How To Unclog Your Colon Naturally
Sometimes, it’s hard to poop. That’s okay, maybe you ate too many corn chips or fast food burgers the night before and didn’t drink enough water.
On the other hand, if you’ve been having trouble for a while, it could signify a bigger problem. A bigger problem, like an intestinal blockage or ulcer.
No matter the concern, serious or minor, temporary or permanent, there are natural ways to ease your discomfort, and they’re quite simple! Simple in the sense that it sounds straightforward, but it might be the kind of simple that’s “easier said than done,” depending on your mood or personality.
Simple lifestyle changes
To ease your discomfort naturally, you’ll need to implement some lifestyle changes; easier said than done, right? Luckily, the changes are simple, and you can always start off slow and work your way into a bigger change.
The first change you can make is adding light exercise to your daily routine. If you don’t already, begin by adding a 10 to 30 minute walk to your day, every day. If you’re full of excuses, casually walk around the block, or to the corner and back!
The next change to make is a diet change. Eating foods with high water content and less fibre is a start. That would include foods like green vegetables, cucumbers, and celery, which are very high in water content and low in fibre. This would also include controlling those urges to over indulge on those corn chips and fast food burgers we talked about earlier.
Just because a diet is “healthy” doesn’t mean it’s right for you. Your body has unique needs. Your gut reacts differently than anyone else’s.
So before switching diets blindly… find out what actually works for your system.
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Manual physical therapy (massages)
What you can indulge in is some manual physical therapy, also known as massages. You can perform this style of physical therapy on yourself to benefit your clogged colon, and it can be done anywhere at any time.
A soft tissue massage for your colon will also reduce any stress, muscle tension, and pain that accompany a clogged colon. To perform manual physical soft tissue therapy for your clogged colon, you’ll need a comfortable seat that leans back; a zero-gravity chair would be perfect.
For your massage, prepare your hands with massage oil, argan or coconut oil. Lightly press your fingers on your skin just below your belly button, and gently slide your hands down toward your thighs. It’s recommended to massage your colon this way regularly, with intermittent circular motions, for 5 to 15 minutes daily; longer is better.
Prunes for your clogged colon
Prunes and prune juice have been used as a treatment to improve the consistency and frequency of bowel movements. It’s been proven in studies that prunes increase the weight and frequency of stools in healthy individuals who have a low-fiber diet and infrequent bowel movements.
For those who require a low-fiber diet, prune juice is suggested over whole prunes. Prune juice still provides the benefits needed, without the added fiber. Why prunes, you ask? Aside from fiber, prunes contain certain phenolic compounds that give them laxative effects.
Neochlorogenic and chlorogenic acids are phenolic compounds that not only aid with bowel movements but also inhibit human LDL oxidation, which helps prevent chronic diseases. It’s also believed that the high sorbitol in prunes helps with a clogged colon. There are many other health benefits that come along with prunes.
They are a significant source of boron and potassium, as well as Vitamin K. These compounds improve digestion, bone strength and heart health. The phenolic compounds in prunes can also provide anti-aging properties, as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
In addition to prunes, sesame oil is another food that can be added to your diet. Studies show that treatment with sesame oil resulted in shorter hospital visit times and easier, faster bowel resolutions.
⚠️ Not Every Gut Issue Is About Being “Blocked Up”
For every person struggling to go, there’s someone else who can’t seem to stop. Diarrhea. Parasites. Ulcers. Leaky gut.
And the “healthy” foods you eat might actually be making it worse.
Thankfully, nature has a fix for that too:
🟢 Marshmallow Root — coats and soothes the intestinal wall
🟢 Clove — disrupts parasite cycles and relieves cramps
🟢 Cinnamon — reduces inflammation and slows diarrhea
🟢 Slippery Elm — helps rebuild a damaged gut lining
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A Recipe for a Clogged Colon
To go with your massage, let’s make a red wine prune syrup with sesame snaps. This recipe has two versions; one version gives you less fiber and the other gives you more.
This version, the version that uses red wine and sesame snaps, is high in fiber. If your situation requires less fiber, change out the wine for water, and add 1-2 teaspoons of sesame oil to the liquid mixture rather than snacking on sesame snaps.
Premade sesame snaps are used in this recipe, it’s an easy way to get it done faster than making them from scratch. Sesame Snaps are very easy to make, just mix 2 cups of seed with 1 cup of honey, heat to melt and pour in a tray making a thin layer.
When it hardens, cut into bars. This recipe is great for anyone to enjoy at any time, especially when replacing the red wine with water. To make this recipe you will need a small pot, a spatula, a spoon, and a bowl.
Red Wine Prune Syrup with Sesame Snaps
Ingredients:
- 20-25 Dried Pitted Prunes
- 375ml of Red Wine
- ¼ of Cane Sugar (or alternative)
- ½ teaspoon of Cinnamon Powder
- 1 pinch of Salt
Instructions:
- Add the prunes, sugar, cinnamon, and salt to the pot
- Pour the red wine over the ingredients
- Stir together the ingredients, turn the heat to medium and bring to a simmer
- Lower the heat and simmer on low for 40-50 minutes
- When the prunes are soft still holding shape and the wine has reduced to roughly ¼ cup, remove from heat and set aside for at least an hour
- When the time has passed, transfer the syrup to a bowl, garnish with your sesame snaps, and use the syrup as a dip for the sesame snaps!
The prune syrup in the recipe above is a great place to start. Sweet, simple, and effective.
But if you’re looking for something more potent… Why not turn to the very herbs mentioned earlier?
Slippery elm, marshmallow root, plantain. These plants have been trusted for centuries to coat, calm, and restore the gut lining.
Crafting a tincture with them (and even more, like Reishi, Turkey Tail, and Lion’s Mane) can do wonders for digestion, inflammation, and long-term gut resilience.
Of course, making your own takes time, steeping in alcohol for 6 weeks, sourcing each ingredient, getting the ratios right…
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