What are your thoughts on colon detox diets?

Laxative diets will give stunning results because the human body processes a certain amount of food over time,and there are a few pounds in many of our digestive systems. The purge gets all of that out quickly, but as soon as you eat again the weight comes back. How well do you like camping in the bathroom?

Your body cleanses itself naturally..just to let you know.

This colon detox diet just has Fail written all over it..lol.

The best colon detox is water diet and cardio

I should add, I want to do it because my system hasn't been running smoothly despite proper amounts of fibre intake.

what is your definition of proper amounts of fiber?

I should add, I want to do it because my system hasn't been running smoothly despite proper amounts of fibre intake.

My daughter has issues with chronic constipation which has caused her kidney reflux. She has done flushes to get the old stuff out. You would be surprised how long it takes a person to clear out their colon after a bout of constipation. You can accomplish a flush with Miralax. Stimulant laxatives can cause problems if you are constipated and do not do anything to soften things up.

I should add, I want to do it because my system hasn't been running smoothly despite proper amounts of fibre intake.

what is your definition of proper amounts of fiber?

http://www.livestrong.com/article/396538-how-much-fiber-should-you-have-in-your-diet/

Males from 14-50 should look to get about 38g daily.
Women from 14-50 should look to get about 25g daily.

"These recommendations are based on evidence indicating that consuming at least 14 g of fiber for every 1,000 calories results in a significantly decreased risk of heart disease." (quoted from the website link provided)

I should add, I want to do it because my system hasn't been running smoothly despite proper amounts of fibre intake.

Fibre is not the only relevant factor in a healthy digestive transit. Look at your total food bulk, water intake, fats, minerals, physical activity levels, sugar/ refined carbs, prebiotics. Senna will probably clean you out, but it's not exactly the most gentle solution, will only give you temporary relief, and should not be used regularly except under medical supervision. If you are confident your entire diet is in order and you are still chronically constipated consult your doctor, there might be an undiagnosed health issue. If constipation is a one off related to Xmas eating/ alcohol dehydration speak to a qualified pharmacist about the most appropriate over the counter laxative for you, 'detoxing' is not a medical treatment it's a sales pitch.

Also, if indigestion is also part of the problem, I did a little experiment with aloe flesh a couple months ago. I bought a large plant and took one of the leaves. I cut roughly square inch chunks of the flesh and added one to my smoothie each day. I did this because I knew that aloe juice was supposed to aid with fixing that particular problem (reflux). It worked. I did it for 9 days, and it cleared up as well. It is not something to use in a prolonged way. If you try it, do not go over 2 weeks with it.

I have the Dr Natura Colinix detox set. Didn't have to buy it, think I might give it a go. What arebyour experiences detoxing using supplements?

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I should add, I want to do it because my system hasn't been running smoothly despite proper amounts of fibre intake.

How much fat are you getting a day?

You could always just try a colonic?

Might as well - it's equally uncomfortable and ineffective.

have you tired it? I swear by it.... i feel great from them.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110801122948.htm

"The procedure, sometimes called colonic irrigation or colonic hydrotherapy, often involves use of chemicals followed by flushing the colon with water through a tube inserted in the rectum. It has ancient roots, but was discredited by the American Medical Association in the early 1900s, yet colon cleansing has staged a comeback.

"There can be serious consequences for those who engage in colon cleansing whether they have the procedure done at a spa or perform it at home," says the paper's lead author, Ranit Mishori, M.D., a family medicine physician at Georgetown University School of Medicine. "Colon cleansing products in the form of laxatives, teas, powders and capsules with names such as Nature's Bounty Colon Cleaner tout benefits that don't exist." She also says it's important to remember the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has no authority to monitor these products.

Mishori and her colleagues examined 20 studies published in the medical literature published in the last decade. She says that while these reports show little evidence of benefit, there is an abundance of studies noting side effects following the use of cleansing products including cramping, bloating, nausea, vomiting, electrolyte imbalance and renal failure."

I have the Dr Natura Colinix detox set. Didn't have to buy it, think I might give it a go. What arebyour experiences detoxing using supplements?

I thought this was only done in underground Japanese porno movies.