“Health begins in the digestive tract and creating a healthy colon is a great first step to wellness.”

Why Choose the Colon Cleanse? 

Colon cleansing is an ancient practice centered around removing waste from the colon to promote better health. The idea is that digestive waste can accumulate in the body and act as a toxin, especially when combined with poor dietary habits, environmental pollutants, chemicals, and the overuse of antibiotics. These toxins, when not properly eliminated, can lead to various health issues.

Over time, the walls of the colon can become encrusted with mucoid plaque, a buildup that limits the colon’s ability to absorb nutrients from food. As nutrient absorption decreases, it paves the way for various health concerns, including:

  • Digestive issues: Diarrhea, constipation, gas, and bloating

  • Fatigue & Headaches: Poor digestion and toxin buildup can lead to energy dips and headaches

  • Weight gain: Improper digestion and nutrient absorption can affect metabolism

  • Mood swings & irritability: Toxins in the body can disrupt hormonal balance and emotional well-being

  • Severe PMS & period pain: Hormonal imbalance and toxin accumulation can worsen menstrual symptoms

  • Skin problems: Poor digestion and toxin overload can manifest as skin issues

  • Body aches & dull eyes: Your body reflects internal toxicity in various ways, including joint pain and tired, lackluster eyes

  • Bad breath, sore throat, and hemorrhoids: Poor digestion can cause these unpleasant symptoms

  • Depression: A sluggish digestive system may contribute to mood disorders

By flushing out toxins, colon cleansing helps restore optimal colon function and allows for better absorption of nutrients, which in turn supports your overall health and wellness.

3 reasons to do the colon cleanse

  1. Excess Waste Buildup: The average person carries around up to 10 pounds of old fecal matter in their colon—even with regular bowel movements. This waste accumulates over time and can hinder proper digestion and nutrient absorption, leading to various health issues.

  2. Breeding Ground for Harmful Pathogens: When waste builds up on the walls of your colon, it creates the ideal environment for parasites, yeast, bad bacteria, and viruses to thrive. This can lead to digestive issues like bloating, gas, and constipation, and can weaken your immune system over time.

  3. Toxin Overload: Today, the average person is exposed to over 120 toxic chemicals daily from food, water, air, stress, and personal care products. Over time, these toxins build up in the body, blocking natural detoxification pathways and putting extra strain on the liver and kidneys. A colon cleanse can help remove these toxins and support your body’s natural detox processes.

By clearing out accumulated waste and toxins, a colon cleanse can help reset your digestive system, improve nutrient absorption, and support overall wellness.

Signs Your Detoxification Pathways May Be Blocked

When your body’s natural detoxification pathways aren’t functioning optimally, you may experience a wide range of symptoms, including:

  • Feeling unwell overall

  • Chronic fatigue

  • Skin issues: Inflammation, psoriasis, eczema, or acne

  • Hormonal imbalances

  • Digestive problems: Heartburn, acid reflux, constipation, or diarrhea

  • Muscle and joint pain

  • Insomnia or poor sleep quality

  • Mucus discharge

  • Fuzzy thinking or brain fog

  • Breathing difficulties or congestion

  • Flu-like symptoms: Cough, fevers, body aches

  • Vision problems

  • Vomiting or nausea

  • Candida overgrowth (yeast infections)

  • Weight gain or difficulty losing weight

These symptoms can indicate that your body is struggling to process and eliminate toxins efficiently. Supporting your detox pathways through a balanced diet, hydration, and cleansing practices can help restore optimal health and wellness.

Preparation for Colon Cleanse

To ensure you have the best possible experience with your colon cleanse, it’s important to follow some key pre-care steps:

Pre-Care Protocols:

  • Gradually reduce sugars, salts, and processed foods: In the week leading up to your cleanse, begin minimizing your intake of white sugars, processed foods, and salty snacks. This helps ease your body into the detox process and reduces the shock to your system.

  • Stock up on fresh, raw foods: Ensure your kitchen is prepared with plenty of fruits and vegetables. During your 4-day cleanse, you’ll want easy access to fresh, raw snacks to nourish your body.

  • Remove tempting foods: Get rid of or store away highly processed foods, bread products, and white sugars. Keeping these out of sight helps you stay committed to the cleanse.

  • Juice preparation: You'll need to drink your colon cleanse juice 3 times daily for 4 days. Either prepare your juices in advance or consider investing in a masticating or cold-pressed juicer to make fresh juice throughout the cleanse.

  • Probiotic support: Purchase a high-quality probiotic pill to take daily during the cleanse and continue for at least a week afterward to help rebuild and support your gut's healthy bacteria. Look for living probiotics, which are typically found in the refrigerated section of health food stores. It’s beneficial to continue probiotics for a few weeks after the cleanse to further strengthen your gut microbiome.

By following these steps, you’ll be setting yourself up for a successful and effective colon cleanse, helping your body detoxify and reset from the inside out.

During the Treatment 

To maximize the benefits of your 4-day cleanse, it’s important to follow these guidelines:

  • Juice and liquids are key: The best approach during your cleanse is to stick to juices and liquids as much as possible. This reduces the digestive workload on your body, allowing it to focus fully on eliminating waste and toxins.

  • Blending the powder: Use a small handheld immersion blender or milk frother to mix the colon cleanse powder with your juice quickly and effectively. You can also whisk it for about 10 seconds and drink immediately, as the mixture begins to coagulate quickly.

  • Sweet juice refresh: After drinking your colon cleanse, keep a small portion of sweet juice handy to refresh your palate. It can be a nice way to counter the taste and improve your experience.

  • Eat light, healthy meals: While the focus is on liquids, if you choose to eat solid food, keep it light and easy for your body to process, ensuring your digestive system isn't overworked.

  • Bathroom access: During the cleanse, expect to use the bathroom more frequently—up to 4-6 times daily, especially on days 3 and 4. While it’s not explosive, it will involve larger quantities of waste being passed.

  • Passing waste: You may notice the release of parasites or long strands of mucus (known as mucoid plaque) in your stool, particularly during the last two days of the cleanse.

  • Colon Hydrotherapy: Consider scheduling a colon hydrotherapy session with a specialist in your area toward the end of your cleanse. This can help move things along and support your detox process. We recommend doing this on the last day or the day after you finish your cleanse.

  • Detox symptoms: If your body is overloaded with toxins, you may experience symptoms like headaches, nausea, and fatigue as the toxins leave your system. These are normal detox reactions. However, if the symptoms become too intense, it’s best to stop the cleanse and opt for a gentler detox approach.

By following these guidelines, you'll ensure the most effective and comfortable experience during your colon cleanse, supporting your body’s natural detoxification and rejuvenation process.

Gentle Detox Methods to Get Started

At Nourished Soul, we understand that everyone’s body responds differently to detoxification, and sometimes, a gentler approach is best. Here are some milder detox options you can explore:

  • 10-Day Smoothie Cleanse (with raw foods): A nutrient-packed way to detox while still enjoying whole, raw foods.

  • 10-Day Juicing + Raw Foods: Combine fresh juices with raw foods to nourish and detox your body naturally.

  • Warm Water Enemas: 4-5 sessions of at-home warm water enemas, or consider 3 sessions of professional colon hydrotherapy for deeper cleansing.

  • Raw Food/Alkaline Diet: Eat a raw, alkaline diet for 1-10 days to promote balance and detoxify gently.

  • Water Fasting (up to 72 hours): Fast with spring water, re-mineralized water, structured water, or 9.5 pH Kangen water to help reset your system.

  • Mineral Supplements: Take Shilajit or a mineral-rich supplement to restore essential nutrients.

  • Quinton Isotonic: Cold water plasma ampules taken daily to support detoxification and mineral replenishment.

  • Detox Baths: Bathe in fulvic-humic acid, bentonite clay, borax, or baking soda to help draw toxins from the skin.

  • Cold Plunging: Take cold plunges at least 3 times, ideally in natural bodies of water for enhanced benefits.

  • Sauna Use: Sweat out toxins with sauna sessions, 3 times weekly.

  • Red Light Therapy: Use red light therapy 5 times per week to support cellular health and detoxification.

There are many more gentle detox methods available, and you may discover others through personal research and exploration. Find the one that resonates best with your body and wellness goals!

Cleanse Duration: 4 Days

The primary cleanse phase lasts for 4 days, during which it's essential to support your body’s detoxification through various healing modalities. Light exercise, such as daily walking, is recommended to promote circulation and aid the detox process.

To further accelerate detoxification, consider integrating these supportive therapies:

  • Sauna sessions: Help your body sweat out toxins.

  • Cold plunges: Stimulate circulation and reduce inflammation.

  • At-home coffee enemas: Aid in colon detoxification.

  • Massage and lymphatic drainage: Encourage the movement of toxins through your body’s lymphatic system.

  • Chiropractic care and acupuncture: Realign your body and support overall wellness.

For a deeper cleanse, colon hydrotherapy on the last day under professional supervision can be beneficial—though it may reveal parasites being removed from your body (not for the faint-hearted!).

After the 4-day cleanse, we recommend continuing for an additional 6 days by introducing parasite capsules for a total of 10 days. Keeping your diet clean and simple throughout this extended phase will enhance your results and further promote healing.

Sample Schedule for Your First 4 Days of the Cleanse

Here's a sample schedule to guide you through the first 4 days of your cleanse. This plan focuses on hydrating, nourishing, and gently detoxifying your body throughout the day.

Breakfast (Breaking Your Fast)

  • Upon Rising:

    • A pinch of mineral-rich salt in your mouth

    • Follow with 6 oz of good quality water and fresh lemon juice

  • Morning Juice:

    • 8 oz of green juice with 1 tablespoon of the colon cleanse mixture

  • Fruit Breakfast:

    • A fruit salad of your choice (see attached food combination chart for pairing tips)

    • Drink 2 glasses of water

Lunch (Largest Meal of the Day)

  • Pre-Lunch Juice:

    • 8 oz of any juice with 1 tablespoon of the colon cleanse mixture

  • Main Meal:

    • A large, filling salad with avocado, seeds, and nuts, dressed with citrus juice and olive oil

    • Optional: A bowl of fruits of your choice

  • Post-Lunch Drink:

    • 8 oz of water with apple cider vinegar and lemon

Dinner (Smaller Portion)

  • Pre-Dinner Juice:

    • 8 oz juice with 1 tablespoon of the colon cleanse mixture

  • Main Meal:

    • Large salad with avocado, seeds, and nuts

  • Post-Dinner Smoothie:

    • 8 oz smoothie of your choice

    • 8 oz water with fresh lemon or lime

Dessert

  • A bowl of mixed berries: strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries

  • A fresh coconut (including both water and meat!) – available at Asian markets

  • A warm glass of tea with honey

This sample schedule is designed to help you ease into your cleanse while ensuring you're hydrated, nourished, and detoxifying in a gentle yet effective way. Stay consistent, and don't forget to hydrate throughout the day!

Water Intake

Hydration is Key to Your Cleanse

Your water intake is absolutely essential during the cleanse. It’s crucial to ensure you’re drinking high-quality, clean water to support your body’s detoxification. Unfortunately, tap water—even filtered through basic fridge filters or Brita systems—is often not enough. Tap water can contain chemicals, heavy metals, and toxins that our bodies struggle to absorb, which means it sits in the stomach and takes longer to process. This kind of "heavy water" can hinder your body's ability to flush out waste efficiently.

For optimal results during your cleanse, we recommend sourcing better-quality water. Visit a local water store to fill up canisters with fresh, clean water or invest in spring water for the duration of your cleanse (or permanently!).

Some of the best options for water during your cleanse include:

  • Kangen Water

  • Re-mineralized RO (Reverse Osmosis) Water

  • Mineralized Distilled Water

  • Spring Water

For those interested in Kangen water, reach out to Shay to find a collection point near your home. Ensuring you're drinking the best water will help your body eliminate toxins more efficiently and support your overall health throughout the cleanse!

Proper Water Intake Algorithm

To ensure proper hydration, especially during a detox, calculate your daily water intake by dividing your weight (in pounds) by 2. The result is the number of ounces of water you should aim to drink each day.

Example:
For a person weighing 160 pounds, the daily water goal would be at least 80 oz of water. During a detox or cleanse, it's beneficial to increase this amount to help flush out toxins.

Standard Green Juice Recipe:

  • Celery

  • Cucumber

  • Spinach

  • Lemon/Lime

  • Green Apple

  • Ginger/Turmeric

This refreshing green juice is packed with nutrients and supports detoxification!

Managing Bloating and Constipation During Your Cleanse

If you’re feeling bloated, backed up, or constipated by the second day of your cleanse, it could be a sign that you’re not getting enough high-quality water, haven’t engaged in enough physical movement, or that your detoxification pathways need additional support. This can happen if these pathways have been blocked for some time.

To alleviate this, we recommend ensuring proper hydration with clean water and incorporating light exercise like walking. If you're still feeling backed up, you may need extra assistance. We suggest purchasing a stainless-steel enema kit to help flush the lower intestines and support your body’s detox process. Having one on hand can be a helpful tool for relieving discomfort and promoting regularity during your cleanse.

Parasite Cleansing

After completing your 4-day colon cleanse, you can transition into the 6-day parasite cleanse. During this period, it’s important to continue eating light and focusing on healthy, nutrient-rich foods. Be sure to maintain proper hydration by drinking plenty of clean water, and continue taking your probiotic to support your gut’s beneficial bacteria.

Once you’ve finished both the colon and parasite cleanses, it’s a great time to dive deeper into learning about nutrition and proper intake. Understanding how to nourish your body with the right foods will help you sustain the benefits of the cleanse and empower you to make lasting health improvements.

Health & Nutrition 

50% of your plate should be fresh food & salad 

25% protein from plants or animals 

25% OR LESS of Carbohydrates