Cleanse Your Colon with Lemon and Lose Weight

Lisa Mooney
Lemons are often used by those who want to cleanse their colons. The most famous type of lemon colon cleaning is referred to as "The Master Cleanse". Proponents claim this type of cleansing is all natural and one of the safest methods available. Some add a laxative to the cleanse to aid in flushing out the system but it is not required.

Features

The function of the lemon colon cleanser is to flush toxins and other impurities out of the body. According to the Best Colon Cleanse Tips website, participants drink a half a dozen to a dozen glasses of the lemon preparation a day for a week to 10 days in order to promote evacuation of the bowels. Those who engage in lemon cleansing refrain from eating solid foods during this time.

Preparation

If you plan to do a colon cleanse you need to prepare beforehand. Pick a week in which you can stay at home as you will be making frequent trips to the restroom. You will also need to rest as your energy levels are likely to be low during the lemon cleanse. Consume a healthy low sugar diet during the week before colon cleaning. Finally, consult with your physician before beginning a colon cleanse.

Ingredients

The primary ingredient in the cleanse is lemon juice. For the "Master Cleanse" you also add some maple syrup and a small amount of cayenne pepper. These ingredients are mixed with a large amount of purified water. The drink can be warmed or drank cold.

Benefits

The most important benefit of the lemon colon cleanse is its effects on the digestive system. Fans of the procedure claim they have less bloating and gas than before and have normal bowel movements. Other claimed advantages are clearer skin and increased energy levels.

Drawbacks

The Colon Cleanse Information websites warns that going without food for a week or more might slow your metabolism. Blood sugar levels can drop when you do not eat causing you to become light headed, jittery and irritable. The colon cleanse is only a temporary solution to gas and bloating. The symptoms are likely to reoccur unless you change your daily life by eating healthy and engaging in physical exercise on a regular basis.

Warnings

Don't do the lemon cleanse if you are pregnant or suffer from a chronic illness such as kidney disease or diabetes. Discontinue cleansing if you begin vomiting or otherwise ill. Also, stop the cleanse if you become overly stressed.

"Colon Cleanse Lemon Remedy" at http://www.bestcoloncleansetips.com/colon-cleanse-lemon.html
Lemon Juice Colon Cleanse: How Safe is It? at http://www.colon-cleanse-information.com/lemon-juice-colon-cleanse.html

Published by Lisa Mooney

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