Do you know that there is a direct correlation between what is in your colon and what is on your mind? Foggy thinking, confusion, and headaches are all signs of constipation or sluggish colon.
Having shitferbrains is not an accidental phrase!
Welcome to your colon:
Reflex points are more commonly known on the
feet, hands and even ears, but have also been noted over the centuries on the colon. As you can see on the chart, different areas of the colon correlate to different areas of the body. A stagnation in one area can cause stagnation in the other.
Because we are such a thinking oriented society, we tend to realize when our brains (as opposed to our spleens) are not functioning optimally. When fecal matter builds or the mucous lining of the colon wall thickens, the toxic environment affects the whole body.
One of the best ways to elevate your overall health is to focus on the health of your colon. Eating foods high in fiber and low in refined sugar like fruit, vegetables and whole grain products are desirable. Including any fermented foods like sauerkraut, yogurt, or kombucha will assist the good bacteria in your colon in fulfilling their roll of breaking down and assimilating colon matter.
Colon cleansing has become more popular as people have become more comfortable talking about the colon, it's functions and understanding the benefits. There are many ways to do this and here are several that I have tried:
No one can tell you which is the best method for you. Some professionals hold that manually cleaning the colon (colonics) first is best because if the body's drain (the colon) is clogged, taking cleansing powders or pills orally could exacerbate the problem. Fasting is definitely recommended while cleansing because adding more bulk while trying to clean it out is counterproductive.
A study was recently released linking coffee intake to decreased risks of Alzheimer's and dementia. I don't think that the substance of coffee (caffeine or otherwise) is the key element, but that coffee often instigates a bowel movement.
It's the regularly moved colon that reduces the degeneration of the brain. I don't advocate the use of coffee as a colon stimulant because it carries too many negative side effects, but a more mild green tea and/or an improved diet can work together to prevent a sluggish colon.
A clean colon is imperative to sound health. Cleansing is not easy nor necessarily fun and that's why most people don't do it. But being mindful of a clean colon is far more pleasant than having shitferbrains!
Live Light, xo-C.
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J&J#24: 1 pitcher matcha tea • coconut water • dried goji berries • 1 can of chickpeas • 5 Ezekiel tortillas • 3 veggies patties (a sampler!) with 1 avocado and apple sauce • 2 ears of corn (w/o butter - that was a first!)
J&J#25: 1 pitcher matcha tea • 2 bananas • matinée snacks: garden cucumber, walnuts, dark chocolate, green salad with Bragg dressing, black bean hummus with carrots, some organic blue corn tortilla chips, 30 minute swim
J&J#26: 1 pitcher matcha tea • black bean hummus • tortilla chips • whole wheat pasta w/ black bean hummus, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil and olive oil • 3 ears of corn • Ciao Bella Blood Orange sorbet with crystallized ginger dark chocolate (a decadent combo!)
J&J#27: 1 pitcher matcha tea • 30 minute jump • oatmeal w/banana • Japanese restaurant: veggie roll with brown rice, 2 seaweed salads, miso soup, edamame, green tea • 30 minute swim • dark chocolate
J&J#28: 1 pitcher matcha tea • 3 Ezekiel tortillas • juice: grapefruit + carrots • whole wheat pasta with fresh pesto + tomatoes • 4 pieces Ezekiel toast with organic apple butter • 3.5 mile jog
True Confession: I've not been very consistent with my
jumping or juicing, but I've been stellar with my vegan commitment!