Sluggish Colon

I have been trying to gather the most natural remedies to cleanse my colon I feel very sluggish and backed up. I know my colon is a mess. What can I do?

Fasting is the master remedy. Know how to do your fast and how to break it.

Fasting refers to complete abstinence from food for a short or long period for a specific purpose. The word is derived from the old English, ‘feastan’ which means to fast, observe, be strict. Fasting is nature’s oldest, most effective and yet least expensive method of treating disease. It is recognised as the cornerstone of natural healing. Dr. Arnold Eheret, the originator of the musculus diet healing system, describes it as " nature’s only universal and omnipotent remedy of healing" and "nature’s only fundamental law of all healing and curing."

Fasting in disease was advocated by the school of natural philosopher, Asclepiades, more than two thousand years ago. Throughout medical history, it has been regarded as one of the most dependable curative methods. Hippocrates, Galen, Paracelsus, and many other great authorities on medicine prescribed it. Many noted modern physicians have successfully employed this system of healing in the treatment of numerous diseases.

The common cause of all diseases is the accumulation of waste and poisonous matter in the body which results from overeating. The majority of persons eat too much and follow sedentary occupations which do not permit sufficient and proper exercise for utilisation of this large quantity of food. This surplus overburdens the digestive and assimilative organs and clogs up the system with impurities or poisons. Digestion and elimination become slow and the functional activity of the whole system gets deranged.

The onset of disease is merely the process of ridding the system of these impurities. Every disease can be healed by only one remedy-by doing just the opposite of what causes it, i.e., by reducing the food intake or fasting.

By depriving the body of food for a time, the organs of elimination such as the bowels, kidneys, skin, and lungs are given opportunity to expel, unhampered, the overload of accumulated waste from the system. Thus, fasting is merely the process of purification and an effective and quick method of cure. It assists nature in her continuous effort to expel foreign matter and disease producing waste from the body, thereby correcting the faults of improper diet and wrong living. It also leads to regeneration of the blood as well as the repair and regeneration of the various tissues of the body.

Duration: The duration of the fast depends upon the age of the patient, the nature of the disease and the amount and type of drugs previously used. The duration is important, because long periods of fasting can be dangerous if undertaken without competent professional guidance. It is, therefore, advisable to undertake a series of short fasts of two to three days and gradually increase the duration of each succeeding fast by a day or so. The period, however, should not exceed a week of total fasting at a time. This will enable the chronically sick body to gradually and slowly eliminate toxic waste matter without seriously affecting the natural functioning of the body. A correct mode of living and a balanced diet after the fast will restore vigour and vitality to the individual.

Fasting is highly beneficial in practically all kinds of stomach and intestinal disorders and in serious conditions of the kidneys and liver. It is a miracle cure for eczema and other skin diseases and offers the only hope of permanent cure in many cases. The various nervous disorders also respond favourably to this mode of treatment.

Fasting should, however, not be restored to in every illness. In cases of diabetes, advanced stages of tuberculosis, and extreme cases of neurasthenia, long fasts will be harmful. In most cases, however, no harm will accrue to fasting patients, provided they take rest, and are under proper professional care.

Methods: The best, safest and most effective method of fasting is juice fasting. Although the old classic form of fasting was a pure water fast, most of the leading authorities on fasting today agree that juice fasting is far superior to a water fast. According to Dr. Rangar Berg, the world -famous authority on nutrition, "During fasting the body burns up and excretes huge amounts of accumulated wastes. We can help this cleansing process by drinking alkaline juice instead of water while fasting ... Elimination of uric acid and other inorganic acids will be accelerated….. And sugars in juices will strengthen the heart... juice fasting is, therefore, the best form of fasting. " Vitamins, minerals, enzymes and trace elements in fresh, raw vegetable and fruit juices are extremely beneficial in normalising all the body processes. They supply essential elements for the body’s own healing activity and cell regeneration and thus speeding the recovery. All juices should be prepared from fresh fruit immediately before drinking. Canned or frozen juices should not be used.

A precautionary measure which must be observed in all cases of fasting is the complete emptying of the bowels at the beginning of the fast by enema so that the patient is not bothered by gas or decomposing matter formed from the excrements remaining in the body. Enemas should be administered at least every alternate day during the fasting period. The patient should get as much fresh air as possible and should drink plain lukewarm water when thirsty. Fresh juices may be diluted with pure water. The total liquid intake should be approximately six to eight glasses.

A lot of energy is spent during the fast in the process of eliminating accumulated poisons and toxic waste materials. It is, therefore, of utmost importance that the patients get as much physical rest and mental relaxation as possible during the fast. In cases of fasts in which fruit juices are taken, especially when fresh grapes, oranges or grapefruit are used exclusively, the toxic wastes enter the blood -stream rapidly, resulting in an overload of toxic matter, which affects normal bodily functions. This often results in dizzy spells, followed by diarrhoea and vomiting. If this physical reaction persists, it is advisable to discontinue the fast and take cooked vegetables containing adequate roughage such as spinach and beets until the body functioning returns to normal.

The overweight person finds it much easier to go without food. Loss of weight causes no fear and the patient’s attitude makes fasting almost a pleasure. The first day’s hunger pangs are perhaps the most difficult to bear. The craving for food will, however, gradually decrease as the fast progresses. Seriously sick persons have no desire for food and fasting comes naturally to them. The simple rule is to stop eating until the appetite returns or until one feels completely well.

Only very simple exercises like short walks may be undertaken during the fast. A warm water or neutral bath may be taken during the period. Cold baths are not advisable. Sun and air baths should be taken daily. Fasting sometimes produces a state of sleeplessness which can be overcome by a warm tub bath, hot water bottles at the feet and by drinking one or two glasses of hot water.

Benefits: There are several benefit of fasting. During a long fast, the body feeds upon its reserves. Being deprived of needed nutrients, particularly of protein and fats, it will burn and digest its own tissues by the process of autolysis or self-digestion. But it will not do so indiscriminately. The body will first decompose and burn those cells and tissues which are diseased, damaged, aged or dead. The essential tissues and vital organs, the glands, the nervous system and the brain are not damaged or digested in fasting. Here lies the secret of the effectiveness of fasting as a curative and rejuvenative method. During fasting, the building of new and healthy cells are speeded up by the amino acids released from the diseased cells. The capacity of the eliminative organs, that is, lungs, liver, kidneys, and the skin is greatly increased, as they are relieved of the usual burden of digesting food and eliminating the resultant wastes. They are, therefore, able to quickly expel old accumulated wastes and toxins.

Fasting affords a physiological rest to the digestive, assimilative and protective organs. As a result, the digestion of food and the utilisation of nutrients is greatly improved after fasting. The fast also exerts a normalising, stablising, and rejuvenating effect on all the vital physiological, nervous and mental functions.

Breaking of Fast: The success of the fast depends largely on how it is broken. his is the most significant phase. The main rules for breaking the fast are: do not overeat, eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly; and take several days for the gradual change to the normal diet. If the transition to eating solid foods is carefully planned, there will be no discomfort or damage. The patient should also continue to take rest during the transition period. The right food after a fast is as important and decisive for proper results as the fast itself.

Hope this helps, Good Luck.

2007-05-15 16:07:17 by la la

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If you have did they work for you. After taking these supplements did you get more energy and feel better. Did it help you go to the bathroom more often.

I am just wondering because I have just started taking a colon cleanse supplement, a liver cleanse supplement and a daily once a day woman vitamin and vitamin c. And it seems to be helping me. I feel better and not all sluggish, I have energy. I feel like my overall health is improving.

I have done both types of cleanses. i used oxy powder and livatrex. I started using the products three years ago and still continue using them today. by cleansing my liver i was able to help my metabolism and in turn lost allot of weight in the process along with changes in my diet and exercise. I also was able to get over the hump of depression with in turn gave me the motivation i needed to follow through with my new found lifestyle. a good book to read is health begins in the colon. in case you are wondering how much weight i lost i started at 265 and now am at 145.

2008-05-31 11:37:52 by lilangel

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Alternative to over-the-counter laxatives.

I am oh so not regular and its getting uncomfortable and annoying! I go like twice a week on a good week. I know my carb invested diet is to blame, but I am just sluggish in the bowel dept!!

Have any of you tried a hydrocleaning process?? My hubby is trying to convince me but Im scared, embarrassed, and just dont know how it can help? If you have done it what was ur experience like and did it help?

Colon cleansing in ITSELF, is a scam.

There are absolutely NO outcome based research evidence that demonstrates that purging the fecal matter artificially from your digestive tract has ANY benefits whatsoever.

Sure, there's always "testimonies," but this is pure anecdotal nonsense. Anyone can fabricate a bunch of stories; anecdotal tales of satisfaction from those lucky people who have "tried the product and had fantastic results!!" Sure, if you are irregular in your bowel patterns, have a tendency to be constipated, or eat an unhealthy diet -- taking a nice big bowel movement will offer some sense of relief and satisfaction. The human digestive tract has been a fine-working part of our anatomy for millions of years, but suddenly we are fixated on the idea that purging our guts is somehow healthy? I think not.

I get this question asked by my patients quite often, and I tell them all the same thing. Sure, most of us feel better after we get rid of stool that has been accumulating in our digestive tract for the last several hours. So...what's wrong with just being satisfied with that? Funny how these so-called "doctors" always suggest the same garbage -- that our intestines are suffering from "toxins," (Oooohhh, what a scary word!), and that by the time we die, we will have 15 tons of undigested red meat in our bowels. Says who!?!? I imagine I would see such a buffet of read meat in the colonoscopy reports on my patients -- pictures and all -- but, alas....no amazing chunks of red meat. Maybe it's hiding? Hmmmm....

What they sell is akin to stimulant laxatives, or Senna based laxatives. Problem is, for those who continue to take this kind of garbage...they become at risk for BOWEL DEPENDENCE! Now...instead of having a nice pill (here and there) to make you release all those nasty toxins in the gut...your bowels have become dependent on them in order to promote motility. So, essentially, you have to take them every day -- thus increasing the sales of the nitwit nutjobs at Dr. Natura who are laughing all the way to the bank.

If there are so many "toxins," as they put it, then wouldn't that suggest that one is INGESTING toxic food? We are what we eat. If we eat unhealthy diets full of fried foods and hormone impregnated meats, then how does a colonic purge suddenly reverse that? It doesn't. Kind of like suggesting that if we ingest arsenic tainted food, BUT we take this Dr. Natura Colonix, then we will not suffer at all because the toxin is removed, right? Yeah...right.

Don't be duped, and use a bit of skepticism when you read these "testimonies" from people. As a provider of care, I can suggest healthy lifestyle management, implement diagnostic procedures, and write prescriptions to improve my patients' health overall. All the while, not getting some sort of kick-back in return. These people are SELLING a product that gives them money in return. As long as it reads on the label: "Not intended to cure, treat, or prevent and disease -- Dietary Supplement Only." They can say whatever they want, and take your money regardless. There is NO regulation for these products in the USA, so they can make claims to just about anything they want. Kind of like the snake-oil salesmen of the old days.

If you're having trouble with your regularity, or have questions about improving your diet, please see your health care provider. I'm certain that he/she can help you make better educated decisions for your health.

All the best to you.

2008-11-21 21:42:23 by Colleen M

Is there a way to cleanse or at least have MUCH better bowel movements without the use of doctors, special pills and wierd teas?

I mean like any normal foods/drinks or even positions....I ask this because lately I have been having sluggish bowels and constipation, but don't want to use any medicine/pills/clinical procedures and just stick to a natural way.
No Scanner I didn't know...what's wrong with using straight water with an enema

laxatives should only be used in a last resort manner. increase your water intake and stay active (get some exercise) adding fiber to your diet will help too. also i had tried the activia yogurt once daily and after a few days it really worked! i was amazed

if someone is impacted things like a soap suds enema will help break loose the stool, plain water will only go around the stool and come back out.

2008-08-10 04:00:25 by Christian101

I am looking for a good colon cleanse and have never done them before. I feel sluggish and tired and think this may help boost my energy. Anyone try it and what were the results?

yeah I used it and it worked fantastic. In fact they are running a trial offer right now where you can try Colopure for only a buck! That's $1! You cant find the offer at www.colopure.com!

2007-09-30 19:05:04 by jetskichick25