Positive results
No further progress yet, but all progress up until this point has been maintained.
Bowel movements
Only two yesterday.
Side effects
Nearly shaken off this cold now, the only difference to a normal cold for me has been periodically having blood in my snot when I blow my nose.
Sunday, 30 November 2008
Saturday, 29 November 2008
Day 10
Positive results
I weighed myself yesterday, and I was again a bit lighter than I usually am, so I will see if this is consistent over the next week or so.
Bowel movements
Still regular.
Side effects
I still haven't quite shifted this cold yet, and missed my exercise this morning. I did exercise yesterday though, and thought it best not to push it today if I am not 100%.
I weighed myself yesterday, and I was again a bit lighter than I usually am, so I will see if this is consistent over the next week or so.
Bowel movements
Still regular.
Side effects
I still haven't quite shifted this cold yet, and missed my exercise this morning. I did exercise yesterday though, and thought it best not to push it today if I am not 100%.
Friday, 28 November 2008
Day 9
Positive results
No further progress. I have been gradually increasing the time that the tea is steeped for, from the initial 2 minutes on the first day, up to last night, when I steeped it for around 15 minutes. I don't think this has had any effect yet.
Bowel movements
Regular and full, 3 yesterday.
Side effects
I still have this cond, but I was able to exercise yesterday and will do again today.
No further progress. I have been gradually increasing the time that the tea is steeped for, from the initial 2 minutes on the first day, up to last night, when I steeped it for around 15 minutes. I don't think this has had any effect yet.
Bowel movements
Regular and full, 3 yesterday.
Side effects
I still have this cond, but I was able to exercise yesterday and will do again today.
Thursday, 27 November 2008
Day 8
Positive results
Progress seems to have slowed a little, but I guess that if I am still expelling waste as described below, then the program is doing it's job. One main thing I am concerned about is my bloating. Although it is not so sensitive to food, my stomach is permanently bloated. I am only 8 days into a 60 or 90 day course though, so I need to have a little patience.
Bowel movements
Still regular and full. I notice they are still quite dark and smelly.
Side effects
The cold is nearly gone now and I returned to exercise this morning and plan to exercise again this afternoon.
Progress seems to have slowed a little, but I guess that if I am still expelling waste as described below, then the program is doing it's job. One main thing I am concerned about is my bloating. Although it is not so sensitive to food, my stomach is permanently bloated. I am only 8 days into a 60 or 90 day course though, so I need to have a little patience.
Bowel movements
Still regular and full. I notice they are still quite dark and smelly.
Side effects
The cold is nearly gone now and I returned to exercise this morning and plan to exercise again this afternoon.
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Day 7
Positive results
No further progress.
Bowel movements
Seem to be settling down to one large one in the morning, and then two more medium or small ones in the afternoon/evening. They look very dark brown, and are passed quickly.
Side effects
I had severe lower abdominal pains in bed last night that lasted only about 5 minutes or so. I have had similar pains before, but they have never been as severe as that. It came on very quickly and disappeared very quickly. I was trembling/shivering with the pain, even though I was perfectly warm before they started.
The cold seems to be clearing up a bit, and hopefully I can return to exercise tomorrow morning.
No further progress.
Bowel movements
Seem to be settling down to one large one in the morning, and then two more medium or small ones in the afternoon/evening. They look very dark brown, and are passed quickly.
Side effects
I had severe lower abdominal pains in bed last night that lasted only about 5 minutes or so. I have had similar pains before, but they have never been as severe as that. It came on very quickly and disappeared very quickly. I was trembling/shivering with the pain, even though I was perfectly warm before they started.
The cold seems to be clearing up a bit, and hopefully I can return to exercise tomorrow morning.
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Day 6
Positive results
No further progress.
Bowel movements
A couple of large ones in the morning yesterday, and then a small one at night.
Side effects
I still have the cold-like symptoms, but they are slowly getting better. I hadn't had a cold for about a year, and then as soon I started this program, I have come out with one. I think that starting this program certainly has something to do with it, either it has weakened my immune system, or the cold symptoms are part of the elimination of toxins from my body.
I have not seen any difference since upping to the full doses.
No further progress.
Bowel movements
A couple of large ones in the morning yesterday, and then a small one at night.
Side effects
I still have the cold-like symptoms, but they are slowly getting better. I hadn't had a cold for about a year, and then as soon I started this program, I have come out with one. I think that starting this program certainly has something to do with it, either it has weakened my immune system, or the cold symptoms are part of the elimination of toxins from my body.
I have not seen any difference since upping to the full doses.
Monday, 24 November 2008
Day 5
Today will be my 6th day on DrNatura's Colonix and Toxinout products. In line with their advice, I am increasing the dose of the supplements to the full size. For the first 5 days, they recommend half servings of some of them to allow time for your body to adapt.
Positive results
My skin is still appearing clearer, and digestion is still improving. I am also noticing a reduction in gas; this is a welcome relief!
Bowel movements
Just a couple of quite large bowel movements yesterday.
Side effects
Yesterday and last night I had a light headache, sore throat and blocked nose. Today this seems to be going away a bit. I think this is a side effect of the program, but it could be a little cold. It stopped me from doing my usual exercise this morning.
Positive results
My skin is still appearing clearer, and digestion is still improving. I am also noticing a reduction in gas; this is a welcome relief!
Bowel movements
Just a couple of quite large bowel movements yesterday.
Side effects
Yesterday and last night I had a light headache, sore throat and blocked nose. Today this seems to be going away a bit. I think this is a side effect of the program, but it could be a little cold. It stopped me from doing my usual exercise this morning.
Sunday, 23 November 2008
Day 4
Positive results
I weighed myself before and after one if my large bowel movements yesterday, and I was 1.5 pounds lighter after passing the stool! So, I don't think I will read too much into the weight loss that I noted yesterday. My weight before the bowel movement was close to the weight I was before I started the program, so I will keep an eye on it as I progress through the program.
My face is the clearest that it has been for quite some time, I don't have any spots. Normally this would only last a day or two before some spots start appearing again, so if this clear skin lasts for more than a few days, I know it is due to this program.
My digestion is noticeably better at the moment.
I am using less toilet paper when going to the toilet.
Bowel movements
I had one large bowel movement yesterday, and a couple of really small ones.
Side effects
I was a bit constipated yesterday, nothing major, but the day before I had several bowel movements that were large and full. Yesterday I only had one large full bowel movement and I felt a bit "bunged up" for the other ones.
I weighed myself before and after one if my large bowel movements yesterday, and I was 1.5 pounds lighter after passing the stool! So, I don't think I will read too much into the weight loss that I noted yesterday. My weight before the bowel movement was close to the weight I was before I started the program, so I will keep an eye on it as I progress through the program.
My face is the clearest that it has been for quite some time, I don't have any spots. Normally this would only last a day or two before some spots start appearing again, so if this clear skin lasts for more than a few days, I know it is due to this program.
My digestion is noticeably better at the moment.
I am using less toilet paper when going to the toilet.
Bowel movements
I had one large bowel movement yesterday, and a couple of really small ones.
Side effects
I was a bit constipated yesterday, nothing major, but the day before I had several bowel movements that were large and full. Yesterday I only had one large full bowel movement and I felt a bit "bunged up" for the other ones.
Saturday, 22 November 2008
Day 3
Positive results
I weighted myself yesterday, and I was 2.5 pounds lighter than I have been for quite a few months. I have only been on this Colinix/Toxinout program for a few days! I have quite an athletic physique, and keep track of my weight around 3 times a week. I have not changed my diet at all, and feel a bit hungrier if anything. Either my food isn't being digested properly, or my body is starting to eliminate some of the bad stuff that I have been carrying around in my guts.
However, I feel that my digestion has been gradually improving in the last few days, with less bloating and less gas, so I think my body is digesting my food properly.
I think it may be a coincidence, but I will keep track of my weight and see if it goes back on or not. I certainly didn't expect to see such dramatic weight loss so quickly.
Bowel movements
Yesterday I had about 3 or 4 large, full, and effortless bowel movements.
Side effects
No side effects over the last day.
I weighted myself yesterday, and I was 2.5 pounds lighter than I have been for quite a few months. I have only been on this Colinix/Toxinout program for a few days! I have quite an athletic physique, and keep track of my weight around 3 times a week. I have not changed my diet at all, and feel a bit hungrier if anything. Either my food isn't being digested properly, or my body is starting to eliminate some of the bad stuff that I have been carrying around in my guts.
However, I feel that my digestion has been gradually improving in the last few days, with less bloating and less gas, so I think my body is digesting my food properly.
I think it may be a coincidence, but I will keep track of my weight and see if it goes back on or not. I certainly didn't expect to see such dramatic weight loss so quickly.
Bowel movements
Yesterday I had about 3 or 4 large, full, and effortless bowel movements.
Side effects
No side effects over the last day.
Friday, 21 November 2008
Day 2
Positive results
I had a great sleep last night, I think due to the herbal tea. Gas and ease of digestion in general have improved slightly.
Bowel movements
I have started to experience more regular and fuller bowel movements.
Side effects
The headache cleared up and I feel OK at the moment. I have had excess snot/flem over the last day or so.
I had a great sleep last night, I think due to the herbal tea. Gas and ease of digestion in general have improved slightly.
Bowel movements
I have started to experience more regular and fuller bowel movements.
Side effects
The headache cleared up and I feel OK at the moment. I have had excess snot/flem over the last day or so.
Thursday, 20 November 2008
Day 1
I started taking the Colonix and Toxinout products yesterday.
Positive results
None yet.
Bowel movements
I have experienced no change in bowel movements yet.
Side effects
I had a headache all last night, and still have one now. This affected my sleep. I don't get headaches very often, so I think that this is directly related to starting the program, and perhaps the Toxinout part of it.
It stopped me doing my usual exercise this morning.
Positive results
None yet.
Bowel movements
I have experienced no change in bowel movements yet.
Side effects
I had a headache all last night, and still have one now. This affected my sleep. I don't get headaches very often, so I think that this is directly related to starting the program, and perhaps the Toxinout part of it.
It stopped me doing my usual exercise this morning.
Dr Natura Colonix and Toxinout Colon Cleansing
Why I created this blog
I have decided to create a daily blog detailing my experiences with DRNatutura's (http://www.drnatura.com) colon cleanse. I have never "blogged" before, but I would like to keep an account of my progress through the course, and hopefully this may be of interest to other people with similar symptoms or interest.
My long term digestive problems
For quite a few years, I have been experiencing the following symptoms:
More serious:
During this time, my symptoms have gradually been getting worse. I am currently at the stage where I am following the hay diet, also known as food combining or food separation (see basic chart explaining this below, and further info on this here, here, here and here).
I tried the food combining diet after a few days of continuous problems with the above mentioned symptoms, and it has really helped. I instantly lost some bodyfat and my stomach bloating instantly reduced. I had more energy too.
However, the symptoms are still gradually getting worse again, and it can be an annoyance having to always get your combinations spot on, or have bad reactions.
Why I am trying a colon cleanse
Diet
I already eat a well balanced diet, mainly consisting of lean meats, fruits and vegetables, and I supplement with multivitamins and fish oils. My diet is not perfect, but I hardly ever eat sweet or fatty foods, so I am sure that my diet is not the route cause of my problems. I perhaps do not eat enough fiber, but I have been focusing on this more recently.
Exercise
Although I am sitting at a desk most of the day, I complete about 7 hours of exercise a week, consisting of three resistance training sessions, two pilates classes, 3-5 interval training sessions, and a 4 mile run. I am sure that my exercise is not the cause of my problems either.
Physical problem
The only other thing I can think of is that I have something inside me that is not functioning correctly, or is damaged. Perhaps a stomach ulcer, or perhaps my body produces too much or too little of some digestive acids.
I got searching on the internet, for other possible problems that could cause my symptoms, and an interesting one that appeared is the idea of cleaning out your guts. The general idea is that your intestines could be housing parasites, be coated with by-products, have the wrong balance of bacteria, or otherwise be clogged up.
Why I am trying a herbal colon cleanse, and not "irrigation" or "hydrotherapy"
The sheer volume of the testimonials at Dr Natura, many of which are commenting on helping or eradicating symptoms similar to mine helped persuade me that this has got a chance of working. Also, many other sites and respected people recommend them.
I did more research and found some people on forums that found that their Colonix and Toxinout programs did not work for them, but they generally did not report much in the way of symptoms before going on the course, and I guess that it will not work for everyone (and it seems that these people are always the ones to post on forums!).
I have found that there are many arguments for and against herbal colon cleanses in preference to hydrotherapy colon cleanses, but after balancing all positives and negatives, I decided to give the herbal cleanse from DrNatura a go. I am using the Colonix and Toxinout products. Bluntly, the Colonix product includes a fiber drink, tablets to kill parasites, and tea as a laxative. The Toxinout product includes herbal toxic metal removal tablets, probiotic tablets, and strong multivitamin/antioxident tablets. Both products are supposidly all natural.
A detailed description and plan of when I will be taking these can be found here.
I have purchased two months supply. If I feel I need to, I will extend to a third month.
I have decided to create a daily blog detailing my experiences with DRNatutura's (http://www.drnatura.com) colon cleanse. I have never "blogged" before, but I would like to keep an account of my progress through the course, and hopefully this may be of interest to other people with similar symptoms or interest.
My long term digestive problems
For quite a few years, I have been experiencing the following symptoms:
More serious:
- Indigestion
- Heartburn
- Inability to digest large meals properly
- Inability to digest proteins and carbohydrates efficiently at the same time
- Stomach cramps
- Food intolerance
- Low energy
- Acne
- Gas
- Runny nose
- Bloating
- Bags under eyes
During this time, my symptoms have gradually been getting worse. I am currently at the stage where I am following the hay diet, also known as food combining or food separation (see basic chart explaining this below, and further info on this here, here, here and here).
I tried the food combining diet after a few days of continuous problems with the above mentioned symptoms, and it has really helped. I instantly lost some bodyfat and my stomach bloating instantly reduced. I had more energy too.However, the symptoms are still gradually getting worse again, and it can be an annoyance having to always get your combinations spot on, or have bad reactions.
Why I am trying a colon cleanse
Diet
I already eat a well balanced diet, mainly consisting of lean meats, fruits and vegetables, and I supplement with multivitamins and fish oils. My diet is not perfect, but I hardly ever eat sweet or fatty foods, so I am sure that my diet is not the route cause of my problems. I perhaps do not eat enough fiber, but I have been focusing on this more recently.
Exercise
Although I am sitting at a desk most of the day, I complete about 7 hours of exercise a week, consisting of three resistance training sessions, two pilates classes, 3-5 interval training sessions, and a 4 mile run. I am sure that my exercise is not the cause of my problems either.
Physical problem
The only other thing I can think of is that I have something inside me that is not functioning correctly, or is damaged. Perhaps a stomach ulcer, or perhaps my body produces too much or too little of some digestive acids.
I got searching on the internet, for other possible problems that could cause my symptoms, and an interesting one that appeared is the idea of cleaning out your guts. The general idea is that your intestines could be housing parasites, be coated with by-products, have the wrong balance of bacteria, or otherwise be clogged up.Why I am trying a herbal colon cleanse, and not "irrigation" or "hydrotherapy"
The sheer volume of the testimonials at Dr Natura, many of which are commenting on helping or eradicating symptoms similar to mine helped persuade me that this has got a chance of working. Also, many other sites and respected people recommend them.
I did more research and found some people on forums that found that their Colonix and Toxinout programs did not work for them, but they generally did not report much in the way of symptoms before going on the course, and I guess that it will not work for everyone (and it seems that these people are always the ones to post on forums!).
I have found that there are many arguments for and against herbal colon cleanses in preference to hydrotherapy colon cleanses, but after balancing all positives and negatives, I decided to give the herbal cleanse from DrNatura a go. I am using the Colonix and Toxinout products. Bluntly, the Colonix product includes a fiber drink, tablets to kill parasites, and tea as a laxative. The Toxinout product includes herbal toxic metal removal tablets, probiotic tablets, and strong multivitamin/antioxident tablets. Both products are supposidly all natural.
A detailed description and plan of when I will be taking these can be found here.
I have purchased two months supply. If I feel I need to, I will extend to a third month.
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