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August 24, 2008, 5:57 pm
Flag as Inappropriate DianaR  

I have notice a huge influx of colon cleansing systems, claiming to "detox" the body.

I really have a difficult time setting aside my feeling that putting more into your system can cleanse it.

Do you think these are basically the latest form of snake oil, or have you found a system that really lives up to its claims?

I have done colon cleanses in the past to treat dairy intolerances, and it works. But the "system" I used was really fasting, and then going to a very basic, low-allergen diet for a long time, allowing the gut to heal. I didn't put anything more into my system, except taking in larger quantities of nettle tea, which is a natural cleanser. I think in order to properly detox anything you have to take things out, not add things in.

Consuming certain foods and drinks can have a detoxification effect on the body.

I think that some colon cleanses do work but maybe not all of them. I use Metamucil a couple of times a day for a couple of days and it does better than some I've tried.

I can understand drinking charcoal to fight poisoning, but that is the ONLY form of detox that I have heard of that actually performs as expected.

Doesn't the term "detox" indicate something that is impossible, since the human body produces toxins as a by product of life?

I asked my doctor about these colon cleanses and he advised me not to do it.

Why don't you take some activated charcoal tablets to cleanse your colons? It will make you healthy after a few detox event. You don't have to go for those expensive colon cleansing system out there. Aside from the cleansing, you could also get rid of your acne if you have them. Read more in /hot-topics/

Sorry for the wrong link. Here is the correct one. http://acnemine.com/digestive-cleanser.htm