Colon Cleanse

I really did not find that I got worse. I had severe mineral deficiences. Most of my symptoms were mineral related. I was more nervous about the bentonite absorbing minerals. But I have truthfully had not problems whatsoever. 

I started to see very large clumps of candida about 10 days into treatment. I see them in my bowel movement but I get huge clumps with enemas, every single time.

My theory when I began this treatment was to rid myself of mucoid plaque. This is where candida thrives and it also blocks your absorbtion of minerals. So get rid of it and your health will improve drastically. Since I began there ahve been a few instances where I passed something that smelled terrible and was black and rubbery. This is mucoid plaque. Problem is I want to see more of it. I have been at this for almost 3 months now. I am so much better. I have a ways to go with establishng healthy bacteria and I still suffer from die off exhaustion. But other than I feel good.     

Here is some very good info on colon cleansing

Source: Alternative Medicine, Issue 28, March, 1999, pgs. 18-22.

What's Involved in Doing a Colon Cleanse? Here is concise review of the essential elements you need: Assess Your pH. This is a chemical measurement of your body's acidity or alkalinity and, to a certain degree, your level of toxicity. The simplest way to assess your pH is by moistening a specially prepared (litmus) paper with your tongue; the color it turns correlates with pH values.

Reduce Your Eating: Generally, as you move further into the program you should eat less. This enables your body to focus on clearing out the toxins and old fecal matter without the distraction and energy output of digesting new foods. Each successive stage in the program involves stricter dietary controls and a higher intake of supplements and fresh juices with a correspondingly deeper cleansing.

Herbal Laxative: You need a formula to soften and break up toxic waste material while detoxifying cells. An herbal combination that works well for this. (LBS II, LB-X or Senna) These herbal formulas prepare the mucoid plaque for removal and neutralizes stored intestinal toxins such as pesticides, drugs, and heavy metals. It also helps cleanse the liver and other body tissues.

Herbal Nutrition: At the same time, you need to bolster your system's ability to detoxify. Combination Three or Supper Supplemental with PDA or Food Enzymes. Bentonite Liquid clay derived from volcanic ash, bentonite taken orally is highly effective in absorbing toxins from the intestines and removing them from the body.

Psyllium Hulls Combination: This fibrous bulking agent forms a gel when mixed with water. While the herbal laxative and nutritional formulas loosen the mucoid plaque, and bentonite pulls out and absorbs toxic debris, psyllium helps push the toxins and waste materials out of your body.

Acidophilus: Your intestines need certain "friendly" bacteria (probiotics) to perform all of their functions, including the suppression and elimination of pathogenic microorganisms. Probiotics can also help restore alkalinity to an acidified intestinal tract thereby assuring that electrolytes will not
be lost because of intestines overrun with acidic bacteria.

Potassium and Calcium/Magnesium: Your body depends on the essential alkaline minerals potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium to remove toxic acids, maintain fluid balance in cells and the bloodstream, and control pH, hormone secretion, nerve conduction, and other functions.

Antioxidants: As the intestines begin to purge themselves of old matter and mucoid plaque, large amounts of toxins and free radicals are released. It is prudent to take an antioxidant formula (Antioxidant Arsenal) while doing the colon cleanse to help your system clean up these released toxins.

Dietary Changes: First, I generally encourage people to not eat meat in order to reduce acid-forming dietary input. Second, I suggest people reduce grains, potatoes, yams, and sweet potatoes for 30 days after they have completed the colon cleanse. Third, I recommend a raw foods diet maintained whenever possible, ideally based on home-grown organic fruits and vegetables. A raw foods diet is rich in digestive enzymes and encourages the body to continue detoxifying.

Michelle