Colon Cleanse...TMI??

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ETA: trying to make my no less obnoxious.

Cait, is there any specific reasoning behind that very enthusiastic no? lol

Do you have a functioning liver and kidneys?

Then your body already cleanses itself.

Lol! Your kidneys will do all of the work for you! So unless you have kidney problems I do not recommend them! Second you can get really sick from doing these cleanses, it pretty much will not give you any nutrients or anything you need. So this means your immune system is a little weaker than normal. I have seen SO many people get sick from this. (Biologist and worked in a nutrition lab.)

Haha I just had a colonoscopy today. Totally had fast food for lunch and ordered pizza for dinner. And I've been pretty successful lately with eating healthy. But after that infernal experience I needed the ultimate cheat day. It isn't exactly what you were referencing lol but also tmi probably haha.

Okay, didn't think of it in regards to depriving my body of necessary nutrients etc. But, that's why I asked for input! As a biologist with nutritional background, is there a healthier way to get rid of stomach bloating?

I've read Apple cider vinegar helps with a lot of things, as long as you don't suffer from ulcers.

Honestly, drink water. But a normal amount. There has been this crazy drive to encourage people to drink like 8 cups a day. No, drink a normal amount, like whenever you are thirsty.

Regular sleep cycle. I have seen so many academic papers citing that the number one reason that people are bloating/not losing weight is because they don't get enough sleep!

Decrease your salt intake. This causes bloating because our bodies have an interesting time balancing our salt concentration.

Oh and of course. Cardio and weight lifitng always helps, and eating less than you burn.

Not a doctor here but I've lived in this body my whole life. I notice a decrease in bloat when I eat a clean diet. Mainly avoiding processed/salty foods/ restaurants etc. However, if you consistently eat healthy, that might just be your body. Or something else is going on?

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These really aren't healthy. Like pp's have said, your liver and kidneys do all the cleansing you need. Also TMI but I've had problems with gas and bloating lately, and I've found that eating a healthy diet and taking a probiotic has been helpful.

Your kidney and liver to all the cleaning you need.

USUALLY, your liver and kidney do all cleaning, but not always. If you have underlying issues like chronic constipation, IBS, food allergies,etc, your body may not detoxify properly. Some people do have a build up of fecal matter that needs to be expelled.

I am not promoting the detox, BUT there are ways to clean yourself out naturally. As a nurse, one of the best ways I have seen is completely natural and doesn't deplete your body of essential nutrients.

Take 8 oz orange juice with pulp

1 Tablespoon ground flax seeds

about 1-2 OZ Pure Aloe Vera juice.

You can always add water if you want. Drink this daily and you will see healthy colon relief, just be aware that sometimes the Aloe Vera will give you gas for a couple of days when starting it.

If you're constipated you need to A. evaluate your diet and any medications you may be taking and or B. talk to a doctor.

A lot of people try to go on a diet and do "low fat" diets- they up their fiber content (salads and leafy greens + protein) and then drop fats (because FAT IS BAD- don't get me started)- and all the sudden they can't poop.

Well- fat greases the skids.

Low fat is one of the worst things that ever happened to this country- you 100% need fat in your life. Fat doesn't make you fat- and it helps you poop.

Go get some five guys- you'll be "detoxing" within a few hours.

Someone mentioned flax seed which is great as well. I add it to smoothies and yogurt. And like @Jo said, your body needs fat. You're 100% better off eating real butter than some chemical "lite" substitute. Real ingredients in moderation.

@jo fat greases the skids I can't

No crazy cleanses...

to decrease bloating-drink plenty of water, eat clean, consider a probiotic(it helped me get more regular-TMI) and get a decent amount of exercise....cleanses and short term things like that are just that--short term... the results don't typically last...

also if you drink, quitting for awhile can really reduce this. (avid wine drinker here though)

you may need to look at your eating/dieting habits and reconsider..i know some that do great on a Keto or high fat diet. some that fast until noon daily...whole30 type diets...just consider something that you can stick with long term...for me that's eating clean about 80% of the time and indulging the other 20...

So realistically your body should do this for you which others have pointed out. Unfortunately not everyone has the willpower of a lion (most people don't). If you decide to do a cleanse, consider an all natural one (i.e. Juice cleanse or green smoothies) rather than over the counter pills. With any cleanse that you are completely detoxing your body, you're also wiping out the "good bacteria" so consider taking a probiotic during the cleanse and possibly consulting your doctor first. Good luck.

ETA: After the cleanse, consider a clean diet with balanced proteins and veggies, lots of water and minimal sugar. Otherwise, you'll be right back at square one.

The advocare cleanse isn't that bad! I am a distributor and you do it for 10 days and usually you can lose up to 5-8 pounds.

I wouldn't recommend that. The best thing you can do for bloating is eat more fiber, add water, cucumber and watermelon to your diet, and if you're still bloated try digestive enzymes with meals.