The first thing to emphasize is that I am not a medical professional and I am not giving medical advice on any specific condition. Consult your doctor or other healthcare professional for medical advice.
In terms of colon health juices, I can only say what worked for me in my own quest for health. I didn’t approach this from the point of view of trying to cure a disease, but trying to get vibrant health and let everything else take care of itself.
I juiced twice a day and consumed the equivalent of 4 pints of green juice, 2 pints in the morning and 2 pints at lunchtime.
Although I wanted to juice cleanse specifically for colon health, I also wanted to juice for optimal kidney, liver, and immune system health. The result is that instead of focusing specifically on the colon, you are in fact taking a holistic, or whole-body, approach.
My favorite recipe for a colon cleanse is:-
1 lemon
1 small to medium piece of ginger root
1 small piece of turmeric
½ large cucumber
6 to 7 stalks of celery
2 apples
1 fennel bulb
Why did I choose these ingredients?
All of these ingredients have tremendous health benefits when juiced.
Lemon is the ultimate superfood and it tastes great too.
Ginger and turmeric have well documented anti-inflammatory properties and ginger gives the juice a fantastic kick.
Celery and cucumber are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and are very healing and hydrating.
Apples are another superfood, they have many health benefits and sweeten the juice giving it a great taste.
Fennel – has many health benefits and is great for colon health.
If you don’t have all the ingredients, it doesn’t matter. Just the fact that you’re juicing puts you on the path to better health.
Feel free to substitute new ingredients as you see fit. For example, leafy greens like kale and spinach are fantastic if your juicer can handle them just as well as carrots and pears.
You may want to go easy on yourself to start craving, especially if you are transitioning from an unhealthy diet to a healthier one that includes juicing.
What does green juice do to your body?
When you drink green juice, the nutrients are immediately absorbed into your bloodstream and your body saves a considerable amount of energy during the digestion process. Green juice also initiates detoxification, so toxins will be flushed out of the body.
You may feel some detox symptoms such as headaches, flu-like symptoms, and tiredness. This is normal and can vary in intensity based on a number of factors, such as how poor your previous lifestyle was and how difficult the detox was.
You may need to rest a bit more to deal with these symptoms, but do it, the result is worth it.
Other health byproducts of juicing are likely to include weight loss, increased energy, vitality, and mental focus.
Juice is worth it. Keep it up and you will feel the difference and hopefully the result will be a better version of yourself.