3 Day Natural Gut Cleanse
Many people know that a balanced, well-functioning gut, also known as the gastrointestinal or GI tract, is an important part of maintaining overall health. But, what should you do if your gut doesn’t seem to be functioning properly?
You may have heard about gut cleanses and be wondering if this is a good solution for your digestive problems. Keep reading to learn more about these cleanses and to find out if they may be right for you.
What is a Gut Cleanse?
A gut cleanse is a process that aims to “reset” your digestive system, cleansing it of toxins so that the beneficial bacteria that are a part of a healthy, balanced gut microbiome can thrive. Cleanses have become popular because they have many reported benefits including increased energy levels, elimination of parasites, weight loss, improved immune function, and more.
However, in reality, a gut cleanse may not live up to all the hype and it isn’t necessarily a good choice for everyone. Let’s take a deeper look at the potential benefits and risks so you can determine if a gut cleanse is a good option for you.
Benefits of a Gut Cleanse
While health influencers report many benefits of gut cleanses, science shows that most of their claims aren’t true. However, there are a few ways that gut cleanses may be helpful.
Improved Digestion
When done correctly, gut cleanses can jumpstart sluggish digestion, helping the body eliminate waste and toxins more efficiently. This may ease digestive issues, like constipation, abdominal pain, and bloating.
Balanced Gut Microbiome
Some research suggests that a salt water flush can improve the health of the gut. It’s also possible that if you have an overgrowth of “bad” bacteria in the gut, doing a cleanse can help to eliminate them. But, a key step of a good cleanse is then promoting re-colonization of the good bacteria that are essential to gut health after ridding the body of the harmful bacteria.
Risks of a Gut Cleanse
While gut cleanses can be helpful for digestion, you can have too much of a good thing. Gut cleanses should not be done regularly and should not be used as a solution for chronic constipation. In fact, when done too frequently, gut cleanses can actually be detrimental to health.
Here are a few potential risks of a gut cleanse:
Dehydration or Nutrient Deficiencies
Cleansing too frequently or not hydrating enough before and afterward may lead to dehydration and nutrient deficiency. Be sure to drink plenty of liquids and eat foods rich in key nutrients after doing a gut cleanse.
Gut Microbiome Imbalance
If proper care isn’t taken to help healthy bacteria re-establish in the digestive tract after a gut cleanse, a flush can actually allow for harmful bacteria to colonize the gut, causing even more digestive issues.
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Who Should Avoid Gut Cleanses
It’s important to note that a gut cleanse may not be right for everyone. While generally safe, it may not be a good choice for individuals who are pregnant or have high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, diabetes, or other health conditions. In this case, it’s best to talk to your doctor to see if it’s safe for you to do this type of cleansing.
You should exercise caution if you suspect you have a leaky gut. If your intestinal tract is compromised, a cleanse may not only be ineffective but could also cause harm. Instead, focus on using remedies with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which are essential for healing the gut lining and reducing the inflammation linked to leaky gut syndrome.
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3 Day Natural Gut Cleanse
This 3-day cleanse has two main phases. First, you flush your digestive tract to help eliminate a buildup of waste and toxins. Next, (and this step is equally as important!) you help beneficial bacteria to re-establish in your gut to help ensure a healthy digestive system that is functioning optimally.
During this process, your gut will be empty and able to absorb nutrients more effectively than ever before. Now is the time to actually feed it medicinal herbs such as Reishi, Turkey Tail, Plantain, Slippery Elm, Marshmellow, and Lion’s Mane. This way, you’ll not only cleanse your gut but also support faster healing and promote a healthy, thriving digestive system.
You can find all of those herbs in the most popular tincture crafted in Nicole’s Apothecary: Balanced Gut Tincture. Here’s what people actually say after they use this remedy:
Day 1
Start the cleanse with a salt water flush. This has a laxative effect to clean out the bowels. Drink the following mixture on the morning of the first day of your cleanse. Be sure to do this flush on an empty stomach.
Natural Gut Flush
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons non-iodized sea salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1-quart warm water
- 40 drops of Balanced Gut Tincture after you drink the water.
Directions:
- Add the salt water and lemon juice to the warm water and stir until the salt is dissolved.
- Drink the mixture quickly. Plan to be near a bathroom before starting the cleanse.
- After the flush, drink plenty of water to make sure you don’t become dehydrated from the fluids lost.
- Put 40 drops of the Balanced Gut Tincture in water or ginger tea to help rehydrate and soothe the digestive system. Its antimicrobial effects are also helpful for slowing the growth of any harmful bacteria that may not have been flushed out of your system.
- For the rest of the day, only eat foods that are easily digestible to avoid irritating the digestive tract. A few good choices are yogurt, soup, plain rice, boiled potatoes, and steamed vegetables. Avoid greasy, processed, and spicy foods, coffee, and alcohol.
Days 2 & 3
After flushing out your digestive system on the first day of the cleanse, the next two days
focus on promoting rebuilding a healthy, balanced gut microbiome.
On days 2 and 3, be intentional about the following:
- Drink plenty of water.
- Take a probiotic and/or eat probiotic rich foods, like kefir or sauerkraut.
- Eat plenty of fiber, including foods such as whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, or fresh fruit.
- Limit alcohol and processed foods
It’s important to follow these guidelines for at least two days after your flush to help ensure that “good” gut bacteria establish in your digestive tract afterward. However, you can certainly continue to do these things past day 3 of your cleanse, as these guidelines help to promote overall gut health.
While they are a great tool to help “reset” the gut, eliminate built-up waste, and re-balance your microbiome, gut cleanses are not a cure-all. It’s important to recognize that they are just one thing that you can use to help you get on the path toward better digestive health. Following the tips mentioned in the plan for days 2 and 3 of the cleanse is a great way to help keep your gut microbiome balanced and thriving, and may even eliminate your need for future gut cleanses.
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