It's impossible to feel energetic and alive if a major part of your body is not in good shape.

But what are you looking for in a homemade colon cleanse? You may find various recipes and articles recommending everything from raw eggs to herbs and soups. Be aware and careful as you contemplate how you can help your body heal.

Here are 3 steps to think about before you go and try the next thing:

1 -- Do you take full responsibility for your health or do you leave it to others? This is the first and most important step because your attitude changes completely when you realize you're in the driver's seat. Doctors and others can give advice, but you will learn and pursue health until you get what you want. Without health, what do you have?

2 -- You could get a list of the ingredients in the most popular colon cleansing products and then buy the ingredients separately. But are you just addressing the symptoms rather than the cause?

For ongoing health and vitality you need to feed your body the nutrients it needs. And so the best homemade colon cleanse is actually eating as much raw, organic vegetables as you can. They contain all the fiber, enzymes and nutrients you need. And drink clean, toxin free water, at least half your body weight in ounces.

3 -- Once you've taken care of the diet: stop the incoming toxins and start the wholesome veggies, it's time to focus on the colon directly. An enema is nothing but a bath for your colon. It will help your body to eliminate the impacted waste from previous years. It may sound a bit scary at first, but it's not really.

An enema is great because you can do it at home in comfort and privacy. But you may not feel comfortable doing this and might prefer going to a professional for colonic irrigation. The advantage is that this performs a more thorough cleaning.

There are a thousand opinions out there and some will tell you that it doesn't matter what you eat during a homemade colon cleanse. Don't believe it for a minute. You know it does matter and that the quickest way to health is to take charge of what you allow into your body.

Try doing some of the basics steps you already know. You'll see some wonderful results. That's because your body is meant to be self-healing. Just get out of the way and give it a little help.