Has anyone tried Colon Cleansing???

aorose

I have heard a lot about colon cleansing and I have seen lots of advertisements. Has anyone out there tried it. Is it worth it and can the over the counter types you can get at GNC just as good as the expensive internet items?

Lots of questions I know. But I don't want to waste money if I don't have to. I get really bloated and I have heard this can help this plus shed pounds, waste and help your body to absorb nutrients better.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Angel

WillPillageYourVillageForFood

Having had multiple colonoscopy tests done would probably count as colon cleansing and personally I would never do that to myself willingly. I'm sure that I lost a few pounds but having to barricade myself in the bathroom for hours is definately not worth it.:grumble: Your body will do a fine job of eliminating waste on it's own.

Fitness_Chick

Angel...check out 'cleansing' on a search on MFP...lots of opinions to be had, it's brought up pretty frequently.... :drinker:

songbyrdsweet

Having had multiple colonoscopy tests done would probably count as colon cleansing and personally I would never do that to myself willingly. I'm sure that I lost a few pounds but having to barricade myself in the bathroom for hours is definately not worth it.:grumble: Your body will do a fine job of eliminating waste on it's own.

Ugh...been there, done that. :sick:
The pictures I got showed a very healthy, clean, normally-colored colon, and I have never bothered with a 'colon cleansing' apart from that preparatory debacle. :laugh: Your colon doesn't need to be cleansed. There is a delicate balanced of bacteria in there that are necessary for normal functioning, and trying to speed all the food out as quickly as possible won't benefit you in any way; it will impede nutrient absorption and leave you open to dehydration.

aorose

Thank you all for your input and information. Sounds like something I will have to think about hard. I don't know that my lifestyle (work/school) would give me time to be trapped in the bathroom for hours.

Angel

dietracker

I did the Standard Process Purification Cleanse which detoxes your internal organs; spleen, kidneys, gall bladder, intestines... It is a 21 day process and worth every dollar. It reaaaallly works and is a great jump start to eating cleaner in the year to come. When I did it I lost anywhere from 10-15 pounds. And fealt great in the process. Check it out...I think you have to get it through a chiropractor or a holistic doctor. The consultation should be free. The kit is $223.00 . A little pricey I know, but I am telling you. It works and does amazing things for your body. Hope this helps.

Lacy

cheryl1999

my cousin had it done before the christmas and she was raving about it, but I'm still not too willing to just go and do it myself, but would like some more info on it like everyone else.

Pubali

I've always felt that something just doesn't seem right about it. It seems weird, but who am I to judge. From being in the alternative health business I can tell you that if you choose to do it, make sure you go to a professional. It's not the sort of thing you want to take casually.

Alternatively, you can eat healthily, drink lots of fluids, and consider doing simple yoga postures that focus on the abdomen. Some chiropractors are able to work with people that have difficulties with their digestive systems, too.

Good luck!

cheryl1999

I'm wondering if you just add fiber to your diet like Pubali was saying to eat healthy would that be like the same thing?

songbyrdsweet

I did the Standard Process Purification Cleanse which detoxes your internal organs; spleen, kidneys, gall bladder, intestines... It is a 21 day process and worth every dollar. It reaaaallly works and is a great jump start to eating cleaner in the year to come. When I did it I lost anywhere from 10-15 pounds. And fealt great in the process. Check it out...I think you have to get it through a chiropractor or a holistic doctor. The consultation should be free. The kit is $223.00 . A little pricey I know, but I am telling you. It works and does amazing things for your body. Hope this helps.

Lacy

I'd love to hear how *anything* is able to detox *all* of your organs. :huh: What's there to take out of your gall bladder? It's just a sac of tissue in which to store bile. Your kidneys *are* filtration devices...so unless your bladder isn't working properly, you're already filtering. That's like filtering a Brita filter. Expensive and redundant.

I think it's important to have a deep understanding of how the body works so you know what it needs and what it doesn't.

TRLTAMPA

I haven't gone as far as a cleanse, but I have taken the Internal Flush pills before. They really make you go if you drink enough water. The first time I tried it I had taken my daughter to the airport. It hit at a very inopportune time. Needless to say, I missed watching her lift off on her first unaccompanied trip to Grandma's!

arewethereyet

Having had multiple colonoscopy tests done would probably count as colon cleansing and personally I would never do that to myself willingly. I'm sure that I lost a few pounds but having to barricade myself in the bathroom for hours is definately not worth it.:grumble: Your body will do a fine job of eliminating waste on it's own.

Ugh...been there, done that. :sick:
The pictures I got showed a very healthy, clean, normally-colored colon, and I have never bothered with a 'colon cleansing' apart from that preparatory debacle. :laugh: Your colon doesn't need to be cleansed. There is a delicate balanced of bacteria in there that are necessary for normal functioning, and trying to speed all the food out as quickly as possible won't benefit you in any way; it will impede nutrient absorption and leave you open to dehydration.

My doctor said " The garbage is already on the back porch, no need to get it to the curb any faster!"

arewethereyet

I did the Standard Process Purification Cleanse which detoxes your internal organs; spleen, kidneys, gall bladder, intestines... It is a 21 day process and worth every dollar. It reaaaallly works and is a great jump start to eating cleaner in the year to come. When I did it I lost anywhere from 10-15 pounds. And fealt great in the process. Check it out...I think you have to get it through a chiropractor or a holistic doctor. The consultation should be free. The kit is $223.00 . A little pricey I know, but I am telling you. It works and does amazing things for your body. Hope this helps.

Lacy

I'd love to hear how *anything* is able to detox *all* of your organs. :huh: What's there to take out of your gall bladder? It's just a sac of tissue in which to store bile. Your kidneys *are* filtration devices...so unless your bladder isn't working properly, you're already filtering. That's like filtering a Brita filter. Expensive and redundant.

I think it's important to have a deep understanding of how the body works so you know what it needs and what it doesn't.

Sounds like and advertisement to me.:huh:

songbyrdsweet

Having had multiple colonoscopy tests done would probably count as colon cleansing and personally I would never do that to myself willingly. I'm sure that I lost a few pounds but having to barricade myself in the bathroom for hours is definately not worth it.:grumble: Your body will do a fine job of eliminating waste on it's own.

Ugh...been there, done that. :sick:
The pictures I got showed a very healthy, clean, normally-colored colon, and I have never bothered with a 'colon cleansing' apart from that preparatory debacle. :laugh: Your colon doesn't need to be cleansed. There is a delicate balanced of bacteria in there that are necessary for normal functioning, and trying to speed all the food out as quickly as possible won't benefit you in any way; it will impede nutrient absorption and leave you open to dehydration.

My doctor said " The garbage is already on the back porch, no need to get it to the curb any faster!"

I LOVE that quote!!

After teaching about renal physiology, I realized just how amazing we are at filtering. The kidney's dont' just filter--they monitor what is in the blood, how much of it there is, and how much we need. They also monitor blood pressure and cause certain physiological changes in response to changes in BP and hydration levels. It's all closely connected. In the kidneys, not only bad stuff is removed, but good stuff is reabsorbed. They are very complex and I fail to see how anything could 'detox' a kidney considering it's just a dense collection of tubes and capillaries with surrounding tissue that doesn't come into contact with the fluid.

*huff*

arewethereyet

Having had multiple colonoscopy tests done would probably count as colon cleansing and personally I would never do that to myself willingly. I'm sure that I lost a few pounds but having to barricade myself in the bathroom for hours is definately not worth it.:grumble: Your body will do a fine job of eliminating waste on it's own.

Ugh...been there, done that. :sick:
The pictures I got showed a very healthy, clean, normally-colored colon, and I have never bothered with a 'colon cleansing' apart from that preparatory debacle. :laugh: Your colon doesn't need to be cleansed. There is a delicate balanced of bacteria in there that are necessary for normal functioning, and trying to speed all the food out as quickly as possible won't benefit you in any way; it will impede nutrient absorption and leave you open to dehydration.

My doctor said " The garbage is already on the back porch, no need to get it to the curb any faster!"

I LOVE that quote!!

After teaching about renal physiology, I realized just how amazing we are at filtering. The kidney's dont' just filter--they monitor what is in the blood, how much of it there is, and how much we need. They also monitor blood pressure and cause certain physiological changes in response to changes in BP and hydration levels. It's all closely connected. In the kidneys, not only bad stuff is removed, but good stuff is reabsorbed. They are very complex and I fail to see how anything could 'detox' a kidney considering it's just a dense collection of tubes and capillaries with surrounding tissue that doesn't come into contact with the fluid.

*huff*

You just crack me up! I love your spunk and insights as well as your educated responses.

With no professional background, but many MANY years of living and learning, I feel the cleanses are a waste of money. Money to be getter spent on a case of water, some vitamin supps and wheat germ to put on your cereal or yogurt.

Want a flush?? Drink a 24 oz glass of water, eat 8 oz of low fat yogurt with 3 tablespoons of whole wheat germ. Drink 24 oz of wter an hour later. And make sure you are near a bathroom!!

It is the same effect drinking alcohol has on my system. I over drink, wake up with a very bad tummy ache, uh...poo....all day, drink a bunch of water due to dehydration, poo some more....wake up the next day 5 pounds lighter. OF course I am, I am dehydrated and there is nothing in my system and there SHOULD be!

My husband actually bought a flush for $50 and said it did nothing.

jamerz3294

Green Curry with Shrimp, accompanied by fried rice... colon cleanse every time, and much tastier too!:drinker:

mommared53

Green Curry with Shrimp, accompanied by fried rice... colon cleanse every time, and much tastier too!:drinker:

A McDonald's Big Mac works for me. :bigsmile:

Fitness_Chick

Green Curry with Shrimp, accompanied by fried rice... colon cleanse every time, and much tastier too!:drinker:

A McDonald's Big Mac works for me. :bigsmile:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

TRLTAMPA

I've actually taken my daughter to McDonald's before when she was backed up. 100% guarantee every time.

dietracker

Sorry. I was just typing and not thinking about the organs directly. The organs that benefit from such a cleanse are the kidneys, liver, and large and small intestines. Im not trying to advertise anything, I dont sell the stuff. It worked for me. Purification, also known as detoxification, can help you remove natural toxins from your body and help maintain a healthy weight. We are exposed to external toxins everyday, including pollutants, pestisides, and chemicals. Internally our bodies produce waste byproducts as a result of normal metabolic function. Although your body is designed to rid itself of these toxins naturally, it can become overburdened. Purification offers your body ((additional support.))

But go for the Big Mac if thats what you want.

lynniejones

"My doctor said " The garbage is already on the back porch, no need to get it to the curb any faster!""


Ah, AWTY, such a beautiful way with words. heheheh

songbyrdsweet

Sorry. I was just typing and not thinking about the organs directly. The organs that benefit from such a cleanse are the kidneys, liver, and large and small intestines. Im not trying to advertise anything, I dont sell the stuff. It worked for me. Purification, also known as detoxification, can help you remove natural toxins from your body and help maintain a healthy weight. We are exposed to external toxins everyday, including pollutants, pestisides, and chemicals. Internally our bodies produce waste byproducts as a result of normal metabolic function. Although your body is designed to rid itself of these toxins naturally, it can become overburdened. Purification offers your body ((additional support.))

But go for the Big Mac if thats what you want.

Does anyone ever get more specific than 'toxins'? Or where a pesticide resides in the body? Did you knowthe byproduct of ATP production is nothing more than H2O? Oxygen comes off the last phase of our ATP production 'relay', and a hydrogen from the ATP synthase pump joins it along with oxygen that has been transported into the cell from a red blood cell. Then it just remains in the body or is excreted if we are overhydrated. Ammonia produced from protein metabolism is immediately converted to urea in the kidney and also excreted with the urine. The NADH and FADH left behind after the first and second phases of ATP production are reused in the following phases. In fact, pretty much everything is recycled.

The intestines play a HUGE role in the immune system--specialized structures in the surface absorb nutrients that 'feed' the lymph system. So by eradicating any nutrients to absorb, you're actually suppressing the immune system, thus leaving yourself more susceptible to infection.

I respect chiropractors and holistic doctors for what they know and do, but at the same time recognize their limits. They don't receive the same education as an MD. Although they may be able to provide alternative therapies, they don't have to perform research or attend medical school. They want to make money just as badly as anyone else, and a $200 cleansing kit is a great way to do it.

Alatariel75

Holy crap (pardon the pun) a lot of derp was tolerated in 2009! How far we've come!

ninerbuff

aorose wrote: »

I have heard a lot about colon cleansing and I have seen lots of advertisements. Has anyone out there tried it. Is it worth it and can the over the counter types you can get at GNC just as good as the expensive internet items?

Lots of questions I know. But I don't want to waste money if I don't have to. I get really bloated and I have heard this can help this plus shed pounds, waste and help your body to absorb nutrients better.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Angel

Your colon cleanses itself just fine. If not, then there's a medical issue that needs to be addressed by a doctor or gastroenterologist.

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ninerbuff

dietracker wrote: »

I did the Standard Process Purification Cleanse which detoxes your internal organs; spleen, kidneys, gall bladder, intestines... It is a 21 day process and worth every dollar. It reaaaallly works and is a great jump start to eating cleaner in the year to come. When I did it I lost anywhere from 10-15 pounds. And fealt great in the process. Check it out...I think you have to get it through a chiropractor or a holistic doctor. The consultation should be free. The kit is $223.00 . A little pricey I know, but I am telling you. It works and does amazing things for your body. Hope this helps.

Lacy

Sorry, but there's no scientific support (peer reviewed clinical study) that show that "cleanses" do anything more drop a little water weight.

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ninerbuff

dietracker wrote: »

Sorry. I was just typing and not thinking about the organs directly. The organs that benefit from such a cleanse are the kidneys, liver, and large and small intestines. Im not trying to advertise anything, I dont sell the stuff. It worked for me. Purification, also known as detoxification, can help you remove natural toxins from your body and help maintain a healthy weight. We are exposed to external toxins everyday, including pollutants, pestisides, and chemicals. Internally our bodies produce waste byproducts as a result of normal metabolic function. Although your body is designed to rid itself of these toxins naturally, it can become overburdened. Purification offers your body ((additional support.))

But go for the Big Mac if thats what you want.

A "toxin" would be something like snake venom. There aren't any "toxins" that need to be removed from the body and if there were, an OTC wouldn't do it. There would have to be MEDICAL assistance for this.
This is information that needs to be debunked because the diet industry is preying on the naivety of people who aren't well versed in how physiology actually works.

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ninerbuff

Damn. Zombie thread.

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tat2cookie

I did one years ago before I knew better. I lost 10lbs in 3 days.... But I also spent 90% of that time on the pot pissing out of my *kitten*. I gained it all back within a week. One of the dumbest things I've ever done!

Pittshkr_

Bonny132

I do a cleanse every year after New Year, not because I want to loose weight, not because I want to clean my colon out, but because I use it as a reset to get back into stop eating and get back on track.

Yes, I loose weight on it, and yes, most is water and (please excuse my language) crap, you put it all back on again after the cleanse. Yes it rehydrates me after far too much alcohol after the x-mas festivities, and clears up my skin after too much fatty food.

My point is... yes I do a cleanse yearly and have done for the past 10 years, the only scientific effect I have seen so far is: I go from bloated and eating everything in sight, to regain control of my eating and get back on track to a healthier lifestyle. But this effect is for me personally, you might just get really hungry and binge. Who knows.

jgnatca

It is based on ancient beliefs that are now debunked.

http://m.livescience.com/15912-colon-cleansing-useless-dangerous.html

I prepared for a colonoscopy once. I would only do again under doctor's orders. Do be prepared for twelve hours intimately acquainted with your commode.