Comments on: What is the best cure for compacted stools/colon cleanse?

By: Maisa V

Maisa V — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:02:50 +0000

A high-fiber diet is the most widely used remedy for colon and stool problems. Drinking plenty of water and exercising regularly also helps a lot.

While many people want to use laxatives, some would rather settle for natural-based medications to avoid digestive irritation and other side effects. You might want to take a look at this colon fix I’ve seen:

By: Susan Yarrawonga

Susan Yarrawonga — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:52:26 +0000

Liquid chlorophyll is a good detoxifying and cleansing agent. Apple cider vinegar helps as well.

By: john s

john s — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:20:18 +0000

Among the causes sited for this condition, psychosomatic is rarely included. Though certainly many complaints have a psychological basis. The Freudian designation of an “anal retentive” personality is no absurdity at all.

There are several others. Those that come with age include:
1. a weakening of the peristaltic waves that move fecal matter through the colon,
2. a lessened neurological sensation urging relief,
3. pockets in the colon wall, and
4. most importantly, a host of dietary mistakes.

Fiber ( tabs or powder) and water (lots of it) often answer the problem. Two tabs of Senokot (active ingredient Sennosides) every other night will be a big help. But you should not worry if you do not feel the urge every day, especially if you are of advanced years. If great straining is required, don’t do it if you are up in years. Simply use part of a Fleet ***** to initiat things. Strainging can be dangerous.

Do no fall for or be affected by those infomercial racketeers with their nonsense about “colon cleansing.” It’s a medical scam. If you need to evacuate your entire G.I. tract for some medial procedure, your physician Will give you all the instructions you wil need.

I hope it all comes out OK.

By: jellybeanchick

jellybeanchick — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:36:36 +0000

Any “colon cleanse” that you buy is most likely just a laxative, which will indeed cleanse your colon temporarily but will not solve your problem. Your constipation is most likely due to your diet. You need to increase the amount of fiber you eat. The best sources of fiber are vegetables, and to a lesser extent whole grains and fruit (mostly in the peels). Without fiber, stools harden and compact.

By: runner1

runner1 — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:27:20 +0000

Drink water. I drink about a 1/2 gallon a day. Best way to flush you out.