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Best Over The Counter Colon Cleanse
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What is the best remedy to do a colon cleanse?
Do not favor this: I do not recommend colon cleansing as a routine procedure. ...Read more
Colon (Definition)
The colon is another term for the large intestine. This is the final portion of the digestive system, responsible for absorbing water and storing stool before evacuation. It is divided into sections described as cecum; ascending, transverse, descending and ...Read more
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What are the best colon cleanse products?
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. ...Read more
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Can any doc tell me what's the best colon cleanse?
Depends: if you were looking just to clean out your colon a cheap treatment would be magnesium citrate which is available over-the-counter at any Wal-Mart or drug store. Usually 2 bottles of magnesium citrate will clean you out. If you were looking for a complete cleanse you can try GoLYTELY (polyethylene glycol) which is a prescription. The better question is why are you doing the colon cleanse? ...Read more
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What to do if i frequently do not go often and heard it is good to do a thorough colon cleanse regularly to get the old stool out what is the best way to do this?
No colonic cleansing: as a pediatrician we normally dont recommend colonic cleansing.I would like to know exactly what the root of the problem and what causes it before i suggest any treatment ...Read more
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I'm taking malic acid for colon cleanse what's the best time to take this supplement it's 800 mg? I do this for my acne i've noticed it's effective
Colon cleanse: First, a 16 year old should not be having a colon cleanse and second there is no association between colon cleansing and acne. ...Read more
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What is a good n safe colon cleanse?
Miralax (polyethylene glycol): very safe
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How can remove my bad colon cleanse?
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. ...Read more
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How will a colon cleanse help the body?
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. ...Read more
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What does a colon cleanse do to my system?
Nothing: It is not necessary nor recommended. It is just a money maker for those selling it and has no scientific evidence for benefit. Eat a high fiber diet, drink plenty of fluids and your colon will work exactly as it was intended. ...Read more
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At what age can you get a colon cleanse in 2013?
100 or more: Colon cleansing is a waste of time at any age. ...Read more
Colonic (Definition)
This is a combining term referring to some condition, treatment or disease of the colon. Such as colonic enema, colonic ...Read more
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