constipation can help with diarrhea. The Psyllium absorbs the water, which creates a firm bowel movement, instead of diarrhea.

The husks are used whole in their natural state. They can be dried and chopped or powdered for easier consumption. In any of these forms, one takes them by mixing them with water or another fluid. You can also purchase capsules. Additionally, many over the counter laxatives and fiber supplements, such as Metamucil, may have Psyllium as their main ingredient. One warning when using Psyllium is to take it with plenty of water and take it between meals, never immediately before or immediately after, as it may interfere with your digestion.

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Beth — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:09:24 +0000

Detoxification

Detoxification is very important to cleansing your colon. It should be done 1 to 2 times per year, depending on how bad your diet is, where you live and your overall habits in general. Detoxification can be described as the process of clearing toxins from an individual’s body while neutralizing the toxins at the same time. Most of the toxins we get come from the food we eat, drug use and environmental factors.

Psyllium Husk

In order to properly detoxify, one must make dietary and lifestyle changes. These types of changes will allow the person to reduce their intake of toxins while improving elimination. Avoiding chemicals from foods and other sources, as well as refined sugar, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, tobacco and many drugs, can help to minimize the toxin load.

Probiotics can also be very beneficial to helping an individual cleanse his or her colon properly.

Cleansing Your Colon Naturally

If you plan on cleansing your colon naturally, it’s important that you follow instructions exactly and precisely. You’ll need to put together a proper colon cleansing diet and may consider taking some colon cleansing supplements. Certain herbs are known to kill parasites and intestinal worms. Some herbs contain digestive enzymes and naturally contain Probiotics, which are known as beneficial bacteria. Some herbs benefit the liver, gallbladder and the intestines. Some herbs to consider include psyllium husk or psyllium seeds, cascara Sagrada, slippery elm and flax seed.

Removing waste from your colon is a good place to start. Typically, an American diet holds up to eight meals of undigested food and waste material within the colon. A high fiber diet tends to only hold three meals, rather than eight.

Constipation and Diarrhea

Constipation and diarrhea are good indications of colon problems. More serious problems, such as cancer and immune system dysfunctions typically begin with a toxic bowel. Having regular bowel movements is extremely important. People who have a healthy functioning colon should be having a bowel moving three or more times a day.

When we have issues with constipation and diarrhea, the inner walls of our colon become impacted and encrusted with hardened and dried fecal matter. This can cause many problems for us.

Dietary fiber is extremely important when it comes to cleansing our colon. Dietary fiber can be divided into two basic categories: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water. Both provide bulk in the large intestine, encouraging regular bowel movements. The digestive system can benefit greatly from soluble fiber.

Psyllium, oat bran, apple pectin and guar gum all have the ability to lower blood cholesterol levels, which is a positive thing. Psyllium is excellent for various digestive problems. It can help combat digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea, diverticular disease and colitis. Many people use it as part of a colon cleansing program and it may be used to help prevent colon cancer. While we are alive, it is estimated that we consume somewhere around 90,000 pounds of food and 55,000 quarts of liquid. For most Americans, most of that food and drink consists of hamburgers, sodas, cakes, cookies, pastries, potato chips, ice cream and pizza; not exactly a healthy way of looking at things. Many of these foods are to blame for digestive issues.

If we eat a diet high in fat and low in fiber, this slows our intestinal transit times down, which eventually affects our digestion. By making sure we eat a diet full of healthy fiber and low in fat, we will be aiding our digestive tract while ensuring regular bowel movements.

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