colon cleanse

kodijhill

has anyone ever done one of these? if so what did you try how did it work and any side effects?

ninerbuff

I clean my colon at least 3 times a day..........................while I read in the bathroom!:laugh:


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directorj

I wouldn't recommend it although I have not tried it. Your body can cleanse itself pretty well.

3dogsrunning

I haven't done it. My sister tried one. That cleanse suggested that you have a few days where you can be close to a bathroom at all times. Based on the reports from her son, you may want to make sure that bathroom is somewhere private. She ended up getting really sick when she reintroduced alcohol to her diet. Even adding in other foods that hadn't been on the cleanse caused her problems. All in all, not too pretty.

You don't need to do a colon cleanse. Eat good food with lots of fiber and your body will cleanse itself.

Here is a great article someone else here posted on a similar topic. You should give it a read before considering one.
http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/colon-cleanses-a-load-of-you-know-what/

nygiantschick

Ive done it before and didn't really have any side effects other than don't even think about leaving the house afterwards. As long as you are eating enough fiber and drinking your water the colon should be cleaned out daily (and like one person stated possibly even more than once a day!). unless you have some kind of medical condition which prohibits that then see a doc....hope it all {"works out").

ashnm88

I've never tried one, and never will. I get enough fibre that I go at least once a day.

SueGremlin

There is bsolutely no reason to do this unless you have an impaction.

Lyadeia

You don't need to do anything like that. The only "science" behind it is the crap that the sellers make up in their "clinical lab tests" to try to sell it to you.

Your body will cleanse itself. That's what your kidneys and liver are good for. They function at their best when you are eating healthy foods (not overly processed junk food) and drinking plenty of water.

RhonndaJ

Only for medical purposes.

SueGremlin

I hate those adverts that claim that matter becomes lodged in the colon and stays there for years. That is such a crock of...well, of ****. Literally.

Things do not get stuck in there. Your intestines are like a garden hose, only one way out, no waiting.

capriciousmoon

If you pay attention, most "cleanses" are really just laxatives. It's not a good habit to get into.

Li_Willi

I've done them and have had really good success with them. The one I use is really gentle and you're not running to the bathroom like you do when you've had an enema or something like that. I used Dr Natura's colonix powder. Only side effect was I felt a lot better after having used it.

hipsgalore

my husband and I have done the master cleanse twice. also known as "the lemonade diet" It is rough the first 3 days, then after that we felt better than ever. It really helped me relieve constipation and it is natural. No medications or supplements are used just lemons, spring water, organic maple syrup, sea salt, and senna laxatives. I can't speak for on the market colon cleansers, but this cleanse felt so natural and it works.

k2quiere

For a much more enjoyable "cleanse", I suggest KFC.

mhotch

The only time you ABSOLUTELY have to do this, is for a colonoscopy or surgery. Otherwise don't waste your time and energy. It does ABSOLUTELY nothing to aide in weight loss, or dietary improvement. Except it does make your wallet lighter!

turningstar

Your body is well designed to cleanse itself of impurities. Detoxing and colon cleansing are not necessary, unless a doctor prescribes such treatment.

ninerbuff

The only time you ABSOLUTELY have to do this, is for a colonoscopy or surgery. Otherwise don't waste your time and energy. It does ABSOLUTELY nothing to aide in weight loss, or dietary improvement. Except it does make your wallet lighter!

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supaflyjoy

Actually, your body can only cleanse itself to a certain point. Yeah, your liver and colon are your body's tools for cleansing, but over the years they can get slowed down by toxins, soda, fast food, paint, exhaust, stress ect. These toxins eventually begin to build up and end up being stored as fat cells because your body doesn't know what to do with them. It's healthy to do a cleanse! http://www.thelemonadesite.com/
I tried about 5 years ago and literally felt 10 years younger, my skin cleared up, head aches went away, lost 15 lbs, and it taught me to crave healthy foods and eat smaller portions. I am going to do it again the day after Christmas.

supaflyjoy

PS My homeopathic dr recommended it!

Lyadeia

Actually, your body can only cleanse itself to a certain point. Yeah, your liver and colon are your body's tools for cleansing, but over the years they can get slowed down by toxins, soda, fast food, paint, exhaust, stress ect. These toxins eventually begin to build up and end up being stored as fat cells because your body doesn't know what to do with them. It's healthy to do a cleanse! http://www.thelemonadesite.com/
I tried about 5 years ago and literally felt 10 years younger, my skin cleared up, head aches went away, lost 15 lbs, and it taught me to crave healthy foods and eat smaller portions. I am going to do it again the day after Christmas.

Of course they slow down when you are eating a bunch of crap! But, the body has the really neat thing that it does...it heals itself and its metabolism quite quickly once you start eating healthy foods and drinking plenty of water.

No cleanse needed. Just eat better and drink water.

Meggles63

For a much more enjoyable "cleanse", I suggest KFC.

This^^ Or, if you live in the south, Krystal Burgers!

asyouseefit

Toxins aren't stored as fat cells. Fat is.

bprague

my husband and I have done the master cleanse twice. also known as "the lemonade diet" It is rough the first 3 days, then after that we felt better than ever. It really helped me relieve constipation and it is natural. No medications or supplements are used just lemons, spring water, organic maple syrup, sea salt, and senna laxatives. I can't speak for on the market colon cleansers, but this cleanse felt so natural and it works.

but isn't senna considered a medication or supplement. It may be naturally derived, but it's the same as any other laxative.

I've only used a "cleanse" see hard core laxative, when I hadn't taken a c*** for four weeks. yes, that's right-four. I don't see why anyone would want to induce that sort of cleanse on their own.

SueGremlin

Actually, your body can only cleanse itself to a certain point. Yeah, your liver and colon are your body's tools for cleansing, but over the years they can get slowed down by toxins, soda, fast food, paint, exhaust, stress ect. These toxins eventually begin to build up and end up being stored as fat cells because your body doesn't know what to do with them. It's healthy to do a cleanse! http://www.thelemonadesite.com/
I tried about 5 years ago and literally felt 10 years younger, my skin cleared up, head aches went away, lost 15 lbs, and it taught me to crave healthy foods and eat smaller portions. I am going to do it again the day after Christmas.

Your fat cells don't store "toxins".
If a trained medical professional told you this, he or she is likely selling some product that helps to "detox".

Toxins do not build up in your fat.

ALH1981

i regulary do colonics which are practitioner performed cleanses. I have had digestive issues all my life and this is one of the best things I've ever found.

without a doubt the best beauty secret you can get and kicks your systems back into gear - i swear by it and walk out feeling amazing every time.... I now go no less than once a month.

SueGremlin

i regulary do colonics which are practitioner performed cleanses. I have had digestive issues all my life and this is one of the best things I've ever found.

without a doubt the best beauty secret you can get and kicks your systems back into gear - i swear by it and walk out feeling amazing every time.... I now go no less than once a month.

If you don't mind me asking, how much does one of these cleanses cost?

ALH1981

about 75 dollars per session.... Its recommended that you initially do a course of 3 as a part of a detox (wholefoods only). After that you can maintain by just going every month or every other month.

the detox is a great kick start to a weight loss regime

shakybabe

I tried acai berry and colon cleanse in first few months when I was really struggling to get any weight off.. I had an allergic reaction to it!.. they tried to tell me it was cos I had so many toxins in my system and it triggered a reaction as it was 'passing through'.. I tried once more but got same reaction even though all the supposedly worse toxins had already gone! .. never tried it again.

RhonndaJ

Maybe it's just my morning brain fog, but it seems people are suggesting that a colon cleanse would clear out toxins stored in cells. Not likely, that release would have to be long term. Better to eat purely healthy and drink only water. bye bye toxins.

Now, a cleanse will probably make you feel temporary fantastic simply by clearing your digestive system which might remove a natural feeling a bloating that could come from an unhealthy diet.

KCarpenter83

My friend that did a fitness competition did colonics regularly- but that was because she was at like 10% body fat and the loss of a few lbs of stool was actually noticeable for her. For "normal" people, this won't make a bit of difference in appearance and its hard on your body. It can cause serious electrolyte imbalances. This is not what you should be focusing on for weight loss.

albali

Please don't do this. Your body is perfectly able to clean itself, as long as you look after it yourself. xx