How to get things moving

We have many detox pathways in our body and one is our bowel movements.It is so important to be having efficient bowel movements on a daily basis. Here’s some easy ways to get going on a daily basis.

Salt Water Flush: Add 2 teaspoons of sea salt (I prefer Celtic salt) to 1 quart of warm water. You can also use cold water but it is even less tasty than the warm water. Plan to do this first thing in the morning on a empty stomach. You should product a bowel movement within 1.5-2 hours. I have seen this take up to 24 hours for individuals dealing with chronic lifelong constipation. If that sounds like you do not be discourage after 2 hours pass.

Smooth Move Tea: Smooth Move Tea is an herbal tea made by traditional Medicinals. If you never used it before I suggest only steeping it for half of the time to see how your body responds to it. They offer it with added peppermint. If you’re also experiencing stomach upset the extra peppermint can be soothing.

Magnesium: helps to increase the amount of water in the intestines, which can help with bowel movements. The most beneficial type for this is magnesium citrate.

Water Intake: Are you getting adequate water intake on a daily basis.This is very important for bowel regularity. Adequate hydration adds moisture to your stool making it softer and easier to pass.

Diet can heavily influence your bowel movements. Cutting back or eliminating refined foods can lessen gut and overall inflammation.

Aloe Vera: The outer portion of the plant contains compounds called anthraquinones, and these have a laxative effect. This is better used as short term and to be avoided if there’s a latex allergy.

It is always important to discuss these options with your practitioner to see what they think is best for you.