Supporting your body through care, warmth, and intention When we fast for healing—whether for a medical procedure like a colonoscopy or a personal we
Supporting your body through care, warmth, and intention
When we fast for healing—whether for a medical procedure like a colonoscopy or a personal wellness practice—it can stir up more than just hunger. It’s a stretch of quiet that may touch old wounds, summon anxiety, or remind us of how deeply food has comforted us in hard times.
If you’re in that place now: be tender with yourself. You are doing something important for your health. And you are not alone.
Let’s talk about one small, soothing practice that can help ease the path: fasting with bouillon.
🔥 What Is Bouillon?
Bouillon is a concentrated seasoning cube, paste, or powder made from dehydrated stock, herbs, spices, and sometimes vegetables. When stirred into boiling water, it creates a warm, salty broth—comforting like a hug in a mug.
âś… Bouillon Is Colonoscopy-Prep & Fast-Friendly When:
It’s clear when dissolved in water (not cloudy or creamy)
It contains no chunks, solid vegetables, or grains
It’s not red, purple, or blue in color (these dyes are often restricted before procedures)
🥣 How to Use Bouillon as a Fast-Day Ritual:
Basic Recipe:
1 bouillon cube or 1 teaspoon of bouillon powder/paste
1 cup boiling water
Stir until fully dissolved
Pour it into your favorite mug. Wrap both hands around the warmth. Sip slowly. Let the ritual ground you.
🛑 A Few Gentle Precautions:
Skip any bouillon that leaves residue or has visible ingredients
Avoid creamy, thick, or cloudy broth bases
Be mindful of sodium if you have heart or kidney health concerns
đź’ˇ Gentle Tips to Make the Experience More Bearable:
Sip broth in a beautiful mug — Elevate the moment from deprivation to care.
Freeze apple juice or electrolyte drinks into popsicles — Little joys matter.
Listen to comforting media — Familiar shows, soothing music, or even comedy can soften the edges of hunger.
Practice mindful affirmations — Speak calm over yourself:
“This is temporary. I’m taking care of my body.”
đź’¬ Survivor Affirmation for the Journey:
“I am tending to my health with courage. Each step, even the hard ones, is part of my healing.”
If you’re in a season of preparation, recovery, or release—know this: you are allowed to rest. You are allowed to be nourished in quiet ways. And you do not need to do this alone.
*Disclaimer: Not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. Please rely on knowledgeable and trained professionals.Â
