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DRInstead of a colon cleanse, do this instead:
1️⃣For 1 week (or as long as you like), cut out all processed foods. Eat lots of plants! Have the bulk of each meal be veggies, with some beans or whole grains, and a source of protein (fish, poultry, lean meat, tofu). Avoid super processed foods, sweets, alcohol, and artificial sweeteners.
2️⃣Ensure you are getting both soluble and insoluble fiber at each meal. Soluble fiber softens the stool and insoluble fiber adds bulk to the stool and stimulates a bowel movement. This means eating a combo of fruits, veggies, nuts/seeds, and beans/lentils. Kiwis have been shown to improve constipation! And I have a reel with an entire list of foods that fight constipation.
3️⃣Ensure adequate hydration. Your urine should be light yellow or lighter.
4️⃣Go for a walk daily. The movement will help stimulate movement of the stool through the colon.
5️⃣Avoid “wheat dextrin” ingredient as it can be constipating. You may want to try removing gluten as some people get constipated when they eat gluten containing grains/wheat.
6️⃣Check with your doctor to see if any of your medications, supplements, or medical conditions can be contributing to constipation. (For example, benadryl and antihistamines.)
7️⃣Try taking daily psyllium powder in water, it can help with constipation, diarrhea, AND ibs!
8️⃣If you want to add a stool softening agent, you can try magnesium citrate or oxide over the counter (check with your doctor first).
9️⃣If you want to stimulate bowel movements / increase motility, ask your doctor if its okay to use senna tablets or tea for a short period of time.
Have you ever tried any of these colon cleanses? From what Ive heard from patients, they are not so pleasant, and some of them are dangerous (colon perforation risk)!!
If your constipation is new or worsening, or if you a change in the form/shape of your stool or blood or black in the stool, you should discuss with your doctor. (This is not medical advice, always discuss diet changes, symptoms, supplements and medications with your doctor).
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