Has anyone tried Colon Cleansing???

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.

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.

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'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!

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.

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!"

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*

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

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:

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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.

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.

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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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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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!

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.