Any recommendations for a good colon cleanse?
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magnesium citrate work wonders for clearing your intestines and bowels of debris. It's what your gastroenterologist will have you drink the say before a colonoscopy. Make sure to drink at least 16oz of water with it to prevent dehydration.0
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I had the best colon cleanse on May 5th! I had it and all my gi tract below it removed (total proctocolectomy). I don't necessarily recommend it though lol3
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Alatariel75 wrote: »And OP - I know we're poking fun, but all of these very silly suggestions for things that will give you diarrhea are just as legitimate as anything that markets itself as a colon cleanse.
It's nothing more than a way to get you to pay money to spend hours on the toilet with cramps. Ask yourself why something which, when unplanned and unexpected is a sickness, is suddenly beneficial when you slot it into your calendar.
No one ever gets over a case of food poisoning and celebrates how clean their colon feels and how detoxed they are.
Never said I was doing it to detox. There are benefits to getting rid of build up in your colon. I'm not talking about doing some salt water flush type of thing to spend 6 hours back and forth between the toilet, I'm talking about a cleanse to help eliminate any build up in my colon to help with nutrient absorption.
No worries though. I'll go elsewhere
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Alatariel75 wrote: »And OP - I know we're poking fun, but all of these very silly suggestions for things that will give you diarrhea are just as legitimate as anything that markets itself as a colon cleanse.
It's nothing more than a way to get you to pay money to spend hours on the toilet with cramps. Ask yourself why something which, when unplanned and unexpected is a sickness, is suddenly beneficial when you slot it into your calendar.
No one ever gets over a case of food poisoning and celebrates how clean their colon feels and how detoxed they are.
Never said I was doing it to detox. There are benefits to getting rid of build up in your colon. I'm not talking about doing some salt water flush type of thing to spend 6 hours back and forth between the toilet, I'm talking about a cleanse to help eliminate any build up in my colon to help with nutrient absorption.
No worries though. I'll go elsewhere
Most nutrients are absorbed in your small intestine not colon and unless you are severely constipated there is no build up in your colon.9 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »And OP - I know we're poking fun, but all of these very silly suggestions for things that will give you diarrhea are just as legitimate as anything that markets itself as a colon cleanse.
It's nothing more than a way to get you to pay money to spend hours on the toilet with cramps. Ask yourself why something which, when unplanned and unexpected is a sickness, is suddenly beneficial when you slot it into your calendar.
No one ever gets over a case of food poisoning and celebrates how clean their colon feels and how detoxed they are.
Never said I was doing it to detox. There are benefits to getting rid of build up in your colon. I'm not talking about doing some salt water flush type of thing to spend 6 hours back and forth between the toilet, I'm talking about a cleanse to help eliminate any build up in my colon to help with nutrient absorption.
No worries though. I'll go elsewhere
You don't get build up of food waste. If you did, you need a hospital trip in a hurry.11 -
Oh and any "cleanse" (glorified word for laxative abuse) will have you running back and forth to the bathroom.4
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I'm a Registered Nurse and we've had patients email doctors this question quite a number of times. The doctors always say that a "colon cleanse" is not healthy. You have "good" bacteria (aka: normal flora) that help your body eliminate foods via the digestive system as it's designed. "Cleansing" can affect the normal balance causing your system to be affected negatively.
Why do you feel you need to do this anyway? If it's to help lose weight, it'll mostly be healthy electrolytes and water you're losing that you need so you don't get dehydrated and your muscles function properly.
Be safe. Blessings12 -
dulcolax0
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Alatariel75 wrote: »And OP - I know we're poking fun, but all of these very silly suggestions for things that will give you diarrhea are just as legitimate as anything that markets itself as a colon cleanse.
It's nothing more than a way to get you to pay money to spend hours on the toilet with cramps. Ask yourself why something which, when unplanned and unexpected is a sickness, is suddenly beneficial when you slot it into your calendar.
No one ever gets over a case of food poisoning and celebrates how clean their colon feels and how detoxed they are.
No worries though. I'll go elsewhere
By all means. Internet's always been full of helpful places with propper health advise! And if you fail to find a free solution there are plenty that you also get to pay while you poop.5 -
Whatever, I'm not gonna judge. But then again, I have digestive issues. I can't imagine wanting to "cleanse the colon" just for the hell of it.4
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Alatariel75 wrote: »And OP - I know we're poking fun, but all of these very silly suggestions for things that will give you diarrhea are just as legitimate as anything that markets itself as a colon cleanse.
It's nothing more than a way to get you to pay money to spend hours on the toilet with cramps. Ask yourself why something which, when unplanned and unexpected is a sickness, is suddenly beneficial when you slot it into your calendar.
No one ever gets over a case of food poisoning and celebrates how clean their colon feels and how detoxed they are.
Never said I was doing it to detox. There are benefits to getting rid of build up in your colon. I'm not talking about doing some salt water flush type of thing to spend 6 hours back and forth between the toilet, I'm talking about a cleanse to help eliminate any build up in my colon to help with nutrient absorption.
No worries though. I'll go elsewhere
If something has built up in your colon please go to the emergency room. Things only build up in your colon if you have life threatening conditions such as colon cancer.6 -
Eat a can of sauerkraut.2
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OP, if you believe you have build up in your colon, then you DO need to go to your doctor and perhaps seek a colonoscopy. It's not something to be messed about with by over the counter laxatives.
But, I bet you don't have any build up. You have been reading too many websites. Think about it. Anything strong enough to get rid of supposed build up caked on your intestines would absolutely destroy the very sensitive tissue that ARE your intestines. It's a pretend condition invented to sell products.11 -
A bottlebrush and some Lime-A-Way might work.4
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Whatever, I'm not gonna judge. But then again, I have digestive issues. I can't imagine wanting to "cleanse the colon" just for the hell of it.
I'm not gonna judge either, as i know the pain and discomfort associated with being backed up, and the sheer joy, happiness and relief felt once the flood gates open. This is why i recommended the picolax, utterly desperate times called for desperate measures!
OP you never said if you want to do this because you're constipated or just because...
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Christine_72 wrote: »Whatever, I'm not gonna judge. But then again, I have digestive issues. I can't imagine wanting to "cleanse the colon" just for the hell of it.
I'm not gonna judge either, as i know the pain and discomfort associated with being backed up, and the sheer joy, happiness and relief felt once the flood gates open. This is why i recommended the picolax, utterly desperate times called for desperate measures!
OP you never said if you want to do this because you're constipated or just because...
From OP's 2nd post:I'm not talking about doing some salt water flush type of thing to spend 6 hours back and forth between the toilet, I'm talking about a cleanse to help eliminate any build up in my colon to help with nutrient absorption.0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »Whatever, I'm not gonna judge. But then again, I have digestive issues. I can't imagine wanting to "cleanse the colon" just for the hell of it.
I'm not gonna judge either, as i know the pain and discomfort associated with being backed up, and the sheer joy, happiness and relief felt once the flood gates open. This is why i recommended the picolax, utterly desperate times called for desperate measures!
OP you never said if you want to do this because you're constipated or just because...
He did say later.I'm talking about a cleanse to help eliminate any build up in my colon to help with nutrient absorption.0 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »And OP - I know we're poking fun, but all of these very silly suggestions for things that will give you diarrhea are just as legitimate as anything that markets itself as a colon cleanse.
It's nothing more than a way to get you to pay money to spend hours on the toilet with cramps. Ask yourself why something which, when unplanned and unexpected is a sickness, is suddenly beneficial when you slot it into your calendar.
No one ever gets over a case of food poisoning and celebrates how clean their colon feels and how detoxed they are.
Never said I was doing it to detox. There are benefits to getting rid of build up in your colon. I'm not talking about doing some salt water flush type of thing to spend 6 hours back and forth between the toilet, I'm talking about a cleanse to help eliminate any build up in my colon to help with nutrient absorption.
No worries though. I'll go elsewhere
Wait...you were actually serious???
I figured that was all for a good bro chuckle.4 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »Whatever, I'm not gonna judge. But then again, I have digestive issues. I can't imagine wanting to "cleanse the colon" just for the hell of it.
I'm not gonna judge either, as i know the pain and discomfort associated with being backed up, and the sheer joy, happiness and relief felt once the flood gates open. This is why i recommended the picolax, utterly desperate times called for desperate measures!
OP you never said if you want to do this because you're constipated or just because...
From OP's 2nd post:I'm not talking about doing some salt water flush type of thing to spend 6 hours back and forth between the toilet, I'm talking about a cleanse to help eliminate any build up in my colon to help with nutrient absorption.
Oops doh, missed that bit. In that case op, probably not worth the effort.
If you want to take something, opt for probiotics and magnesium citrate/oxide.
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