It is true that Andreas and I have very different opinions about colon cleansing and water consumption. My personal experience...and that as a CHT...is that these cleanses do not create build-up in the intestines provided they are done properly (adequate water and use of enemas/colonics when needed). Many people use fiber (psyllium) regularly and they do not expel mucoid plaque. The Holistic Horizons program does not contain bentonite...and yet you can pass plenty of mucoid plaque while using it. I disagree that the material passed during these cleanses is simply the fiber and bentonite...if that were the case you would see it immediately when you begin the program...there would be no variation in the quantity you pass when you consume the same number of shakes over time...and it wouldn't change color, odor, texture, etc. as the cleanse progresses. You also wouldn't experience the tremendous health benefits that the cleanse can produce...nor would you end up with a flatter tummy!

As for water...most people are chronically dehydrated...and it is a primary cause of constipation...not to mention other health problems. It is true that electorlyte imbalance can also be a problem...but this is the result of mineral depletion...not excessive water intake. Virtually everyone could benefit from more water...and more minerals!