by Janette Peel

Created on: November 02, 2007

There are a number of simple measures you can take to clear out your digestive system and restore balance to your health.

The best way to start your detox regime is by cleansing your digestive system. This is because the digestive tract is the main site of toxin absorption and elimination.

In recent years the number of people suffering from food allergies and bowel disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome appears to have risen. This is largely attributed to the nutrient-poor diet that many people follow today, as well as the increased exposure to toxins that modern food-processing techniques entail.

Rather than the fresh and naturally organic diet that our grandparents were brought up on, many people today enjoy a diet rich in processed and fatty foods, when inevitable takes its toll on the digestive system. Taking care to eat more wholesome foods can improve your health dramatically, especially when paired with a detoxification of the digestive system.

The benefits of purging your digestive systems of toxins are manifold:

It clears the digestive tract of rotting food matter, aiding digestion and speeding up metabolism.
It allows better absorption of nutrients via the stomach wall.
There is more efficient elimination of waste and hence, healthier bowels.
Cleansing the body from the inside leads to a healthier exterior with improved complexion.
Detox restores your digestive system's natural bacterial environment.

Following a fresher, healthy diet and increasing your intake of natural detox foods can help to prevent you from developing serious and debilitating illnesses such as diabetes and cancer.

Healthy eating habits are the first steps to maintaining healthy digestion and there are other foods and therapies which will help you remain detoxed.

Following a healthy, balanced diet rich in whole foods is one way to limit your exposure to toxins and aid the cleansing of your digestive tract.

Fresh fruit and vegetables are an invaluable part of balanced eating habits and a healthy, toxin-free digestive system. Where possible try and buy organic foods to lower your consumption of pesticides and insecticides and always remember to wash your food thoroughly before consumption.

Whole grains and cereals, such as brown rice, barley, couscous, oats and corn, are valuable sources of nutrients. These foods are fiber-rich and aid easier bowel movements, and colonic and rectal health.

Beans and pulses provide a wealth of nutrients, are high in fiber, help relieve constipation, lower

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