How to Prepare for a Cleanse

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Method 1 of 3: Determine Readiness for a Colon Cleanse

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   • A colon cleanse is needed when your body continues to feel tired and sluggish even after 8 hours of sleep or more.
   • You are struggling to lose weight even when you are eating extremely healthy.
   • You are experiencing acne or have blotchy skin.
   • You are neglecting to have daily bowel movements, have diarrhea, or have heavy bowel movements with the consistency of thick paste.
   • Your body exudes foul odors and bad breath although you are practicing good hygiene.

   Method 2 of 3: Understand Colon Cleanse Importance

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      Having a toxic colon can potentially lead to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, colon cancer, and ulcerative colitis.
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      Because your bowel contains viral bacteria that helps to break down food, bacteria will multiply when the bowel is not functioning properly, resulting in gas and ultimately, infection in your digestive tract.
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      Without experiencing bowel movements on a daily basis, your body is failing to flush toxins from your body, which is the main duty of the colon.

   Method 3 of 3: Prepare for the Colon Cleanse 1 Week Before

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      For liquids, significantly cut down on your intake of coffee, tea, soda and alcohol. Instead, drink 8 to 10 glasses of water and 1 glass of vegetable juice per day.
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      Reduce your intake of processed foods with preservatives and artificial chemicals, as well as red meat and sugar. Increase your raw food intake by at least 50 percent to include fruits, vegetables and nuts.
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      Increase the amount of exercise you normally do in order to increase your blood flow to the colon, which will help expel toxins before your cleanse.