7 Gentle Nighttime Rituals for a Happy Gut & Morning Detox

7 Nightly Detox Tricks
1. Lemon-Ginger Bedtime Elixir
Ingredients:

1 cup warm water

1 tbsp lemon juice

½ tsp grated ginger

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp honey (optional)

Why it works:

Ginger + ACV stimulate digestion

Lemon supports liver detox

Honey soothes the gut

⏰ Drink 30 mins before bed.

2. Fiber-Rich Dinner Add-Ons
Best picks for evening meals:

Apples/pears (skin on)

Leafy greens (spinach, broccoli)

Chia seeds (soak in water first)

Oatmeal (easy overnight option)

Pro tip: Avoid heavy meats & dairy at night.

3. Gut-Soothing Herbal Tea
Choose one:

Peppermint (reduces bloating)

Ginger (aids digestion)

Chamomile (calms intestines)

⚠️ Senna tea works but use sparingly (natural laxative).

4. The “Squatty Potty” Trick
Place a small stool under your feet while on the toilet.

Why? Aligns colon for easier, complete elimination.

5. Occasional Salt Water Flush (Caution!)
Only 1-2x/month max:

1 cup warm water

1 tsp sea salt

½ lemon juice

⏰ Drink at night, stay near bathroom.

6. Probiotic Nightcap
Try before bed:

½ cup kefir or unsweetened yogurt

2 tbsp sauerkraut/kimchi

Small glass kombucha

Boosts good gut bacteria long-term.

7. ‍♀️ 5-Minute Yoga for Digestion
Try these poses:

Child’s pose (1 min)

Seated twist (each side 30 sec)

Legs-up-the-wall (3 mins)

⚠️ Important Notes