Did anyone else hear???!!

i think "detoxing" would be good to jumpstart a weightloss program,but I agree with what Joy said about our bodies naturally detoxing.

that's bull...there's scientific proof out there that certain things are released better from your body with the assistance of certain herbs or other purging substances...the body definitely detoxes itself because of the liver/kidney's/etc, but not everyone's body detoxifies at 100% because of the crap we have built up in our bodies over years of eating...well...crap....

how come everytime i do a cleanse, i feel like a million bucks after? and a few days into it, i always reek of metal? and about four days in, i have flu-like symptoms?

so, if he's also saying detoxing is crap, then yoga is crap too. i've been doing kundalini yoga for years, and the breath work is extremely detoxifying (i've actually tasted aluminum in my mouth before during a whole week trying to cleanse using lion breathe)...i've also SWEAT NICOTINE during a yoga cleanse (literally, my sweat smelt like cigarette smoke and looked lightly yellow when i wiped it off with a towel)...i also used a lot of herbs during this time and that, along with a clean meatless diet, is probably what caused it...

the guys a moron...i, as well as thousands of others, am living proof....

I've heard the same thing time & time again...our bodies do a fine job all on their own of keeping us clean. I've also heard that the colon cleansing products are a load of crap (pun intended) and are completely unnecessary.

In fact, there was a great story about the Dr. Ho program on CBC's "Marketplace" show. I'm sure if you Google it or check CBC's website you'd be able to find it.

I have never really believed in detox. My friend just did it and it for a week, she did not enjoy it. She had a few more b.m.'s but that is it. No jump starting weight loss or any amazing results. Drink your water, get your fiber and exercise and you should be fine.

I think our bodies do a great job of homeostasis, regulating the good and bad.
That said, the Earth use to do the same thing, before we polluted the hell outta it.
But I think enough junk food pollutes our bodies and screws with that homeostasis.

I have no scientific backing to my beliefs, but I completely believe that our bodies hold all the unnatural, synthetic crap we put in them. Whether or not a detox program will work.... I dunno. Never bothered to try one, I think many are schemes like weight loss pills.

how come everytime i do a cleanse, i feel like a million bucks after? and a few days into it, i always reek of metal? and about four days in, i have flu-like symptoms?


the guys a moron...i, as well as thousands of others, am living proof....

I'm not sure this is a good arguement. I mean, feeling better afterward could be a placebo effect. And reeking of metal after a few days into it...doesn't sound like it's helping you out much; let alone flu-like symptoms in a few days. I mean if it's helping your body, shouldn't you be healthier. I rarely ever get sick or have flu-like symptoms (like years in between) so having them after about four days sounds like a real problem.

P.S. the moron's name is Joy, doubt it's a guy:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

that's bull...there's scientific proof out there that certain things are released better from your body with the assistance of certain herbs or other purging substances...the body definitely detoxes itself because of the liver/kidney's/etc, but not everyone's body detoxifies at 100% because of the crap we have built up in our bodies over years of eating...well...crap....

how come everytime i do a cleanse, i feel like a million bucks after? and a few days into it, i always reek of metal? and about four days in, i have flu-like symptoms?

so, if he's also saying detoxing is crap, then yoga is crap too. i've been doing kundalini yoga for years, and the breath work is extremely detoxifying (i've actually tasted aluminum in my mouth before during a whole week trying to cleanse using lion breathe)...i've also SWEAT NICOTINE during a yoga cleanse (literally, my sweat smelt like cigarette smoke and looked lightly yellow when i wiped it off with a towel)...i also used a lot of herbs during this time and that, along with a clean meatless diet, is probably what caused it...

the guys a moron...i, as well as thousands of others, am living proof....

Way too funny. People like this make me laugh no need to take it so personal people react differently to different things but your stuff if pretty out there....:laugh:

sorry, should've (once again) clarified some things...
the metal we absorb through our skin, by drinking tap water, cooking with metal appliances, and eating processed foods does it's duty in leaving behind heavy metals in our body and usually stay there unless we force our bodies to purge it....after years of working in a lab as a food chemist and microimmunologist (now a licensed massage therapist), i noticed how much of the food i ate contained toxic metals and decided to research on how to better rid myself of these things if they were there...breath work seemed to be the most detoxifying, and i've found several herbs over the years that help with the process as well...unfortunately the human body has a hard time disposing of heavy metals and will get rid of it any way it can, such as through the lungs, our skin by sweating, the urine, bowel movements, or catharsis, so it's typical to have a metallic smell for those exposed to heavy metals throughout their lifetimes when they do a cleanse...

as for the flu-like symptoms, once we get a virus, we'll never get rid of it: it is a permanent part of our DNA, and can reappear later if the body is stressed or reintroduced to a similar (but not identical) virus (a good example is chicken pox and shingles)...when you cleanse, your body is somewhat shocked/stressed considering the liver/kidneys are working overtime to get rid of the gunk, and that can cause other organs to start purging themselves...the lungs may release built up pollutants in the form of mucus/sinuses drain and might presernt a runny nose or sore throat/a slight fever occurs because your body is trying to fight off the recurring virus/aches because of toxic overload/joint pain/fuzzy tongue/increased hypertonic urine/smelly bowel movements. all of this passes within a day or so and is typical for those who cleanse regularly...but after getting all of this nasty stuff out of your body, it's impossible to NOT feel better, lighter, cleaner...

as someone that blends the scientific evidence i have gathered being a scientist with the information i have found investigating traditional chinese medicine and holistic ayurvedic techiniques, i don't find my information "out-there" as much as i find it...well...information based on proof and years of accumulated knowledge...the "lady" i called a moron is that to me because a moron doesn't present all sides of a story, but that, of course, is my opinion...i don't personally believe a person should detox for weight loss, but for their well-being, and unfortunately thousands of people are disregarding cleansing/detoxing now because ONE person said it was useless to do it...not everyone should do it, but maybe, just maybe, a normal cleanse can help certain people live a more fulfilling life...traditional chinese cleanse certain organs at the end/beginning of every season, and they're one of the longest living and intelligent races...maybe they know somethings we americans don't?

and no one has to do a cleanse they find in a box, there are several techniques (using herbs, foods, teas, body/movement techniques) that a person can use without breaking the bank...

be a little more open minded, sassy...nurses are now using herbal guides in their practices, doctors are prescribing massage, oncologists are suggesting tai chi...people take things "personal" when others pass off science and holistic tradition as "useless", especially when they, their family, and whole cultures have used the same techniques for who knows how long....

I will agree I have heard of the stuff cquick is talking about. I mean I have heard real doctors mention it. I heard them speak about it on tv but it was when someone was exposed to toxic chemicals or other agents for a long time. I don't think cquick is making this up but I don't know if detox is something I would want to try personally.

I think many people equate a detox with a colon cleanse. Yes, I am sure that there are many natural products that can help the body with its natural functions. If that works for you, super! I think the body does a fine job of cleansing and regulating itself, without the need for exotic remedies.

One of the biggest money makers on the market is the Dual Action Cleanse, where you can lose 10, 20 or more lbs of putrified crap from your colon. Well, anyone who has had a colonoscopy can attest that there is NOT all that gunk stuck to the walls of your colon. I would love to hear from anyone who passed an anaconda-like creature in prep for a colonoscopy. I have hi-resolution pix from the procedure, and my colon is clean as a whistle!

Don't waste your money on this stuff, especially if you are only trying to lose weight.

As always, good sound advice from Banks.