Expert: Tonja Wells - 3/18/2005

Question
Tonja,
I had emailed you a few weeks back about some intestinal problems I was having. You've suggested a few things to me, but I wanted to wait and get a diagnosis before beginning anything. Yesterday, I was diagnosed with proctitis and colitis. I haven't been put on any medication yet, because I'm going to have a colonoscopy in a few weeks to see just how far up my colon it is. Yesterday, I had a flexible sigmoidoscopy, which showed the problem. Since she could only look at the lower portion of my colon we're doing a colonoscopy to look at all of it. Do you have any suggestions for helping this condition? From what I've seen on the internet, it can't be cured, just put into remission. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Tara Miller-------------------------
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I forgot to add, I maybe will have one BM per week or I may be able to go more often, but it's hard, small pellets, and that takes a lot of straining at that.

Tara-------------------------
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Tonja,

I'm interested in doing a colon cleanse due to chronic constipation, poor diet, etc... and then I'm going to start a weight loss plan. I'm not trying to lose an excessive amount of weight, but I'm just wanting to get healthier and I feel really "gross". I want to start fresh, free of toxins, etc.. I'm wanting to know if these herbal colon cleansers are safe? I've seen several on the internet, but wanted to make sure before I did it. One in particular I was looking at was at www.oxypowder.com If you have any other suggestions for products please let me know as well.
Also, a little about myself... I'm 29 years old, and have suffered from chronic constipation since the birth of my first daughter, four years ago. My diet has been terrible and I've lacked to try or lose excess pregnancy weight. I just really feel bloated and gross and want to de-toxify myself before starting a healthy eating plan. I have no serious health problems.

Thanks,
Tara
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What is your blood type?  How many bowel movments do you have a day?  Ask your OBGYN what your blood type is. It is important to know what kind of clense is best for you.
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Sorry it has taken me a day. My computer is doing strange things. I have a couple of things I want to send you as soon as I can.
I would suggest the Tiao He Cleanse (as it sounds like your liver is taking a hit)  I would not suggest a cleanse with lots of fiber as it would probably have the opposite effedt on you. I would also suggest Proactazyme as it does not sound like you are breaking down your foods. I would also be sure to do Probiotic 11 to restore the good flora in your gut.  You sound dehydrated. You must drink LOTS of water on your cleanse.  Being an O blood type, you also need to restore the minerals in your body. I would suggest doing the Mineral Chi tonic.

You can go to my web site at
www.herbalhealthsolutions.4the.net to get these at the same cost the health food store pays for them.


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I would do the following
CLT-X
Proactazyme
Probiotic 11

And if you want something for the stress on the digestive system
STRESS-J

You can go to
www.herbalhealthsolutions.4the.net

I would suggest signing up as a member. It is free if you purchase $40, you will get free shipping.  It will ship out by noon of the following day and you pay the same price the health food store pays for these products which is about 45% less than retail.

If you decide to get them let me know and I will tell you how I would suggest taking them.