I know this isn't the most pleasent topic to discuss (but hey were all used to having the daily workings of our bowels cross-questioned by our specialists!!) I was wondering if any other CF's have had Colonic Irrigation? I went for a treatment this week at 'Floataria' in Newcastle and i felt so good afterwards! The nurse said she has a few CF clients and it's nothing but good for us as it gets rid of all the food we have such a hard time digesting. It also cleanses the Colon of IV drugs which are absorbed by the Colon and retained for up to 6 months. I would definalty recommend it, non-intrusive and i felt so much less bloated and heavy and even my skin is looking a bit clearer
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Colonic Irrigation
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ClashPunk82
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Actually I have heard that it's not so good. I heard it causes an imbalance in electrolytes and other stuff I can't remember. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> I saw a doc on TV talking about it.
Mockingbird
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I've heard getting it done too much is bad for electrolytes and stuff. I wasn't paying attention to how much was too much, though.
I didn't know the colon absorbed IV drugs. What the hell does it want those for? Greedy colon. =-)
I didn't know the colon absorbed IV drugs. What the hell does it want those for? Greedy colon. =-)
There is little else more dangerous than a misinformed person.
There are no IV drugs in the colon. What a colonic does is draw out the contents of the intenstine. This inturn creates a response from the liver to expell accumulated toxins, which is gathers over time (as it is suppose to do). Toxins is a liberal term referencing many things including by-products from antibiotic use, and other chemicals introduced into the blood system. This expulsion of toxins goes into the colon for re-absorbtion into the blood and processing by the liver. What a colonic does, when done in usually in a series of 3 over a week or two, is when these toxins enter the colon the colonic flushes them out.
When having a colonic, hydration and electrolyte replenishment is important. As well, a diet fortifed with ruffage from fruits and veggies, and Lactobacillus Acidophilus to replenish the health bacterial flora in the intestine is very important, particularly the Lactobacillus Acidophilus.
CFers may likely receive benefit from the colonic because removes the gathering mucus in the intestine, which inhibits digestion and absorbtion of nutrients. Also, we CFers typically have liver chemistry problems and the colonic likely helps to temporary bring a balance to our livers.
There are no IV drugs in the colon. What a colonic does is draw out the contents of the intenstine. This inturn creates a response from the liver to expell accumulated toxins, which is gathers over time (as it is suppose to do). Toxins is a liberal term referencing many things including by-products from antibiotic use, and other chemicals introduced into the blood system. This expulsion of toxins goes into the colon for re-absorbtion into the blood and processing by the liver. What a colonic does, when done in usually in a series of 3 over a week or two, is when these toxins enter the colon the colonic flushes them out.
When having a colonic, hydration and electrolyte replenishment is important. As well, a diet fortifed with ruffage from fruits and veggies, and Lactobacillus Acidophilus to replenish the health bacterial flora in the intestine is very important, particularly the Lactobacillus Acidophilus.
CFers may likely receive benefit from the colonic because removes the gathering mucus in the intestine, which inhibits digestion and absorbtion of nutrients. Also, we CFers typically have liver chemistry problems and the colonic likely helps to temporary bring a balance to our livers.
ClashPunk82
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There are actually pills in the drugstores lactobacillus. I have them for when I have a cleanout since my bowel movements are usually liquid. I take them to keep the good bacteria. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
NoDayButToday
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Melissa, I've often wondered the same thing about mucus I swallow, when sleeping or at other times I can't expectorate. I certainly never see the mucus come out the other end, LOL. I wonder what it does in our digestive system?
On another note- was the colonic irrigation uncomfortable? It doesn't sound the most pleasant. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif" border="0">
On another note- was the colonic irrigation uncomfortable? It doesn't sound the most pleasant. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif" border="0">
<blockquote>Quote<br><hr><i>Originally posted by: <b>Anonymous</b></i><br>There is little else more dangerous than a misinformed person.<hr></blockquote>
I suppose. With that in mind, could you please post extracts of the scientific journals which led you to conclude "a colonic.... [makes] the liver expell accumulated toxins"?
Others may want to read <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/gastro.html">the QuackWatch entry</a>. (It's so easy to make and perpetuate false, or incorrect medical claims that I wonder why people ever give anecdotes the benefit of the doubt, if no other supporting evidence exists.)
I suppose. With that in mind, could you please post extracts of the scientific journals which led you to conclude "a colonic.... [makes] the liver expell accumulated toxins"?
Others may want to read <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/gastro.html">the QuackWatch entry</a>. (It's so easy to make and perpetuate false, or incorrect medical claims that I wonder why people ever give anecdotes the benefit of the doubt, if no other supporting evidence exists.)
WinAce, while not everyone has JAMA subscriptions, nor take the time to reference their statements with research experiments, I hope under your draconian rule, experience and first hand knowledge serve as the second best form of source reference?
Common WinAce, when there are a**holes out there telling you certain transplants are experimental, and giving you the "can't be done," and "Its never been done," crap, and with all these pharmaceutical companies rigging the research results to show that their drug isn't dangerous for the benefit of the all mighty bottom dollar, you actually believe that journal and research referencing carry any impact when referencing alternative medicine?
WinAce, while tossing the baby out with the bathwater isn't reasonable either, please don't tell me you buy 100% of the crap the doctors and researchers tell you. You don't believe that their pursuit is for the truth do you? But more for a sound business model with turnstile patronage!
Best,
Grendel
Common WinAce, when there are a**holes out there telling you certain transplants are experimental, and giving you the "can't be done," and "Its never been done," crap, and with all these pharmaceutical companies rigging the research results to show that their drug isn't dangerous for the benefit of the all mighty bottom dollar, you actually believe that journal and research referencing carry any impact when referencing alternative medicine?
WinAce, while tossing the baby out with the bathwater isn't reasonable either, please don't tell me you buy 100% of the crap the doctors and researchers tell you. You don't believe that their pursuit is for the truth do you? But more for a sound business model with turnstile patronage!
Best,
Grendel