I would imagine that the #2, used over a LONG period of time, could damage the lining of your colon, but I doubt it.

Taking #1 everyday would never hurt you, though.

Paulette G.

Hi Andrea,

Perhaps you are thinking of the harmful and addictive effects of todays NON-natural laxatives. Many people, especially elderly, become so dependent on laxatives that their bowels would be unable to function if they stopped.

Such is not the case with the IF#1. Dr. Schulze 's ingredients are all natural, made from nature, not processed and do not contain chemicals. These ingredients are found in nature. They are NON habit forming. You can take a very large amount if you wish (though why you would want to do this is beyond me) and all that will do will give you what I believe her refers to as "jet-propulsion" coming out of your bottom. In other words, the most insane diarrea you ever had.

These herbs do not damage your other organs, in fact, with your colon funcitoning better than ever, that means that THEY can do THEIR jobs better, as your body is able to purge itself of toxins instead of letting them sit in your system and be reabsorbed. Makes the kidney happy, makes the heart happy, etc.

I am wondering where you heard that these herbs were so awful. Have you read Dr. Schulze 's patient handbook ? As long time user of both his intestinal formula, I can tell you that my life has improved dramatically for the better after doing these. My health is better than ever, like when I was a little kid. My body funcitons smoothly and well, and I am not sick or unwell all the time like I used to be.

Hope that helps and good luck with your cleansing!

Blessings,

Ali

If you are uncomfortable taking Senna and Cascarda (as I am), I suggest taking magnesium nightly. Magensium is gentle, and draws water into the bowel. I have been using it for 5 years, and as my health improved, I have had to take less and less to get the desired affect (a sign that my body is not dependent on it).

I like Twinlabs Magnesium 400mg. Because it comes in a capsule, I think it works much better than a hard pill. I take it as the last thing before I go to bed at night. When I was sicker, I had to take up to 5 caps a night. Now, I take between 1 and 2 depending on what I ate.

bd

I have the same concerns as you.

Information I have come across is quite simple.

Use any product that relaxes or eliminates, the normal peristaltic action of the digestive tract and it will go to "sleep", probably a permanent sleep :

hence you acquire a total dependency (damage)

Schulze say you can keep on taking #1 indefinitely, but what happens when you stop after a long period on #1 ?
Has anyone out there done exactly that ?
I expect constipation big time.

I sure hope the above is incorrect, since I have "had" to use a formula almost identical to Schulze's #1 for weeks
ie John Christopher's Colon #1.

I have an order for Schulze's #1 and #2 & will use, unfortunately I didn't notice you need a qty. of 2 for the
#2 formula, will have to re-order.

I personaly would appreciate some "authoritative sources" on this subject.

I've been using Dr. Schulze 's F1 for about a year and a half. I ran out a couple of months ago, and nearly had to go to the ER after two of the most miserable days of my life. I'm scared to death to detox off this. I have a very healthy diet. No red meat etc. I thought it might help with more thorough elimination. I'd love to know if anyone has had trouble weaning off this. I'd like to stay regular w/o it.