Jill answers:

It’s going to clean you out, in other words give you diarrhea for a while, if you can handle running back and forward to the bathroom, then go for it.

Jill answers:

You’re going to get lots of differing opinions here.
My friend was diagnosed (2 Drs) with stage 5 uterine cancer, given 6 mos to live by 1st Dr, 3 mos by 2nd Dr.
She refused radiation and chemo, started colonics.
She had 30 colonics in 45 days, began eating nothing but organic food, drinking a gallon of water a day, and by the end of 2 months was cancer free.
That was 7 yrs ago.
She believes in it.

Jill answers:

OK, I’ll admit that I’ve started colon cleansing and, yes, after my last treatment then the whites of my eyes were noticeably whiter. My mother noticed it and a good friend noticed it, it wasn’t just me noticing. Both asked me what I was doing different, thinking I was taking a new vitamin that was doing it.

My last treatment was my 4th or 5th colonic. I go in for my next one on Thursday and I’ll make it a point to see if there’s any change in my iris but, so far, it was only noticeable on the whites of my eyes.

Also, I might add, that I’ve had a lifelong problem with chronic constipation, just like my Dad, so someone who has never been afflicted with intestinal problems like ours might not benefit from colon cleansing.

Jill answers:

It just seems like spam to me. They post the same responses regardless of the question.
They know there are a lot of people who are obsessed with weight in this section, so they’re hoping to gain some business.

Jill answers:

Because people dont want to do any work, most are all lazy and think if they cleanse their colon they will somehow be healthier instead of eating well and exercising. They want a quick fix.

Jill answers:

Canned pumpkin (not spiced pie filling!) will possibly help relieve his constipation. Only use a few tablespoons, more can cause diarrhea from the excess fiber.

If this does not work, please take your dog to the veternarian. Actually, it would be best to still give the vet a call before doing anything.

Jill answers:

Does she eat? Well its possible that it may be constipation, but it could be the medication. The medication might have side effects which may cause this problem!

Jill answers:

Canned pumpkin works great. NOT pie filling, but just the canned pumpkin. A tbs or so a day. It helps my toy poodle tremendously. Helps with anal gland issues too. Vet recommended..and I approve! HTH

Jill answers:

Many dogs have issues with soy. Please encourage your roommate to stop giving the dog soy milk.

My beagle once got into a veggie burger and he spent the next day puking his guts out. I doubt it’s very good for them.

Jill answers:

Put a couple table spoons of oil in her food

Jill answers:

They claim to remove toxins. They don’t, in fact ‘detox’ in the alt med sense is a scam. Your bowel is not dirty. Colon cleansing: risk without benefit.

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colon_cleansing

Jill answers:

A nice soothing ice lolly

Jill answers:

I was thinking about it! I talked to a friend who told me about a diet instead. Try a cleansing diet! I did and lost 10.5 pounds and 17 inches in only 9 days. I was very happy with the results and continued on the program and lost 25 pounds in 5 weeks. This is the fastest I have ever lost with other diets like Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Medifast, Slimfast etc…. Cleansing works by removing toxins from your body. You get toxins from your food (pesticides, preservatives, food additives, colorings) water, chemicals, pollution, medications, alcohol, hormones that the animals you eat were fed etc….YUCK! The toxins get coated with fat and remain in your body. To remove the fat, you have to remove the toxins. This system worked for me, maybe it can work for you too. You can check out the website or call this toll free number 1-877-587-4647 for more info. The program is not cheap, but it is worth every penny since it works and keeps you motivated. Good luck!

Jill answers:

Colonics have been around for thousands of years. Done by a professional colon therapist they are safe. A colonic cleans out the intestine of fecal matter that could have been there for years….i think when john wayne died there was 29lbs of ancient feces inside him. Usually a series of colonics are done, you’d be amazed what comes out! People generally feel lighter, less tired and sluggish, eyesight can even improve! It just gets all that toxic stuff out! Dont eat before a colonic and be sure afterwards to drink lots of water to flush toxins through. And a colon therapist can gives you tons of advice, and they dont hurt, you just lie there and relax.

Jill answers:

Well, there is a major difference between a laxative, enema and a colonic.

A laxative is taking orally and absorbs water through your digestive system so that you pass a stool quickly. It’s generally used for rapid relief of constipation and is not good for you. It can cause lazy bowels where you cannot go to the toilet normally without a laxative.

An enema is a water or caffeine based liquid which is entered into your bowel (lower intestine) so that you can clean out any excess or leftover fecal matter. It has similar problems to a laxative but is really just there to clean you.

A colonic is deeper and more gentle than both. It’s when a small tube is entered into your body through your rectum and water is pumped into your intestines. The water is then pumped out of you bringing with it and left over fecal matter within your bowels and some people believe that it also gets toxins which have built up.

I think colonics are gentler but at the end of the day a diet high in fiber and water is best for your bowels.

Jill answers:

How much fecal matter weighs depends on how much and what you eat. Also, if you eat sufficient fiber your waste matter will be heavier and larger. And no, intestines are not supposed to be constantly full. On average, you have about 4lb of fecal matter transiting inside your system, but yes, there have been cases of people who suffer from impacted matter and have up to 10lb of feces in them, some even vomit feces.

Jill answers:

All reptiles have them. Every single last one of them. But if you wash your hands after handling and cleaning their cage, there is a smaller chance you will catch salmonella. Good luck on yout paper!

Jill answers:

Necrotizing Enterocolitis…very bad stuff…what exactly is the question?

Interesting Maryn….because it sounds like he already went to a doctor and was diagnosed……and by calling people on this site “bozo’s”, you just called yourself that…..some of us really practice medicine, but have a little free time and come here to relax. Plus he still didn’t ask a question….

Chron’s disease is not a hole in the GI tract, it’s inflammation. Huge difference.

Jill answers:

Vets don’t really know about dog food. They just know about dogs more then food.

Jill answers:

Most likely it’s just constipation, but it really would not hurt to get it checked out. Tell your parents, that’s what they are there for! If you don’t go to the doctor, you may be dealing with something much worse later. Tell them. They would want you to.

Jill answers:

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.

Jill answers:

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.

Jill answers:

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.

Jill answers:

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.

Jill answers:

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.