Is Daily Colonic too Much?

Question

I do colonic almost daily, if not every other day. I got used to doing this for my health when i was taking meds that pretty much shut down bowel function.

I no longer take those meds, but never returned to normal function. I don't really mind though, because i'm totally in control of it, get it out of the way, shower, and i'm done for a day or two.

I balance the loss with: smartwater (electrolyte infused), sea salt, a really good fatty yogurt, excellent diet. I drink *lots* of water. Also Stash licorice tea. I do yoga and daily exercise.

I have the "Vata" body type if you know Ayurveda. Basically, cool and dry and skinny. My issue is, i feel drained after e***a. I can replenish and eat, I eat all day and eat quite a bit, but i still feel it. I'm wondering if any health buffs here have any thoughts on daily colonic, whether it's too much... i am building back up my strength so, i think it's going to get better. Thanks for any replies.

Answer 1

That is definitely too much.  Most professionals will tell you 3 to 4 times a year is the normal amount to be cleansing/detoxing.  You're killing the natural flora in your system.  

A "good fatty yogurt" is not enough to replace the good bacteria in your system.  Look into a good probiotic supplement.  

On another note you should definitely be getting a more complete nutritional supplement than what you have listed here.  An excellent diet is no longer a reliable source of complete nutrition, due to factory farming, pesticides, acid rain, etc.  

http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/ful...

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Answer 2

that seems to extreme, try 1-2 a month.

Answer 3

Sounds typical of man made melds and their side effects.

  Normally once or twice a year is quite sufficient.

  Eat lots of fiber, like fresh vegetables in your diet.

  Some robotics like Dr. Osiris's Robotics should help your Bowell flora also.

Answer 4

That's too frequent.  

Try fading it to once a month at the most.

Answer 5

Colonics - the silliest and most uncomfortable way to NOT losing weight.

Answer 6

Way too often. Your colon will get weaker and weaker and will depend on the clonic. Forget the clonic and increase the fiber in your diet. It's a never ending story with the clonic.

Answer 7

Chris, there is a HUGE difference between a colonic and an e***a. If you are taking a small 1qt or so e***a every day or so, no, this will not hurt you. If you are taking a full blown colonic irrigation every day or so, yes, this can be very dangerous.