Question 1

what is the best  remedy to do a colon cleanse?

Accepted Answer

Do not favor this: I do not recommend colon cleansing as a routine procedure.

Question 2

my husband is looking to do a 14 day oral supplement that claims to be a colon cleanse treatment. i wanted to get a proper doctors opinion on this, since im uneducated on the mater.

is this safe? is this kind of treatment doctor recommended or no?

Accepted Answer

Colon cleansing: Is not necessary. It is a scam and can actually create problems. Eating a high fiber diet and drinking 80-100 oz caffeine free/alcohol free fluid daily is all you need and a whole lot cheaper and safer. Do not waste your money on colon cleansing or risk your health  for that matter.

Question 3

what is a colon cleanse?

Accepted Answer

You don't need it: Your colon keeps itself clean naturally. If someone tells you that you may feel sick because of "toxic bowel settlement" or something similar and that you need a fancy laxative or bizarre enema, ignore that person. Please be careful. If you buy into the idea of needing to do weird things to "cleanse" yourself, you'll never feel well again. Find an evidence-based holist instead. Best wishes.

Question 4

how can remove my bad colon cleanse?

Accepted Answer

Can you clarify?: "Colon cleanses" are scams that target good, ordinary people and give them the idea that they need to remove "toxic bowel settlement" or something equally imaginary. If you had a bad experience after one of these, and still feel sick, a visit to a mainstream physician is in order. You'd do yourself a favor to find an evidence-based holistic practitioner in your community as wel.

Question 5

how will a colon cleanse help the body?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't. : The idea of colon cleansing is based on a misunderstanding of anatomy & physiology. Your colon is actually outside of you. You actually surround a space through which foods pass & excrement is produced. The body takes care of its own cleansing if you have a proper diet & fluid intake. Colonic treatment is outlawed in certain states because in the wrong hands has led to bowel perforation & death.

Question 6

what are the best colon cleanse products?

Accepted Answer

Good hi fiber: diet, 80-100 oz caffeine free/alcohol free fluid daily; more if you do strenuous activity. Do NOT waste your money on colon cleansers as they are not needed and potentially harmful in the short and long term.

Question 7

can a colon cleanse help you to gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Colon Cleanse: You have posed a great question which I commonly get asked in my practice. Colon cleanses are not necessary to cleanse your colon . In fact, some over the counter colon cleanses may lead to a condition called Melanosis Coli which is seen during a Colonoscopy. Eating a nutritious high fiber diet will help with proper bowel function. Consult with your Proctologist about your specific condition.

Question 8

when is it recommended to use a colon cleanse?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy: Only in preparation for colonoscopy or prior to surgery on colon.  There is no health benefit from "colon cleanse" procedures.

Question 9

how do i stay motivated during a colon cleanse?

Accepted Answer

Why: Why are you doing a colon cleanse? Is it for a medical reason? These cleanses otherwise generally are not meaningful.

Question 10

at what age can you get a colon cleanse in 2013?

Accepted Answer

100 or more: Colon cleansing is a waste of time at any age.

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