Colonic. Are you brave enough to admit to having one?

Tim Elston · Postby **Tim Elston** » February 3rd, 2009, 8:59 pm

Full Quiver wrote:I am in the dark here.

You're getting close.

jinjer · Postby **jinjer** » February 4th, 2009, 3:32 am

This person she is speaking of has a reason for keeping their colon clean...You can figure it out...

The Dr isn't going to stink anything out...there will be a gentle flow of water induced to cleanse...If you have had life long problems with being clogged up...Then you would understand the need...

I have suffered most all my life with many colon issues. So, I know from a personal aspect as well the desire to be "clean." I have investigated colonics extensively. I just see no benefit that outweighs the dangers. Trained physicians perforate colons, so no way am I going to let someone with no medical background do colonics, I'm not sure I would let my physician do colonics on me. C-diff is on the rise and usually caused by overuse of antibiotics, but can also be precipitated by changes in the normal flora from other sources. Many of us equate health to elimination patterns, and as someone who has suffered colon issues in the past, I can totally understand that. There are better ways to keep you colon healthy. They may not be as fast as colonics, but they are effective.

This is MY medical opinion and no one else, as well as my personal experience and This doesn't take the place of you physicians advice in you personal health care.

Jinjer

oletimer · Postby **oletimer** » February 4th, 2009, 10:08 am

jinjer Posted:

There are better ways to keep you colon healthy. They may not be as fast as colonics, but they are effective.

There are a lot old fashion ways that has been done. Dried prunes, raisains, sour kraut and some other foods that if eaten by them self will definitely move you. Drink plenty of water and relax. :lol:

Cost; $3.00 to maybe ten dollor, the results, to every one else, priceless. :lol:

(you OK?)

jiinjer what was the cod liver oil used for every spring?

Jennifer Smith · Postby **Jennifer Smith** » February 4th, 2009, 12:20 pm

jinjer wrote:
This person she is speaking of has a reason for keeping their colon clean...You can figure it out...

The Dr isn't going to stink anything out...there will be a gentle flow of water induced to cleanse...If you have had life long problems with being clogged up...Then you would understand the need...

I have suffered most all my life with many colon issues. So, I know from a personal aspect as well the desire to be "clean." I have investigated colonics extensively. I just see no benefit that outweighs the dangers. Trained physicians perforate colons, so no way am I going to let someone with no medical background do colonics, I'm not sure I would let my physician do colonics on me. C-diff is on the rise and usually caused by overuse of antibiotics, but can also be precipitated by changes in the normal flora from other sources. Many of us equate health to elimination patterns, and as someone who has suffered colon issues in the past, I can totally understand that. There are better ways to keep you colon healthy. They may not be as fast as colonics, but they are effective.

This is MY medical opinion and no one else, as well as my personal experience and This doesn't take the place of you physicians advice in you personal health care.

Jinjer

Jinjer, what are some of the other ways to keep a healthy colon? I know some people who are sick often try colon cleansing to try to overcome these problems....

Mike Vande · Postby **Mike Vande** » February 5th, 2009, 6:23 am

According to what I've read, Mae West lived to a ripe old age swearing by the benefits of a daily enema. I can concede the benefits of cleansing the colon if there is a medical need. However, a colonic is a bit more, er, adventurous, and could cause problems if it were done too often.

HarmlessDove · Postby **HarmlessDove** » February 5th, 2009, 2:09 pm

My apologies for the delay in response.

Jinjer, I appreciate the information you passed along and will address those with the doctor before I go through with the procedure.

My appointment is Tuesday at 5pm. If I go through with it, I will let you know how I feel. :lol:

Full Quiver · Postby **Full Quiver** » February 5th, 2009, 2:16 pm

Is it a MD Erika?

jinjer · Postby **jinjer** » February 5th, 2009, 2:42 pm

Enemas and colonics are different!

Jinjer

HarmlessDove · Postby **HarmlessDove** » February 6th, 2009, 5:01 am

Full Quiver wrote:Is it a MD Erika?

It's a natural health doctor. I believe his wife will be doing the colonic though. They are both certified colon therapists who have been doing this for quite some time among other things.

You can find information about him and his practice here... http://www.nutritionalconsultants.net (yes, he has a mullet :lol:

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Jude 2