I've considered it, but I don't know enough about it. Do you have any links or articles that could shed more light on this option?

[sqeamish face]

Although it's not something I talk about readily (ah, the protection of the internet!)...I have done colonics during fasts.

From what I understand, a drastic reduction im food volume and calories intiates detoxification in the body. Chemicals we eat are given a chance for removal. However, before the toxins are excreted, they can 'recirculate' from the colon, via the blood...which is why when you clease (fast) too quickly, you can feel so crappy. You're reexperiencing that junk in your system.

Multiple, sequential colonics aid the body by removing all the toxins from the colon. IME, it has helped a great deal during those times of extremely strong 'cleansing reactions.'

George:

Rich Anderson talks about colonics in his books on cleansing... but I still wish he expressed himself a bit more scientifically. He refers to a Dr. Bernard Jensen... he might be better.

Emma

I have done quarterly cleanses, sometimes juicing for a few weeks or doing raw foods...colonics are the bomb and cheaper when you buy 10 sessions, you can usually get a free-bie, but they are so worth it...I feel like it's the fountain of youth, but do remember to go and replace your friendly bacteria with either wheatgrass enemas or lactobacili/bifidi/pro-biotics after your cleanse...it's important. Also, when coming off a cleanse, make sure you eat lightly, or you'll be sorry.

Just remember to replace the friendly bacteria after a colonic...pro-biotics or lactobacili, bifidi...otherwise you could run into major problems...it's very important for the intestinal flora...look up more info on the web about this...or ask your colonic practicioner...I think they are awesome!

Hey Lauren
I live in Oakland as well and I've been thinking about getting a colonic. I was wondering if you could tell me who you go to? I don't really know where to begin...

www.i-act.org/

www.colonhealth.net/#

Try these two websites...they are recommended by my Colonic Lady Linda for referrals for other people in other parts of the country...

Here is a lot of info for FAQ's...this is where I go in LA...

www.venturacenter4healing.com/col...s.htm

If you go, tell them Tiffany referred ya :)

They cost anywhere from $55-$70
You should see about getting a discount for pre-purchasing multiple ones. I get buy 10 get 1 free...then I do a little trade to save a little...
You should see if you can get a 3-pack, as having 3 close together (2-3 days apart) produces optimal results...if this all seems way too expensive you can look into a colema board, which is a DIY method...

www.colema-boards.com/

Reports on this method vary...I've never tried it myself...

Here's where I first got turned on to Colonics in NYC:

www.chakra17.com/west/index.htm

You don't really need to spend a ton of money on colonics and stuff. If you spend $5 on an enema bag, just do it yourself for essentially nothing. It's not quite as deep or thorough, but it'll do the trick for pennies on the dollar.