Take 2 Teaspoons to Empty Pounds Of Waste (Feces) from Your Abdomen

According to The American Journal of Gastroenterology, about 63 million people that are in North America meet the criteria for constipation. According to MedicineNet, constipation for most people means infrequent passage of stool. For others, it means they have a hard stool that they have trouble passing, or they feel incomplete after emptying their bowels. With that said, there are many over the counter prescription medications that you can take to relieve it. But if you are looking to go the natural way; here are some recipes that will allow you to empty pounds of waste.

Plums & Dates: The Natural Healing Magazine explains that if our digestive system is impaired, our body will not be able to get the essential nutrients and our health can deteriorate because of it. They also explain that plums and dates are the perfect body detox that can help you empty pounds of waste. All you need is 150 grams of plums, 150 grams of dates and 5 cups of boiling water.

Preparing this remedy is easy. Start by boiling the water in a pot and add plums and dates once the water is boiled. Then simmer the mixture for about 15 minutes and then remove it from the heat and let it cool off. For full effect, take a teaspoon of this mixture every morning on an empty stomach. It can help get rid of several digestive issues which includes constipation.

Salt Water Flush: Dr. Axe states that a salt water flush is designed to help cleanse the colon and digestive system by forcing bowel movements. The history behind why this cleanse has become so popular is because the salt mixture will ignite the body’s mechanism of natural detoxification and waste elimination, according to Dr. Axe. A 2010 study that is in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that drinking lukewarm salt water and doing certain yoga postures actually cleansed the bowel in preparation for a colonoscopy. What this research also suggests that even if you don’t require a colonoscopy, this cleanse will clear out your bowels.

To prepare a saltwater flush, you need to dissolve two teaspoons of non-iodized sea salt in four cups of warm water. Once you’ve done that, add two teaspoons of lemon juice. Stir the ingredients together and drink it quickly. You should feel the urge to have a bowel movement shortly after drinking it, says Healthline. A saltwater flush is usually done in the morning on an empty stomach.

How to Prevent Colon Cancer: One way to prevent colon cancer from occurring is to skip the red meat. A 2014 study that is published in the journal Current Colorectal Cancer Report found that every additional 100 grams of red meat eaten per day increases the risk of developing colon cancer by 14%. Another helpful tip is to load up on veggies and fruits. Research that is published in a January 2014 edition of the journal Current Colorectal Cancer Report found that a diet consisting of rich fruits and vegetables actually lowered the risk of colon cancer by 25%.

Choosing healthy fats is also another smart tip that can prevent colon cancer from occurring. Research that is published in the December 2013 edition of the Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology states that consuming omega-3 fatty acid-rich fish can actually decrease the risk of colon cancer by 12%.

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