What is the difference between a colon cleanse and a laxative, if any?
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Short answer: Colon Cleaning is much better and more natural than taking Laxatives. It's important to understand how the colon works in order to have good nutritional absorption which helps boost the immunity for overall good health. Good bacteria called probiotics, reside in the colon. These probiotics are needed to help produce the necessary nutrients required for regulating healthy cholesterol & glucose levels and maintain intestinal balance. As a byproduct of this proliferation in our colons, bad bacteria can generate toxins and disturb the pH balance of the intestines.For efficient digestion and absorption of nutrients, our body needs an optimal pH balance. When these things are happening, your body is getting all the necessary nutrients (from the foods we eat) needed for maintaining its normal functions. *Whether Laxatives or Colon Cleansing, ALWAYS drink LOTS of water. A healthy adult should drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily. 1--Laxatives contain chemicals which can be harsh on your body. Our well-formulated natural colon cleanse contains natural ingredients which work gently in your body. 2--Laxatives clear the colon of accumulated waste AND all the good (probiotics) bacteria. Total Cleanse cleans out only the parasites and bad bacteria residing in the colon. 3--Constant use of laxatives could lead to malnutrition and anemia. Eden's Total Cleanse is safe to use daily to become regular and maintain a healthy body.
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I have IBS and use 2 T. of the collegen every day and have not noticed a laxative effect.
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Not to my knowledge - I've been using it for about a month now and it doesn't have a laxative effect on me.
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I had the green coffee supplement when I did mine. A friend had the actual colon cleanse when she used hers. I don't think there was a lot of difference between the two of us as far as results went.
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There is recommendation you should a fiber supplement. I used Botanic Choice Colon Cleanse Formula. The use of both will remove all the toxins in your body.
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I do not recall the difference. Since I take it to prevent the buildup of "sludge" following gallbladder surgery and Cholacol was not available I decided it was better than nothing. There was also something about the ingredients that made me think it would do what I intended. I have not run it by my homeopath. Sorry I don't have a better answer.
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Magnesium Citrate is such a laxative that it is dosed before a colon exam! Versus this Magnesium Glycinate, easiest gastrointestinal Mag & this lower-priced & pure bulk form w/o bad additives/fillers often in pre-encapsulated. You can drink or put into capsules yourself (PureCaps on Amazon best). If you prefer flavored, Vitacost's Kirkman Buffered Mag.Gly tastes good w/o bad additives/fillers & is comparably priced :)
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I take them any time. They're not a laxative. That just add fiber. I like them a lot.
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I can't answer that question as I have only bought Mag O7. I will tell you that three pills brought on a superduper cleanse at two in the morning. I advise that you start slow try one or two and be prepared to be awakened in the middle of the night. When I notice that I slow down I only take one at night. We are all different and have different degrees of constipation so your body may be different.
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Formula 1 is for constipation. Formula 2 is for more thorough cleansing if you have had problem for some time.follow directions. Usually start out 1pill a day at night.
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I took Colon Cleanser, it really didn't make a difference. I lost KNOW weight using this product. I reduced calories, done more exercise. Couldn't get weight to budge. I wish you good luck..
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I purchased both.. the gas digestive for me and the digestive for bowel support. After using the product for the full three months, I did not notice any improvement. However, the family memeber I purchased the bowel support for has found it helpful. Still takes some Lactaid pills before pizza or ice cream. Hope that helps.
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It is not the reason to take it, but it does have a laxative effect in larger amounts. How much that is depends on your body. The reason to take it is to increase the friendly flora in the gut and probably works best taken with another probiotic food or supplement.
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the cleanser is what you need. the other one is for infections. Both are awesome, I keep both on hand at all times.
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I have used both and there appears to be no difference. I will continue to use this product as I said, it does help.
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There's no comparison. Much cleaner with the bidet. You use a fraction as much paper as you normally would.
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My husband and mother use Formula 1 more as a stool softener for regularity. The 5 day detox is a more thorough clean out I believe.