Expert: Jayne Boyle - 2/24/2005

Question
Jayne,

I'm wanting an opinion on body cleansing, particuarly, colon cleansing. I've read a lot on the internet about it, but am wanting to know if there's any information I should be leary about, or if they're all pretty much the same, even more so, if there's anything in particualr you'd reccommend. The one product I'm interested in is oxy-powder (www.oxypowder.com). I'm 29 years old, and have had problems with constipation (pretty much chronically) since the birth of my first daughter, just at 4 years ago. I'm not the healthiest person... I don't eat very healthy and don't drink near enough water either. I'm wanting to change that. I've joined a gym and am wanting to do the detox to cleanse, kind of as a fresh starting point for my body as well. Any suggestions as to what type of cleanse or any other information about them would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Tara

Answer
You do have to adjust diet. No red meats, dairy of any kind.processed foods, coffee, alcohol Lots of water and fruits and veggies. mostly raw. Veggie juices are good whole grains.  Products ? There are many. Stay away from Senna It's too harsh.  Go slow and easy.  Break your cleanse the way you prepare. Lots of foods of nature.  Fiber is good to cleanse out the colon.Go to the health food store and ask them they can show you products.  A fiber( powder) and colon formula is good.  Colonics have really helped me.  Check your local listings for a colon therapist. I would do a 2 week cleanse. Good luck.  Jayne