Colon Cleansing Juice Fasting

Colon cleansing or colon therapy is an alternative medical therapy that is used to rid the colon and to a certain extent the entire intestine of toxins. The colon can be cleansed by many methods including colon hydrotherapy, enema, use of herbal supplements and laxatives. One of the more popular and widely used colon-cleansing methods is a ‘juice fast’.

What is a Juice Fast?

In simple words, as the name explains, a juice fast is no intake of solid food, while at the same time the person consumes large quantities of juices or nutrition in the liquid form. The important feature of a juice fast is that there is absolutely no restriction on the kind of juice (as long as it is nutritious and fibrous) or the quantities consumed, as long as the person feels full and does not feel hungry.

How does a Juice Fast Work?

In a juice fast, the person does not lose out on nourishment, the only difference being in the form of intake. In this case, it is liquid instead of a usual solid meal. The nutrition in liquid form provides adequate nutrition to the body, while at the same time it gives allowance for digestive organs to rest and heal. Since there is no restriction on the intake quantity, the person does not feel starved, instead the person feels lighter and more energetic.

What Conditions are Helped by a Juice Fast?

Juice fasts are being used among healthy individuals as a good lifestyle practice. However, juice fasts have been used with benefits to relieve individuals in pain and more severe conditions such as cancer, depression, arthritis, multi-drug resistant infections and autoimmune diseases. The results are instant with absolutely no side-effects. The other general systems that are largely benefited by a juice fast are the increase in the body’s energy levels, clearing up of the skin, the feeling of good health and free bowel movement.

Does a Juice Fast Backfire?

It is very important to plan a juice fast. Many feel under par due to poorly planned juice fasts. Especially with a serious underlying condition, improperly planned juice fasts can make a person land up feeling worse than before. Also limiting the intake of juices may make the person feel hungry leading to discomfort and inability to go about his/ her routine work. The best way to avoid a juice fast back firing is to follow a well planned program by visiting a juicing retreat or consulting with an experienced professional.

Intake of Supplements or Additives with Juice Fast

Supplements and herbal laxatives help in bowel movement. However, juices of garlic or clove along with vegetable juices also bring about free bowel movement, eliminating the compulsion of using these formulae. Those suffering from active colitis or with a history of colitis should not attempt using laxative formulas, cayenne or garlic. You don’t have to fall ill to go on a juice diet. Almost anyone, even an individual in the pink of health can go on a juice diet for its innumerable benefits. Just ensure that sufficient fluid is consumed every day as water is vital for the body and the colon needs adequate quantities of water to function normally. It also gives the kidneys ample opportunity to further eliminate toxins.