If you need to go to the toilet at night, these are signs of illness. Because contractions of the colon - peristalsis - appear in the morning, and at night the intestines “rest”. Consult a doctor, do not treat yourself, if during bowel movements you have the feeling that:
- there is “something left” in your intestines, there is no feeling of relief
- you need to push
- you want but can't go to the toilet
- Everything in the stomach is “blocked”
- it makes you swell
- I need help emptying my bowels
- this condition lasts more than six months and the situation is getting worse.
Why is “normal” constipation dangerous?
Stool retention is not so harmless. Constipation is the cause of many health problems:
- Hemorrhoids worsen, anal fissures appear, and the risk of rectal prolapse is increased - in 7 out of every 10 patients.
- A dysfunction appears - irritable bowel syndrome.
- There are predisposing factors to the development of colitis and allergies.
- The body does not receive the necessary vitamins and minerals.
- The patient becomes irritable, suffers from depression and neurosis.
- Chronic fatigue syndrome is a common concern.
Those who suffer from constipation are at increased risk of:
- diverticulosis of the colon (protrusion and thinning of the intestinal wall) and its complications, up to intestinal perforation and peritonitis - in every fifth
- Intestinal polyps are found in every tenth person
- Colon and rectal cancer affects every 20th person.
Do not take it to extremes - treat constipation in a timely manner.
What else can you use to cleanse your colon?
In addition to 7 ways to cleanse the intestines at home, there are also other effective means for cleansing the intestines, including:
Panicle salad for colon cleansing and weight loss: recipe
If you are wondering how to cleanse your colon without much effort and complex procedures, one of the best ways to achieve this goal is to eat panicle salad for 3 days in a row. This folk remedy will help balance pH levels in the body, cleanse the colon, and flush out accumulated waste and toxins!
You will be amazed at the results and how healthy and energetic you are! And it's delicious!
Ingredients:
- cabbage
- beet
- carrot
- lemon juice
- vegetable oil
- seasonings (optional)
Cooking method:
All you have to do is grate 3 parts cabbage, 1 part beets and 1 part carrots. Add seasonings (garlic, cloves, thyme) if necessary, but try to stay away from salt as it can cause water retention in the body.
Mix the ingredients well and pour some fresh lemon juice on top. Finally, pour in some high-quality vegetable oil, such as olive oil or avocado oil. Enjoy!
This salad provides plenty of fiber, minerals and vitamins to keep your digestive system clean and healthy!
Flax seeds for colon cleansing
Flaxseed is a good source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants and natural dietary fiber. Adding flax seeds to your diet is an excellent method for naturally cleansing your colon.
Flax seeds absorb water and swell in the colon, thereby helping to eliminate toxins and mucus as they pass through the intestines. In addition, flaxseed helps prevent the development of colon cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
To cleanse the intestines, you can add ground flax seeds to cereals, natural yoghurts, kefir, fruit salads, juices and other healthy foods.
For faster results, add one tablespoon of ground flaxseed to a glass of water and drink 30 minutes before breakfast and before bed. Read in detail about cleansing the intestines with flax seeds here - Flax seeds for cleansing the intestines.
Colon cleansing with water
The best thing you can do for your colon health and cleansing is to drink plenty of water. It is extremely important to drink at least 10 to 12 glasses of clean, still water daily.
Regular consumption of water will provide your body with the fluid and lubrication it needs to completely and naturally eliminate harmful toxins and waste products from your body. After all, cleansing the intestines of waste and toxins is quite a feasible task for your body, because... Our bodies are perfect systems that are able to independently cope with tasks such as cleansing and self-healing - we only need to help them a little with this by drinking enough water.
Drinking plenty of water will also stimulate intestinal motility, helping food move through the digestive system. In addition, water is necessary to keep our bodies well hydrated.
You can do colon cleansing with water using plain water, and in addition you can drink fresh fruit and vegetable juices.
In addition, even in ancient India they used the salt water method of colon cleansing, which is still recommended by various healers as an effective and reliable way to cleanse the colon. You can learn more about this method here - Colon cleansing with salt water at home.
Colon cleansing with kefir and yogurt
Regularly eating fresh kefir or yogurt is a good way to maintain your gut health. Because these drinks are fermented (contain beneficial bacteria), they help restore microflora in the intestines, which promotes digestion, and also creates an unfavorable environment for various pathogens and parasites that live in the intestines (see Cleansing the intestines of parasites).
Eating natural kefir and yoghurt also helps fight inflammatory bowel diseases.
In addition, these drinks contain significant amounts of calcium, which prevents excessive growth of the cells lining the colon. Kefir and various yogurts also help get rid of stomach problems such as indigestion, flatulence, irregular bowel movements and much more.
You can cleanse the intestines with kefir and yogurt by consuming them regularly, and to enhance their effect, it is recommended to add fiber-rich fresh fruits to these drinks, such as apples, limes and lemons, bananas and berries.
Kefir can be consumed in its pure form, but if you want better results, it should be mixed with ground flax seeds. You can learn about all the benefits of this method of intestinal cleansing here - Flax seed with kefir for intestinal cleansing.
Colon cleansing with castor oil
A natural remedy such as castor oil has been used by people for many centuries to relieve constipation and cleanse the intestines. This remedy helps cope with many bacteria, fungus, viruses and yeast. Castor oil is used for intestinal inflammation, promotes regular bowel movements and eliminates many problems of the gastrointestinal tract.
Colon cleansing with castor oil can be done by both adults and children (starting from 4 years old). You can learn more about colon cleansing with castor oil, how often and to whom it is recommended to use this method of colon cleansing, as well as contraindications here - Colon cleansing with castor oil.
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Colon cleansing diet
In order for your intestines to always work properly, in order for its microflora to be balanced and your body systems to work optimally, you need to adhere to a certain diet with a predominance of organic plant foods, rich in fiber and many nutrients. In this case, you will not have to worry about cleansing the intestines, since it will constantly cleanse itself.
The diet for cleansing the intestines is very simple, nutritious and, most importantly, healthy. Just include foods rich in fiber in your daily diet: fruits, vegetables, grains. Drink more water and consume fermented foods such as kefir, yogurt, sauerkraut, etc. This will keep your intestines clean, which will allow you to feel 100% great.
Read more about the diet for cleansing the intestines here - Diet for cleansing the intestines of waste and toxins.
Colon cleansing with baking soda
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is an acidic salt of carbonic acid, and along with regular sea salt, it can be used for the purpose of cleansing the intestines, as its intake helps improve intestinal motility, eliminate gases, improve digestion and much more.
Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to 50 ml of warm water and stir well until it is completely dissolved. Drink this remedy in the morning on an empty stomach. This will allow you to gently cleanse your intestines and relieve constipation.
However, it is worth noting that this method of colon cleansing is not suitable for everyone. People with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys and heart should consult a doctor before using this method.
You can find out in detail about all the methods of cleansing the intestines with soda and many nuances here - Cleansing the intestines with soda at home.
Magnesium sulfate for colon cleansing
In addition to the natural colon cleanses listed above, you can also use a time-tested remedy such as magnesium sulfate, which you can find on the market under different names such as magnesia, Epsom salt, bitter salt or Epsom salt.
Magnesium sulfate effectively removes waste and toxins from the body, cleanses the gastrointestinal tract, eliminates constipation and improves digestion. It has a laxative effect, so you need to be at home when taking it.
Experts recommend taking magnesium sulfate to cleanse the intestines early in the morning by mixing 2 - 4 teaspoons of the product with 200 ml of water or juice. During the cleansing procedure, you should drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
You can learn about all the intricacies of cleansing the intestines with magnesium sulfate on this page - Magnesium sulfate for cleansing the intestines.
In conclusion, here are a few interesting clinical cases from our practice:
Constipation and... thyroid: where is the connection?
A young girl, 23 years old, contacted us. It turned out that she had been suffering from constipation for 1.5 years! Our doctor carefully interviewed the patient and found out that during pregnancy, 3 years ago, she was diagnosed with a dysfunction of the thyroid gland, but nothing bothered her and no treatment was carried out.
We examined her more thoroughly and found out that the cause of constipation was autoimmune thyroiditis - a common situation in women, when the body “attacks” its own thyroid gland, it is gradually destroyed and the level of hormones drops. One of the symptoms of autoimmune thyroiditis is constipation. Our endocrinologist prescribed treatment, the function of the thyroid gland returned to normal, and joint work with a gastroenterologist yielded results - the constipation went away.
Constipation and something else
A 67-year-old patient came to us with complaints of constipation. Laxatives didn't help. The doctor examined him, but found no significant abnormalities. However, the age and nature of the complaints were alarming, and the patient was sent for a detailed examination.
A blood test revealed a decrease in hemoglobin, an increase in ESR, and occult blood in the stool using the ultrasensitive Colon View test for occult blood in the stool. We performed a colonoscopy, an examination of the intestines using a flexible endoscope, and identified an intestinal tumor. Luckily, we made it on time.
The patient was successfully operated on and is under the supervision of a gastroenterologist and oncologist.
Methods for colon cleansing at home
1. Cleansing with microcrystalline cellulose .
This natural component is a very effective means for cleansing the intestines, blood and lymph. Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) absorbs toxins, poisons and cholesterol like a sponge, binding and removing them from the body with feces. It has the excellent property of mechanically cleaning the walls of the gastrointestinal tract like a brush.
When taking MCC, you must strictly observe the drinking regime. You need to drink up to 60 ml of water per 1 kg of weight per day. If you do not drink plenty of fluids, you can get an unpleasant effect in the form of constipation. You can purchase MCC at any pharmacy and follow the instructions to carry out a course of intestinal cleansing.
2. Bran cleansing.
Cleansing the intestines with coarse particles of grain shells (bran) gives approximately the same result as microcrystalline cellulose. The fiber found in bran, like MCC, is not digested or absorbed by the body.
Once in the gastrointestinal tract, it swells greatly and requires a large amount of water. Bran is very good at “sweeping” fecal stones and debris out of the intestines, removing toxins, radionuclides, heavy metals and toxins.
Due to the use of this natural and absolutely safe product, the intestinal microflora returns to normal and the absorption of nutrients is significantly improved.
You can buy bran anywhere, from stores to pharmacies. They are taken three times a day, 20-30 minutes before meals, two tablespoons, which should be washed down with two glasses of water. The cleansing course is one month and should be carried out no more than once a year.
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3. Cleansing with porridge.
Certain foods are quite capable of coping with the task of cleansing the intestines. This can safely include various grains from which porridge is prepared.
Thanks to the dietary fiber contained in porridges, the gastrointestinal tract is carefully cleansed.
Cereals that cleanse the intestines include brown rice, pearl barley, buckwheat, oats, etc. If you train yourself to regularly eat the right grains, then cleansing in other ways can be done less often.
To cleanse the intestines, a rice diet is often used, which allows not only to remove waste and toxins from the gastrointestinal tract, but also to lose weight. You can learn more about this diet here - Rice diet for weight loss and cleansing the body.
4. Vegetable cleanse.
Cleansing the body should always be done by including plenty of fresh vegetables in your diet. By consuming raw vegetables rich in fiber, the gastrointestinal tract is naturally cleansed.
For effective cleaning, you will need to introduce into your diet a large number of foods such as white and red cabbage, beets, carrots, celery, radishes, cucumbers, zucchini, sweet peppers, etc.
A prerequisite here is to consume all these products raw. You can make various salads by cutting or grating these products and seasoning them with any vegetable oil.
5. Apple cleanse.
Like the vegetables listed above, apples also contain a large amount of fiber, which has a similar effect on the intestines. Plus, sweet and sour varieties of apples contain fruit acid, which dissolves waste and toxins well and helps cleanse the gastrointestinal tract. Sweet varieties of apples do not contain this acid.
Colon cleansing with apples is carried out in one day. To do this, take two kilograms of apples of any sweet and sour variety and water.
Apples will need to be eaten in equal portions every two hours. You can and should also drink clean still water.
Do not eat anything else during the day other than apples and water. This type of colon cleansing can be done a couple of times a month, and you will soon notice its positive results.
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6. Herbal cleansing.
Herbal treatment has always played an important role among the peoples of the past and in the present time they occupy a fairly significant position.
There are claims that cleansing the body with herbs and in particular cleansing the intestines gives lasting positive results and eliminates toxic substances and neutralizes poisons that enter the blood. Proponents claim that the herbs have a variety of beneficial properties, including choleretic effects, laxative effects, mucus-dissolving properties, and more.
However, the scientific community and medical professionals disagree with these claims, and there is no scientifically proven data on the effectiveness of this method of colon cleansing. You can learn more about the effectiveness and safety of herbal cleansing here.
7. Cleanse with freshly squeezed juices.
In this method we will need fresh sour or sour fruits - any citrus fruits, sour apples, plums, cherry plums, cherries, etc.
These products contain large amounts of fruit acid. It effectively dissolves hardened feces and toxins, due to which they begin to unstick from the intestinal walls and are excreted in the feces. If we combine this method with cleansing with bran and MCC, we will get an enhanced double effect.
It is necessary to squeeze out juice from fruits in such an amount that it is enough for the whole day of consumption. You will need to drink one glass of juice every hour. On the day of cleansing, you should not eat or drink anything except juice. This cleansing is carried out twice a month.
If for some reason you need to quickly cleanse the intestines, but you do not want to resort to the use of synthetic laxatives, we bring to your attention a selection of natural laxatives for quick bowel cleansing - Fast-acting laxative for cleansing the intestines.
What and how can we help you?
- Consult with a competent specialist - our gastroenterologist will examine you in detail, if necessary, prescribe additional consultations with related specialists and monitor the treatment process, from the first visit to the result.
- To identify the cause of constipation - we have all the necessary expert-class equipment and highly qualified diagnostic specialists to conduct a detailed examination - tests, ultrasound, endoscopic examinations.
- Save you time and money - to find out why your intestines are refusing to work regularly, we have created a free conversation with a gastroenterologist to schedule an examination. If you are concerned about your symptoms, but you don’t know where to start, during the conversation you will be prescribed the necessary range of tests.
Constipation is the cause and consequence of many diseases. A competent doctor will help you understand them. You shouldn’t prescribe laxatives to yourself, get carried away with enemas, or delay visiting a gastroenterologist. You may miss something important and waste valuable time. Don't take risks - contact a specialist.
Drugs
Colon cleansing products are either synthetic or plant-based.
The most popular are the following:
| A drug | Peculiarities |
| Magnesium sulfate | Also known as Epsom salt. Refers to laxatives. Helps relieve constipation and improves digestion |
| Microcrystalline cellulose | It is a natural type sorbent. Removes various toxins along with feces |
| Activated carbon | This is the cheapest sorbent that acts quickly and removes toxins. Works great against poisoning |
| Polysorb | It is also considered a sorbent, but it removes not only toxic substances, but also excess cholesterol and harmful microorganisms |
| Lavacol | Used only to cleanse the large intestine. This drug can replace an enema |
| Fortrans | Designed for deep and complete cleansing of the intestines. Refers to powerful laxatives |
All of these medications are recommended to be taken after your doctor's approval, although they can be purchased at the pharmacy without a prescription.
In addition, Glauber's salt (sodium sulfate) is popular among saline laxatives. Among the osmotic laxatives used are Forlax, Macrogol, Duphalac. There are also stimulant drugs that irritate the mucous layers. These include Senade, Picolax, Guttalax.
Popular preparations based on dietary fiber are Bionorm and Mucofalk. The recommended prebiotics are Lactusan, Prelax, Normaze, Bifiform. They are sold in the form of tea, tablets, suspension, powder, drops.
Popular products are in the form of rectal suppositories and enemas. The latter include Microlax, Normacol, Salofalk, Norgalax.
