Any recommendations for a good colon cleanse?
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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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That review will live forever in awesomeness!dragon_girl26 wrote: »Haribo sugar free gummy bears.3 -
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.
Based on other posts I knew he was serious. I think he could learn a lot from people on here if he was willing to.4 -
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.
Based on other posts I knew he was serious. I think he could learn a lot from people on here if he was willing to.
You right
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singingflutelady wrote: »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 lol
That does NOT sound fun! 1 -
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.
Based on other posts I knew he was serious. I think he could learn a lot from people on here if he was willing to.
Well, just on the off chance that it might do any good, here's some evidence-based information explaining why colon cleanses (and detoxes) are scams and not supported by any actual research:
https://sciencebasedpharmacy.wordpress.com/2013/01/04/the-detox-delusion/
https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-detox-scam-how-to-spot-it-and-how-to-avoid-it/1 -
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.
Based on other posts I knew he was serious. I think he could learn a lot from people on here if he was willing to.
Well, just on the off chance that it might do any good, here's some evidence-based information explaining why colon cleanses (and detoxes) are scams and not supported by any actual research:
https://sciencebasedpharmacy.wordpress.com/2013/01/04/the-detox-delusion/
https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-detox-scam-how-to-spot-it-and-how-to-avoid-it/
I also shared one earlier from Mayo Clinic stating that they are potentially dangerous and that they don't actually have a valid purpose, but that if someone absolutely insists on doing one they need to talk to their doctor and take precautions.1 -
A 3kg ( 6lb ) bag of Fresh Red Cherries works wonders( they are now in season in NA ) and being fresh fruit they are healthy.
Just make sure you are extremely close to the porcelain throne, double flush during the moment and rehydrate like mad.2 -
Just eat a bag of prunes.Just wanting to do a little colon cleanse and wanted to see if anyone had any great ones they liked?
Thanks for the help!
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juliet3455 wrote: »A 3kg ( 6lb ) bag of Fresh Red Cherries works wonders( they are now in season in NA ) and being fresh fruit they are healthy.
Just make sure you are extremely close to the porcelain throne, double flush during the moment and rehydrate like mad.
And don't freak out at the colour.3 -
OP,
Instead of a colon cleanse, have you tried accurately tracking your fiber intake?
Speaking from experience, tracking and upping my fiber intake to between 38 and 45 grams a day with a lot of water got everything moving really well. I didn't take a big fiber supplement either. Adding more vegetables, fruit, legumes, and quinoa did the trick. I'm pretty sure I cleansed any residual material...1 -
The old theory of cleansing /detoxification (colon or hepatic) comes from the middle age theory that all de diseases come from an imbalance of one of the 4 humours. blood. *kitten*. (atrabile) Mucus (phlegma) and bile. This is the same medicinal theory that treated a fever (such as someone with a pneumonia)by slicing open the veins and letting the blood fall. More than 500 years later people still believe they need to clean... It is disappointing. A cleaning is bad for your body and your electrolyte homeostasis. And the only weight you are going to lose is water from deshydratation. Dont do that.7
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phoenixmed wrote: »The old theory of cleansing /detoxification (colon or hepatic) comes from the middle age theory that all de diseases come from an imbalance of one of the 4 humours. blood. *kitten*. (atrabile) Mucus (phlegma) and bile. This is the same medicinal theory that treated a fever (such as someone with a pneumonia)by slicing open the veins and letting the blood fall. More than 500 years later people still believe they need to clean... It is disappointing. A cleaning is bad for your body and your electrolyte homeostasis. And the only weight you are going to lose is water from deshydratation. Dont do that.
So I shouldn't still be using leeches to cleanse my blood either???
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phoenixmed wrote: »The old theory of cleansing /detoxification (colon or hepatic) comes from the middle age theory that all de diseases come from an imbalance of one of the 4 humours. blood. *kitten*. (atrabile) Mucus (phlegma) and bile. This is the same medicinal theory that treated a fever (such as someone with a pneumonia)by slicing open the veins and letting the blood fall. More than 500 years later people still believe they need to clean... It is disappointing. A cleaning is bad for your body and your electrolyte homeostasis. And the only weight you are going to lose is water from deshydratation. Dont do that.
So I shouldn't still be using leeches to cleanse my blood either???
You should, but nobody else 3 -
phoenixmed wrote: »The old theory of cleansing /detoxification (colon or hepatic) comes from the middle age theory that all de diseases come from an imbalance of one of the 4 humours. blood. *kitten*. (atrabile) Mucus (phlegma) and bile. This is the same medicinal theory that treated a fever (such as someone with a pneumonia)by slicing open the veins and letting the blood fall. More than 500 years later people still believe they need to clean... It is disappointing. A cleaning is bad for your body and your electrolyte homeostasis. And the only weight you are going to lose is water from deshydratation. Dont do that.
So I shouldn't still be using leeches to cleanse my blood either???
Nope, but they are great to help perfusion of an area, such as reattached fingers.2 -
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dragon_girl26 wrote: »Haribo sugar free gummy bears.
Gummi bears
Pooing here and there and everywhere
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They are the gummi bears10 -
I would recommend seeing a professional.1
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Are you constipated? Usually before I resort to an enema, I try to increase my fluid and fiber (green leafy veggies and whatnot) intake for a few days. That usually seems to help. I've also used prune juice. The first time though I overdrank it and was up all night (it's sweet so I just had a cup and thought that would be it...I underestimated how strong it can be.)0
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xchocolategirl wrote: »I would recommend seeing a professional.
Best advice here.1 -
xchocolategirl wrote: »I would recommend seeing a professional.
Roto-rooter?4 -
Smooth Move Tea (Senna Tea). Guaranteed have you poopin' by morning. Just make sure you don't have an 8:00am meeting because you're going to need a few trips to the bathroom before your done.0
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