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the truth behind colonics

Posted 09.18.2003 by Dr. Adams (189)
Di Uhreea asks:

Dr. Adams, I am wondering if colonics are a farce or something all of us should be participating in? Are our colons really that infested with worms and is there really crusty old crap in the crevices?



Dr. Adams responds:
Hello,

I would say that for the most part, colonics are a farce, a waste of time, and a waste of money. The only reason I could see a colonic having some benefit would be in the case of chronic constipation. But in that case, increasing the dietary fiber would be a more effective and healtier option. Also, a fleet enema is easier and much cheaper and just as effective if an enema is necessary to treat constipation.

I am not really sure what the rationale behind a colonic is. I am also not sure how popular this sort of practice is. I do know that a lot of money is charged to have this procedure performed. There is absolutely no evidence whatsoever that colonics have any impact in decreasing the risk of digestive diseases any more than simple fleet enemas and/or an increased fiber diet.

In addition, all of the bacteria and fecal debris that a colonic expells will re-appear quite fast. The billions of bacteria in the colon will re-populate and unless you starve yourself, the fecal remains will soon re-accumulate.

So please, do not waste your time and money with colonics. The evidenced supporting a benefit of this practice is very limited. The benefit of a high fiber diet is far greater than any benefit of a colonic.

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Dr. Adams is a resident in the Department of Internal Medicine at North Shore University Hopsital in Manhasset, NY. Got a question for him?

The Shit Volcano (3817) -- 10.01.2004

Old crap in crevaces. Some people worry about the dumbest things! I don't think colonic therapy is good for anyone. Where in nature do animals get this?

THINK (not verified) -- 08.09.2005

Some people DONT worry about things enough!! Where in nature do animals eat foods that are not totally organic? People eat foods filled with perservatives and chemically man made, animals don't.

Mary Collins (not verified) -- 09.19.2005

I beg to differ!!!! You are so very wrong, colonics has given me a new outlook on life. I have suffered with constipation most of my adult life,and was introduced to colonics at the age of 41.. Colonics has reshaped my colon allowing me to have normal bowel movements, weight loss, fresher breath, and an all over sense of well being. All I can say is different strokes for different folks..I've been to lots of Dr's and nothing has helped me until I discovered Colonics. My body was very toxic and plain to see that on my own from the viewing tube. Who are you to judge how toxic a person's body can be? Colonics can equal 20-30 bowel movements for me. I now absorb my nutrients and can feel the difference in my body. To each his own.

Mary Collins' Daughter (not verified) -- 10.08.2005

Mary Collins works ar a colonic facility and is trying to scam people out of money.

Fart Poopie (1258) -- 10.08.2005

I, for one, don't find the idea of someone flushing liquid up my butt very appealing, so... no colonic for me, thank you.

The Shit Volcano (3817) -- 10.25.2005

Colonics are like urine therapy, raw fooding, and the Atkins diet. All crap! And they're probably not that good for you.

Anarcho (not verified) -- 01.15.2006

As long as there is capitalism, as long as there is profit involved, as long as there is in incentive to exploit a fellow human being ($$$), then we will never know the complete truth.

~Peace and equality~

The Dumpster (2507) -- 01.15.2006

And people aren't exploited under socialism or communism? That's guano! Come on, Anarcho, put down your copy of Che Guavera, come outta the bathroom, and get some fresh air!

Besides, we haven't really had capitalism in this country since the 1930's. Roosevelt took care of that.

Having said all that, though, if TSV says something is bad for you, that's good enough for me.

smiling, happy, overjoyed colon (not verified) -- 09.12.2006

Wow so much ignorance, especially from Dr. Adams. nature cures, not the physician. they merely treat diseases and in most cases makes them worse.

the first and most basic principle of nature cure is that all forms of disease are due to the same cause, namely, the accumulations of waste materials and bodily refuse in the system. we were designed to eat oraganic and all natural foods, not all the crap we put in our bodies today.

But hey, more power to ya! If you want to continue being TOXIC, which is exactly what you are, who am i to stop ya. As for u shit volcano, next time do some research before u show your ignorance about something you obviously know nothing about. id be very concerned if i were u about "Old crap in crevaces". lmao just a suggestion.

healthy 1 (1431) -- 09.12.2006

Ok, I'm going middle of the road for this thread. I do agree that there are scam artists out there who sell "snake oil", I've even seen colonics that do more harm than good. There are however, some very good colonics that people can actually benefit from. As, for who should take them, first, the person should run this by their doctor befor starting their regimin. People with chronic constipation, or IBS-C may benefit from colonics. Ultimatley, every person's body may respond different to a particular remedy, and any colonic can be harmful to certain health conditions. In the end, the person has know what they are doing, and be able to "read betewwn the lines" for which of the myraid colonics will be right for him/her.

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Jammin' lo'flo's since 1977.

GottaGoGirl (2615) -- 09.13.2006

S.M.O.C.-- Careful there. Hot lava burns.

Ahhh...homeopathy. Law Of Similars, is it? Let's all take some arsenic and read Sam Hahnemann.

And "you" do know that "u" is NOT a word, don't "you"?

no need for a name (not verified) -- 09.26.2006

I think each person has to judge for themselves. There is always going to be people on both sides of the fence for everything. I actually had my first colonic today and I am a very regular person, yet a lot of built up "STUFF" came out of me (i watched it myself). It wasn't too terribly uncomfortable and it also allowed me to find out that I have parasites and can now take care of them and eliminate them from my system. If it weren't for the colonic, I would have never known. Maybe they are not harmful, maybe they are, but either way I would rather eliminate them from my system. I am an extremely healthy person in extremely good shape, but do feel like it was beneficial. I guess I just have to say don't knock it until you try it.

Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 09.27.2006

We need a course in schools - "How fools and their money funds colonic sales 101." Ya don't need to flush shit out of your intestines - peristalsis does it for you. Get a friggin grip people.

Debbie Drew (not verified) -- 01.11.2007

I can sure tell there is a lot of IGNORANT people on this site. COLONICS is the way to Ridding your shit. I see it all day long. People that say they poop 2 to 3 plus times a day and relesase so much shit out of them they are amazed they feel lighter, increases their energy, assist with the little belly pooch that won't go away there is so much that colonics is helpful for. Please don't knock something until you try it. Also remember to use the Libbe open system machine to get results in your onw privacy. Colonics is the way to wash the walls of all the stuff harming your intestinal tract SHIT. Hope to see your butt on my tube soon.

daphne (4391) -- 01.11.2007

Debby, the reason many people now think colonics, especially high colonics, are a form of "witch doctor" medicine is because the feeling of energy people get after having a colonic is not due to the cleaned out bowels and health aspects. It's because caffeine is one of the ingredients used. It's like putting a few good cups of coffee up your butt. Of COURSE you're going to feel energized!

If you enjoy them, that's good. But, I always think of how douches used to be considered "necessary", and now we find they ruin our natural, internal flora, and result often in yeast infections.

You are definitely right about a colonic ridding shit out of your system, but aside from doing it for surgery or colonoscopies, the benefits are going to be argued for years to come. Calling people ignorant will not help your arguement. I've gone off on people on this site ruthlessly, and wish I hadn't. It never comes to any good.
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.....hugging bunnies since 1969
www.daphneszoo.com

Great comment! +1 point
DrLove0378 (15) -- 08.11.2007

Caffeine in a colonic is like a few good cups of coffee, huh? I can imagine the resulting new ad campaign...

"The best part of wakin' up, is Folgers in your butt!"

Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 10.20.2007

Colonics, right...So natural to stick a hose up your anus and force water and caffiene as far as it will go and then POOOOOOOP...I see it in nature all the time...My father in law used this sort of "cleansing" and declared that if we all ate right we would not make this horrible shit stuff out the back...So, he went in for colonics periodically- blew out his testicles, killed any life there in as well as blackening most of the lower intestine, killing any life it had before being raped and robbed by the "specialist" with a hose. Nearly died from tearing, lack of function in his lower intestine and the testicle thing. Lived a few more years, marginally. Think about it - just eat fiber like we are intended to do and leave the hose in the garden!

Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 02.17.2008

is Colonix a drug like crystal meth or something? Thats addicting and givwes you energy?

iwanttolive (not verified) -- 07.26.2008

Ignorance truly is bliss.
If people truly knew the garbage that they were
consuming on a daily basis they'd think a little differently about colonics.
And if you've never had one then you shouldn't speak. I say, if you don't eliminate your food everytime you eat then or if you're addicted to starchy type foods, ie. breads, potato etc...then you should definitely try one.

Squat-n-leaveit (540) -- 07.27.2008

If a colonic blew out your testicles, you stuck he tube up the wrong hole.

turd turdgutson (108) -- 07.27.2008

Mmmm...ramming a caffiene-infused powerwasher up your ass and eradicating all biomaterials within, thus exposing your body to untold health problems and disorders down the line?
Yeah. Totally natural. Just the way the Good Lord intended it.

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"...human shit has more of an almond, or perhaps a macadamia flavor to it. I hope you will all take my advice and really consider tasting your poop some time, as I have. It's really quite an experience." - Ratz

Watcher of Nature (not verified) -- 10.21.2008

I've witnessed dogs give themselves "cleansing" they eat grass. If an animal knows this is important, seems like humans would too. Colonics, enemas, high fiber? I just wish there were more facts, everything here just seems like opinion.

ontario carpenter (not verified) -- 02.04.2009

best page i've ever visitedso my coworkers are totally fed up with my relentless farting in our confined spaces we commonly work in.  they pooled together enough money for me to get my first colonic and a case of blue; to then forget about ityour comments, f'n funny, i just had to pin them up in our lunch room to show these dicks what i'm going to have to endure for their new level of comfort.  i'm picturing a dead head hippie preping me for my "detox" then telling me he/she will be right back to begin after a "quick smoke".  can't wait to turn down the offer to witness my very own brown schmegg pass through a hose on it's way back to the great lakes,    wish me luck!

Poop means alot to me (not verified) -- 03.07.2009

I'll tell you: my skin was infested with acne. I had two colonics when I was in my early twenties and have not had cysts like I did when I was 19-22.
AND: now I POOP everyday, before it was every other day. I'm a pooping champion :)

eneman (1) -- 03.12.2009

Personally, I dont care if there isnt any health benefits. It feels damn good. I do the Libbe colonic, though I prefer the closed system, but they are slowly going away.

The closed system has the specialist insert the tube. The tube is larger too...I LIKE THAT!
Anticipation:
The undressing and putting the gown on with an open back.
Watching the colonic specialist lube it up while you are standing there half naked.

Fun Part:
Inserting the sleek tube all lubed up and slowly entering your anus.

The warm water gushing past your prostate and your bowels filling you up.
The explosion of release. Ahhh, I am in heaven.
Watching your poop go by in a clear plastic tube.

I have to warn you drinkers. If you drink booze after you have had a colonic, YOU WILL GET DRUNK REAL FAST, so be careful, trust me, I have already found out...LOL

Enjoy the colonic for what its worth and screw the health benefits.

Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 04.04.2009

1. If animals knew how to flush water up their butt, I'm sure they would - as it's the ultimate way to quickly rid the body of toxic waste that's caked to the sides of the walls, and possibly even marbles and pennies you ate as a kid that's stuck in one of the many many folds of the large intestine, and not to mention parasites....

2. Colonics are not necessarily about making money, as some people suggest. Proof: You can give yourself enemas at home, yourself, for free. A colonic clinic just provides the convenience of not having to get up multiple times to "release" in the toilet - rather, you can just lay down and relax as a technician does it for you with a special two-way tube (rather than the one-way tube an enema bag has, which is why you must get up and release on the toilet). Colonics are more convenient. And further, you get results (a clean colon) like 50x faster than a home enema because a colonic's two-way tube allows about 30 enema series in about 45 minutes. At home, it would take all day to do this yourself. So there it is - convenience and efficiency.

3. Some people are suggesting that colonics are coffee mixtures going up your ass. Not true. There are coffee enemas you can have if you choose, but most colonics are simply warm, temperature-controlled, pure filtered water flushing the colon clean of caked-on impurities. There are many types of additives that people can choose to add, such as Epsom Salt, lemon, baking soda, natural oils, liquidized garlic (to kill parasites), and even probiotics (to more quickly help replace the "good" bacteria that help kill the bad ones). However, again, most are just simply water.

4. The doctor above believes that Fleet Enemas can do exactly the same as a colonic... which just goes to prove that the doctor does not know much about this topic, and should not be discussing it therefore. A Fleet Enema only cleans the bottom portion of the colon. However, the colon is over 5 feet long, and this is where a colonic comes in. Unlike a Fleet Enema, a colonic will clean the entire lenght of your colon, and is thus FAR superior to a Fleet Enema. By the way, Fleet Enemas are the ones usually associated with causing harm to the system, because overuse of a Fleet can weaken the lower muscle if the colon. Likewise, overuse of colonics can cause an electrolyte imbalance which is also bad; but, unlike a Fleet, if done in the proper number of times, will strengthen the colon muscle over time. Ultimately, overuse of anything can cause problems (everything good in moderation). If you've never had a colonic, you should start with 3 in a one-week period, and preferably while eating a 100% healthy diet high in fiber (fruits, vegetables, tons of water... note: apples are high in fiber - I just completed a 3-day apple fast, where you eat nothing but apples for 3 days and tons of water, and should then do an enema or colonic to help rid out toxins my body is trying to release during this fast). And after you've done your 3 colonics, you should limit it to 1 per month, or 2 per year, whichever you choose.

Your health is in your hands. And if you don't know much about a topic, you should always always research it before you make a decision to knock a potentially life-enhancing suggestion. Take care.

daphne (4391) -- 04.04.2009

No, animals would not shove water up their butt, because they eat what they're supposed to eat in nature and don't have the problems people that eat crappy food do. I'm sorry to sound harsh, but that's one of the most ridiculous statements I've ever read here.

And if you eat right, you don't need colonics.


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.....hugging bunnies since 1969
www.daphneszoo.com

ChiliKahKah (962) -- 04.05.2009

Nine out of Ten people who believe in colonics, do not give a shit about what we think of this practice.

Squat-n-leaveit (540) -- 04.05.2009

Gee Chile... I thought you were going to say...
9 out of 10 people believe in colonics.
The rest don't give a shit.

ChiliKahKah (962) -- 04.14.2009

A colonic is a new way to download your load. Nothing like a starbucks double choco latta colonic with a dash of whipped cream.

Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 04.16.2009

Nothing like a life of moderation minus the 72 hours eating apples.

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