Spring Cleaning for your Colon

I am very fascinated with my innards. I think I have always been this way. Since the days when it was cute to play with my poop. Yes I said poop. I have an enthralling curiosity by what goes in, and most importantly by what goes out of me. And yes I have been known to inspect the porcelain throne with scientific obsession. And so should you. Embrace it. (Well not literally.) Embrace what's swirling around in there. It could teach you a thing or two about what is going on with your internal health. With why you are feeling a certain way. With how you're digesting or not digesting foods. With knowing when it is time to do a little cleansing. A little love for your intestines. For your colon. It works so hard for you each day. Why not take some time to give it a massage. Give it a cleaning.

I am a strong believer in doing colon cleanses. I try to do them 4 times a year. Around the change of the seasons or if I'm feeling a little sluggish or ate something funky or if I'm a wee bit stopped up. Doing these cleanses have completely healed my digestion, stomach issues, acne and food allergies which I had for many years of my life. It's really amazing how we can really heal ourselves of ailments we have through what we consume. I am also a believer in doing a colon cleanse before you start any kind of fast. It helps your body get ready. Eases you into it. Now. The products you choose are obviously extremely important. And what might work well for me might not be good for you. So I am gonna share with you 3 Organic Snob Approved products I have used and loved. I am actually using one of them right now which has inspired me to write this post.

Dr. Schulze Intestinal Formula #1 and #2.

This is my staple and one that I stand by and have used many time thoughout the years. I sometime use #1 if I am stopped up and need a little friendly help and also use #2 when ever I have eaten something bad or have ingestion or tummy trouble. It works wonders. You must must be near a toilet though when you are on formula #1 cause this is definitely an intense roto rooter for your colon and when you gotta go you really gotta go. I am just warning you. Go to there website as they explain all you need to know about what's in it and how it works. These products are under digestion & elimination: https://www.herbdoc.com

Quantum Herbal Intestinal Cleansing Formula #1 and #2

I am using these products right now. It's my first time trying and I'm digging them. They are much gentler then Schulze and you don't always have to be near a toilet which is good when you are walking the streets of the city. I found them in the health food store. Check out there website for info: http://www.quantumherbalproducts.com/

Health Force Intestinal Drawing Formula

I love this company. They have some wonderful products. And delicious Superfoods to put into your smoothies. However there Intestinal movement formula didn't work that well for me so I use this Intestinal Drawing formula with one of the above #1 formula. This Drawing formula is also a very soothing powder and helps relieve any sort of after dining discomfort. Check out website: http://healthforce.com/

So there you go. The colon cleanse usually lasts about 2 to 3 weeks. Give or take. Try to eat more simple foods while you do it. Trying to avoid processed foods, gluten, fried foods, red meat, dairy, sugar and excess salt. A week into it you will probably want to eat lightly anyway cause you are getting rid of a lot of crap and you will hopefully feel clearer and cleaner. Slow and steady win the race so remember that. Eat as many raw foods as possible. It will help with the cleansing process. Below are a list of foods to avoid and enjoy. Do what you can. I still drink my green tea. Don't be takin' that away from me. Oh no... :)

Foods to AVOID when you are cleansing:

Alcohol
Wheat and Gluten
Canned and frozen food
Chocolate
Cigarettes
Coffee
Complaining
Cooked grains, except Millet and Quinoa
Dairy
Distilled vinegar
Eggs
Foods cooked with oils
Fruits that have been glazed or sulfured
Meat, fish, birds, shellfish
Nuts, seeds and legumes that have not been soaked or sprouted
Popcorn
Processed cereals
Processed milks (soy, rice, almond)
Salt
Soft drinks
Sugar
Tea (except herbal, caffeine free tea)
Tofu and soy products

Foods to ENJOY when you are cleansing:

All fresh fruits
All raw vegetables
All salad greens
All sprouts — beans, seeds, nuts
Apple cider vinegar (raw)
Dried apricots
Dried figs
Appreciation

Seaweed
Fresh or dried seasoning herbs
Fresh, raw juice
Fun
Grapefruit

Lemon

Garlic

Ginger
Herbal Teas — no caffeine
Joy
Millet
Quinoa
Raw, cold-pressed, organic olive oil, flax seed oil and coconut oil