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hollandlop
07-18-2006, 08:31 PM
I've heard a lot about those 30 day treatment pills where you take 2 pills in the morning and 2 at night for 30 days. It is supposed to flush out the waste in your colon. They say you can collect up to 10 lbs of waste in your intestines without proper flushing. And after you flush out the toxins, you can loose weight, feel healthier, digest more nutrients, and your waistline can even look slimmer without all the waste gathered there. Does it really work? I just ordered a 30 day treatment online. Haven't received it yet. But hope that it does work.

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jaded03
07-19-2006, 02:30 PM
I'd like to know as well, and what company it is. I've read things about the Colonix (I think that's what it's called) system...but I looked at the pictures and it totally freaked me out!!!! I would pass out if something like that came outa me (plus it's pretty expensive)! (Although I'm sure it's not good being inside you). Anways, I'd like to know as well.

hollandlop
07-19-2006, 02:41 PM
I purchased CleanseSmart, but haven't received it yet. It's $32 for a 30 day package.

I'm supposed to take 2 pills in the morning and 2 at night. And it's supposed to work and clean out my toxins in 30 days.

jaded03
07-19-2006, 07:14 PM
just to let you know if you order it again, I saw many places where the prices were much lower--around $17-20. Just so you know if you order again anytime. :)

Bracelet
07-20-2006, 01:07 AM
I have a friend who swears by a brand called 4 Total Cleanse by a company called Genesis Today.

She said that since she has been taking it, she has lost 10 pounds. And she said that she feels like she has more energy than she has ever had before.

I found this brand at Whole Foods and it was only $28 or so, so I might go back and buy it there. If you have a Whole Foods store near you, they will have it in the detox section of the health and wellness section of the store.

hollandlop
07-20-2006, 03:01 AM
I just received the pills today. I'm going to start taking them tomorrow and will see what happens.

Hopefully I can lose some extra fat in the stomach area. But my hopes aren't high. Don't know if these pills really work since they're made of herbs and not FDA approved or anything.

jaded03
07-20-2006, 03:03 PM
be sure to update us as to how they're working out for ya, k?

NY 1009
07-23-2006, 09:32 AM
I too was a firm beliver while taking colon cleansers and it really worked for me too. but........... they don't warn you that it is a form of laxative even though it is a holistic form of supplements.
the main ingrediants in these cleansing pills are either Cascara or Senna.
these manufacturers who produce these pills don't have to have it FDA approved. NOT yet anyway but the FDA is trying to step in which I totally agree with 100%
I was taking a few different types, didn't matter the name of them, they all do the same. they do warn you though if you should get stomach pain when first on them to discontinue them.
now I'm going to share something with you that they don't tell you or warn you on the bottle.. I thought they were safe to take.
I am 46 yrs and just had my 2nd colonoscopy last week. my dr didn't see any polyps or inflammation but did biopsy 3 parts of the large intestine which came back from pathology with a diagnosis of " melanosis coli"
sounds worst than it actually sounds, but this is what caused it.
they said chronic use of laxatives which can be made up of anthranoid and rhubarb derivatives. Many of these laxatives have been in use for 100's of years.
these compounds pass through the gastrointestinal tract unabsorbed until they reach the large intestine which the resulting active compounds cause damage to the cells lining of the intestine and becomes apoptosis ( a form of cell death) the damaged (apoptic) cells appear as darkly pigmented bodies and does something to the cells known as macrophages. when enough cells have been damaged, the characterstic pigmentation of the bowel becomes darnkened. early studies suggested that anthranoid laxatives might have carcinogenic or tumor-promoting activities in humans that had presence of melanosis colic and an one had an increased risk of the development of colorectal cancer.
However, more studies have failed to show an associaton.

once you stop the laxatives, the pigmention can heal and go away and once again the colon can become pink like it should be.
I saw it in pictures when I did research on it. it's gross looking and I can understand the fear it may cause to the dr seeing it on the colon.
this all happened to ME because I took the same things you are going to be taking. Please take heed and warning on this. they don't put this warning on the bottles. I don't understand why the media isn't making the public aware of this condition.
I am never taking them again.

I now stick to eatting fruits of the season which naturally have the same effect of the colon cleansers. fresh peaches whole, fresh cherries, and green apples, ( granny smith kind). I'll stick to the fresh fruit anytime and it tastes good too.

be careful folks,
just thought you should all be warned.

Linda

Bracelet
07-23-2006, 11:53 AM
Thanks for that info, Linda! I had no idea about this problem! I am going to share this with my friend who keeps taking the stuff.

hollandlop
07-24-2006, 07:01 PM
Lintek, how long have you been taking the colon cleansing pills?

The one that I'm taking is supposed to have all natural ingredients.

But thanks for the info, I'll probably take it for 2 weeks and see what happens.

hollandlop
07-24-2006, 07:09 PM
This is what mine says:

Our bodies were designed with 7 channels of elimination (Lungs, Liver, Skin, Kidneys, Colon, Lymph, and Blood) to cleanse toxins out of our system. But in today’s world, our bodies are challenged by an overload of toxins, and when we become overloaded, our bodies are forced to store those toxins, which creates a toxic burden. The chemicals that our bodies are so desperate to get rid of get stuck in us, causing trouble for the cells. Cells under stress do not work as well, and our bodies feel run down as a result. Providing nutritional formulas which support our cleansing channels just makes sense. The Complete Cleansing Program is designed to nutritionally assist your body. Each step in the program is designed to provide additional total and targeted support. Whether you only do First Cleanse, or complete each of the 7 steps, you will feel the difference.

NY 1009
07-25-2006, 07:52 AM
Holland,
I'm a firm believer about our health being ruled by what we eat, ingest and what sits caked up inside our intestines causing havoc on our health, whether it be fatique, candida build up, stomach problems, etc.
My boyfriend who's been taking supplements for yrs now studied this for a living and worked with patients in the city. I had been taking a product with fabrada in it, (spelling?) which is a gentler form of cleansing, which you can take every day for as long as you need to. then there's the stronger supplement with Sagrada in it which is much stronger for cleansing which can only be used for a short period.
I threw my bottle out so I can't read you the ingrediants. but I do know that you have to be careful with these products. they don't have to warn you on the bottle because they're not FDA approved.
any company can tell you the product is good for you and make it sound safe but we still don't know what we're putting into our bodies just because we're able to purchase these things over the counter.

I was on them for only a few months. the gentler verison. I still can't understand how it effected my colon in such a short amount of time.
the pathology report states that you only get this diagnosis with "chronic" laxative use. I didn't use them for long. how can it be termed chronic use when I didn't use them very long?

doesn't make sense other than I don't trust these things anymore just because they tell you they are good for your system vs over the counter laxative colon cleansers.

I'm so glad you brought up this topic.

good luck and be careful is all I'm saying.
Linda

hollandlop
07-25-2006, 03:44 PM
Thanx for all your info Lintek.


I will be sure to be careful what kinds of herbal supplements I take.


Before I read your posts I thought most herbal pills were harmless because they're made of natural ingredients, not chemicals. But I guess now I really have to watch what I take since they do not tell me the dangers of taking them.


:)

WanderingSoul
07-26-2006, 12:16 AM
Hey guys, I just started a colon cleanse today as well. It is the 2-month Colonix cleanse by DrNatura. You take 2 pills in the morning, followed by a fiber drink (which is pretty nasty-tasting, in my opinion, but oh well), and then in the evening you drink this special tea before going to bed.

Today, I have not felt any different. But, I will keep people posted.. Would love to hear some other people's experiences!

happygirl48
08-02-2006, 05:59 PM
Yes, they do work. But I'm not going to say that all of them work. And of course, like Linda, they can cause problems in some weaker individuals, or people who already have problems. But no one should ever take them for longer than 1 month. But the best thing you can do for your health, including digestive health, is stop drinking milk. Milk increases mucous production - in the sinuses and in the intestines - and will slow your whole system down. Not to mention we're not supposed to drink it past infancy anyways.

hollandlop
08-03-2006, 10:15 PM
I'm taking CleanseSmart for the 3rd week now. It works a little bit. I used to have bad breath and now I don't.

The only thing is I'm taking only 1/2 the recommended dosage at night because when I took the full amount I got diarrhea.

daisy01
08-05-2006, 05:39 AM
just to throw in another chain of thought....................

if these colon cleansers are made from natural products, then why dont you just eat more fruit and veges? they will have the same effect, replace the nutrients that laxatives remove and are far cheaper. Tastier too according to some posts.

The weight loss thing scares me too, surely this is purely water from the body ( also known as dehydration) not good from the other toxin removing organ ... the kidneys!!! Getting rid of processed foods will have a far longer lasting effect on weight, energy levels and toxins and is far healthier into the bargain.
daisy

hollandlop
08-12-2006, 02:32 PM
Actually, I'm not losing all water. I do eliminate more throughout the day. The stool is softer, but it's not all diarrhea. :dizzy:

Yeah, it's always good to eat more fruits and veggies and drink like 8 glasses of water a day. But of course not everyone can do that. We just love to eat what tastes good. And after a pizza or a steak, sometimes there's not enough room to eat the amount of fruits and veggies necessary to clean our colons.

daisy01
08-12-2006, 03:31 PM
I usually have a jacket potato and a salad with my steak and the same with pizza. It just means more veges and less pizza lol

I think that quick fixes like faddy diets and toxin removers have got to be bad for our systems.

oceanside
08-12-2006, 04:07 PM
I'm taking CleanseSmart for the 3rd week now. It works a little bit. I used to have bad breath and now I don't.

The only thing is I'm taking only 1/2 the recommended dosage at night because when I took the full amount I got diarrhea.

Dear, Hollandlop;
You mentioned that U used to suffered from bad breath and now you don't. Was the bad breath chronic then all of a suddent it dissappeared, or was it a chronic problem that somehow you found a cure by taking CleanseSmart? I ask b/c I am looking for a cure but no hope. Please reply.

hollandlop
08-12-2006, 04:29 PM
Yeap. I had chronic bad breath. I had it almost every day and I couldn't get rid of it no matter how many times I brush or use mouth wash. But ever since I took the herbal pills I didn't have bad breath anymore. And I don't even need to brush 4 times a day!!!

oceanside
08-12-2006, 05:21 PM
Yeap. I had chronic bad breath. I had it almost every day and I couldn't get rid of it no matter how many times I brush or use mouth wash. But ever since I took the herbal pills I didn't have bad breath anymore. And I don't even need to brush 4 times a day!!!

The herbal pill you're talking about the the cleanse? Please tell me where I can get them, how much u use a day, and how long do I need to use it.
Thank you. if this helps me, you are my new bestfriend in the whole wide world. oceanside.

oceanside
08-12-2006, 05:31 PM
Yeap. I had chronic bad breath. I had it almost every day and I couldn't get rid of it no matter how many times I brush or use mouth wash. But ever since I took the herbal pills I didn't have bad breath anymore. And I don't even need to brush 4 times a day!!!

Hollandlop;
That's amazing. How can that be your chronic bad breath was cured merely by using CleanseSmart? If this is true, I going to try it. :blob_fire

oceanside
08-12-2006, 08:47 PM
Yeap. I had chronic bad breath. I had it almost every day and I couldn't get rid of it no matter how many times I brush or use mouth wash. But ever since I took the herbal pills I didn't have bad breath anymore. And I don't even need to brush 4 times a day!!!

Hollandlop;:blob_fire
I have several more questions that need clearification from you. How long did you suffered from chronic bad breath, did you attempted to find a cure using other remedies such as Therabreath and other products that claimed to be the real deal in curing BB? If your bad breath was chronic 24/7, and consequently was cured solely by using CleanseSmart, that's a huge thing. You need to share this news with others to help them. Like me, there are people on these threads desperately searching for a cure from chronic bad breath. However, if you only suffered from situational bad breath, such as immediately following eating garlic, unions, than that can be classified as situational bad breath. Merely chewing on a minty gum will do the trick. While you were on the CleanseSmart, how long did it take until you experienced alleviation from your bad breath, and is it completely gone after you finished your cleansing regimen? Lastly, what made you think you had bad breath? Did people offered you gum, a trusted friend informed you, or by other people's reactions, such as backing away from you, or placing their hand on their nose to indicate disapproval of the odor? Did you used combinations of other products or a changed in diet to cure bad breath? You are the only person whom has claimed to be cured of bad breath by using CleanseSmart. I know these are overwhelmingly and intrusive questions, but I really need to know how you cured yourself. Please reply ASAP. Thank you. Oceanside.

Moch356
08-13-2006, 10:08 AM
I tried the Dr Natura for one month. Yep it worked. Nope, I didn't lose one once or saw anything odd coming out. I too have chronic constipation. Guess what happened after I was off it? I went right back to constipation but much worse.

Don't be fooled by this stuff. The only thing you lose is your money. Now I am back to square one.

I have had a colonoscopy, tried every fiber out there and even paid over $30.00 for fruit eze reccomended by my doctor. I eat plenty of fruit and eat salad every day. I am at my wits end with stomach pain and bloating. I can sit on the throne for an hour and NOTHING. I am now 50 and i don't think there isn't anything I haven't tried. I have been suffering for years now.

Good luck to all but again, be careful as these colinix's are a waste of money.

Deb in CT

hollandlop
08-14-2006, 04:11 PM
Hollandlop;
That's amazing. How can that be your chronic bad breath was cured merely by using CleanseSmart? If this is true, I going to try it. :blob_fire


I've had bad breath for more than 3 years. I know that because my parents told me I did. I also live with my boyfriend and he always tells me when I have bad breath. It got worse over the past year because he would tell me I have it almost every day. At first I thought it was a dental problem. But the dentist said I have no cavities. I tried to use mouthwash day and night. It would hide my bad breath for an hour or two and then the bad breath would come back again. I always brushed my teeth 3-4 times a day, thinking it would help. But it didn't help much. Just like the mouthwash, 1-2 hours later, the bad breath would appear again. But after I took the CleanseSmart, I don't have the bad breath anymore. I even tell my boyfriend to smell my breath almost every day, and he said there's nothing. :)

oceanside
08-14-2006, 07:47 PM
Yeap. I had chronic bad breath. I had it almost every day and I couldn't get rid of it no matter how many times I brush or use mouth wash. But ever since I took the herbal pills I didn't have bad breath anymore. And I don't even need to brush 4 times a day!!!

Wow! that's amazing! CleanseSmart iliminated your Chronic BB? I'll try it for myself than. If it helps, than like I said, you are my new best friend in the whole wide world for sharing this news. I have tried everything imaginable, but no avial, just further frustration and hopelessness. I wonder why CleanseSmarth helped you? You must be the happiest woman since you're no longer concerned a/b your breath. I'll try it for myself and I hope it it cures me of the nightmare of have BB, despite brushing 3-4x a day. Thanks. Please keep me informed. Oceanside. :blob_fire

oceanside
08-14-2006, 09:34 PM
Hello, Ladies;:D
I have a question. I am thinking a/b taking the CleanseSmart to help alleviate my problem. However, currently I am taking Chlorella, Spriulina, and Chlorefyll. These suppliments have antioxidant ability as well as the CleanseSmart. My concern is this, if I take CleanseSmart in conjunction with the above mentioned suppliments would it be really harmful to my system, or would I be ok? Would I be overdosing on suppliments? The above suppliments help with so many symptoms, and it does wonders as a natural internal deoderizer as well. Please help me if you are able.

cahawk
08-15-2006, 01:57 AM
I have taken Chlorella and Spirulina for years. You can't 'overdose' on them because they are food and not a supplement. Your body will just not use what you don't need. The Chlorella mainly will attach to metals in your body and help flush them out while the spirulina is just an awesome complete food. When my babies were little and needed a bottle, I gave them spirulina mixed with water. They were amazingly healthy.

oceanside
08-15-2006, 10:39 AM
I have taken Chlorella and Spirulina for years. You can't 'overdose' on them because they are food and not a supplement. Your body will just not use what you don't need. The Chlorella mainly will attach to metals in your body and help flush them out while the spirulina is just an awesome complete food. When my babies were little and needed a bottle, I gave them spirulina mixed with water. They were amazingly healthy.

Thank you for the information. I will try CleanseSmart this weekend as I believe my problem with bad breath has to do with internal, intestines, liver, kindney, llungs, ect as oppose to my mouth b/c I brush like mad, use all kinds of mouth wash, floss, scrap my tongue. No cavities, gingervitis, or poor hygyne. I hope this works. Thank you. Oceanside.

hollandlop
08-15-2006, 04:45 PM
Just remember if you're taking any medications right now, you will need to consult with your doctor before taking CleanseSmart.

oceanside
08-19-2006, 12:50 PM
Just remember if you're taking any medications right now, you will need to consult with your doctor before taking CleanseSmart.

Hi hollandlop,

Do you feel it's that important for me to consult my doctor b4 taking cleansesmart? I am diabetic and on only 4mg of advandia a day. I eat very healthy and blood sugar is kept checked at normal. Plus, it's suppose to be all natural, not a medication but cleansing. So, it shouldn't interfer w my medication. By the way, are you continueing to be relief of bad breath? Cleansesmart done its job to rid your BB?

Thanks, Oceanside.

hollandlop
08-21-2006, 03:54 AM
Yes, I think you should consult with your doctor first. The directions that come with the pills say that you should always consult with your doctor if you are taking any medications right now. So it's better to be on the safe side. :)

I haven't experienced bad breath yet. I think I had a little bad breath one time last week because I didn't eat all day and had stomach acid. Other than that, if I eat normal, everything is fine.

oceanside
08-21-2006, 01:08 PM
Hi hollandlop;
Thank you for your reply. I have another question, how long did it took until you noticed your breath was improving when you were on the cleansesmart? Two weeks, three weeks, or after completion of the regimen? Thanks, Oceanside.

hollandlop
08-21-2006, 03:26 PM
Around 2 weeks.


:)

oceanside
08-25-2006, 02:45 PM
Hollandlop,

While you were on the cleansesmart did you experienced hunger pains, gassy and mild bloating, and your stomach constantly groaning? I am still taking chlorella and spirulina with the cleansmart. I don't know if my hunger pains is related to the cleansing or its chlrella/spirulina. U said u had diaheria and u stopped taking II, evening dosage. My system seems to be okay w taking two pills at night. I just wanted to know some of your symptoms and compare them w mine. Thanks, Oceanside.

hollandlop
08-25-2006, 04:09 PM
Yeah, I experienced some diarrhea so I took one evening pill instead of two. Other than that, I didn't really have other symptoms. Maybe you're experiencing those symptoms because you're taking chlorella and spirulina with cleansemart. How long have you been taking cleansemart? The directions said to take one evening pill for the first couple of days until your body gets adjusted to it.

oceanside
08-25-2006, 04:15 PM
I have a cast iron stomach. I did take only 1 at first but now I am taking 2. It's been one week on the cleansesmart. No changes in my breath. But I not giving up. Did the odor gradually go away, or after two weeks it just went away?

hollandlop
08-25-2006, 04:21 PM
I don't remember if it was a gradual thing or not. But after 2 weeks people around me told me that I didn't have bad breath anymore.

oceanside
08-25-2006, 06:45 PM
I am happy you found a cure to eased your suffering. I hope and pray I may have the same blessing as you, b/c me and another person on a different thread has been supporting each other to get through this. We are desperately searching for a cure to make life bearable. Thank you for your help. Oceanside.

doglover
08-26-2006, 11:50 PM
Complete Cleansing Program

I tried to find that product on the Internet, but was not sure if I had found it.

I know that i cannot link another site here, so I will just name what I found.

Preventive Nutrition® Complete Body Cleansing Program
7 day(s).

Is that the right product?

Thanks

oceanside
08-29-2006, 01:27 PM
Doglover,

I am not sure if you were asking about Cleansmart, by RenewLife. It's a total cleansing suppliment. [removed]
Hallandlop,

I have another question. Before you were cured, were the back of your tongue coated white? And even if you brushed it clean, it would be coated white again after you eat something. And did you also had dry mouth as well, and now it's normal with saliva? Thank you. Oceanside.

HBMod07
08-29-2006, 01:57 PM
The purpose of this thread is not bad breath it is about colon cleansing. Please start a new topic regarding bad breath and this particular product.

aprilstorm
11-13-2006, 01:04 AM
you might have tonsile stones and need a oxegenating tooth paste. tonsile stones are a build up of food that gets stuck in the back of your throatin the tonsile area. you can get them even if youve had your tonsiles removed.





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