Comments on: What are the benefits / negatives from colon cleansing?

By: Akasha

Akasha — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:24:59 +0000

Colon cleansing is highly recommended.

"Death begins in the colon" so keeping it clean is important…your bloodstream is in direct contact with your intestinal walls, so toxins there end up in your blood.

Colon hydrotherapy can be done at a clinic or at home. You can use an enema bag at home or get a Colema board.

Most people would probably prefer to start out doing this from a clinic first, then you might feel comfortable doing it yourself at home.

Taking bentonite clay and (whole)psyllium husks is very cleansing to the colon, it will grab hold of the impacted feces and drag it out of you…it’s kind of gross looking, though…. There’s a product from Wholefood Farmacy called DetoxiPhi ( http://www.wholepurefood.com – go to wholefood beverages) which if you use it three times a day will really get your colon going…plus has detoxifying whole food ingredients (everything is organic) it also has the psyllium husks. Psyllium husks are the cheapest way to go, but use the whole husks, not the ground, processed kind (metamucil type).

Also, using herbs such as cascara sagrada or senna to help you to tone the muscles of the colon is helpful for colon health..

I’ve heard many say that most of us are carrying around 3-5 or more pounds of impacted feces. I don’t know, but I know colon cleansing makes you feel a lot better…

I can’t think of any negative associated with it.
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By: cb

cb — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:51:59 +0000

yeah i agree with mike s
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By: LoveMyLife

LoveMyLife — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:41:59 +0000

Hi! In my opinion – I would eat prunes and natural fibers-also I have had colonics and used to work at the ARE- in Va Beach- they have a health therapy department. The colonics are safe and much more effective than the supplements. It only takes an hour and if you do a Castor Oil Pack before and eat lite before hand it will go much easier. The colonics can actually cleanse the colon way better than a pill- the pills just make you go- the colonic will cleanse the small pockets inside the large intestine that gets inpacted- the water is slowly infused with the movement of the intestine and then the machine Slowly allows it to move out into the machine and is never even seen! At the ARE(association for research and elightenment). Look up Castor Oil Packs – or email me and I will tell you how to do them- they help so much! Many blessings- take care and good luck!
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By: oldtimekid2

oldtimekid2 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:32:59 +0000

Well, Mike S was the closest… they do help you to poop, and they are often similar to a high fiber diet.
However, Colon cleansers are much more potent and powerful than a high-fiber diet, which is why they cost so much more, as he so eloquently put it. That’s why many people prefer them if they don’t like what would be required in a high-fiber diet…. it gets it over with faster. It’s most beneficial for people that don’t eat a lot of fiber, but want to change to a healthier diet with more fiber because it "gets you through the transition" faster. Simply put, in that situation, you’ll have more liquefied stools for only a few days instead of a few weeks with a diet change.

Overall benefits for Colon Cleansers is that most people feel cleaner, healthier, and more energetic… like after a good poop or after you’ve been on a high-fiber diet for a while. Most people that stick with a full cleansing tend to repeat them every so often if they don’t have enough fiber in their diet.
As far as brands to get, anything with a good variety of ingredients from a good quality company (which most that are sold in stores are) would be just fine. As long as there are at least 3-5 ingredients for cleansing, it should be fine, but the best bet is a few sources of fiber and preferably some probiotics (like Acidophilus, for example).

A lot of doctors may say Colon Cleansers are useless or a waste… but typically those are the doctors that haven’t used them and haven’t talked to people that have used them.
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I’m a Product Specialist for a vitamin company

By: Alison B

Alison B — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:23:59 +0000

I have tried it and all I can say it was ever so relaxing. Sometimes the bowels can become very impacted and they do need surgical intervention, in cases that are not as bad Hydrotherapy works really well. It has many benefits including detoxing and it really makes my skin glow too. For a much cheaper alternative Try Dr Hulda's Liver Detox, I have done it in spring and autumn for the last 8 years and I find it's fantastic. Good luck!
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By: tppkd

tppkd — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:39:59 +0000

If you are serious about doing this I would actual recommend a colonic or colon hydrotherapy. You can just google it and read more about it. It is actually performed by a trainer professional who will help you to really clean out your colon. I have done it several times and loved it. Usually you would do a 4 session set and then maintain maybe monthly or something like that. You hydrotherapist would come up with a plan for you. This is so much healthier and less risky than taking pills or powders and it really make you feel energetic.
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http://www.colonic.net/

By: tlldob

tlldob — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:10:59 +0000

Colon cleansing is a waste of time and money. I have researched and dissected hundreds of human bodies. I have spoken to internists and surgeons.

The lining of the intestines has a high turnover rate. The tissues are constantly regenerating. There is no build up of fecal matter or any other material in the intestines.

Do not fall for false marketing and spend you money on something that does not work and has no basis in science.

Eat properly and exercise. You will be fine.
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By: Mike S

Mike S — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:23:59 +0000

Any kind of colon cleansing is basically a supplement that will make you crap a lot.

A diet high in fibre will probably do the same thing and cheaper. However, if you really want a ‘Dumb and Dumber’ moment at home, go ahead and try the colon cleaners offered at GNC or other health food stores.
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http://www.colonzone.org/