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Lemon Juice for a Colon Cleanse

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Jessica McCahon

The theory behind a colon cleanse is that it gives your digestive tract a break from its normal functions of breaking down the food you eat so that trapped toxins can be flushed from your system. One of the most popular colon cleanses is based on lemons and is known as the master cleanse.

Jessica began her writing career in 1995 and is Senior Editor at a London communications agency, where she writes and edits corporate publications covering health, I.T., banking and finance. Jessica has also written for consumer magazines including "Cosmopolitan" and travel, home/lifestyle and bridal titles. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and journalism from the University of Queensland.