Question 1

is it ok to do a colon cleanse with epsom salt while on prozac (fluoxetine)?

Accepted Answer

Not advised: I would not advise doing a colon cleanse with epsom salts under any circumstances.  Your colon has natural ways of cleansing itself, especially with good diet (lots of fiber from veggies, no processed foods, low sugar, grass-fed meats if meat is eaten, etc) and plenty of drinking water.  Some people also use periodic fasting (meaning 1 day or so) with green juices, etc.

Question 2

which is the safest and natural way of colon cleansing? i am scared to try any product or salt water flush but i have good bowel function. i need help

Accepted Answer

Not safe: Colon cleansing can cause  electrolyte imbalances in your blood, and in my opinion are not safe. A natural way to regulate your bowel function would be to  eat a diet rich in fiber and drink sufficient water.

Question 3

how can i most effectively colon cleanse?

Accepted Answer

See below: Bottle of mag citrate one time followed by a fleets enema 4/5 hrs later.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

what can i expect starting a natural colon cleanse?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on what you mean by "natural colon cleanse."  technically, the colon is cleansing itself all the time, as long as we eat enough fiber to give our stool bulk and insure that toxins are bound and carried out.  Some people take various products for colon cleanses.  Many of these contain senna or other laxative.  I discourage these products unless you are constipated.

Question 7

i purchased tea for colon cleanse is that safe?

Accepted Answer

Colon Cleanse: Safe, yes.  Helpful, no.  Waste of money, yes.

Question 8

colon cleansing with the water is considered to be safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Colon hydrotherapy is safe and beneficial if done by someone qualified. But the hydro therapist needs to know what they are doing.

Question 9

are colonoscopy preps essentially the same thing as a colon cleanse?

Accepted Answer

Essentially: The prep is intended to clean out the colon to allow thorough visualization during the colonoscopy and is meant to produce clear, watery diarrhea. The cleanse is not quite as thorough as its intent is to reduce the amount of stool resident in the colon.

Question 10

orginal colon cleanse works for to lose weight..

Accepted Answer

Not recommended, but: I'M ALL FOR IT IF by "cleanse" you mean adopting a healthy lifestyle with routine exercise, cutting out tobacco, reducing alcohol &amp; sugary drinks, minimizing highly processed foods &amp; fats, &amp; adding in lean proteins, whole fruits, vegetables, &amp; nuts. DON'T DO IT IF instead you mean taking some fad diet, enema, colonic, or purgative to lose weight or supposedly rid your body of unspecified "toxins."

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Which is the safest and natural way of colon cleansing? i am scared to try any product or salt water flush but i have good bowel function. i need help

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How can i most effectively colon cleanse?

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When is it recommended to use a colon cleanse?

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How do i stay motivated during a colon cleanse?

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What can i expect starting a natural colon cleanse?

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I purchased tea for colon cleanse is that safe?

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Colon cleansing with the water is considered to be safe?

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Are colonoscopy preps essentially the same thing as a colon cleanse?

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Orginal colon cleanse works for to lose weight..

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