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Doesn’t seem like a good idea

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If you look at the primary ingredient of most colon cleanses, it is just the same product you can get in Metamucil, CitruCel, and other stool bulking agents. My suggestion to you is to buy one of those products, which is much more economical, and just make it a practice of taking a dose every day or so. This routine practice will increase your normal stools to two or three nice “fluffy” stools a day, which means the STUFF will be flowing through your system at an ideal rate and KEEP your system clean without any fuss or muss. This is a very healthy practice.

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First off, you’re 12. And some people will say that you shouldn’t be worrying about toxins and your weight. But, i’ll say that in this day in age with all the fast food, and fast times, its good that you’re aware that being overweight can cause future problems ie: diabetes, clogged arteries, arthritis, achy joints.

But, its almost spring time. Everyone gains a little weight in the winter from all the holidays. But soon you’ll be able to go outside, and run and swim and do whatever. And if you cant get outside and play do stuff inside. Run in place while watching tv, or do situps during the commercials. Before you eat a meal drink a FULL GLASS OF WATER. And halfway through your meal stop eating and run up and down the stairs a few times.

But, i will say that you do NOT need a colon cleanse.. Ahah. If you want to be healthier and get rid of ‘toxins’ don’t drink soda. Break that habit before its too late. Don’t drink soda, tea, or lemonade. Just water. Also, don’t get those iced cofffee drinks from starbucks or wherever because those things have like over a trillion (not literrally but, i know its alot) of carbs and calories and fat. Like enough for 2 days. But. Just try and eat more vegetables (without dressing) and fruit. Try to not eat carbs like bread, pasta and rice. Stay away from candy, cake, ice cream, cupcakes, and smoothies (they’re all the devil.) try and limit your red meats and grill your chicken instead of frying it.

I will also note that since you’re taking action and trying to be a healthier person, you should try and encourage your family to partake in exercising as well. If you have a dog, you should take it on walks with you. That would probably increase its life span. I’m about a 100% sure that a healthy, exercising dog will live longer than a lazy dog. But yeah i hoped this helped. If you have any questions for me email me at raychillbee@yahoo.com

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I have used the benzonite clay( that may not be spelled right). I bought it at a local crafters mall actually.There are tons of books out there to give you different recipes and things to use it for. I would give you better detail but I am out of town on business and don’t have it on hand. I had a friend who was burned very badly with a car cigarette lighter and we began using the clay mixture on it about 2 weeks after because it still had not healed with neosporin. Within a week it was completely healed. The way I was told it works is by drawing the metals out of your body. Feel free to email me and I will send the info as soon as I can.

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No, I would not say it’s normal for your stomach to feel like it’s bleeding. Colon cleanses have not been certified by doctors, approved by the FDA, and generally don’t work in the first place, so they’re really a bad idea to take. Just stop taking them, and call your doctor.

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A person can carry 9 – 12 lbs of fecal matter in their colon. The fecal matter then causes all sorts of illnesses. A human body is “suppose” to detox itself, but with all the chemicals used in growing food and in the air our body can’t dispose of all of the toxins. It can also cause you to gain weight because your body creates fat cells to protect your body against the toxins. When you flush the toxins you also flush the fat. I just finished a cleanse and I lost 34 lbs and 77 inches, gained my energy back and feel a lot healthier and lighter. You can learn more at http://www.thedetoxlife.com/. I hope this helps.

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There are zero health benefits from “colon cleansing”, and potential harms. (the cost, side effects, infection, perforation, peritonitis, death)

There are serious harms from smoking tobacco as well as zero benefits

Quit smoking for it’s own sake, and don’t waste your time on colon cleanses.

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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 guess the theory is that toxins are held in your colon…along with undigested particles of meat and other stuff. Prune juice would not do the same. A hycolonic needs to rinse all those folds in your colon with water, or sometmes yogurt- to replentish the good flora that lives in there…so the theory goes.

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I agree with reading up on cleanses and making your own decision. Depending on your constitution it may be easier for you to fast one day a week and get the same results over a period of time. I’ve posted some information sites below.

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Holey cr@p…. I can’t believe that!

People will say anything to sell their products to gullible consumers or desperate dieters.

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Yup it sure will. I probably wouldn’t take it at night but instead take the laxative tea. You would need to take a probiotic supplement, or eat good quality yoghurt to replenish the healthy bacteria.

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Do not use that stuff. It is not healthy for anyone and certainly not for a 17-year-old for 10 days. You could kill yourself. Nothing has been sitting in there for years…it comes out as waste.

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Compared to a lot of the other cleansing products on the market, the Master Cleanse is actually pretty safe. Most of the products being sold today contain really harsh laxatives that wipe out the natural bacteria in the colon. The Master Cleanse recipe has been around for over 50 years, which is a pretty good indication that it’s a safe program.

As for losing 30 pounds in 30 days, that’s pretty extreme, but it could happen depending on how much you have to lose and how long you do the cleanse. I’d say it’s definitely worth looking more into.

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I dont see why it wouldnt be just fine. Just dont take too much or you might get some stomach discomfort. I dont see how it could be dangerous, unless you had a medical complication.

I seriously doubt you will have an adverse reactions to taking it in pill form. Try taking just one and let us know how it works out.

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I was told by my gastroenterologist ( stomach doc ) that those are all gimmicks.

The best thing for colon health is lots of fibre and lots of water.

In fact, those products can wipe you clean of important electrolytes such as sodium and potassium

Not a good idea

Mike

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Apples
Celery
Carrots
Lettuce

…all raw, of course.

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Try getting the garden hose and jamming it up there. There should clean it out nicely.

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You don’t need to. It’s a self clearing system. What goes in one end, comes out the other.
Your digestive system and bowel naturally eliminate waste material and bacteria — your body doesn’t need colon cleansing to do this.

In fact, colon cleansing can sometimes be harmful. The main concerns with colon cleansing are that it can:

Increase your risk of dehydration
Lead to bowel perforations
Increase the risk of infection
Cause a rise in your electrolytes, which can be dangerous if you have kidney disease or heart disease

If you want a natural solution, consider trying these steps first:

Drink plenty of fluids, including water.
Eat a diet rich in fiber.
Get regular exercise.

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You’re going to need the Colace whether you like it or not. Your colon cannot be cleaned sufficiantly any other way.

You CAN use lemon juice to lessen the horrible taste.

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Dr. Schulze Intestinal Formula #1 Colon Cleanse Laxative

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All these colon cleansers are useless for losing weight. The fat around your stomach is not caused by stuff trapped in your insides. Try a proper healthy diet with lots of fruit and vegetables. Not only will in clean your colon but you may actually lose some weight.

There appears to be some scientific evidence to support the fact that “good fats” like olive oil and avos are good for losing fat around the waist. Try the Mediterranean diet, which contains plenty of these good fats. You mat even want to look into the Flat belly Diet which is a derivative of the Mediterranean diet.

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Colon cleansers are really not good for you.

The best and NATURAL way to clean your colon would be to go on a fruit, veggie, and water fast for about 2 weeks. Also at night you should drink hot green tea.

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Based upon experience, I recommend a nightly dose of Metamucil and Dulcolax.

The Dulcolax softens material stuck on the sides of the colon and metamucil hastens it on its way out.

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Yes! Try Miralax, it used to be in pescription form, but now its OTC, which makes it so much better!